Hello, as an electrician who frequently works in the United States as well as the UK, I was wondering why UK electricians don't adopt the US style conduit bender as shown below -
US UK
This style of bender comes in 3 sizes - 1/2 inch, 3/4...
When doing the rcd test on sockets. Do you repeat the test at every socket in the ring or just at the middle of the ring, and within what time does the rcd have to trip at x1 its tripping current 200ms or 300ms? Thanks
Is it acceptable to do a normal lighting circuit but have 2 x 1.5mm twin and earths coming out of 1 6a MCB for a full rewire?
Reason being is that the house has an awkward step upstairs which makes it difficult to get cables to the other two rooms.
Thanks
Hello everybody,
Can anybody tell me if I need another RCD to protect a single outdoor socket in my garden?
I already have a 30mA RCD main switch at the C.U so would this be sufficient?
Also, would it be ok to spur straight from a socket on the ring circuit-using 2.5mm SWA to the socket, about...
Hi all,
I need to chase 4 walls for light switches shortly. Its in my own home. Had it re-wired few months back but due to time restrictions had to have wall mounted switches and trunking fitted.
Was planning on using my sds drill then 25mm chisel, covering cable with pvc channeling.
Any...
Hi guys,
does anybody have a quick or easier way of working lout volt drop or cable calculations??
Basically, a way of working out if cable size and length is suitable for design?
I am always looking in OSG and BS7671, so wondered if any easier way.
Thanks guys and speak soon.
Sav
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