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  1. Pete999

    Domestic Installer

    I have my flak jacket, Kevlar hat on so fire away, as most of you old timers are aware, I'm an old timer also, maybe it's my age, but I'm confused.com. The confusion arises over the title of this post, and probably I ought to know the answer, but would be grateful if someone could clear up my...
  2. S

    Touch/Remote Master/Slave dimmers 2-way wiring

    Hello all, in need of some advice. I have just installed 14 downlights (two circuits of 6 and 8) in what used to be a living room and dining room - the wall has been knocked down in between the two and rsj put in. I have wired for 2 gang two way switching at either end, so either side of the...
  3. B

    Switch spur by a sink

    Just a quick one, I've had a look and can't find a definitive answer! Is their a minimum distance between a sink and spur for a boiler. I've just wired it all up and they have changed the kitchen and fit the sink below the boiler and spur. All I can find is 300mm distance but not sure if theirs...
    • ben2012
    • Thread
    • building distance either right spur switch
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. P

    Voltage Optimisers

    Hi I've been asked about intalling VO4 single and 3 phase optimisers but I have also been looking at the Marshall Tufflex voltis and just wondering if anyone has discovered any pros or cons with either. The voltis seems to be a bit better as it reduces it by a percentage rather than a set...
  5. A

    3-way hall light into pir either end!

    I have a client who needs his hallway light to come on automatically from the front door and basement areas but switch manually from his hallway. It is currently 3-way switching with no neutrals at the swtches. His existing hallway switch is the intermediate switch. Can anybody help me with...
    • aidge
    • Thread
    • 3-way either light lights other pir switch
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. N

    3C&E at ceiling rose.

    Hi All I've been to do it second fix at the house where the 1st fix has already been done, all cable runs are visible so I've no problem completing it. 1st fix was done about 2 years ago, it's an unlived in project, the electrician at the time has wired 2 way switches for the hall and landing...
  7. K

    Corridor 2way switching

    Morning everybody, Im new to the forum so please be aware if I don't post in the correct protocol. What I would like to know is can you use two PIR detectors at either end of a corridor as per a 2way switching set up as is now the case ?
  8. J

    rcbo tripping intermittantly

    new installation, RCBO on one socket ring tripping intermittantly, can last 20mins to 1 hour. not worried, I will find the problem just wondering where the rest of you would start
    • jmc1683
    • Thread
    • connections either first rcbo socket sounds tripping
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. O

    2 way and intermediate with a dimmer.

    Hi all, Putting in a a hallway lighting circuit on a new dwelling controlled from 4 points, client wants a dimmer but is happy to incorporate just a 2 way dimmer to save getting involved in master and slave units. Just want to check before the 1st fix that the dimmer could be either the 1st or...
    • Only1harden
    • Thread
    • 2 way center dimmer either intermediate switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. Gnasher

    Ring testing

    Hi all can you help to settle a argument. Situation 2 x 4mm in the top of a 32mm. MCB Option 1 This indicates to me that it is either 2 radials in the same MCB, or a 4mm ring. A ring continuity test should be carried out to prove that a ring exists or it is 2 radials. If a ring exists...
  11. S

    online solar calculator

    Hi, I recently received an e-mail (and subsequently cannot find anymore!) which indicated that an online software tool was available for solar PV calculations. The bit which I was particularly interested in, was the wind loading, snow loading reports etc. Has anyone else recently seen...
  12. S

    Lighting circuit with no CPC, fail???

    Hi Guys, Just been to do a Condition report on a 30 year old installation. Both lighting circuits are wired in twin stranded steel cable with no CPC. The insulation test is good, but with the lack of CPC, and brass accessories, would you consider this as 'Satisfactory'. No RCD on lighting...
  13. R

    regarding mcb and rcd

    if my rcd comes with overload protection still can use the mcb and how is the sequence can anyone help
  14. whinmoor

    BPVA / STA - Either, Both or Neither?

    Just wondered if anyone was involved with either the BPVA or STA? We are not members of either as it simply seems like another way of burning cash. We have to be in REAL anyway so I think that gives us sufficient credibility in the eyes of the customer. In case people are wondering, annual...
  15. P

    no earth at board

    can anyone explain why and how there is no incoming earth at the board. its a victorian terrace the distributors feed from u/g up the outside of the property,:rockstar: through the loft to the ist floor landing. into a connecting block .the line is fed into a 60a fuse block...the two tails into...
  16. DaveVector

    3 way with dimmer

    Hi Folks, Ive searched through the posts but cant find a straightforward answer to....In a 3 way lighting circuit (with intermediate) can I put a dimmer on either end? Thanks in advance.
  17. H

    SWA or conduit on cage room

    Need to run either SWA or steel conduit in an industrial environment by the room is going to be made from a mesh cage. 8 sockets and 4 wall mounted tube lights. Which would be best to fix to the mesh and what can I use to fix. I am assuming the cage would need to be bonded??
    • highspark
    • Thread
    • conduit either going room sockets support swa
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    Commercial EPC course - Day 1

    Having had to pay out way over £1000 plus VAT twice in recent months to get commercial EPC`s done I decided enough was enough and I would do the course myself. Started course today in Fleet Hants, very early this morning with only three of us on the course. Both of the others are Domestic Energy...
  19. telectrix

    quick rule of thumb, 3 phase current

    now this is not exact, but comes close. say you have a 3 phase, 400v motor, given the kW, to get an approx. value for the current per phase, (can be done in your head), just multiply the kW x 1.5. e.g. a 20kW motor. I = 30A. ( not allowing for efficiency, pf etc. ) just to give a rough idea.
  20. S

    Energy Saving Commission - Either Conmen or Incompetent - Stay Clear!

    Just a quick warning - don't part with your money to these guys. I wouldn't normally, slipped up and said yes and paid in December for January publication and am still waiting despite many reminders to them. They've now gone ahead with an ad that I haven't approved and that may be seen as us...
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