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    volex rcd

    hi just a quick one, as far as I'm aware, RCD's (with two poles, specifically the VOLEX VR80 30mA) don't care which side the Line or Neutral go in. Am I right? Or is this model a special case? Can't think why, I know it works on an inbalance betwixt L-N, and the bumpf says you can wire it...
  2. tigerpaul

    RCBO question.

    Had a strange one the other day. I was in a main switch room and had an RCBO connected into a DB, but switched off. From it was a radial in singles to a socket adjacent to the DB. The conductors were disconnected at the socket, if I touched the neutral down to earth, it sparked as though it was...
  3. S

    call your mp's this is dangerous pushing fellas in high winds

    this is mad ive see guys on roofs which should be up there ( hats of to their courage ) I pulled ours down this morning its just not worth it what would a few days cost not the price of a life !
  4. P

    Peak Short Circuit Current value on the SSEG form.

    I've looked at the easy MCS guide on here, and it's not clear, (in my eye's) to what value you place in the part where it asks for this. I've done a pscc test at the AC isolator with my fluke, and it's giving me a reading of 600A. Is this what they want? There's no mention of it on the SMA...
  5. M

    Do I extend the PME outside to a Log Cabin style building??

    Please forgive me in asking this same question which normally results in an arguement......lol I friend of mine needs to have a supply installed (a lighting circuit, a heater circuit and a socket circuit) in a SWISS style log cabin located about 2 metres away from their main home which has a...
  6. C

    RCD Tripping When Either SFCU or timer goes off

    HI Guys New to the trade and currently learning but in real need of help. I changed the C/U and the RCD keeps tripping although all tests came back fine. It is the Central heating that is doing it for sure as I have had the immersion on and turned off the central heating for the past 6 weeks...
  7. T

    SDS Bosch 36v vs makita 36v

    im gonna get one of these sds drills for work but am stuck between the 2. does any1 own either of the 2 that recommends them
  8. D

    3 phase overhead power supply

    Hi folks I need some guidence on this. There's a 3phase overhead power supply feeding exterior accommadation at a hotel. What it seems they've done is taken the cable out at the chimney area at either end and then split the phases like you see on an electricity pole (wish I'd taken a pic). The...
  9. L

    wanted a little help & advice

    hi here looking for a little help and advice i passed my electricians exams ect back in the late 70s done this for 15yrs light comercial/domestic then went installing fire alarms for about 15yrs and the last 5yrs have been doing heating circuits boilers and associated works under the defined...
  10. R

    Does anyone use a Thermal Imaging Camera, either post or pre installation?

    If so, what camera do you use and is it working for you? We want to analyse the market and determine if the majority of people are using our camera's or other camera's? Let me know your thoughts? Cheers, Rich.
  11. G

    Bosch or Fein

    Hi fellas as the title says im looking at getting at multi tool either the bosch 240 GOP or the Fein quick release multimaster, so looking for your opinions to point me in the right direction. Also if anyone knows the cheapest deals for either at the moment Cheers Gram
  12. K

    Extension leads with RCD

    If using an extension lead with a built in 30mA RCD plugged in to a socket protected by 30mA RCD in consumer unit,would they trip together in event of cutting through lead ? Not that I've done it,just curious!!!
  13. W

    Alarm problem!! Veritas 8 tried everything please help!!!!!!!!!

    Hey all, I've installed an alarm at home, 3 pirs, 2 door contacts, a remote keypad and a bell box to a veritas 8 main panel, set it all up and it seems to work fine, there are no faults coming up all wiring has been checked several times and all options checked checked and checked again but...
  14. T

    Portable generators

    I contacted a guy selling a generator on ebay to tell him it was not as specified. He was claiming it was a 6.5kva when it wasn't. He suggested I inform other people by putting the info on a forum site, so here goes. There are a lot of Chinese made generators being marked up as 6.5kva when...
  15. A

    Pir ccts

    i need a wiring cct for a pir to be added to existing 1 way lighting cct with the one way switch as the override switch please:mad:
  16. S

    Advice on how to rewire spotlights as lights are either off or on all the time

    I'd be grateful if anyone could give me some advice. I removed a single light and found three cables attached - they were old colours. The cables also fed the lounge lights where there is a two way switching. I've connected the new four spot light in the study in exaxctly the same way as the...
  17. M

    Is there work to be had in either Wisbech and surrounding arears or Suffolk

    The wife would like to move to either of these locations, but would work warrant the move for me?
  18. S

    Unusual DIY 2-way switch wiring

    Hi, recently did a CU replacement. Tested before the change and circuits all good, but one odd thing I found is that the previous owner had installed his own version of a two-way switch for the hall light. However, rather than using 3-core in a traditional arrangement so that either switch can...
  19. T

    Down lighter in bathroom not sealed

    Putting up an extra light point to existing circuit and whilte testing noticed the bathroom lights are not sealed. just normal downlight that have no seal to provent moisture. Whats best way to note on cert? thanks
  20. B

    cables installed below 2.4m???

    Had a customer say to me that there are specific requirements for mounting cables below 2.4m in the 17th edition??? Anyone aware of this. I cant find anything on this. apart from the obvious mechanical protection

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