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  1. Lukaszbjj

    Electrical project for level 3

    Hi, Im in the process of doing my level 3 project for the hotel extension and Cafe pool so please check the attached screenshots maybe someone can explain to me what should I put in these 2 columns? They are really confusing to me as my calculation for IT was " it = in / Ca x Cg " but they...
  2. Gawain

    UK Electrical Improvers

    Probably been covered 1mil times but not finding what I'm looking for in the search bar. So, how much solo work should an electrical Improver (£2 over min wage) be doing? Would you have them doing problem solving, project managing, circuit designing, dB changes including supply isolation...
  3. F

    Automotive electrical wiring help LED bar

    Baja wiring harness LED light help. I've fitted a US Baja harness on my Australian FJ, but I need to replace the Baja harness switch setup so that I can comply with A.U requirements for forward facing L.E.Ds. Australian road law requires a forward-facing L.E.D can only come on when the...
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  4. Z

    Does colour appreciation deficiency affect if I can actually do electrical engineering

    I'm colour-blind and interested in electrical engineering. The website I'm using to apply for this course stated that if I had colour appreciation deficiency I have no chance in taking electrical engineering. I would like to know if this is true or not and whether I should still go through with...
  5. T

    Location for main electrical panels in new construction

    Hi, I have a general question about main panel locations. The house is 120' long so I was contemplating running 2x 200amp panels located on the exterior of the house as marked in the attached photo. The main service and meter is on a pole outside. I had planned on running a trench from the main...
  6. C

    Learning electrical motors

    Hi, I’m Not getting enough torque on startup to turn pump. Turns pump successfully maybe 1 in 6 times on startup and then fine at full speed. Currently connected in star as per plate, 400V. Ran from a three phase inverter. Should this be wired delta? Still very much learning.
  7. incursio

    UK Wrong energy unit price on electrical sub meter

    Hello, I went to my local takeaway to do some work and the landlord complained the cost of electrics is really high, of course I've heard this a lot lately nevertheless I went to investigate and noticed this sub meter I installed previously which is giving supply to the tenant a flat above...
  8. S

    Electrical certificate

    Hi all, I had a conservatory built four years ago and we have now decided to see the house. I asked the builder if I needed building regs and an electrical certificate for the 4 double sockets and electric Velux windows inside the conservatory. The builder said we don't as he took a feed from...
  9. A

    Marine electrical help needed

    I am installing a 500 amp Victron Smart Shunt on my 1990 Bayliner 3288. The existing wire mess needs cleaned up and moved to a bus bar. I understand basic marine electrical and know that the shunt needs all the loads going into it etc. My question is about the existing 200 amp class T fuse and...
  10. murtazahashwani

    Murtaza Hashwani | What are the best electrical switches for residential purpose?

    Murtaza Hashwani | I Just Wanted To Know What are the best electrical switches for residential purpose? Which Is One of the very good brands for electrical switches Who meet the safety standards and have very good quality. If You Know Please Suggest Me Thank You!
  11. ramhad3

    Electrical issue, Outlets

    Here is my issues. Woke up this am, no power to TV and wall plugs. I used a RT210 Outlet tester and it came back as HOT/GRN REV. I checked all outlets on the circuit all said the same. I checked each outlet and was only getting 120V from HOT to GRN. Checked the breaker, it's putting out 120V I...
  12. G

    Advice on upgrading electrical cabling from house to carport/garage?

    Hi All, Newbie to the forum. I am planning to add solar power to my house and would like some advice regarding options with adding and inverter and/or EV charger to the garage/carport. The main switchboard is at the front of the house (townhouse) on the northern side, some 20m from the carport...
  13. MrGwythers

    Electrical certificates and Qs signiture.

    Hi guys I'm after some clarification on this, I am a gold car jib electrician but haven't done my testing and inspection but our supervisors are expecting us to carry out testing on certain jobs. I can test but the problem is as I don't have my testing and inpesction certificate as far as I'm...
  14. A

    I Need Work Seeking electrical Job

    Hi, I am looking for work experience as an electrician mate. I have the 18th edition, Levels 2 & 3, Inspection and Testing, Part P, car and tools. I am based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. I have some domestic install property experience. I would appreciate it if you may have an opportunity for...
  15. E

    I like to identify electrical components

    Hi my name is Ed I like to identify electrical components and to find out how much electricity it contains
  16. T

    New Member DIY (no electrical knowledge) - Mobile Coffee Shop - Advice Needed

    Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum and am hoping someone can give me some advice, as I'm absolutely clueless when it comes to these things. I'm developing plans to start a mobile coffee shop which will be in the form of a converted horse box. Ideally I'm hoping to secure a location which gives...
  17. H

    Help on estimating electrical costs

    Hi, I've just joined as I need some help. I have bought a two bedroom flat that I will be renovating and this is my first time. I'm just trying to work out all the costs that it will involve. The consumer unit looks quite old and might need to be replaced; I just hope the flat doesn't need a...
  18. C

    Electrical Cabinet for Industrial use.

    Afternoon, is there any requirement for electrical cabinets to be all metal? Or is any flame retardant ok? It’s for a basic PLC cabinet with inputs / outputs to a Cobot. Very light industrial, nothing ever gets damaged etc.
  19. B

    Pump House Electrical Project Advice

    The Pump House for my Water Well is located way out in a field about 350 Ft from the house. It is wired with Romex 14-2 with a Ground. I have 2 Generators and want to set up one in the Pump House so I can have water whenever we have a power outage. I am going to dis-connect the 14-2 from the...
  20. Simon_G

    Do you need to be electrical certified to deinstall?

    I have had the indoor unit of an AC setup removed from my front room by a local firm. The pipes for the AC were capped off, and the electrical wires were cut, individually taped and then taped together, with them then being disconnected from the isolator. As this is not installing or adding to...

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