electricity

  1. O

    Metering electricity usage

    Good afternoon, I hope I am asking this in the correct place and apologies if not. Firstly I am not a sparky but I have a question that will be straight forward for you guys on here. I am going to be renting a small premises and the feed for my unit is coming from a 415v distribution in the...
  2. A

    Getting Electricity in Garage

    Hi there I am new to this forum, so apologies for my simplicity! I live in a flat and would like to have electricity in my garage. The garage isnt directly adjacent to my flat (its a couple flats along). Inside the garage there is some wiring, lights, mains plugs etc, but they havent worked...
  3. littlespark

    "Electricity - Thats witchcraft!"

    I like little jobs like this. Old school friend texts me, "could you fit a couple of metal switches for me please" He's quite handy with DIY, and old cars, but says himself he's no electrician. "Its witchcraft!" Good to see a do-it-yourself-er NOT attempting electrical work when they're not...
  4. Andy-1960

    How to install electricity in you garage... We live and learn!

  5. C

    What is a cycle 6 electricity meter/ supply

    Switched energy supplier to SSE a while ago and have chased for a smart meter to be installed. They say they cannot fit one as my current meter (and old first utility smart meter) is a cycle 6 and their meters wont work with it as its too powerful (or the supply is too powerful). I have never...
  6. sparky1508

    Investigation on massive electricity bills

    Hi all, This morning I visited a new client who needs me to find out why there bills are so high. At the moment I can only give a quick rundown of the installation as it was just a general chit chat about the issue. I will be going back to do some proper investigation in a week or so. This is an...
  7. Dan

    Electricity supplier fined after worker after workers death

    Electricity North West Ltd has been fined £900,000 after a worker died from falling six metres while carrying out routine maintenance of power lines. Continue reading...
  8. Dave Jenkins

    Neferious wiring to the hot side of an electricity meter

    Here’s one for you: A friend of a friend asked me to assess the wiring in his recently deceased father’s house – a small bungalow in fact. Now the Dad (‘Frank’) was a bit of a botcher so I was expecting the worst. Consumer unit – perfect with the wiring all neatly fitted etc. Wiring for the...
  9. davhill

    Problem...too much electricity!

    Here's a weird one that's suitable for losing my forum virginity... The villain of the piece is my stair head light, which went out one evening. No drama, no breaker tripping, just darkness. So, I whipped out the existing energy saver and changed it. Nothing. So, I tried another one, and an...
  10. J

    Good evening electricians forums from Norfolk

    Hi, I'm James a Gas Safe engineer from Norfolk,I'm joining this forum with a view to enhancing my very average at best electrical knowledge. Cheers
    • jimlucas78
    • Thread
    • electricians electricity evening forums james welcome
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  11. C

    Wireless electricity

    I am thinking about if it is possible and I am worried about it putting us out of a job?
  12. Rincewindwiz

    Solar Panels do not reduce Electricity Usage significantly - Confused

    I installed a 4Kw system in November 2015 From commissioning to November 2016 I generated approx 3500Kwh My electricity bill for Dec 2014 – Nov 2015 was 1477 Kwh Dec 2015 – Nov 2016 was 1309 Kwh and my pattern of usage has not changed significantly in this period - apart from a change from...
  13. I

    I'm looking for (1 Phase or 3 Phase) Digital Electricity Meter full Diagram (schematic)!

    hello there im new here; just need to research about EMs but i found nothing in internet or books! in this week i googled alot about DEM (i found regular (old) mechanical electricity meters but i'm just looking for Digital one's) but nothing popped up o google or Quora! i asked alot from my...
    • imlookingforfuture
    • Thread
    • 3 phase diagram digital electrical electricity looking meter phase
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. M

    Intermittent electricity loss

    Hi, Looking for some ideas of what is going on with our electricity. We had a carpenter who managed to drill into a mains cable (house was fully rewired only 2 months ago). He got an electrician out who crimped the broken wire in the wall . however, we are keeping on experiencing intermittent...
    • Mp2016
    • Thread
    • circuit electricity intermittent spark tests
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. N

    Dramatic increase in electricity bill since meter replacement.....

    Hi all, My parents have recently had a meter replacement and since then the electricity bill has increased dramatically. The installers claim the old meter must of been wrong. They will charge if the come out and nothing is wrong. They have solar panels on the roof but this was already...
    • Noob2013
    • Thread
    • electricity increase meter replacement since
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. K

    Why is rubber a good insulator?

    Good night/evening/afternoon/morning, forum members. I was wondering what makes rubber a good insulator. I understand less dense materials make better insulators, as insulators absorb/trap heat. But I want to know why rubber is a good insulator. For example, wood makes a good insulator due to...
  17. Dan

    Hsr25 – The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989: Guidance On Regulations (third Edition)

    This new edition highlights what can be done by dutyholders to achieve electrical safety compliance with the duties imposed by the Regulations. References to relevant regulations, standards and publications have been updated. Continue reading...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • edition electric electrical electrical work electricity guidance regs regulations
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. O

    How To Connect Two Distribution Transformers Together To Supply Electricity To A Community

    Pls how can two distribution transformers be connected to supply power to a community. I need the information so urgent. Thanks
    • Ovis1302
    • Thread
    • community connect distribution electric electrical electricity how to supply together transformers
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. C

    Utility company charges for our damage to lead sheathed electricity cabling

    Hi, I am looking for some advice, my bungalow was built in 1926 and in the 20 years that I have owned it there has always been an ugly lead pipe half chased in the plaster and half not, running behind the front door, making decorating in the hall awkward as well as being unsightly. Having...
  20. C

    Battery Battery Storage & Metered Export

    Evening all Ted kindly posted this link on another thread; https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/system/files/docs/2016/02/fits_guidance_for_licensed_electricity_suppliers_fit_16_v8.pdf In it, there is reference to battery storage and export metering as follows; 4.31. If the configuration of the...

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