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  1. B

    Emergency lighting for a beginner

    could someone please post a diagram for a 2-way keyswitch operated emergency lighting circuit. Circuit includes one emergency light and 3 normal lights Thanks in advance
  2. tuckermot

    New maintenance man emergency lighting

    Hi as part of my job I have started doing minor maintenance in our warehouse and office block .I have a light out in the office which is a ceiling light that sits in the suspended ceiling .It operates as a normal light and when power is turned of for that lighting circuit the light also has a...
  3. R

    Emergency power cut switch

    We have a battery operated device that needs to operate when there is a power cut, in effect like an emergency light fitting would. Can any one help with a switch that will be triggered when power to the property is lost so that the battery operated device will run the frost protection device...
  4. B

    Emergency light wiring

    First year apprentice here, want to put a non maintained emergency light in where the consumer unit is going onto the lighting circuit for the new kitchen we’re doing with a switch too, would I do this by coming from breaker to emergency light fitting as this is the closest with L-N-E then out...
  5. J

    Emergency lights typical circuit

    HI Just joined I am looking for diagrams of a typical emergency light circuit
  6. D

    Emergency light won't switch off - correctly wired new lights.

    Hi, here's a good one - replaced 15 E-lights recently, (tube type replaced with Newlec led type), and noticed one of the old outside Thorn 2D E-lights was on when driving past a few days later. The Thorn lights are all up to spec and function as they should. Went to investigate and it seems that...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Which putty for emergency fix of water pipe?

    Evening all, As you can see from the title I have not had a good day. For the second time in my 6 year career I made a small nick in a water pipe whilst taking up the floorboards (using multitool). i thought i was prepared from the last time as I bought some clamps. However, they could not fit...
  8. OttoF

    Emergency Bulkhead Operation?

    Today I've been working with an old emergency bulkhead with 26W 2D 4 pin, and 6W florescent tube. When I replaced the 2D bulb, only a faint light could be seen coming from it. I assumed because there had been some physical damage to the fitting, that a component inside was bad. As I went to...
  9. D

    Is this NICIEC extractor fan installation safe?

    Hi, Quick Q from a newbie. I had a NICIEC registered electrician install an isolation switch and extractor fan in my downstairs bathroom. I’m now replacing one of the down lights and found what is a surprising mess of wires in the false ceiling, all joined together with a terminal block (centre...
  10. W

    Emergency! Help needed - 3-phase meter install

    Hello, I'm hoping someone can help with a bit of an urgent situation I'm in! I've just opened a new bar/restaurant after a lengthy refurb. Previously, the venue ran of a single-phase meter. The refurbishments have been extensive and with all the equipment we've installed (ventilation, air...
  11. Micah Margolis

    Emergency Stop Button for a 3 Phase 3HP Motor Help.

    Hi All, Long story short, I am building a plastic shredder with a 3 phase 3 HP motor. I am using this switch to control forward and backwards: https://goo.gl/k8zSxA (amazon). I need a switch or button that can cut power to the device. It does not need to stop immediately. I am not using a...
  12. S

    Non conformities when doing emergency light testing

    hi guys For any of you that carry out periodic emergency light testing on HMOs. I have read through bs5266 but want to get your perspective on these issues and if you would fail the system There are non maintained emergency lights fitted to each floor and landing so the siting of the lighting...
  13. N

    Emergency spots, connection advice

    Hi all, A client has kindly changed their mind on the emergency light they are using. They want to me to install these https://www.channelsafety.co.uk/emergency-lighting/all-led-downlight-products/glade-1w-led-downlight/ I’ve used these quite a lot and I’m most casss they are a good job, I...
  14. S

    Design of emergency lighting circuit

    hi all, Can anyone provide a worked example of rating a breaker for a circuit. For example In an industrial environment, we have our own HV supply and each substation on site has its own earth rod. I assume this falls in to a TT system. if I wired (14) 8watt lights in parallel back to a...
  15. bigspark17

    Suspended led emergency light no arrow.

    im trying to source a suspended el led with no arrow and ideally only have “fire exit” written on it. Any help appreciated Thanks
  16. S

    Testing emergency lighting

    Hey all I am a 17th edition sparky... but currently not actually doing much electrical work. I work with a CCTV company that basically do as they please when it comes to regs, doing a job properly etc. They have asked me to go test all the emergency lighting in a public building, and I...
  17. Jay Hog

    I Need Work Electricians available for work NOW in South East - Same day appointments available

    Hi, We are an experienced electrical contractors covering the South East of England, in particular a radius of 80 miles from Luton. Domestic or Commercial, small or large jobs, emergency callouts and same day appointments. please get in touch with us on 03333 700 120. Expert Electricians, NIC...
  18. T

    Are emergency lights required in this situation???

    Attending a job the other day in a shop. The shop is 20m long and 10m wide. There is an office/store/kitchen at the back leading to a communal store and passageway for four shops. Each unit locks its own door to this communal area. The fire officer has told the owner there is no need for any...
  19. N

    Short Circuit When Emergency Lights Are Connected

    I've come across a fault at work. Fuse keeps blowing when they put it in. I haven't tested for a while, and so am pretty sure I'm missing some basic steps with the fault finding process. Small room. 1 emergency fluorescent light fitting, 1 bulkhead emergency fitting. Fluorescent is plugged into...
  20. 8

    Emergency Light Rules/Regs?

    Evening all. Been a while since I made a post on here. Question: What is the title regulations/Acop that cover emergency lighting? - Concerning: Selection, erection, lux levels, where one is deemed needed etc. And are such regs readily available to view online in pdf, or is a specific...

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