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  1. J

    Not enough space for wires?

    Hi, I've run into an issue while trying to fit a 3-hole ceiling plate (specifically this one: Satin Black 3 Hole Ceiling Plate - 12cm | WT Lighting - https://wtlighting.co.uk/accessories/satin-black-3-hole-ceiling-plate-12cm/). I'm having trouble getting the wires tidy and secure inside the...
  2. R

    Is it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ?

    Hi Guys currently doing my apprenticeship and looking for some external advice regarding safe isolation. Situation is a circuit supplying some external street bollard lights and 1 or 2 street lamps. This circuit is fed via a single phase MCB then through a contactor all located in the db. The...
    • Rob678
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  3. littlespark

    W2D2…. Not enough days in the week

    I’m coming down with work just now…. What the heck is going on? And who should I prioritise? Got a couple of small jobs that fell by the wayside when I dad went into hospital, getting back to those… Just been to look at a number of little jobs at a friends of FILs… Faulty light switch, socket...
  4. I

    Is the main fuse big enough?

    Hello Shop with a 100A main fuse LED lights few amps max, cash tills, cash machine, roller shutter, auto door, nothing pulling much power but there are 5 motors totalling 80.5A FLA Realistically what sort of power would this site be pulling constantly? Slightly conecerned that it may be...
  5. David2632

    Is the width of 12x1220mmx2440mm plyboard enough for a test rig or would i need a 18x instead?

    So I'm starting out a new rig and I'm fresh out of college with my level 3 without any experience and I think that I need to still have the knowledge and the practice of terminating cables, stripping cables and having a good understanding of different circuits and how they work. I will also...
  6. R

    Would you advise getting all the GN publications or is OSG + 7671 + GN3 enough??

    Just like the title really. I like the thought of getting all the guidance notes but is it worth it or would a copy of the aforementioned books suffice?
  7. Spinball

    Is a 35mm cable big enough for a 3-phase domestic installation with...

    ...2 x 22kW EV chargers, 10kW of solar panels + 15 kW batteries and a heat pump for a 4 bed house and a 1 bed detached garage office? Got 3 phase being put in and they're planning on putting in a 35mm cable. Just checking with you experts whether this will be fat enough. Many thanks
  8. fourtytwo

    Correct way to joint 3 x 30 Amp cables, 30A JB not big enough

    Good evening everybody. I have a cooker feed from the CU that is then split under the floor above the kitchen to separate outlets for the hob & Oven. The problem is a standard 30A JB does not have big enough terminals to accommodate the wires. The person who installed this has cut some of the...
  9. M

    Industrial Floor Sander not getting enough current?

    I have an at my local scout group. They have employed a company to sand & varnish their hall floor. the company is using a couple of Lagler Hummel machines 230v 50Hz each requiring a 16A supply. (as a screenshot). A 16A fused socket has been connected to the hut ring main (by replacing a...
  10. E

    Energy is imported from the grid when there is enough generation (battery never got below 70% yet)

    I have on grid system with 2 strings going to dual MPPT inverter and 6kW battery. It usually happens when there is no generation but as seen on the photos below it does happen on occasions when solar production is sufficient to cover the load. Sometimes this trickle of import will add up to 1kW...
  11. E

    Rotary Isolator with enough space

    Hi i have a hot tub job coming up and will need a rotary isolator. I need to bring two 6mm swa's (single phase) into its base and will use pirahhna earth nuts. I know these isolators dont have much room inside em, the larger 63a units (at least the ones I can find) have 25mm knockouts so no...
  12. R

    UK Wall light cable not long enough

    Hi I am changing a wall light and after removing the wall has crumbled away and the cable is too short to connect to the new light fitting. Please could you advise if connecting the new fitting with a choc block will be safe. Any help appreciated. Thanks Russell
  13. N

    New outlet does not have enough power

    I installed a new GFI outlet in our bathroom for our new electric toilet. To do this I cut wires to the exhaust fan and added new wires to the new outlet. The three wires, from the breaker, to the exhaust fan, to the new outlet, were joined together with wire nuts. #12 gage wire. When all...
  14. V

    Laptop power supply isn't outputting enough power

    Hello, everyone! I'm brand new to this forum. I have a question regarding my laptop. Its input power is 240W @ 19.5 V, and about 12.3 A. Its power supply naturally outputs this amount (nominally), and draws from the socket 100-240V @ 3.5 A (50 - 60 Hz). When I was working back in Italy (220...
  15. T

    SWA to shed - are two cores enough?

    Hi, Apologies in advance if this is in the wrong forum. I tried to post to 'Electrical Advice' as a DIYer but had issues. I'm laying SWA (about 40m of 10mm2 as advised by a pro) to a new workshop building that will have its own CU, circuit and ground spike. I want to do the donkey work and lay...
  16. C

    Hardwiring a dash cam - not enough power reaching device?

    I've bought a new (to me) car and the location of the cigarette lighter socket means it's better for my old dash cam to be hard wired. Handily there was a Youtube video of my exact model of car and on the face of it it's a very simple install - £10 kit from Amazon, remove an accessory switched...
  17. C

    Just installed a new 9.5kw shower, and sat the mcb on the bus barr, and there doesn't seem to be enough power to turn on the shower,

    Should I wire it straight to the live cable and not use the bussbarr
  18. K

    UK Am I not getting enough work?

    Hi, Sorry If I am posting in the wrong place, I am new. If you could take the time to read my post, I would appreciate it more than you know. I am about 5/6 months in on my first year as an electrical apprentice I love this industry and its fundamentals and since I was around 15, I have wanted...
  19. I

    No enough space in the meter box

    Hi All, I'm looking for some advice. I have started wiring up an extension which consist of cooking circuits, 2 ring and 2 light circuits. I will be installing 16mm SWA as a supply from existing meter box to the new consumer unit. Its about 7-8 meters run. There isn't much space in the meter...
  20. B

    Are gfci outlets safe enough?

    Hello, I’m buying a house that was built in 1940, but was recently renovated. I got an inspection done. The first floor outlets are grounded, but the 2nd floor and attic bedroom outlets all show open ground. The sellers put in GFCI outlets in the bedrooms upstairs. I’m wondering if this is safe...
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