I'm looking at a vending hot drinks machine 2.9kW that has a thermostatically controlled hot water tank permanently attached to a water supply that is just plugged into a radial 16A circuit with a 13A three pin plug. The machine is continuously on. The circuit is also used continuously for a...
Hi all, question on extending an existing ring main onto the surface and then re-joining back to in-wall. Is there a ‘correct way’ to do this, as I don’t see any sockets other than spurs with flex outlets that allow you to nicely exit a double, continue surface mount for a few sockets (behind...
I am only small fry but even I desperately try to avoid offering anything on a 'fixed' price , I have been burned so many times mainly my own fault when I have only allowed X amount for time and Z amount for materials but under estimated both...
With so much volatility in the maetrials and...
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Interested in the groups interpretation of BS7671 with regards to the used of SY & YY cables.
We have a commercial installation where we have a power supply installed to an air handling unit/ventilation plant.
The power supply supply to the AHU isolator is installed in SWA cable.
The...
1 out of 3 electricians told that 0.75 has to be replaced : Short 0.75mm flex cable used as fixed for one led light, 1 90 bend, 1 m long. Sorry reposting in DIY section, because I’m being moderated in pro section. Only posting there because I don’t get many replies in here. Regular CU with 2...
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Hello guys, while doing some job on my car, the retaining tab on the rear differential controller connector broke off.
The connector looks like this:
Circled is the broken tab.
Since the connector is part of the controller (what a stupid idea)-it can't be replaced...
Do you guys have any ideas...
I could really use some guidance as I'm at my witts end...
I have a 2010 Ford Taurus SHO with a low 5V Reference Signal (P0642).
I first had this issue a couple months ago.
I ruled out the three sensors on this circuit as I still had <1V with all sensors unplugged.
I changed the computer but...
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I'm looking for advice re frequency of Fixed Wiring Inspections in Residential Apartments.
We have recently had a Fire Risk assessment in which the issue was raised. The block (14 Apts, all owned not rented), is about 5yrs old and the Domestic Installation Certificate for each apartment...
Hi guys is there any regulations regarding 110v centre tapped transformer transformer circuits being used outside (rcd protected) also if the transformer states 3000Va but a continuous rating of 1650Va am I right in thinking it can only carry 15amps before the transformer overloads?
Afternoon - despite a recent 18th edition pass (all but one right!) I'm having a bit of a moment whilst planning some upcoming works at our site. In reality I should wait, go home, refer to the big book and go from there. But it's playing on my mind and I can be a bit impatient. Also, I guess...
Hi,
I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the certification required for the addition and extension of a fire alarm. Scenario is, I have installed the fixed wiring for the alteration to an addressable system as per their drawings, fire alarm contractor will commission.
I assume I can...
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Am adding some lights and sockets to existing circuits in a SP board. And providing bonding to metal oil pipes coming into this workshop from underground.
They have a diesl SP generator supplying ‘esential’ SP Dis boards across the site feeding lights and basic...
hi all, I've been asked by a chippy mate to install an extractor in his workshop. Had a look at the spec and its 2.2kw so nothing major. Spec say to install on a 16a socket protected by a 30a d type mcb.
Ideally then a 2.5mm radial and 16a cform.
I understand the 30a d type is for start up and...
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Im trying to understand when a 5yr fixed wiring test is due for a few sites.
I have 2 documents for each site, one is a report the other is a certificate relating to the report.
Throughout the 2 documents there's 3 or 4 different date ranges.
1) The report has a date of inspection.
2)...
This is a new 1 on me.
Testing a ring final circuit within a timber outbuilding.
All clear on insulation resistance with socket fronts connected but not screwed into metal back box lug. As soon as I connect any of the plates to the back box I'm getting around 16megohm between n and cpc. When...
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