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    Caravan Electrics (20 chars - have we still not fixed this?!)

    I'm wanting to add a couple of sockets in my caravan as there's only 2 at the minute. Not something I've ever worked on before, I'm going to have a flick through the regs just now but anything to be aware of? One of the sockets is going under the bed (this area is accessible from the outside by...
  2. 8

    Minor works, fixed dwelling with commando input.

    Hi gents, I'm working on a container thats is ply lined and has lighting and power inside all run in plastic 20mm surface conduit. Protective device is a garage 2-way consumer unit with 30ma rcd main switch (already installed on arrival). The container is in middle of a field on a mod site -...
  3. 1Justin

    MFT1700 series wandering zero problems fixed.

    Here's a tip for anyone still using an old MFT1700 series tester. Mine dates from 2012. I found about three years in - by 2015 in this case, that the zeroing of the leads on my MFT1720 was becoming increasingly random and the zero would wander about by a fraction of an ohm which became...
  4. H

    L&N-E IR Test (and we still haven't fixed the stupid 20 characters)

    When you do a L&N-E IR test, is there anything (other than a fault) that could be left plugged in that would produce a low reading?
  5. S

    Location of switches for fixed kitchen appliances.

    Hi all, Can someone tell me what reg's there are now, that dictate the requirements for, and the positions of, switching for fixed kitchen appliances? For example --- Is it now acceptable or prohibited -- according to the latest reg's --, to fit the cooker switch, the hob switch, and the...
  6. D

    Fixed Ring in Kitchen - Wanted to check my understanding

    Hi all, I've just been talking with a kitchen fitting company as we're currently looking at (surprise surprise) getting a new kitchen. Anyway, we are wanting to add in a dishwasher, and also replacing the existing freestanding fridge/freezer with two separate under counter ones. I've tried to...
  7. L

    Caravan fixed heater with 13A plug, should it be PAT tested?

    We stayed in a caravan in the last few days which had this fixed air blown heater underneath a wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe the heater has a 13A mains plug with a PAT test sticker from 2012. The switch on the front has been broken off and somebody has put in a block connected internally so...
  8. A

    Fixed wired testing in situ

    I have got some heaters etc to do and after reading my PAT420 manual it can test fixed wire equipment in situ. It will do continuity test @200mA and touch leakage. Would this be OK or do I need to connect it to my tester? I have read a lot but I would like some opinions from people that have...
  9. J

    Replacing single 13a plug in oven with 16a fixed wire on 32a dedicated circuit

    Hi all, Thank you in advance for your help. This is my current setup: 32a MCB to 45a CCU with 6mm^2 wiring (no additional socket at CCU) 6mm^2 wiring to two separate sockets behind kitchen units (one for gas hob ignition one for 13a plug in oven, nothing else on circuit) My new oven is 3640W...
  10. G

    Downgrading MCB to protect cable but has fixed load greater than IZ

    Hi Guys I know showers have been extensively covered on here, but this this is a slightly different question. went to a job to replace 45amp shower switch, I noticed cable was damaged by heat, first thought maybe loose connection, so I started investigating, I noticed a 9.5kw shower on 6.00mm...
  11. M

    Zs Measurement on plug and play lighting

    Hi Everyone, Any advice on the following - Lighting circuit in a commercial installation (shop), Fixed wiring to Junction Box, The new light fittings are wired using 2.5mm plug and play flex's which are fed from the fixed wired jb's. Where shoul Zs be measured ? At the end of the fixed wiring ie...
  12. T

    Downlight bulb not fitting properly

    Would appreciate any help. I have a bathroom downlight bulb where the pins are too thin for the holes in the plastic cube attached to the wire of the transformer. The other type of pins would be too thick. Is this "cube" missing a part? When the bulb blew I first noticed the pins of the bulb...
  13. Pat H

    Cable size less than protective device rating

    Noted today an interesting comment on page 43 of christopher kitchers Practical guide to inspection, testing and certification of Electrical Installations ( a great book ) Under Shower curcuits he states: For this type of circuit it is possible to have a cable which has a current rating of less...
  14. Lou

    DG Electrical

    DG Electrical started in 2012 and has been growing ever since. We work very hard to meet all customer needs and have developed a wide customer base within Pembrokeshire and throughout South Wales. It is our aim to continue to develop excellent working relationships with a wider customer base and...
  15. rolyberkin

    Fixing SWA to gravel board and concrete fence posts?

    What are peoples views on fixing swa to concrete fence posts and gravel boards, the alternative is ripping up a perfectly footpath and garden to bury which seems a bit over the top?
  16. M

    Is something wrong with the fixed wiring?

    I'm looking at buying a house, it's a few doors up and was built at the same time (Dec 2009) as the one I'm currently in. Whilst taking a look around I spotted a couple of sockets had scorch marks around the live pin socket. I'd always assumed this was a sign of an overloaded socket...
  17. I

    Fixed dimmer switch for led lights

    Hi i currently have 4 led aurora enlites e8 8w, installed in my soffit at the front of my house vut when they light up they are bright! All i need is to dim them down abit, anyone come across a dimmer i can put up in the soffit? No bigger than 64mm as thats the size for the pir lol Thanks
  18. J

    10w led floodlight /protection

    Hi all Question 1 Is a flood light omitted from over current protection? I normally go a lighting circuit but this job would be a lot easier if coming from the outside socket, which is part of the ring, As this is fixed, would it be okay to wire it in 1mm or 1.5mm flex, without over current...
  19. 1capybara

    Flexible cords and HO7RN-F for fixed installations

    I read carefully BS7671, 17th ed., 521.9 and guidance note 1, Table F3 and F5, and no where does it say that flexible cords, such as HO7RN-F can not be used for fixed installations. I hear that was not allowed in the 15th edition but long since allowed. Am I missing something?
  20. E

    Fire Rated Fixed Downlights for sale. Polished, Brushed, Black nickel, £3.50 each

    Greetings to all Electricians. I have for sale fixed fire rated GU10 good quality downlights. Polished Chrome Brushed Chrome Black Nickel or Black Chrome Antique Brass White Only £3.50 each I am based in Birmingham, Handsworth, B21 area.

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