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    3ph fridge problem.

    Hello Guys. Got a situation here. Installed a 3 phase circuit for a commercial fridge. Bang a 20 amps 3ph Type C MCB at C.U and wired in the fridge via a comando 16a socket. switched on fridge and we rolling. After a week Fridge people turned up to do some more work. Something went wrong and...
  2. vini

    Medical Centre

    I had a customer (doctors) whose DB has an ELCB main switch which tripped over night causeing a fridge which is plugged into the ring main to be off and ruined various vaccines. Is there any way to have the fridge isolated from the ring main and ELCB other than install a garage unit RCD for the...
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    007 Electricians Coventry

    007 Electricians are a fully certified and insured electricians providing professional and reliable electrical services and testing in Coventry, Rugby, Southam, Daventry, Warwick. We make a significant effort in quality management and are well recognised across Warwickshire. From a simple new...
  4. telectrix

    Tidy Work Bench... Not.

    just feeling lazy, can't be arsed at the mo.
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    Blown Fuse

    My UK fridge of 5 yrs stopped working. I was told the fridge had blown a fuse so I replaced it myself with a 13A fuse. The fridge started working again from a different socket but when I connected the plug back to the original socket per the photo attached it doesn’t work. Seems like something...
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    Generator Vs Combi Fridge/freezer

    Hi I am currently out in Africa experiencing horrendous power outages. I therefore have the need to hook up my DEFY combi fridge/freezer (model DEFY DAC512) to a small standalone backup generator from time to time. It is important to have the backup power option as the fridge houses livestock...
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    Cable Caught Below Fridge Freezer Dangerous??

    Hi could anyone answer this for me. I fitted a new integrated fridge freezer in a kitchen unit. I just received a text from the customer saying that her husband looked under the kick board and seen that part of the fridge cable is trapped under the fridge and that this was dangerous and would...
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    Fridge fan motor windings

    Hope this is the right location to post. I asked my friend to give me the motor that he replaced for his fridge. I checked the 2 terminals with an ohm meter and it showed 470k Ohm. I then used a megger between the same two terminals at 500V and it showed 0.02M Ohm and 20V (short?) Could...
  9. UKMeterman

    Strange guidance on earthing a new fridge

    Just bought a new fridge, it advises in the instruction book if using an unearthed socket to use a steel plate burried 25cm!!
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    Sockets for built in Fridge

    My question is about regulations for installation of sockets for built in fridges. I believe that the regulation states that the socket should be accessible and that the common interpretation of this is that the socket is normally placed directly behind the fridge mounted on the the wall with a...
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    Hello. From a fridge man.

    Hello. Newbie here, signed up to hopefully share any required refrigeration advice I can give. But primarily to ask a DIY question but that forum seems to be locked. I wonder why lol. How much time and effort is required being freindly before I can ask for advice on my dilemma? cheers Slim
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    Requirement for local isolators for air conditioner and fridge.

    Hi Guys Clarification needed 1. Refrigerated Display cabinet in shop has it's condensor outside. I've been asked to provide a supply to an external isolator. QQ. Should there be an isolator inside the shop near the display unit as well? 2. Air Conditioner in home conservatory - condensor...
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    fuse rating moulded plug

    I PAT tested a Hotpoint Iced Diamond fridge freezer RFAA52. The CE plate on the back said 150W but the moulded plug said 13Amp. I looked up the instruction book on the Hotpoint web site and it said 13amp. I left the 13 amp fuse in the plug but it just seemed to be wrong. I sent an email to...
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    Fixed Appliance Testing Problems

    Hi Guys I had the joy of testing the kitchen appliances in a new rental. The fridge, freezer and washing machine were all free standing under the worktops and couldn't be moved on account of the floor tiling laid down in front of them. Only way to test was at the individual FCUs. I could only...
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    New Zealand rcbo leakage tripping

    Hi guys I have a client whos rcbo keeps tripping, never when I am there and at all times day and night.i have stripped circuit down insulation readings all over 200meg ramp test on rcbo is 21ma . should this be higher or is it ok thanks paul
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    calculate 12v batteries needed to power a 230v fridge.

    I am wanting to experiment with solar power at home. I want to try and power my fridge freezer as it is the only thing on at home all day. Can you advise what kit i need.
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    Is this a plausible wiring diagram for a 12V DC timer?

    Hi, I want to wire up a 12V DC timer (CN101A) to turn an appliance on and off. I have the found on the internet the following wiring diagram for the timer and not being too experienced I was wondering whether it will work if I make the connections as shown: The timer does not show + or - so I...
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    Preparing a 12V DC fridge for PV use

    Hi, I want to set up a PV system to power my small fridge. It's like the ones you can buy in Argos that run on 240V AC or 12V DC. They do not have a thermostat and so end up freezing their contents if left running (I use an mechanical timer at the wall socket). Like this: Buy 6 Litre White...
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    Under Counter Fridge, Washing Machine Isolation

    Quick question got to get my six posts ,If double socket is used under counter can that satisfy regulations as isolation point or is a single pole fused switch also needed . got a tenner on it so need to know thanks for all welcomes
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    3 phase commercial fridge tripping intermittently

    Hi guys can any of you shed some light on this? A Polish supermarket buys a large 3 phase commercial fridge with a separate compressor system like an AC system in the back. The supply comes from a 32A c type breaker which feeds another board purely for this fridge. What are the components on...
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