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    Converting A Fridge Freezer.

    Hi all I'm looking to convert the freezer in a fridge freezer into a fermenting chamber for my home brewing, I have got a separate thermostat (link below) and want to run a 100w bulb off of the hot output to heat the chamber and then run the cold feed to the freezer. The chamber will probably...
  2. D

    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...
  4. R

    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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    typical earth leakage on a fridge

    had my mate the plumber ring me today asking if a ring for sockets stops at the last socket ha i obviously said no that would be a radial etc... he said its only for 10 sockets to which i replied its all about the loading what is it using... apparently its for 5 fridges and a pot wash which...
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    Switch spur behind fridge what can you do

    I installed a switch spur behind fridge customer was not impressed, but what can you do in this situation I assured him it was perfectly fine, no cupboards next to fridge only way round it to make the fridge sit flush anyone else had a situation like this.
  8. i=p/u

    fridge counter in cafe

    a guy has rang up this morning and said his fridge counter is blowing the fuse randomly , maybe 20 fuses a week.. i would say there is a motor in this, would you say this is the problem, or what tests could i conduct , as i dont think the megger will show short as only trips randomly.. maybe...
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    Fridge freezer problem

    Hi I have a fridge freezer that is playing up. Freezer below, fridge above. Symptoms: from start up freezer works fine. As soon as the fridge is switched on it all gets confused. Fridge back well cools but not for long enough then freezer starts warming up and doesn't recover. Alarms beep...
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    RCD tripping problem

    i've been asked to look at an installation that was rewired a couple of years ago. it is a split board and the RCD has started tripping out. the owner said that previously he would maybe have an issue if a standard lamp blew etc but now something is leaking to earth. it all tests out fine. i...
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    my house rewire kitchen circuits help

    Hi guys started a thread recently about my house rewire which im starting soon but i still have some issues, as ive said in the past i very rarely do domestic work so thats the reason im asking but here goes... im just after a bit of info and reassurance on kitchen circuits im getting an...
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    i/r ON FRIDGE

    Have no experiance on this sort of thing so sorry if sound stupid readings on suspect dodgy fridge are about 12 M simply i tested at 250 V , L-E. N-E , Does that sound dodgy or as expected ? its an american style one thanks
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    Faulty integrated fridge freezer

    Hi all Hope someone can assist? I have an integrated ariston fridge freezer model bcb 3111 that is just over 7 years old. The freezer functions normally. The fridge is cold but not cold enough for milk to stay fresh till it's use by date. I clump of ice forms near the top of the...
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    Freezer On Rcbo Etc

    Evening, my first post with diagrams knocked up in AutoCAD - hopefully, fingers crossed it doesn't all go horribly wrong! OK, my own kitchen, planning to re-route the ring so all sockets central about the new cupboards etc. The problem: I like the idea of having the freezer on its own RCBO. I'm...
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    rcd tripping

    Hi All Called in to see a friend today and was asked to check out an rcd fault. The house has a 16th edition board with kitchen, downstairs and upstairs sockets on the rcd side,all on 3 seperate 32A mcb's. He regularly has the rcd trip out which resets straight away and then trips out about...
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    Freezer compartment fine, fridge warm. Any ideas?

    Hi, I've got a fridge freezer and the freezer section is as cold as the Arctic but the fridge section doesn't get cold at all even though it's at the coldest setting. I thought the temperature of both was controlled by the same system so this wouldn't be possible but I'm no expert. Does anyone...
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    Testing Supply of a Fridge..

    Hi there, I was testing the supply of a fridge with a voltage indicator. I tested the incoming suppy which was fine but when I tested the terminals on the compressor it tripped out the mcb. Why would this happen if Im using a voltage indicator and not shorting anything out as such? Thanks
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    Fridge Freezer

    Hello all, I am currently planning a job for q ne kitchen extension. Just want some guidance on the best practice for wiring an American style fridge freezer. In the past I have had a dedicated circuit for a f/f non RCD protected. With the 17th edition requirements is this no longer the best...
  19. Golden_Boy

    Seperate Circuit For Fridge/freezer !!

    After returning from Greece after a two week break I found my Kitchen RCBO had tripped.:icon9: However as I had the forsight to provide a dedicated circuit for the freezer all is well.:) Why dont folk heed the advice and do this when having a rewire as a matter of course?
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    Standalone system in a mobile catering unit ideas please

    Hi, So far I have only installed grid tied PV systems but the son of an existing customer wants to have a PV system on his mobile catering unit. Does anyone have a suggested solution, supplier or advice please? Looking to run a fridge and a microwave as well as some small lights, no big...

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