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    Memera 2000 fuse box

    Hi my house has a memera 2000 fuse box. The kind which still requires fuses to be placed in it. Recently it has been tripping on a regular basis every couple of weeks or so. I have managed to isolate the problem by pulling out one of the 30 amp fuses. This allows all other electric to be on...
    • Stuent
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    • box fuse fuse box fuses memera problem spark
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. P

    Domestic fuse box cover advice needed

    We live in a 1960's terrace. The electric supply is via a fuse box with old school rewireable fuses and the system is fine for our needs. There are no children or pets to consider in this scenario.For plastering and decorating purposes, the door and attached frame was removed from the wall by...
  3. uksparks

    Fuse box fire with photos

    Hi, I just thought I would share this with you, I just called out by a letting agent saying one of their bedsits has had a fire in a fusebox... So I turn up and see whats in the photo. There were no smoke detectors, nothing, the letting agent said, cant you just connect it back up and bypass...
  4. M

    Cost to replace circuit breaker fuse box - advice

    Hi, I'm hoping to get a bit of advice, I am clueless with this sort of thing. I have an electrical shower running from a fuse box that has circuit breakers. Other the the shower, other things that run from the same box are the amercer and an electrical fire. Last week when using the shower the...
    • mcgin85
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    • advice box breaker circuit circuit breaker cost fuse fuse box replace
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. C

    Electric light on boiler off. Fuse box shows no tripped circuits.

    You can probably tell, I know nothing, so reply as if talking to a five year old (sweets and pats on head excluded). I have two heaters from what I can make out. Downstairs a wall mounted non storage heater in our utility room. Upstairs a more conventional electric water boiler with old...
    • CSL
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    • boiler box circuit circuits electric electrical fuse fuse box light off shows tripped
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  6. X

    replacing mains fuse box and socket loading

    hi we moved into a house few months ago and had an electrician come out today to fix a problem with bathroom extractor fan. all fixed now. however he looked at the mains box and said that it appears that all sockets in house are in one ring circuit of 30A. thats not a good practice as i...
  7. H

    Adding fused spurs for appliances to existing ring no 30ma RCD old fuse box ?

    I have been asked to add 2 fused spurs supplying under unit dishwaher and washing machine to an existing kitchen ring. The fuse board has 3036 wire fuses and has a large 100ma RCD protecting it. TN-c-s system, earthing and bonding are fine. Is it okay to add these spurs or do I somehow have to...
  8. J

    RCD wiring into fuse box

    Just need some clarification... installing a 8kw electric shower, none previously fitted. only has a older style fuse/trip box (1989 build) In taking power from this fusebox, where should it come from and I was just going to install a separate RCD, but would I need a MCb too? ta guys
    • jrli2008
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    • box electricians' talk fuse fuse box rcd wiring
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    What amp cable? Battery and fuse box related.

    Hi, i'm currently in the process of relocating my battery for my track car and i'm having a slightly problem deciding what amp cable is needed. The vehicle is a Subaru Impreza, registered in 2000 (W). The system is set up as follows: From the battery +, there is a thick cable connecting to...
    • saalro
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    • amp battery box cable electricians' talk fuse fuse box related
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. K

    Is this Fuse Box Legal?

    Hi, Looking for help with this. I am renting a house from DB Roberts and I sent the attached image to the landlord (who is an Electrician) and he said it was fine as he had done it. But I am not so sure? would appreciate your comments. Thanks
    • Kris55
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    • box clips electrician electricians' talk first fuse fuse box legal missing
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  11. M

    Replacing (RCD) fuse box

    How long would it take to replace a fuse box with a new(RCD) box? Small 3 bed semi-detached house, with Aqualisa power showers,recently re-wired. Why do I ask? I (upnorth) spoke to our trusted electrician who has done work for me and my familyfor the past 20 years and asked him for a price...
    • Michael999
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    • box electricians' talk fuse fuse box rcd replacing
    • Replies: 108
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. D

    replace an old fuse box with a new consumer unit?

    Hi I am seeking someone advice on a consumer unit. I moved into an old house about 1 year ago. There is an old fuse box board in a garage which control whole house, the electricity system in the house seems fine as it should be. But I am worrying this old style fuse box may not provide as...
    • doubletiger
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    • box consumer consumer unit earth electricians' talk fuse fuse box house new old replace unit
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. B

    Question about Fuse Box in New Build

    Hi There, I'm in the process of buying a new build from Barratt Homes in North East England. Upon looking round the show home the fuse box was located half way up the wall inside the store cupboard under the stairs. However after looking around the plot we are interested in buying, the fuse box...
  14. R

    Old Style Fuse Box Panel Board circa 1950's

    Advice Please : Is it possible to fit ' Earth Leakage Breaker ' via an Adapter. to this unit. Appreciate my system is Obsolete and requires updating. Trying to eliminate a few options before a Home Rewire and Up to date Fuse Panel has to be Installed. Many Thanks. Reebok.
    • Reebok
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    • board box electricians' talk fuse fuse box old panel style
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. I

    Adding a circuit to a domestic fuse box

    Hi all, Could any one tell me can you add more than one circuit to an domestic supply board as I need a 13 amp feed to power the underfloor element I am installing in the bathroom it appears all the fuses are in use. Any help very gratefully recieved. Ian D
    • Ian D
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    • adding aus box circuit domestic electricians' talk fuse fuse box
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  16. D

    French Fuse Box

    A friend bought a house in France and asked me a few questions I couldn't immediately answer. I'm sure those are the same posts that are used on the back of my hifi speakers.. hang on a minute.. yes they are! There are four speaker posts, one for each phase and I assume the red one's...
    • Dom.
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    • attach aus box electricians' talk french fuse fuse box neutral posts speaker
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Australia
  17. M

    difficult access to mains fuse box in emergency

    Hi There, I am new to forum. We bought a new house 2 months ago and the mains fuse box is in the garage. The problem is we can only enter via electric garage door. I am away a lot and my wife is scared that electricity may fuse in evening/night and she has no heat or light. The builder has...
  18. M

    Replacing fuse box query

    Just a quick question (I hope). The house fuse box is an old wire type. The solar panels currently have a dedicated RCD/MCD fusebox fitted nearby. If at some point in the future, I get the house fuse box replaced with an up to date RCD/MCD style, is it possible to replace both with a single...
  19. J

    Fuse box installed for £150 what!!!

    A medium sized electrical company near me is advertising a fuse box swap and testing for 150 its not surprising people constantly try and press you to try and get the job done cheaper when people are advertising that.
  20. M

    5 cables, 2 ways & a garage fuse box

    Anyone got any thoughts on this? I've got a job to do installing an additional fluorescent (to provide localised light for a work area) in the context of this seemingly crowded installation. The cables running from of the top of the fusebox are (from left to right) - Left knockout: 1 Power...
    • Mega Greg
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    • aus box cables circuit electricians' talk fuse fuse box garage light lighting
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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