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    TT Submain and switch fuse

    Another question! I'm designing for a TT system, there's going to be one 10 way Rcbo consumer unit for the house, less than 3 metres away from the DNO cutout, I'm going to swap the main switch with a 100ma Stype rcd to provide fault protection ( I'll be fitting a tails clamp inside the CU and...
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    Fluke MFT1653 Fuse error

    Hi, my fluke mft1653 has started erroring FUSE when testing voltage or any 3 lead test, I’ve changed the fuse in the battery box although this tested fine but this hasn’t made a difference. Anyone had this before with their tester? Thanks
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    2008 toyota yaris headlights working sporadically. not caused by the fuse or the switch

    my car is having a problem with the headlights. i’m not a car person so i had my dad and my friend have a look at it, both of them work on cars a lot and know quite a bit. they had a look at the fuse box, saw the one for the headlights was missing, and used a spare to replace it. the lights...
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    Can I add a second fuse board for an electric car charger?

    Dear all, We want to install an electric car charger, but our existing fuse board is at the back of the house and running a cable through the house will make a big mess. The electricity enters the house from the front, where we want to put the charger and that's where the meter is too. Can we...
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    Pulling a main fuse

    Yes that old chestnut... It seems to invoke rage in some people but thats not what this is about... My question is has anyone tried to be sneaky about getting a DNO out? I find the people on the phone are jobsworths but the actual guys that come out are as good as gold (WPD) at over £200 to...
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    1amp Fuse

    Will a 1amp fuse allow enough current to power a 12v radiator fan
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    UK BS88 fuse board on a new installations

    I was wondering, are BS88 fuse boards still used on some new installations especially industrial and even commercial. And if so would that be ok with the regulations or not because its not retrospective. I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • 18th allowed board bs88 commercial commercial 3 phase consumer board distribution board fuse fuse board fuseboard fuses illegal industrial installations legal mcb new regulations retrospective
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. ETradesmen

    New build - DNO fuse size

    Good morning one and all, I have a new build coming up (Hertfordshire) and was wondering what size fuse the supplier install now? The reason why I’m asking is because a sub main is required due to the client not wanting the CU near the meter. thanks,
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    Trailer Electrics Question - Rear Tail Light Blow Fuse

    Hi all, Got a horse trailer, which seems to blow the fuse in my car for the 'Right Hand Tail Light'. When using the trailer, it will blow the fuse (not right away), knocking out the rear tail light on my car, and the rear tail light cluster (not indicators) on the trailer. I've followed the...
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    Condition of service head/cut out fuse etc. report to DNO?

    Hello Came across something like this.Is that something what i should report to DNO?.its supply to 2 flats.New cable on the left goes to first floor flat where electricity meter is.Its not SWA.All seals has been cut off. If i report it do they come on short notice and put new service head etc.?
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    Boiler tripping main fuse

    I have a grant vortex combi boiler and it has started tripping the main fuse when the programmer calls for heat. Any ideas. Regards
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    How to change a fuse in an old fuse box where fuse is not a pull out one

    Please the pic of my fuse box and guide how can I change the first floor fuse in this old fuse box. Note the fuse is not the pull out one. Also if you see in the pic it seems it comes out by unscrewing all the adjacent fuse which does not seem right? Experts please guide.
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    UK Can I add an extra board or sub board to my old (1970's) fuse board?

    Hello everyone, This is my first post and I am looking for some good ,solid and honest advice. I'm a pretty confident all rounder (Carpenter by trade) but am reluctant to go in too deep on this one. I am hoping that your expertise and well earned knowledge could explain what for yourselves is...
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    Is connector block allowed inside a fuse board?

    Hi all, wondering if someone can clarify this or refer me to a regulation regarding using connector block inside a Consumer Unit, I have some cables that are being moved the the RCD section of the CU but are too short and there is no practical way to get more length without making a mess. I’ve...
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    Need help replacing fuse

    Hello my fuse has blown and iv looked at the fuse box but iv never seen a fuse like this would anyone know if i can buy replacements and fit them myself.
  16. pirate

    Bathroom fan fuse question

    This house was destroyed completely yesterday. My pal who is the next door neighbour told me the fire was caused by a bathroom fan...the same pal I fitted a new bathroom extractor fan for a few weeks ago. He seemed slightly concerned... Do all MI's require a 3A fuse these days? If not, would you...
  17. Adie moore

    no main fuse

    doing a eicr today and the apartment im at, along with all the others, has no main fuse. there is a big service head, possibly containing individual phase fuses, but I've not opened it up. from there you have single 25mm tails going in to each meter for each apartment, then in to an isolator...
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    Oven grill

    My zanussi free standing ovens grill trips the main fuse after use when switching off. It most likely an element issue?
    • tony79
    • Thread
    • after element free fuse issue likely oven ovens switching trips
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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