fuses

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    72 kw chidlow electraire blowing fuses

    I currently have a problem with a 72 kw storage heater which is blowing 100 amp BS88 about one every 4 days, it is now on its third. The fuse is always on the same phase. I have measured the line currents as L1 33A L2 99A L3 105A Neutral 69A, line/line voltage under load measured approx...
  2. W

    Breaker type

    Hi guys, Just had a bit of a tidy up at work regarding the circuitry of a few bits and bobs. I have recently just put in a new TPN 6 way and want to move one of the machines on to this board and take it off the current tp&n switch fuse. Each phase is currently protected by a BS88 32amp 80KA...
  3. L

    Main cut out fuse- rewireable??

    Hello, I installed a new distribution Board at a house today and i found that the main supply cut out was a rewireable fuse. I think the fuse wire was bigger than 30 amp fuse wire but cant be sure what size it was because it had no label on it. Will this be a failure when it comes to testing...
  4. K

    Old style porcelian fuses

    Hi all, I recently been to an installation where there was an old style porcelian fuse at the service head/cut out. Unlike ones I am familiair with this one was longer and thinner (visually looks more like a nail brush). Are these still suitable for continued service, or should this be...
  5. M

    External Fuses - Advice Appreciated!

    Hi, I've just registered & this is my first post so please forgive me if I've posted in the wrong place! My name's John & I'd really appreciate some advice as I've come to a bit of a dead end so far. I have a basement flat in Edinburgh & have some concerns over some external fuses that are...
  6. M

    in-line fuses in fan isolator

    hi all, bit of an issue... i have a property which is has finished decor and wired in 3 plate. not ideal time to be accessing floors etc for cables and its a flat roof extension with the bathroom and utility etc not being last rooms in circuit. i would like to keep the fans we have and they have...
  7. F

    No power to garage, fuses ok

    Hi folks thanks for any help... Went into garage (detached) last night to get something out of freezer and neither light nor freezer working. Have a fuse box in garage (old style wire fuse) one for sockets and one for light but both are ok and the unit hadnt tripped. Went into house to check...
  8. S

    Socket extension question - max amps

    This has no doubt been asked often by non electrical minded folk like me but when a socket extension says maximum 13amps, does actually that mean 4 plugs fitted with 3amp fuses like desk lamps etc (or 5a+5a+3a) or does it go by the actual amps of the equipment and you could have say 6 plugs with...
  9. L

    For Sale cables, switches, fuses, under floor heat etc etc...

    Having a clear out, sensible offers considered.... need rid off all asap..... 2 full reels of mains CABLE TYPE 6243Y 3 core bare copper earth unused 100m on each reel still in celophane package usually £35 wholesale price per reel the 2 for £50 come on electricians grab a bargain 3 core cable...
  10. C

    Automatic Board Change?

    Anyone know of a reg that says 3036 fuse boards automatically have to be upgraded? I think 'no', but other sparks have said otherwise........ Thoughts pls....
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