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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
mclayj
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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...
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...
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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...
stoutlad
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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...
Lou Osler
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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....
Crosswire
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