fuses

  1. N

    200a TFT fuses

    Hi guys how long or how many amps would it take for a 200a fuses to blow at the cut off point, we are working in a factory just now and it's peaking at 198.2A at the moment and not all machines are on at the moment :-@. Cheers guys
  2. L

    Advice please fuse keeps blowing

    Could someone please give me some advice, the plug fuse on my dishwasher kept blowing so I got a nearly new second hand dishwasher installed, it too keeps blowing its plug fuse. I've had a new double plug socket fitted and that hasn't cured the problem, the washing machine is plugged into the...
    • LoganM
    • Thread
    • advice blowing dishwasher double fuse fuses keeps please socket
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. Elmer BeFuddled

    Counterfeit Fuse

    Came across this video yesterday on the effect of passing a fault current through a plug top fitted with a counterfeit 13A BS1363 fuse... Counterfeit Fuse video by Elmer_BeFuddled - Photobucket
  4. S

    3 phase isolator

    Hi All, The electric board are installing a new 3 phase supply in to the building, they are asking for a 3 phase isolator which is not a problem. From the 3 phase isolator i am running a 4 core 25mm armoured cable with seperate 16mm cpc to a mains board. What i want to know does the 3 phase...
    • sparkie-leeds
    • Thread
    • 3 phase fused fuses isolator phase
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. P

    All fuses blowing!

    Hello i have seen a first today. i am working for a highway unit and have had to go and solve a fault . I he I can explain this correctly as the wiring is in a bad state with a few under ground t joints to make it a bit more difficult for testing. So. The cable supplying the line of lights is...
  6. sparkymalarky

    New City and Guilds Qualifications/Courses

    Hi Guys, I have noticed some people are only coming to grips with the new city and guilds courses to replace the lovely 2391-10. I found this link today and I think for those who aren't sure about the new courses, this will clear up any issues...
  7. R

    accessibility to electricity meters and cut out fuses

    A factory wants to install machinary which will completely block access to the main cut out fuses and meters I know BS7671 covers accessibility, however I just wondered if there were any other regs out there that this would violate. Thanks
  8. D

    Bidoyng fuses.... These look the ticket!

    BIDOYNG - Kelvatek My lad has just started as trainee engineer with SSE. He's just come through with the iPad showing me these beasties that the are starting to fit in subbies Quit interesting stuff, i like the inbuilt TDR and the fancy gateway myself. I can see this kind of stuff filtering...
  9. P

    Fuse types an BS numbers

    When doing a condition report what's the best way to find out fuse types , bs numbers an type of main fuse is being used if its an old installation an your not sure ?? An advice would be much aprciatated :stupid:
  10. A

    EICR and 3036 fuses

    Doing an EICR on an office block which has 2xsingle phase main boards. Old MEM type boards with 3036 fuses. Now given that there are no RCDs at all for cables concealed in Walls, sockets used by ordinary persons and so on. Does this warrant a C3-improvement recommended?
  11. Joe S

    Old Cartridge fuses blowing, already tested and repaired before. What could it be?

    I have been to a call out today regarding an old cartridge fuse consumer unit. The customer said that the fuse went bang yesterday and she lost her Lounge, dining and one socket in the hallway (there is two but the other is on a different circuit). I went round and tested the circuit and found...
  12. T

    Automotive Relays

    Hi guys, hope I'm on the right site, if not appologies. My query is automotive based. I'm about to rewire my VW Beetle based trike as the main terminals are hidden away under a false panel and are nearly impossible to get to should there be a problem and I have a few questions. The builder did...
    • topconker
    • Thread
    • automotive fuses relay relays
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    BS 3036 fuses on Ring Main.

    Hi, I am looking for a bit of advice on the Regs relating to BS 3036 fuses on a ring main, as I do not agree with the comments made on a PIR. The defect states that the conductors are too small for the protective device due to the 0.725 factor. The circuit is wired in 2.5mm2 singles in...
  14. B

    Main fuse question.

    I came across this the other day and was wondering if anyone could educate me. A TNC-S supply, into a relatively new box where the neutral and earth separate, line and neutral coming out of the top of the box via a 100A fuse to the meter. So far so simple, but next to the main 100A fuse are what...
  15. E

    Distributors Fuse Rating and Type

    I know this topics is probably a very old chestnut, but how do I really find out what type and rating the distributors fuse is? The suppliers say its not their responsibiliy (EDF) and the distributor says they do not hold a database of the information. Its an old style fuse with no indication. I...
    • electricphil
    • Thread
    • can't don't fuse fuses rating suppliers these type
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. E

    18kw heater - 45m cable run - 3 phase - rewireable fuses. . . . Fuse size ????

    Hi Guys, Firstly, this is my own project and I have no 3ph supply in my own unit and have to take a supply from neighbors unit who has an old 3ph rewireable board with plenty of spare spaces. I cant upgrade neighbors board and have to run a cable 35- 45m to supply a 18kw heater and fans. My...
    • Eric-George
    • Thread
    • 3 phase cable cable run fuse fuses heater phase size
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. L

    Using USA inbuilt fuses with UK kettle lead fuses compatibility question?

    I'm not an electrician, but I thought this would be the best place to ask this sort of thing. I have just recently purchased some professional Audio speakers from the US, but they are built for international use with a switch for 110v and 240v usage. My problem is that the IEC/kettle power...
  18. B

    Consumer Unit change with only 6 fuses

    A customer has rang me to go round and price up a new consumer unit, the property is a two bedroom house and he said they currently have an old basic 6way fuse board, only one circuit for all sockets, one for all lights etc. He had an electrician out who said he wouldnt do it as it wouldnt be...
  19. J

    Why did my battery and inverter blow the fuses of my appliances?

    Hi there, I'm new here. This will become obvious. Today my band and I intended to go busking with our new battery and inverter, which we used to plug our keyboard and amplifier into using a dual extension cable. Within 2 minutes of playing the keyboard stopped turning on, and after 4 mins, the...
    • joebobaggins
    • Thread
    • appliances battery fuse fuses inverter
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. P

    SCC of BS1361 fuses

    Hi all, I came across a Hager consumer unit today that uses the small stubby cartridge fuses marked 1361. I don't know if they should have the short circuit capacity printed on them, but if so it was no longer visible. I did look in the BGB but couldn't find a table with the SCC listed, so could...
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