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    Industrial Floor Sander not getting enough current?

    I have an at my local scout group. They have employed a company to sand & varnish their hall floor. the company is using a couple of Lagler Hummel machines 230v 50Hz each requiring a 16A supply. (as a screenshot). A 16A fused socket has been connected to the hut ring main (by replacing a...
  2. Oliver123

    UK Baby Belling stove 1972 tripping power when getting warm.

    Hi, I want to restore an old baby belling stove/oven and it worked at first but after about 1min it tripped the power. After that, it trips the power immediately when trying to turn on. The two elements on the stove did this, the grill and even the oven. What is weird is that when I leave it for...
  3. S

    Advice on getting into the solar industry

    Hi there, I'm looking for advice on getting into the solar industry. I will soon be completing my NVQ 3 and aim to get my testing and inspection certification shortly after. Once these are complete, how would I best go about getting a job in the solar industry? Are there any additional...
  4. P

    advice about getting a bolletin in spain

    hi there can anybody help ive brought a house in spain and need a bolletin to say the electrics are ok the fact is there not if i remove the 2 ctts that are there can i get it done on the main feed and a empty db then add a temp feed in order to do the work any advice would help
  5. A

    UK PV Off grid setup getting a grid connection

    Just hoping to pick someones brain here: Customer has an existing off grid PV install to a barn He is now building a house on the site (this will include a fast EV charge point) He has a 3 phase grid supply available, with the intention of running/ exporting the barn on one phase. the house on...
  6. T

    Only getting 170volts between line and neutral on shower?

    So abit of a random one. But yesterday my Neighbor asked me if I'd be able to take a quick look at their shower as it had stopped working. I said I'd go round an take a look and see if it was something simple enough to fix and get it going again. Checked the usual things. The solenoid was fine...
  7. A

    Plug pin getting warm

    Hi guys Recently I've had a wall paper steamer plugged into my upstairs ring main and noticed after several minutes a fishy smell which was the result of a burnt out live pin in the socket. To add add main breaker did not trip at this point or even the plugs 13amp fuse (could you advise as to...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Getting a bit confused with this EVCP install!

    Following on from another thread I have some more pictures and some more information. There are 2 questions in bold. The customer has bought the avant rapid charger 400V/16A (moder number A426117), this is to charge the Avant Electric compact wheel loader, model e6. The charger looks like it...
  9. S

    Customer not paying, feel like I’m getting the run around

    Hi all, biting my tongue here! Have recently gone self employed in January, so cashflow is critical right now. I done some work for a lady, agreed an hourly rate which she was happy with as it worked out almost £180 cheaper than job price she had been quoted elsewhere. Originally she wanted 2...
  10. G

    Getting into Solar PV again, MCS??

    HI all, after getting loads of people asking me for solar im looking to get back into it The question is as my quals have lapst do i need to join REAL and be MCS as of 2022, i was in them but it's really going to put me off if i have to jump all these hoops again ?? THanks Grtand
  11. robd

    Getting new MFTs any recommendations please

    Hi All, Have decided to replace my Megger 1553 MFTs after 12 years, batteries don't last long and there are a few foibles with them and I've had enough so criteria as follows: Must have rechargable battery pack Needs to be able to test A type RCD test facility Not bothered about linking up to...
  12. banny07

    UK I am getting very high zs readings

    Hi Guys. When measuring zs I get very high reading. Ze is 0.3 (tns), zdb is 0.21. r1 and rn are is 0.42. r2 is 0.72 , r1+ r2 is 0.29 . when I test zs it 8.26 ohm new to testing. I even buypassed rcbo but it stays same. Do you think my mft if faulty? Any thoughts guys? I am new to testing.
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Getting paid by OZEV!!

    Is anyone else having a ridiculously long wait to get the OZEV grant for EV installs? I did my first EV install in July and have still not been paid the £350. The install has been accepted but the payment team keep saying they are waiting for OZEV to send them a vendor number!! Bloody...
  14. ksemmler

    Getting meter data remotely

    Hello, I am not very much familiar with interfaces and communication protocols and I am trying to get data from several meters to read it remotely (in a sort of experiment). The meters have an M-Bus interface to a Data-Logger. The Data-Logger has the following interfaces/protocols: To the...
  15. Dobbo97

    Getting into electrics

    I currently work full time Monday to Friday on a shift pattern, I’m 24 years old and have bills to pay and a child on the way. I’m looking for a career I can work hard in and progress as I go on. But I don’t know how to get into the electrics trade, do I go to a local college to get...
  16. I

    No bonding, no work getting carried out?

    Evening all, My NIC inspector told me years ago "if there is no bonding in place, you're within your rights to switch off the electrical installation until works have been carried out!".... not sure if this is true? When asked by a customer to carry out a job which you give a cost for before...
  17. littlespark

    Getting into the dark arts of EV charging

    I was just looking at EV courses last night and came across the NICEIC one that would be held in various venues, one being fairly close to me. I am not registered with any scheme at the moment and thats something else im looking into, but so far not needed to be (in Scotland, no P to bother...
  18. K

    UK Am I not getting enough work?

    Hi, Sorry If I am posting in the wrong place, I am new. If you could take the time to read my post, I would appreciate it more than you know. I am about 5/6 months in on my first year as an electrical apprentice I love this industry and its fundamentals and since I was around 15, I have wanted...
  19. D

    When it comes to green energy, we have all been getting it so wrong, finally I get it now.

    Just watch and learn something new about our combatting of global warming!
  20. H

    Why is a PMDC motor getting hard, when on load after 10 years of service?

    Why is a PMDC motor getting hard, when on load after 10 years of service?
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