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  1. UKMeterman

    UK Curious how the UK EHV network fits together? Check out this map site

    Ever curious how the nation grid and DNO networks fit together? This map site might help Open Infrastructure Map - https://openinframap.org/#14.53/51.5092/-0.01187
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    Kitchen Grid switches and safe zones

    So, I'm having grid switches in my new kitchen for things like cooker hood, dishwasher, fridge freezer, integrated microwave etc...and know how to wire up the switches and sockets as part of a ring final... But my question is regarding how to route the cables from the above counter grid...
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    Off grid DC supply in domestic.

    Just thinking! dangerous I know. but I want to get some pv panels up in my home, but thought about setting it up without the inverter or giving back into the grid. id use it for totally resistive loads like a storage heater or water immersion. Storage heater would be old style without the...
  4. F

    Grid Switch To Spur/Fused Switch

    Hi all, I live in a new build and they've used a single grid switch for my kitchen extractor fan, and with another grid next to it being the fuse for the same. Images attached. I would like to now convert this to a spur switch (as this is what I've ordered, I thought it will be an easy thing...
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    Grid voltage at the consumer unit of a house?

    Hello, We have installed equipment at a customer location, (or rather, an external electrical contractor installed it for us). The equipment is internet monitored by us…..and we are noticing that the Grid voltage is regularly falling to 225VAC. Our equipment disables at this low grid voltage...
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    AFCI breaker tripping ONLY WHEN grid tie solar system active

    I had solar installed professionally 3 years ago. The home is 10 years old and has 3 AFCI breakers for bedrooms. One AFCI circuit was hardly used. A new mini fridge was plugged into the rarely used circuit. The mini fridge (60 watt) now causes the AFCI breaker to intermittently trip. I moved...
  7. S

    Why am I getting a 420v supply from the power grid to my home when it should be 220v. All my applicances blew last night

    Why am I measuring 420v across the Live and Neutral feed into my home, when it should be 220v. My appliances have all blown
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    Help on Deta Grid Connect Smart light switches

    Thanks for help in advance , I have 2 Deta grid connect switches im trying to install in hallway with led lights in ceiling Issue Wire switch 1 and 2 - Lights stay on in hallway - Buttons illuminate when pushed no change to the light stays on Wire switch 2 down hall only - Light flashes and...
  9. Mark42

    Three phases in single domestic kitchen grid box. OK or not?

    I'm fitting a small kitchen in my remote office/workshop with a limited, existing, supply (3 phase/20A MCB on a long 4 x 10mm SWA). I need to think carefully about diversity and load balancing. My proposed solution is to install individual final circuits for every appliance (Small hob, Small...
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    8 Gang Grid Switch relacement

    Hi, Hoping that someone can advise before we go ahead and instruct a qualified electrician to carry out this job. We currently have a white plastic 8 Gang Grid Switch Panel in our kitchen but following some recent tiling would now like to change it for a similar fitting but in polished chrome. I...
  11. W

    Grid switches on 32A ring

    I've been trying to work out whether grid switches (ie. a 20A switch) are acceptable on a normal 32A ring. I've read many threads online. Very few people seem sure whether it's acceptable but many sparks seem to do it in kitchens etc. The argument seems to be that the switch is rated at 20A but...
  12. R

    Kitchen 3 gang isolator grid

    Hi guys. I've had my kitchen 're fitted and in doing so 're wired. The hob and cooker both off of 32 ampseperate breakers in 6mm cable. The rest is on a socket loop 2.5 mm cable in to a 32 amp breaker. But linked into the loop is a 3 gang isolator grid for cooker hood fridge and washing...
  13. curly

    1.5mm for grid system radial

    Hi guys later on in the week I'm doing a kitchen up with my tradesman. We are installing a grid system with 16amp radial's for the appliances, they are all on a 13amp plugs, and the cables will be clipped direct (in the kitchen they will be sunk into the wall and plastered over.) There is no...
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    Caravan Site hook up with northern power grid

    Greetings, Ive been asked to look into a supply for a caravan site. I would like to know if i could get the local (northern power grid) to install this for free. If not what would the most be around for a 3 phase supply. The local supply (house) is around 150 Mts away. He would like to have...
  15. J

    Off Grid

    Im going to give NAPIT tech support a call later today but thought id try to get some other expert opinions too. Ive just carried out a EICR on a remote property in the Welsh borders. Its a new installation and new build ECO friendly house which has been built over 4 years with the electrical...
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    The age old Grid switch topic

    From what I can gather, these grid switches can be crap. Burnt out, poor quality etc. is a common topic I'm picking up here. So, which companies to avoid etc.? My fixer-upper house falls under the regs of new build and thus I need to isolate hidden appliances. In the kitchen, I was going to...
  17. J

    Off Grid Challenges and Issues

    Hello everyone, I live and work in Costa Rica and am the founder of Rancho Margot a completely off the grid resort/community. Power source: Hydro (inverted Canyon Pump); Gen. Marathon 60kwh; 3 phase. equipped with velocity controller. Power enters the "main panel" 3 Hot and 1 Neutral...
  18. S

    12v off grid system - open to public.

    An intriguing job offer has come up. The customer wants to build an off grid toilet/wash block for a campsite Solar panels powering leisure batteries to provide lighting (and not much else). We're not using an inverter anywhere in the system so no 240V The electrical side of things I'm ok with...
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    What to consider when IR/Continuity testing kitchen ring with grid switch?

    Im going to do a dead test an installation that has a kitchen ring with 5 different loads on a grid switch. If possible i would like advice with regards to my approach to testing this circuit. What i would do is as follows for continuity: 1) End to end L-L, N-N, Cpc-Cpc, 2 Cross connect...
  20. S

    Grid Tie Inverter wiring to AC Distribution Board

    Hi all, First time poster here! I am looking for a wiring diagram for the connection of a SMA SB3600TL to the AC distribution board. Could anybody point me in the direction of one? Thanks in advance, StudentX

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