Hi all,
just planning a kitchen and wanted to use a 3 gang grid switch instead of having multiple fcu around one area of kitchen.
I would propose to break into the ring from a nearby dbl skt down to grid switch (2 x 13a unswitched skts, 1 x 3a fuse carrier for hood).
Any advice ideas, is...
Guys,
has anybody installed the mk grid switches in a kitchen i.e the switches that say , freezer,fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer etc. Are these any good do they save putting in loads of switched fused spurs for each appliance. Do you just run this off of a ring and then one cable from...
Parents have just had a PV system fitted. Panels on roof linked to inverter and then via Static Monolithic Meter to Consumer Unit. My question is :- How do you know how much energy goes back into the grid and how much you have used. I would have thought the monolithic meter would show this...
Hi guys, I am interested in installing a grid tied PV system. The property is rural and there are occasional power cuts for which a back-up generator is installed that powers up on a cut.
Anybody had any experience of this and will it affect the inverter? Or can the system be installed...
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The Secret Life of the National Grid
Season 1 Episode 2 of 3
Switching On
The documentary charts how the introduction of Britain's electricity grid has influenced the technological advances of the past 60 years. The programme demonstrates how the...
About to put in a bank of 6 switches for large lounge - it looks simple enough but just wondered what back box (pattress ?) needs using , also any experiences on number of dimmers that can be used in the same grid
Thanks
First programme on the other night on bbc4, looks interesting, recorded it but only had a chance to watch the first 20 mins so far. Anyway 2 more programs to go if you are interested:)
Next one is wed 1.15AM bbc4.
I'm installing my first PV system this week (if my builder pulls his finger out and finishes the sodding roof....) and there are still things that I'm not sure about.
What effect will my PV system have on my existing meter? Will it try to turn it backwards? Will it damage it?
How are FITs...
HI
Still a pv virgin ans wondered what people think of the following design.
Steca 500w inverter
3 et solar 185w panels
the Steca data sheet indciates that a min dc input voltage of 72v is required, the et solar panels have a max voltage output of 36v per panel (giving 118v peak). Given...
Hi All,
Looking for some advice and information from anyone who has experienced this issue or knows any additional information that may help.
I have a UPS which serves a PC so when the power fails the device keeps the PC running. This UPS also monitors the supply voltage and sounds an...
Hi Folks,
Renovating a church and will need to put in grid switching due to the amount of lights going in.
I have looked at the click range of grid swiches and would ask if any of you have a review on the product as i need to make a purchase very soon and liked the design & look of it.
Would...
Any one use these ? have been asked to avoid using sfs's as they are ugly !
It will need to isolate 2 under counter fridges, washing machine about 2.5M away and extractor fan
4M away.
Question is: is this ok as part of kitchen ring in 2.5 t&e or should it be a 4mm radial ?
I would run them...
Hi, New to site so forgive any clumsiness. I have a problem and I wonder if anyone can help. Basically I am bringing in AC Voltage from a wind turbine into a steel container. The container houses the inverter, batteries and a 230v AC Installation - lights and sockets as well as an external...
Can anyone advise best practice for installing a grid system for kitchen appliances, i usually install separate fused spurs for each appliance but have been asked to install a grid on my next re-wire. do you feed it with a 32A radial or install it on the ring main. Any tips or advice gratefully...
Hi All,
Starting the design of the electrics for the kitchen & utility in a new build. I'm looking to put a grid switch in the utility and one in the kitchen. I'm currently looking at the MK ones but has anyone any other recommendations?
Also looking for some advice with regards cabling...
Can anyone advise?
When installing intergrated appliances in a kitchen via double pole fused grid switches where are the socket outlets or hard wire pionts placed. Can you mount them directly behind the appliance (as with none intergrtaded) or do they have to be placed to the side of the...
Hi, I'm installing a PV system and am looking for an electrician to come along and do the grid connection steps (goes into spare distribution board in the fusebox). Would be nice if it was with a bit of experience and who can get to the North London area.
Thanks a lot,
Toby
Hi all,
I'm trying to source a large Metalclad blanking plate to fit a 12 way MK gridswitch box.
MK can supply the standard grid panels, but are unable to provide a suitable blanking plate, i.e. one without all the grid switch perforations in it.
I am unable to blank the holes with blanking...
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