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    Does this look like a good install, is it legal ,

    Hi Just want to ask is this legal for an electric car charging point? Is it safe? Its just that this is my driveway the neighbours wall, they have to walk up my driveway to access the point
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    Transformer tripping

    I installed a transformer for 5 smart thermostats, 1 of the thermostats trips the transformer fuse button right when I turn on the power. There is no call for heat, the c wire isn't connected at the thermostat, just the white and red and the c wire and red to the transformer. It is a 150VA...
  3. cliffed

    comply to Regs to install a MCB for the Sub Main to the 1st Floor DB

    Replacing DB’s with all singing all dancing RCBO’s Problem’s we have now…Existing installation consisted of DB Grd Floor.. DB 1st Floor…Grd Floor DB supplies 1st Floor DB…16mm T&E installed IN fabric of building. DB 1st Floor supplies Remote Garage Block 16mm T&E With the Sub Main to DB 1st...
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    Install a 3-way toggle switch and outlet at top of the staircase...

    Hello everyone... There are a total of 4 cables entering the junction box at the top of the staircase. Two 12/2 cables are coming in through the top of the box. One 12/2 cable is coming through the bottom of the box, with a 12/3 cable coming through beside it. The three 12/2 cables have...
  5. tony9i9i9i

    EV charger installation 7KW, installed about 20m

    I have a client who wants an EV charger installed, charger TBC, but about 7KW, installed about 20m away from this installation. I've not done one before, but I understand I need to split the tails and main earth and add blocks so I can add an EV CU. CU is in a cupboard and the tails and earth...
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    Wallbox pulsar max Install

    Hi I’m installing a wallbox pulsar max in a few weeks and they don’t come with a CT is it even allowed to fit a EVCP without a CT clamp? Thanks
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    Large Solar Install on Asbestos Roof

    Hi wondering if you could help with some advice Been running an Essex/suffolk based electrical firm for last 20 years, mainly light commercial, new build sites. due to a lot of sites needed renewables I recently did my solar courses but not MCS registered to date. One of my other customer owns a...
  8. R

    Is this legal to install in the UK?

    Hi, plumber here so please be gentle (or take the p-ss ;) ), I am supposed to be installing a UV water steriliser for a customer. I have some concerns about the suitability of the product that the filter company (a UK manufacturer) has supplied me with. Essentially it's a UV tube inside a...
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    UK Can anyone tell me what is wrong/incorrect.

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    First install of EV charger

    Hi all, Merry Christmas to everyone, and apologies for talking work during the holidays😅 I have my first EV charger install job early in the New Year, and I might be able to enjoy the holidays a bit better if I could ask your advice please. I'm going to install a 7kw Zappi charger with built...
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    UK 3 Phase Smart Meter EDMI ES -30 B Install

    3 Phase Smart Meter EDMI ES -30 B Install I have a question regarding the potential replacement of my existing EON supplied ELSTER A1140 3 phase meter which is currently providing E10 switching times for our all electric home. The house has an old electric storage boiler and the system is...
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    TT Install with Solar - RCD question

    Hello Need to replace a distribution board in the next few weeks to allow for more circuits to be installed in January. Existing is a TT system with a solar installation fitted. Current install has a 100A TP incomer, meter, C63 TP MCB, solar install, 100ma RCD, distribution board fitted with...
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    2 core armoured to lamp posts

    What's peoples thoughts on this? 2 core armoured to lamp posts via Lucy switches
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    G99 GSI-3 4.4 kw Victron inverter install

    G99 GSI-3 4.4 kw Victron inverter install with EES and batteries and installer can set the export lint if required by dno As part G99 GSI-3 you required carry out phase to neutral loop impedance and phase to earth loop impedance test not a problem. but the must be 180 m ohms or less for...
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    EV chargers best for install?

    Hi, sorry if this has already been discussed or is in the wrong place. Im wondering if anyone has come across a domestic EV charger where the ct wires in via a cat 5/6 directly into the charge point. So to avoid addition hardware etc? Seems to be a few installs where they want to install a...
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    Can I install an EMI filter to an existing solar system without jeopardising my feed in tariff?

    Can I install an RFI / EMI filter (designed to increase efficiency with a photvoltaic (PV) solar energy inverter) to an existing solar system without jeopardising my feed in tariff? https://www.eetimes.com/schaffner-emc-emi-filters-optimize-pv-solar-inverters/ Thanks
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    UK 1st Fix Install need to install temporary socket

    Hi I have a 1st fix domestic install on the go and need to leave a socket for other trades to use after me. There is no main bonding at the minute as main water & Gas pipes are being removed and repositioned elsewhere in house I understand that I have to certify the socket and will install the...
  18. Tommy10toes

    Best way to install a very tiny light

    Hello, Behind a tiny door in our under stairs cupboard we’d like to build a miniature room in which a little light would come on when the door is opened. The door is about 12cm high No power so needs to be battery operated. I thought about those PIR USB LED lights for cupboards which would...
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    @electricains who install PV

    Hi All im Luke i have my MCS asssesment tuesday has anyone recently done one have anything to look out for please
  20. tbaine01

    Diy Automatic Transfer Switch install, 194 and 23 wires

    All my life red is positive and black negative. I was under expression the 194 was 12v + and 23 was the ground to complete circuit. This switch is tagged 194 wire black and 23 red, Just like an apinion
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