Hi all
PVC Conduit install outside, for a socket and this socket is supplying a lazy spa hot tub plug and play thing. Conduit is top entry into socket, I can see they have used conduit cement at joints and also installed a flat plastic IP washer at the top entry where the conduit adaptor...
Hi all
Having to install a earth rod In for a hot tub, hot tub just installed outside the house. I am planning on installing earth rod 100mm from edge of house what are the chances that there will be services below this line. The gas pipe and water pipe are further along the wall about 2M away...
Had someone round the house the other day looking at installing solar panels and battery to my roof.
Best solution seemed to be 6 panels with a battery. However the install costs were still higher than I expected. Between 10-12k for the set up.
It got me thinking if its possible with some...
hi ,ive been asked to install an ariston tankless water heater ,the manual states its 9.5kw at 240v with min cable size of 6mm and that it will pull 39.6 amps .the cable run is 17 meters partly enclosed in an under concrete floor pipe along with 3 other 2.5mm cable runs and the rest of the run...
An interesting phone conversation with my own electricity supplier (Good Energy) which was very disappointing, and made me sigh (professionally) :(
They phoned out of the blue to ask if they could book a date to replace my gas and electricity meters with smart versions. I said I'd probably be...
HI
I am thinking of using steel cable tray or or basket with a cover for a vertical in a domestic garage to the consumer unit. I am looking at this solution because clipping to wall is no longer particularly viable due to number of cables and the damage past clips have already done to the wall...
I’ve been looking for the right answer and just can’t seem to find it.
I had an induction hob installed by a certified electrician, and there are no apparent problems so far, however, it is installed on the CU, RCD and upstream with a RCCB with no MCB,
I’m just not 100% sure if it’s the safest...
Hello
I recently purchased a nest smart smoke alarm. I currently have 2 mains linked smoke alarms (one upstairs and one down). My plan was to replace the existing with the Nest versions.
The instructions seemed simple enough but when I have removed my existing alarm downstairs I ran into my...
Customer has a large metal caravan with three phase supply feeding 3 metal Consumer units with split load RCD outlets contained within - all circuits originate form a RCD. The Boards are then fed from a TP isolate a few feet away, the earth is disconnected on eth SWA and a rod installed near...
Hi all,
A customer is looking into the option of upgrading to a 3 phase power supply in order to get a new electric boiler system installed. They currently have a single-phase supply. They have an out-building with an electric car charger. Would an option be to have say a 1 way 3 phase board...
Hi,
I have a condo where I need to update/replace my electrical panel based on an electrician's diagnosis. He stated that due to the panel being old with loose breakers this is causing my dryer to not get enough power to operate properly and can lead to other issues down the road with breakers...
I have done the c&g courses, done the manufacturers courses, registered with olev all set up to go
Got my first EV job come in, nice easy job, nice run from CU, plenty of space no surrounding isses, was going to install the pod point solo, they look the easier choice from the ones i looked at...
So I have a circuit breaker switch which receiver current from outside the house. I have a red and black wire attached to this switch and I have run the two wires around the house.
Question 1: Should I connect the red and black wire together to complete the circuit? If i dont do this, one of...
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc