installation

  1. M

    Am I being harsh on this installation?

    Recently carried out an EICR, at great difficulty I might add, which has flagged various issues other than the one I’m asking about. I’ve given the ‘accessibility to consumer unit’ a C2, am I being too harsh? Whilst not potentially dangerous, I couldn’t carry out full testing in its current...
  2. The apprentice

    Farm land installation

    Hi there just have a few questions regarding an agricultural installation. 1. Due to the existing installation being a TN-S earthing supply I understand that regulation 705.415.2.1 (note) that unless a metal grid is laid in the floor (which there is not) the use of a PME is not recommended ...
  3. L

    solar panels installation and test on allotment site

    hi we are after some funding for solar panels for a community allotment meeting room. 4 x 100 watt panels , controller and inverter. all come as part of a kit and will only be used to charge power tools and lighting..i am a retired industrial spark so will be installing it myself. problem is the...
  4. T

    CCTV Installation courses

    Hi all, wondering if anyone could give me some info regarding CCTV install training. I'm a full time electrician (NVQ 3, AM2, 2391, 18th etc) but I've never really done any cctv work but its something I'm interested in adding to the services I offer. Does anyone know of any courses that could be...
  5. James

    hot tub installation instructions

    So I have a hot tub to install, in this instance, it is not a problem because there is an existing DB that is TT to provide power for electric car charging. supply to building is PME. have a look at the electrical installation instructions, they are not the worst in the world but I think they...
  6. Geoff wilson

    Any IEE ISSUES WITH THIS INSTALLATION

    Scope of work . Run 2 x 2 core 1.5mm micc (pyro) from house CU to garage CU underground for apps 8 metres actually under some paving flags PME incoming supply no water or metalwork in garage 20 amp rcbo protection at house CU 100 amp dp isolator in garage and two circuits 1 x 5amp for lighting...
  7. The apprentice

    electrical installation farm

    Hi there iam about to start a new installation removing existing electrical equipment from a farm and renewing every board etc, inside the new distribution boards my question is would i have a 300mA RCD main switch there for outgoing circuits I.E sockets on a 30mA rcbo.? Also regulation...
  8. Riaansco

    Wiring Schematic - Solar Panels Installation

    Good Day, I Am completely new to this, if someone can verify my wiring diagram attached for the specs mentioned below please? Here are the specs for the Inverter and Solar Panel. I Need to connect 12 Panels. 5Kva Inverter Inverter Mode: Rated Power: 5000VA/5000W DC Input: 48VDC, 117A AC...
  9. Marvo

    WiFi Switch Installation

    I'm wanting to install a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi switch into a stainless steel enclosure. The enclosure is IP65 constructed of 0.9mm powder coated s/steel with a full stainless steel locking door and it's earthed. The WiFi point is only about 15 meters away without any obstacles in between and direct line...
  10. S

    Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 2000Va Smart inverter installation

    hi all new here :) right so am upgrading my inverter set up in my work van i use this set up for tools and camping the new inverter going in is a Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 2000Va Smart what i am trying to work out is will i need to run it in to a 240v consumer unit RCD /MCB. my old ivereter...
  11. S

    smart meter installation

    I am a builder who is renovating a rural property. A smart meter is due to be installed. It would IMHO be a good idea to get a rec switch installed. What can I expect the meter installers to do ? There is just about enough space for a slimline rec switch / isolator. to the right of...
  12. pirate

    Defibrillator installation

    I would welcome your thoughts on this. I am installing a defib unit for the charity I do work for. it's not a complicated job, just a spur off a RFC, via an unswitched fcu. Basically, the MI says this cabinet(which includes a heater and fan) must be installed on a circuit with RCD protection and...
  13. J

    Gas installation pipe distance to CU

    The best position for a CU is in a cupboard that has a vertical copper gas installation pipe that would be about 25-80mm from a metal CU. This pipe supplies a boiler. Not a gas service pipe, or gas meter, just a copper gas pipe, with no joints, near the CU. 1) Is this OK by current regs as...
  14. K

    DIY pool pump installation (amps question)

    Good morning all! I think I have the right amps for a new inground pool pump but I need to ask a pro. I don't want to burn my house down ? The old hardwired pump I'm removing has worked great for years. Its amps are stated like this, "7.8 - 7.4/14.8." The new pump I want to replace it with has...
  15. Y

    Words of wisdom please re an installation condition report

    I hope someone on here can help me with this. My 25-year-old daughter is buying a house with her partner, they are just about to exchange and after a long delay, the vendor has finally provided an installation report dated 2015 carried out when they purchased the property. What concerns me...
  16. K

    Garden room installation

    Hi all, i am planning to install electrics to a garden room, cable length from CU is approx 45meters external,burried. Should i use 3 core SWA and rely on earth from there or treat it as a T-T earth installation and just run 2 core from C/U ? there will be 2KW heater and 4 2G sockets plus led...
  17. M

    Camper Van Installation Certificate

    If installing a new 230v AC electrical system in a camper van which has the option of being supplied from an inverter from leisure batteries within the van or from a hook up with a change over switch. What supply characteristics are recorded on the certificate The inverter side would be an IT...
  18. S

    Solar Panels Best option for central heating & hot water w solar PV installation

    Hello, I am looking at getting a solar PV installation (8 x 350W plus 4.6 kWh battery) and wondered how I might best take advantage of it when re-designing the central heating system, with the aim of reducing natural gas usage without spending more money on electricity from the grid. This is...
  19. P

    Electrical installation age

    Saw the recent IET article "Estimating the age of an electrical installation" which folk on here might find it offering a few handy points. This might work: https://tinyurl.com/9emh8e4r/ However, some folk on here will also know a few more dates/tricks to help identify things!
  20. C

    EICR failed. Old installation, lighting circuit on 1 mm2

    Hello everyone, An EICR failed due no RCD protection at all(only 3036 fuse), no bonding on gas and water, small csa earthing conductor. All will need to be bring to BS7671 standards. The lighting circuit is on 1 mm2, does it need to be increase to 1.5 mm2 to meet the standards(e.g. lighting...

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