Hi everyone,
I am an industrial Electrical Engineer and I need some help of which is the best method of connecting IP66 outlet sockets in the garden area.
The power will be taken from a Ring socket inside house using an FCU 13A. The FCU can be outside or inside. If outside, it will be IP66.
As...
Hi, I am a basic DIY'er, with basic electrical skills, NB, I can change a plug/fuse, change a ceiling light fitting, change a socket face plate, install a ceiling fan, immersion heater, extractor fan, etc.
I already have one external outdoor weatherproof IP66 double socket at one end of my...
I use external weatherproof socket (IP66 20A 2gang ) for charging EV car, but noticed plug/socket gets hot.
The charger is rated 10Amps.
I checked cable connections on socket (& tightened) + checked EV charger 13Amp plug (and fuse) which look good.
This is on a dedicated circuit with...
A range of weatherproof outdoor switches with a choice to install either our 10AX MiniGrid or 20AX GridPro Modules.
Building on Scolmore’s reputation for supplying quick and flexible solutions, the IP66 rated weatherproof socket and switch enclosures offer users a single fix installation - with...
Hello. I need an outdoor socket and bought a ‘kit’ that allows a ‘soft wire’ IP66 socket. It is connected inside through the wall to an indoor socket by flex and a captive RCD plug. Unfortunately they sent a ‘hardwired’ unit which costs more but leaves no trailing leads inside. So I’d like to...
I want to install a cooler unit of Rittal make on one side of an enclosure of IP66 rating. I need to cut suitable holes to the enclosure to do this. What should I do to keep the IP rating of the whole assembly?
I'm looking at installing a number of IP66 enclosure boxes to house transformers and commissioning cables. Problem is, they can't be screwed to a surface as they are to be mounted on poles (street furniture not our fellow Europeans, stupid !).
Does anyone know of any manufacturer that...
Hi all,
As the title says, I'm looking for an IP66 FCU with a built in timer, so far I haven't found any, if anyone is aware of one I would be very grateful. It's to run a garden lamp post that has a photo electric switch, I only want it on for a couple of hours but with the current set up it...
Anyone know of any other makes for an IP66 rcd spur..?
Have had a look at so far : timeguard, greenbrook and BG, anybody rate these ? shame MK don't do one
Cheers Sy
Given the table below, how close to ground level can one put an IP66 enclosure with a exterior gland on swa entering the bottom of the enclosure?
Ignoring the table below - what's best practice?
IP First number - Protection against solid objects
0 No special protection
1 Protected against...
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