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  1. S

    main isolator switch

    Gents, Looking at an install which will include two new circuits, one for lights and another for a ring main. There is no space on existing 16th edition board and customer does not want a new 17th edition board, there is no double pole isolator before it.I am planning on Henley blocking the...
  2. R

    Cooker circuit

    Changing a CU plus many other jobs for a customer. Testing the circuits before the CU change and found the oven connected to the cooker circuit in a JB behind a base unit, the JB screwed to the wall and only accessible by removing the base unit as there is no access from inside the base unit...
  3. Robotstar5

    No time for safe isolation

    Recently started in a new job where company is very safety orientated, all machines have key exchange entry systems and every one has their own lockoff padlock. Talking to my supervisor (mechanical background) today and telling him about the correct safe isolation proceedure using voltage...
  4. P

    2394 tonight

    Just done it... Found it hard :(
  5. H

    IsolationFault

    Hi can anyone help please. I have installed a 1.75 kW system with a Solar river 1600 TL inverter. It worked fine until a recent SSE cable failure in road. Since then I get an isolation fault on inverter. I have tested each panel which give ICS and voltage as you would expect and carried out...
  6. J

    Cooker Hob Isolation switch location

    Hello there I need to move an existing combined cooker switch/ 13 A socket in a new kitchen, as the hob will be directly below the existing location. There is not enough 6mm cable to allow me to move it around 50cm to the left of existing position. To avoid replacing the whole 6mm cable, one...
  7. W

    cooker isolation switch

    Hi Guys just look for some advise, getting new kitchen fitted in a couple of weeks. new oven is a 3.5kw 16amp, cable installed in wall is 6mm, should this be ok or do i have to change it to 10mm. The isolation switch is in a 2 gang drywall box but takes 2 1 gang switches, one is a fused stur...
  8. S

    shower isolation switch

    Hi am I right in thinking there used to be a reg that stated the isolation switch for a shower in a domestic premises, should be positioned OUTSIDE the bathroom, if so is that still in force, or is it another that just disappeared into the ether.
  9. G

    Bedroom Ceiling Fan - Isolation?

    Hi, If I'm fitting a ceiling fan in the bedroom off the lighting circuit then do I need any more isolation than switching off the lighting circuit at the fuse box? One set of instructions telling me I need a double pole isolator which I could understand in a bathroom or commercial but seems...
  10. E

    Fan switch in bathroom

    Hi all Can i put a fan isolation switch in a bathroom 2m from the bath and sink and above the height of the door. I should look it up but i thought i would ask you guys Cheers
  11. S

    Safe isolation procedures.

    This is one of many procedures to follow and probably the most important... So what are all your thoughts ? (By the way I'm new to this forum)
  12. S

    Isolation of Ring Final Circuit

    Here's one for you. In a foster home for naughty boys the client has a requirement to be able to "remove privileges" of TVs/PCs etc when necessary. They seek a means of doing this without having to get staff to use the Distribution Board. Would a DP switch of the correct capacity be the best...
  13. D

    Faultu isolation switch readings

    Hey peps. As on many occasions doing my electric shower repair rounds, I came across a faulty DP 40a pull cord shower isolation switch. Why it is I always get a reading of about 70v between L-N load side when these switches fail. It's always puzzled me why not 120v or 180v......nope always...
  14. J

    Safe Isolation Procedures HELP!

    I'm a little stuck on the different types of safe isolation procedures the questions I've been asked are as follows demonstration of the full, safe isolation procedure required in order to carry out electrical work/maintenance to items of electrical equipment a) single phase circuit b)...
  15. M

    Isolation Procedures Help...

    What equipment is required to carry out safe isolation of a distribution board. The board in a hotel lobby open to the public aswell... Any help would be much a appreciated
  16. B

    scrap metal thieves and safe isolation

    called out to shut off the power in a recently vacated industrial unit today. unit been empty 3 days and the thieves have already been in. This what i found at the main panel board, these cables are still live!
  17. Baker1988

    Safe isolation homework

    hi every one i got some safe isolation homework that i am just not sure about here is the question's: 1)State the implications of not carrying out safe isolation procedure for: a) You b) Other personnel c) Customer and clients d) Public e) Building management systems 2)...
  18. Baker1988

    Safe Isolation

    Hi every one though i would post this as i have my safe isolation this week at college and thought i would type it up to refresh my memory hope it helps any one. Safe Isolation (Single) 1) ask permission to isolate board/circuit 2) Isolate board/circuit 3) Lock off board/circuit and...
  19. M

    fused isolation

    Hi guys Can a fused isolator be used at the origin of the installation as the sole means of isolation taking the place of the cu
  20. B

    Safe Isolation

    Today I turn up to a job to wire a kitchen, However before I start the guy shows me this cable coming from a wall after moving a tv unit.. He said he knows its "alive as he touched it and got a shock. Had the plaster in and was concerned that he might touch it so wrote on the wall...

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