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    UK RCD issue baffling me

    I have a dual board consumer unit. Both sides have a RCD. The left hand side of the board has all the MCBs for all the 6 ring mains for the property. The right side of the board has the lighting and hob and cooker for the house. Whenever a current is drawn from a socket the right side RCD...
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    Do i need to issue a certificate

    I'm an electrician, I've just fitted a heat pump to an isolator that was installed by another electrical company, I've been asked to issue a certificate for connecting the heat pump, I've gone back to them and said there electrician needs to issue the certificate as he installed the circuit...
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    SolarEdge backup interface issue

    Anyone had a SolarEdge backup interface that does not power the property during powercut? The battery is fully charged, you can hear the contactor switching over, leds confirm that it's in backup mode, but house has no power...
  4. Bobnic

    Mira vision remote control pairing issue

    I have 2 Mira dual valve vision showers. The remote control for the Vision model has been discontinued, so I bought a Mira Platinum dual controller, as I was told they are compatible. The issue is that as I have 2 showers, I have somehow managed to pair the new remote control with the wrong...
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    Fuel Gauge needle moving with revs issue

    Hi! I've been having issues with the fuel gauge on an old vespa scooter, and I'd like to ask those who understand these things for advice on what I did wrong, and/or how to fix it. The scooter is 12V AC. The stator produces (on paper) 120w, which is passed through a 3-pole regulator (12V...
  6. JP0704

    Potential boiler issue

    Calling all electrical professionals / boiler tradesmen -WE NEED YOUR HELP! Every so often (twice in the last two days) when running the hot water in the kitchen it trips our electrics (downstairs lights, sockets, cooker and boiler) and cannot be reset for a good 20-30 mins. This only happens...
  7. Bobnic

    Mira Platinum dual valve remote control pairing issue

    I have 2 Mira dual valve vision showers. The remote control.for the Vision model has been discontinued, so I bought a Mira Platinum dual controller, as they are compatible. The issue is that as I have 2 showers, I have somehow managed to pair the new remote control with the wrong shower! So I...
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    Strange issue - Who can solve my 'tripping' challenge?

    Hey all, I'm looking for some advice to help me troubleshoot my strange issue with my consumer unit/fuse board on which my RCD keeps tripping. Disclaimer - I'm a DIYer. I have an electrician involved and I'm 100% planning on leaving the work to the pro(s). However, He's not had time to do any...
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    Hey everyone. I've got a real strange/challenging issue

    I'm a DIYer and NOT planning on taking on the job of a professional, but looking to lean on the collective brains of the pros to try and help me (and my electrician) work out what's going on in my house. Appreciate everyone's help
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    Dimmer issue assistance

    I fitted a dimmer switch by daisy chaining the dimmer switch to a normal plug. The challenge is the light flickers at random intervals. If I take the dimmer switch off the lights don’t flicker. The bulbs are dimmable leds. Not an expert.. can I ask what causes the lights to flicker? Thanks in...
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    Old Firebird 90 thermostat issue?

    Hi all looking for some helpful advice I'm an Aussie so go easy on me, I have a good mechanical engineering head but first time plumbing and dealing with kerosene burners/radiators as it's not something you'd see in Australia often. So recently moved to Wexford Ireland and some radiators...
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    TIS700 PAT Tester - 3 phase testing issue

    Hi all, We have a limited in house PAT testing requirement and were advised that the TIS700 fitted our needs. The unit works fine for 110V and 230V extension lead testing, but we're having issues testing 4 and 5 pin 415V extensions. We are using adaptors that came with our (very) old PAT...
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    Elkatherm heater pairing issue

    Hi, These electric heaters have been installed and are generally operated via the HeatApp on a mobile phone. However the pairing has been lost and I am having difficulty re pairing. The installer mentioned that I need to add a module to each zone and to pair, press the temperature button down to...
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    Occasional tripping x one light circuit. But is a double feed the issue?

    DIY query Have narrowed down the source of an occasional trip to one light circuit which is a varilight v-pro master dimmer slave set up. This is one of 5 LED, low total wattage light circuits connected to one 6A RCBO breaker (so the issue could be a short or a ground leak). Zero problems...
  15. therealnwc

    Issue with pairing MainsSwitch RF device

    Hi, Bought a MainsSwitch device to run the RF pairing link to switch some low voltage LED strip lighting under my Breakfast bar. No direct switch link option where I need it and I’ve installed the transmitter & receiver kit. It starts off for the first 30-60 mins working then it loses the...
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    EICR Inspection Issue

    I trained as a electrician in the 70s but have long since retired. Just had an EICR test done on my property in advance of selling. I have a 60s Bungalow that originally had wire fuses. I replaced them with MCBs 10 years ago. Assessor gave me a C3, is that reasonable? I got a C3 on the Lighting...
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    Drayton SM1 issue - heating coming on outside its set times?

    My mother in law has a new bungalow (3 years old) with an electric only system. It's controlled using an SM1 controller which I've set to come on once a day between 6.30am and 10pm. She sets the thermostat so the heating comes on whenever the temp drops below the thermostst set point...
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    12v Pump Installation Issue

    Hi, I have very little electrical experience and would like a bit of advice. I have a kerosene pump installed in the back of my van. According to the manual, it draws 44a. It's powered by a leisure battery (split charge relay). The issue is, the pump is meant to have a 80L/min flow rate, but...
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    Inverter - TT System issue

    Hope this all makes as much sense as i can make of it and my "problem" can get sorted via some guru on here... Just a quick background on myself, i am fully qualified and have been for 15+ years. I have completed the 18th edition and am a member of the approved and domestic installer schemes on...
  20. Shoes70

    Issue with 12v wire LED conversion from halogen

    I purchased a house that has a really cool 12v halogen setup where two wires are suspended across the ceiling in two different locations, and each of which carries four 50W halogen bulbs. Each has a separate driver and dimmer. I first replaced the halogen bulbs with 8w LEDs, and they worked...

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