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  1. T

    Bitzer NES20Y-40P Compressor Part winding start starting issues

    Hello I have been asked to assist in fault finding on the above refrigeration compressor the unit is wired as a part winding 20 HP 3 phase 415 volt 32 amp run current with an approximate starting current of 98 amps. This is supplied from a 31KVA Stanford Genset. The 50 amp “Schneider NSX100B...
  2. J

    Any thoughts on 2-year-old GE dishwashing machine electrical issues?

    I have a 2-year-old GE dishwasher which several months ago began to not work. It turned on but soon shut off without starting the cleaning process. When this happened I went to the breaker box and flipped the dedicated switch for the dishwasher, waited a few seconds, then flipped it back. After...
  3. T

    375kw squirrel cage 415v motor starting issues

    Hey everyone thanks for reading. We are having an issue with our cone crusher and starting. We have had engineers design the motor and starter know the full application and torque requirements of the cone crusher. We are having intermittent starting issues. And have been for 2 years no one...
  4. D

    Issues with old light fitting replacement

    Hi all. Removed an ancient light fitting, replaced with a newer one, the light comes on but can't be turned off with the switch. It was working before. Any idea where I'm going wrong? The old light fitting had all neutral and all live to the wrapped and inserted into the corresponding terminals...
  5. gazdkw82

    RCD testing issues

    Hi all, Been a while since I have been on here. I have been on an apprenticeship the last 3 years training in the BMS world. Taking that into account, I have not done any testing for the last 3 years so please be gentle with the below.i feel very rusty. My neighbour has asked for my help with...
  6. G

    Ignition issues Chev

    Hi guys, im currently trying to start my new big block chev in a chevelle but having issues.. im a full novice on electrics so be gentle ! The ign switch seems to be either ON or OFF.. and car will start like this but starter stays on.. no power or crank on switch ..I have gone thru a test...
  7. D

    Texecom Alarm issues

    Hi everybody. We had a Texecom system installed 3 years ago. Earlier this year we had a battery problem and the installer came back and changed the battery but he said it was running down way too fast when he tested it. He also found that the system was throwing up lots of errors and was no...
  8. S

    Issues with megger mft1720

    Hi I've got a megger mft 1720 that I was hoping any one can shed any light on When performing continuity tests (even when nulling the leads) and earth loop tests I seem to get higher readings than normal. After a while of testing the tester seems to settle down and gives more accurate...
  9. A

    Issues with Socomec Diris A20 Smartmeters

    I am working at a site with around 100 of these meters installed on various loads. Doing an audit, we found that most of the meters were recording current exactly as our clampmeters showed (we used two, just to ensure some confidence in our manual readings). Some of the meters though showed...
  10. A

    en-suite wiring, a few issues

    i am wiring up a new en-suite: it is about 1.7m square, shower cubicle in one corner, toilet in other, door between, basin next to shower. I will fit a wall-mounted convector heater next to the door, well away from the shower, so i dont think it needs to be the IP rated version and i will fit a...
  11. oldgregg

    Having issues and need some advice.

    I just had the electric company at my house to check the power lines coming to my house. Nothing is wrong on their end. The problem is that every time the air conditioner compressor turns on or off, it causes my TV to flicker off for a fraction of a second. The air conditioner is on a different...
  12. J

    RCBO tripping issues

    Hi, I have just replaced an old rewireable fuseboard with a 10way consumer unit with rcbo's fitted. The issue i have is that when i connect one of the three lighting circuits it trips the other two lighting circuits together with one of the 32amp ring circuits!!! I thought borrowed neutrals at...
  13. A

    latest regs and other general issues

    hello, i am just about to completely rewire a refurbished house. i have done the same to several houses in the distant past. i have just read Scaddon's 'Electrical Wiring for Domestic Installers' and expected it to be full of 'you must do this ', 'dont do that' etc but was surprised that it was...
  14. W

    UK Bathroom/bedroom lighting issues

    Hi, Just looking for some advice. In a bedroom there are 5 downlights on a dimmer switch. When turned on, every now and again these lights can sometimes go off when the light switch for the bathroom is turned on. There are 4 down lights in the bathroom just on a 2 way switch. Can any one cast...
  15. Ericsson

    New connection issues with meter installation

    We had a new supply installed this week. DNO installed new cut out and fuse externally. Meter operator sent his engineer to move the meter in the new position and he refused to after making a big fuss about how my electrician decided to do internally the new installation. He said that the...
  16. W

    Power supply issues - flickering / electrical noise etc

    Hi Looking for some advice please. Keep having issues with flickering lights, some devices such as dehumidifier "stuttering" because power supply appears to be poor. All the internal wiring in my property has been checked in the past and any issues fixed e.g. new RCD consumer unit, earth...
  17. J

    3-way switch issues. Can you blow a “switch”?

    I took a light down to put up a new fixture and now the light goes on but the switch doesn’t shut the light off. The power only stays on so I am quite confused. It is a 3 way switch. Both switches will not turn the light off. The wiring “appears” to be 14/2 to fixture and 14/2 out of fixture...
  18. G

    Kitchen heater leaking. Water touches the extension cord. Will I run into issues?

    Hi, would would be your thoughts on this one? On the floor under the sink in my kitchen is a power cord that connects the small undersink water heater to the outlet. It's the heater's power cord connected to a simple extension cord. The coupling of the extension cord lies directly on the tiles...
  19. J

    Trace heating cable - testing issues

    Hi , Wondered if anyone can help , i currently install and test Trace Heating Cable on Mechanical Pipework for Frost protection . Recently our Clients are asking for a recordable test that states cable lengh of the circuit and a test to determine if there is a fault in the cable. Currently using...
  20. CyzfromTaz

    Toyota hiace multiple electrical issues

    Hi, I have multiple electrical issues with the hiace I just bought (not sure if they are related). The fan (AC) is not working as well as the hazard and reverse lights and the honk. It looks like all fuses are good. Any advices on how to tackle those issues would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
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