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  1. N

    MCB max load for an oven (EICR)

    I want to check the rules when doing an EICR for MCB size for ovens. My mate says i should fail an installation because there is a 40 amp MCB on an oven rather than a 32 amp. Is he right?
  2. A

    Load limiting

    Hi, I've been asked by the DNO to install a load limiter for the charger as it is right on the MD. I know Podpoint have the CT clamp and cable but the charger is 25m away from the mains tails! Is there any kit out there that can monitor the load being drawn and potentially switch off the charger...
  3. K

    Reported content: Post in thread 'Domestic - Voltage fluctuations on a 1000VA 600W UPS with 40% load when on battery'

    Post in thread 'Domestic - Voltage fluctuations on a 1000VA 600W UPS with 40% load when on battery' by kuddoo has been reported by kuddoo. Reason given: Content being reported:
  4. G

    Two timers to one load in parallel. and/or configuration. (NOT 3 way)

    I have an air compressor plumbed throughout my shop feeding a dozen outlets. To avoid excess compressor running due to inevitable small leaks I installed a 120V solenoid on the compressor output. The solenoid is wired to a count down timer so when I need air I start the timer for one hour. At...
  5. J

    Maximum LED load on a Lutron Maestro Pro Dimmer

    I have Maestro Pro dimmers throughout my home. I have remodeled the kitchen and want to upgrade the lighting. I desire to put 15 10-watt led can lights on one Maestro Pro led dimmer. The Lutron representatives say "no problem" but I would like to make sure that is the case before I run all...
  6. S

    Can anyine identify this electrical line type and load rated for?

    attached image of a line i dug out to find feeding a 100Amp subpanel (25 years and no issues I'm told). I can't make it out and am hoping someone experienced might be able to identify it and confirm if it is indeed the right wire type to handle the load. It's a 100Amp main subpanel switch, with...
  7. HVManiac

    How much current does car starter motor draw without any load?

    Hello everyone, Does anyone have any information on how much current does a car starter motor draw at no load? The motor specs: Power max: 1.4kW Voltage: 12VDC Armature resistance: 0.7 ohm Brand: Bosch Model No.: 1740374 The starter was removed from the engine when tested. A little history...
  8. tim@fuseboxwal

    Voltage drop under load

    Hi, has anyone encountered a similar fault... TN-C-S supply with old wylex fusebox. Last night, customer experienced total power loss whilst in the shower (electric), nothing tripped and no fuses blown. Customer pulled out fuses to check them and then replaced them all but could only get some...
  9. Dan

    Mobile Phone Emojis Wont Load On The Forum! - Use the forum emojis instead

    Just to let you know, I forgot to mention this on EF but have on the other forums. My bad. When you're using a mobile phone or tablet to access the forum, and you use your keyboard / keypad on your device to insert a smilie face (emoji) into your post, it looks like it has inserted, but the...
  10. J

    Lighting circuit - spur small load from that

    Attached are 2 photos. One is the wiring behind light switch. Other is wiring from that circuit (located above the cabinet). As we can see: it's 3-core+earth. Currently, the lights in the room work fine on/off with the light switch. If I connect a simple lamp holder to the wire above the...
  11. telectrix

    Splitting Load. Is it safe?

    Micro brewery... Brewing Vat has 2 elements, 9kW and 6kW. Done the calcs and each element will be fed with 6.0mm XLPE. no problem.My query is would it be safe and compliant to split the 2 elements across 2 phases in order to balance better. Can't see a reg.preventing this, but something nags...
  12. J

    Load from two meters

    Hello, I live in jordan. We have a 380Vp-p, star, 4-wire, earthed neutral connection to the building. We get 220V to the apartment. I have recently installed an EV charging station for my car. The electrician got the station’s hot wire from one of the building phases. But, for some reason, he...
  13. D

    MAX LOAD FOR DOUBLE UK DOMESTIC 3 PIN SOCKET?

    Hi With a standard 13 amp domestic uk 3 pin socket the max load is 13 amps i believe?. So does this mean that a DOUBLE socket would have a max load of 26 amps....OR is a double socket still only 13 amps?. In one part of the double socket i have ( on a 3 way adapter) a tv, a blu ray player and a...
  14. N

    Help needed to understand an alternator load problem

    Hi all, I am looking for some expert advice and knowledge to help get my head around an alternator load problem. This has been on-going for about 18 months... Vehicle summary; 1993 Mazda MX5 import. Originally a 1.6 but I have put a 1.8 engine in from an early MK2 MX5. I also fitted a UK...
  15. T

    Increasing my work load???

    Evening all Curious as to what you all do to increase your workload i.e. networking groups, agency work/subbing, pay for leads etc? Currently I'm only a year in to going it alone and looking at ways to fill the diary out and increase customer base. Cheers
  16. W

    Rcbos and mcbs split load board

    hello just checking a mix of rcbos and Mcbs on the same neutral bar is this okay ?
  17. D

    Domestic load and running home office question

    Hi hope you can advise. I've just purchased a 2500w, 230-240v, fitted with 12.4 amp fuse heat press for my small business which came with a 13amp plug. I've been advised it's safe to plug into its own domestic wall socket. However it's a double wall socket and normally in the other socket i have...
  18. K

    Disappearing voltage under load

    Hi all, quick one that I’m guessing one of you guys will solve quickly! Currently been doing some work on an old wartime building and trying to get power back onto some son floodlights after some demolition work internally, I’ve got 240v across line and neutral at the junction box (that’s...
  19. S

    RCCB tripping when under load problems

    Hello I am new to the forum and was hoping I could pick your collective brains. I am an electrician with 7 years experiance. I have mainly worked for the MOD and on commercial and industrial builds throughout my time. I now do the odd bit of domestic work and need some help on a kitchen ring...
  20. R

    2core swa, not earth load end.. TT

    Hi, Been to a job with a 2core swa supplying the garage.. The swa has been glanded inside house to CU. But the other end in the Garage has had the swa run in plastic conduit with no gland on the swa so unable to test r1/r2. However the garage has its own earth rod. So technically the swa is...

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