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    American Faceting Machine Testing?

    Hey Guy's, I had a client ask me last week if I do Pat testing and without thinking first I said yes! However some of the equipment he has is very old (40+ yrs) and American. I haven't agreed to do the job and I told him straight I would have to find out what is involved with testing them first...
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    Earth Leakage Test

    Once asked if a normal Multi Meter could do most of what a PAT tester could (ie saver £££ £350 for the machine an £75 for it to be tested) <Shows how slow i am at recalling things> but some years ago i did 2377-22 and didnt recall it from there. I do own the 3rd Edition Code of Practice for...
  3. S

    My Washing Machine Is ...

    silver. Can I ask in this forum if I have problems with it?
  4. Soulsurfer

    Washing Machine Rcd Tripping !

    Hey all I'm sure it's an old frequently asked one but had a callout this afternoon where young couple just bought brand new high end Miele washing machine and had plugged into an old powerbreaker rcd socket in garage. As soon as it's turned on to start any program and door interlock operates as...
  5. Brightspark2

    Generator.

    Simple specification: A machine inside a small factory is to be supplied from a generator set. This will not be linked to the main supply. The generator is to supply the machine only. Im looking for regulations and advice on this. Ive looked through 515 and in particular 515.7.1, a generator...
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    Change voltage?

    Hi, I have a large cooking machine with 12kw banks of elements that heat a water tank. The machine is wired three phase but is not english, so the elements have a range of 210v to 280v so was wondering if I could some how put them onto our 240v? If I leave as it is our 400v three phase will burn...
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    What to issue, a visual inspection?

    I was called to a job that had a dryer blow up and cause smoke damage to a launderette. Machie. Had failed due to age etc. To Keep it brief there was no visual damage whatsoever apart from the machine that has been scrapped anyway and taken before id even seen it. i did usual tests on switch...
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    How much capacity of a labelling machine is good?

    How can we decide that the capacity is good of labelling machine? what should it be?
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    Installing washing machine and t/drier in room with wc and basin - is it allowed.

    Hi Folks First posting. My background is in joinery with any little knowledge on electricity picked up as I went along which isn't enough to answer my query. The lad lives in a flat in a large block about 150 years old. In the flat is a room about 6 feet x 5 feet containing a wc and wash...
  10. B

    Rcd tripping - very odd

    Hi all not posted for a long time but found this place very useful in the past so thought I would give it a try. been working as a qualified sparky/maintenance engineer now for almost a year since I qualified and now have my first real problem, was hoping for some advice/reference to certain...
  11. R

    Washing Machine Tripping Fuse Box

    Hi, Earlier today my washing machine tripped at the fuse box accompanied by a loud popping noise. It also took out a couple of other kitchen appliances as well as the house alarm system in the hallway. I switched it back to it's on position with plugs out of all appliances in the kitchen bar...
  12. N

    Wall Chasing Machine for installing electrical wiring?

    hi there im thinking of getting some sort of chasing machine i already have a dust extractor anyone recommend one. just for odd chases is it worth it . i was thinking of a makita cordless grinder i know i couldnt use the extractor on that but whats the dust like when cutting out boxes and chases...
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    Afternoon Fault Finding

    Got a call from work to go and visit a signage factory, they manufacture road signs, lights etc. One of their machines is used to buff/sand/polish cylindrical stainless steel pipes. This is a belt sander which rotates via a motor inside the unit, the belt sander is then spun around via a...
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    Seperate Isolator needed for machine or not?

    Hi I have a machine that I will be installing at the weekend, it has its own rotary isolator on the front panel and just can't decide if it will also need its own local isolation too. If i fit local isolation because of the route that i'm bringing the cable down (to the right hand side of...
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    Advise on smoke machine

    Micro Rocket Pea Soup Smoke Machine Fog Stage Effects Hvac Airflow Testing | eBay Hi, I want to buy a smoke machine and was wondering if anyone has experience and can give me some advise on a good machine. I want to use it for lev testing and airflow visualization. I found one on eBay but not...
  16. B

    rcd problem

    Hi any answers on why is my washing machine on upstairs ring main causing tripping of rcd,so I then ran a extension lead and run washing machine from downstairs ring and have no problems?
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    Fix balls machine

    I bought on ebay a broken balls machine. I welded rusted and loose wires Now the machine works but the 2 batteries (PowerSonic F1 1270 PS, 12V, 7A) are exhausted. I thought of two solutions: 1) Buy two new batteries and a smart charger (original £ 35) or fast/smart (original £ 60) (supplied...
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    Cricket Bowling Machine PORTABLE Power Supply

    Hi Recently purchased something called a Paceman Pro Bowling machine. The manufacturers have not yet come up with their own portable power pack. Due to the fact it will be used in the middle of a field, I need a way of running it without the mains. Options being considered: pure sine wave...
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    Cricket Bowling Machine Power Supply

    Hi, I've recently bought a bowling machine and the peak power output is 600W. Unfortunately, due to the location of the ground, we are unable to run the machine off the mains. I've been told to get a pure sine wave inverter, a car battery and a car battery charger. Then, I will have...
  20. T

    Best label machine

    Evening, I busted my label machine today, any recommendations for an upgrade? One that doesnt leave a mile of blank tape each side of the text. Cheers, Tim

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