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  1. M

    Rcd Main switch blown by Ze test

    Hi all just wondering if I could pick you brains, I was doing a ze today on a consumer unit, 80amp rcd main switch, (the test button wasnt functioning so I was already thinking as to what caused this to blow) I disconnected the main earth, turned the main switch into the off position, I then...
  2. R

    Neutral and ground separated in Main panel

    Why would neutrals and grounds be separated in a main panel? This is a new build with GFCI breakers for the range and dryer; does that have something To do with it?
  3. S

    Can you connect an FCU directly into a ring main?

    Hi, Can you connect an FCU directly into a ring main? Rather than splitting the ring main and installing a JB I would rather fit the FCU direct. Cheers
  4. P

    Nuisance trippage of main incomer

    Hi all, My situation is is this. I live in a house thats about 40 years old. The consumer unit is the original one . Its the grey metal wylex(?) which has a main switch over to the right and a yellow test button? I think its 100ma ? The fuses have been replaced with mcbs at some stage. For...
  5. brokentechie

    Running ring main wiring and lighting circuit wiring together/in close proximity.

    I'm building a "media wall" type structure, to house TV, av equipment etc, with alcoves each side lit by Led downlights and I'll be extending my ring main also as part of the build. My question relates to clipping cables to the ceiling plate (2x3 timber) - is it acceptable to run 1mm T&E...
  6. D

    Main Earthing in Consumer Unit

    I am due to carry out an electrical job in a third floor flat. Incoming supply is TN-S. Cannot locate a main earthing conductor inside the CU on the earth bar, just the individual circuits CPCs. There are two earths clamped to the bottom of the metal CU, one disappearing down some metal...
  7. Neptune

    Garage electrics from main house

    We have a garage attached to the property and are having it converted to an office with a small toilet. Electrics will include, internal lights, an external light, a few sockets and a extractor fan. There is a cable coming into the garage currently from the house and is connected into the main...
  8. S

    Main water bond? Stop cock metal but plastic afterwards.

    Is there still a requirement to bond the main water if everything after the stop cock is plastic? Cheers
  9. V

    Can i feed an 100 amp sub panel from a 100amp main panel

    I currently have a 100 amp service that feeds a 100 amp main panel. That then feeds a 75 amp sub panel in the old shop. Then that 75 amp panel feeds the new shop with a 40 amp panel. What I would like to do is get a 100 amp panel in the new shop and get rid of the 75 amp panel in the old shop...
  10. asheyash

    Ring main extension or spur

    I have one double socket in my living room I need to add 3 double sockets plus a socket for the tv which is now wall mounted. i plan on cutting the plug off the tv and wiring direct to an FCU (same amp as current plug for the tv) this hiding the cable from sight. if i spurred off my one socket...
  11. W

    Queries on main bonding

    Just want to know everyone’s approach to testing bonding within houses. I do a lot of EICRs, and I would say more times than not I can never get access to the water bond as the stopcock isn’t accessible. Now in this instance what I’ve been taught since my times been out is to test at any exposed...
  12. Neptune

    Extending ring main cables

    I would like to extend the existing 2.5mm T&E cables to relocate a switch. Can I use a 2 way wago connector for each cable and do they need to be enclosed in a box? Also, will this cause any issues with continuity and resistance testing in the future? Thanks in advance
  13. Therey4u3

    My main pump is not turning in despite hearing the timer go off.

    Im sure it’s the wiring so what can I do to fix it myself the cheapest way possible.
  14. A

    ad sub panel to house main disconnect

    I'm new here and want to learn. I have a project I want to tackle but if it is above my means I will call an electrician. I have a main disconnect panel on the outside of my house. I want to add from it a sub panel to feed my pool and shed and also an outlet. I did some searching but still not...
  15. Scott J Walker

    UK Post Smart Meter Main Breaker Tripping Intermittently

    My grandparents are having problems after the installation of a smart meter (against my advice) and now the circuit breaker trips intermittently during the Day part of Economy 7 with no other discernable pattern. Sometimes it will switch off after being toggled on again before a few minutes...
  16. eleanor jones

    Consumer unit left main switch ?

    Which consumer units have left main switch?
  17. M

    determine the age of existing rising main to flats

    Hi all, I am a leaseholder in a flat. The managing agent want to replace the electric rising main as they say it is over 50 years old (but I have been told elsewhere it is probably only 20 years old). They are going to charge me £thousands for changing it. They do not have any evidence of...
  18. A

    UK How to wire three LED to main with one cable?

    Hi all, I am new in this forum and would like to understand how to wire to the main supply x3 of the equipment that I attached as a picture? I had a normal light and wish to have three of those leds instead. Is it possible and if so how should I wire it? Many thanks in advance. Adrianna
  19. AnonDIYer

    How to correctly wire 2-way switch for ring main

    Currently I have a spur from the ring main, but I'm planning on adding more sockets. I can't add a 13 amp fuse because I expect to be using more than 13 amps, therefore, I am going to convert the spur into a ring main extension, as in the following diagram: I'd like to put in a 2 way switch...
  20. SparkyKris88

    Running Parallel Cables for 400A Sub Main

    Hi All, I’m after some advice. I’ll cut to the chase but I can give more detail if needed. A 400A sub main supply needs to be ran 100m, a pretty direct route on ladder tray. Instead of one large cable (I think it’s 240mm), I was looking into running parallel cables instead. I’ve not done this...
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