Hi all,
New here but I think this is the right place to post?
I need to replace an 8a 1000Vmax recitfier which I thought would just be a like for like easy swap but when I search for my dead one - rs_807 I struggle to find any on this island of ours. I can only find KBU_8M that appears...
A number of 3 phase induction motors and a single phase motor are fed via a p.t.o driven generator. There is a small current imbalence between the phase feeding the single phase motor and the other 2 but this i think is acceptable. How much of a current imbalenbce in amps (A) would be deemed...
Hi,
I was talking to another sparks that I know, and the conversation swayed onto leaving the wires from the RCBO's and not just cutting them off.
The conversation was cut short though and the reasons were not made to me to leave them as is.
And seeing another thread in the 'Electricians Arms'...
Sometimes a panel have many types and names of mcb and rcd.Like hager,abb,legrand etc.
Is this true, That all mcb and rcd on a panel must be from the same manufacturer? If yes then why is that?
where can i get one of these monitors guys - I'm not an electrician and don't have access to wholesalers etc -
I've spoken to the manufacturers and they don't sell to the general public. so anyone know where i can get one?
many thanks
I have a new client who is unable to take down the attached smoke alarm to advise who the manufacture is ? They are an hours journey away and it would be nice to goto site with an additional smoke alarm as requested for a new room without visiting first. Any suggestions. Thanx
Is there a particular panel you would always recommend over any other manufacturer?
I'm currently looking for information to cover my roof which is approximately 8m x 3.5m and get as close to the 4kW as possible.
Also, same question regarding inverter manufacturer and model?
Thanks in advance.
Hi all
I have installed some dimmable led spots, 3 lights on one switch and 3 on another switch both are on dimmer switches on a 2 gang plate. When i dim one set of lights down the other ones flicker. And ideas why this could be?
Many thanks Guy
Hi all, Anybody knows are there some cheper alternatives out there? With croco clips and all. The original ones are £30 and they dont really last. Thanks!
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we have a 400A MCCB Bs60947-2 installed and the Zs reading measured at device is 0.2 ohms the manufacturer has listed the Zs value for this MCCB at 0.045 ohms , i have been informed by designer of circuit that because the Earth fault current is known to be 1537A he has just to tweak a...
Hi all,
am hoping someone can help me out.
I'm carrying out a refurb of a property that has been specified with lots of fittings from a supplier named Macdonald Tait.
The prices are off the scale! I have various product codes and names of fittings etc and have spent a fair amount of time...
Hi guys,
Just wondering what manufacturer you prefer the most and why?? i.e
MEM, volex, crabtree, marbo, MK etc etc
or do you not have a preference and just buy the cheapest??
i know it may depend on the customer requirements with regard to finishes but if it was your choice who would you...
Just thought I wouldwwarn all you fellow hard workers about Protek. I have been cultivating a client to use 450, yes 450!, Protek IP rated consumer units. I have spoken to Protek and they know I am doing this. My customer phones them and asks if they can undercut me, I have only marked them up...
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