manufacturers

  1. COMLED

    Talking about LED light fixture manufacturers

    What is the price difference between wholesale LED light fixtures factories around the world?
  2. Marvo

    Regs and importance of following manufacturers instructions

    A recent thread on the suitability of a cable supplied preinstalled on a manufactured floodlight/pump had me wondering a few things. Over the years the installation regs have placed more and more emphasis on following manufacturers instructions. I can see this would be fine for higher end...
  3. B

    Any UK manufactured wiring accessories?

    Are there any British companies that actually manufacture wiring accessories in the UK? I know there's quite a few that manufacture consumer units and distribution board bits but not sure about accessories or other electrical products like lighting, ventilation etc...
  4. Dartlec

    Dodgy Manufacturers Instructions for lights

    On two occasions recently when changing light fittings I've been bored enough (after fitting the light naturally), to read the instructions that came with them... Two different manufacturers (or at least brands) have had instructions calling for terminals to be covered in insulation tape...
  5. P

    UK Manufacturers instructions

    The never ending debate about supplies for cooking appliances. ??? I've just received an email from a customer that I'm in the process of quoting for electrical mods is part of a kitchen re-fit. When I first talked to them they were talking about having an induction hob rated at about 7.5KW and...
  6. Midwest

    Mixing Manufacturers fire alarm devices

    At my place of work, some of the properties have D2 smoke & heat detectors. They link into a warden call system via relay base. We need to replace one of these bases, as it’s faulty. This particular alarm manufacturer has discontinued their relays. I found out that some of these bases were...
  7. K

    Are oven manufacturers lying to us?

    So there’s a hotpoint oven hae60ks.... The manual states its10.7 kw....divided that by 240 is 45amps. The manual also states is must be installed with a 6mm cable connected to a 32amp breaker. Some people online are saying a 6mm cable is max rated at 32amp But i read that clipped direct it’s...
  8. Charlie_

    Examples of dubious manufacturers’ instructions

    Astro lighting
  9. garaoke

    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Manufacturers want there fans fused to 3a on the permanent feed but the switch wire is still on the 6a MCB doing an eicr is a c2 if there is no RCD protection
  10. E

    Class A RCBOs - list of manufacturers

    I'd find a list of manufacturers who are currently producing single module class A RCBOs (and perhaps class A RCDs) quite useful. To my knowledge so far there are: Hager Doepke Schneider Does anyone know of any others?
  11. K

    Consumer Units? Is there any difference between manufacturers

    Hi All So I am going to be looking at upgrading to a new a consumer unit in the next few months and I would like to know whether there is such a thing as premium units and budget units because the prices I've looked certainly indicate this to be the case. If so are there actually any...
  12. S

    Double ovens and manufacturers instructions

    New kitchen install Integrated Double oven unit Integrated single oven unit Next to each other Existing circuit 6mm 32A mcb New double oven manufacturers instruction 40A fuse hard wired New single oven manufacturers instruction 16A fuse hard wired Existing cable too short for new isolator...
  13. jonnyb

    PIR manufacturers parallel etc etc etc

    Anyone currently able to tell me which pir sensors are able to be wired in parallel and which aren't ( usual factors and suppliers) as I need to have two controlling one light and don't want to have to return them and get alternatives.
  14. Adie moore

    do manufacturers apply diversity on their product info lables

    woh, long title, sorry. I ask because I have never clamped a cooker circuit before. I did yesterday, hob was labeled 6ka and when all 4 rings were on full, from cold, it pulled 31a for a good 5 minutes till the thermostats started kicking in. all well within the constraints of cable, but not...
  15. P

    Heating on ring main against regs?

    Had a call from a landlord today they said they had had a new boiler fitted and the installer said the heating was taken off the ring main and was against regulations. Maybe not ideal but can't see as it is against regs.Anyone know if it's a oil or gas regulation. Cheers
  16. Jay Sparks

    Testing RCD, The manufacturers response!

    So I know this has been done to near death and different electricians have different ways/opinions on how to test an RCD. I was originally taught to test at the RCD itself, on the load side, with the MCB's switched off. Anyway, just recently I have had a few discussion/disagreements with a few...
  17. J

    240v Fan in zone 1

    Hi folks new to this but have a question . What are the circumstances that have to be met to fit a 240v fan in zone 1 . I have read that it's acceptable if the fan is ipx4 rated and is on a rcd. I've read that if the manufacturer states the fan is suitable for zone 1 and rcd protected then it is...
  18. Dan

    Short survey for manufacturers on BIM Objects

    ECA, Voltimum and EDA hold joint survey Read the full news article
  19. G

    Eicr coding

    Doing a test the other day and found a couple of metal light switches no earth to faceplate just to back box but both lugs were fixed. What code do you reckon I'm saying 3 but it's a 2 minute job anyway to rectify. Can't recall seeing it before though Cheers
  20. Midwest

    'Whats this mean on a rcd test' Where's the thread gone?

    Ditto above, is it jut me, I can't seem to find this thread anymore. An email link says I 'do not have permission' to access this page?
Best EV Chargers 2025
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

TrueNAS JBOD Storage Server

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.
UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Electrician Tips from Professional Electricians
JBOD Forums: a forum for JBOD storage server advice
JBOD Suppliers: JBOD Storage Server Supplies
Back
Top