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  1. T

    Advice needed on neutral issue

    Came accross a remedial whilst at work where a previous engineer had raised a job to investigate poss borrowed neutrals on a lighting db which sits next to a general power db both fed from same rising busbar with same tap off supply characteristics i decided to isolate each individual circuit...
  2. H

    Is there a formula for sizing the amps needed for a breaker?

    HI, I have a small shop space with single phase run to a 100amp breaker main, and I bought a few items such as a welder, plasma cutter and a compressor. In order to ensure I select the correct breaker for these devices and any other ones in the future, I was wonder if there is a formula or...
  3. T

    NEMA 14-50 outlet Help needed

    Hello, I am about to install NEMA 14-50 outlet to charge other electric car in the garage and I will run 6 gauge(THHN) wires into the 3/4 in. conduit across to other side of the garage. The electrical panel is outside the garage. My questions are 1. Is it okay to use 10 gauge bare copper...
  4. A

    10mm² SWA to outhouse Advise needed Pls

    Hello Experts Need some advise please, due to getting conflicting information from electricians. Background info: 4 years ago done the whole house with an extention, new wiring and plumbing. The original builder left the job after 2 leaking roofs and a failed building inspection. Since then...
  5. JD6400

    500kva substation earthing , any qualifications needed ?

    We have just taken on a new client who is extending their industrial park. Their previous electrician had been helping with the install all of a totally new feed and 500 kVA onsite substation by UKPN. I received a phone call from the client last night asking if I had tested off , or the...
  6. ustari

    Blank off light switch - Advice needed

    Hi all, I was hoping to get advice on how to blank off this light switch. There are 2 light switches in the room which control the same light. I want to blank off 1 which is above my child's cot and she turns on during the night. I want the other switch to continue to operate the light as...
  7. S

    Electrician Jobs Part time electrician mate/labourer needed - London/essex

    Hi, A small expanding company looking for a part time electrician mate/labourer/trainee in the London/Essex area. please get in touch if interested
  8. Ft2300

    Moving a light switch - is an rcd needed?

    Hi, we've bought a house which has the light switches in the reception rooms behind the door - we don't want to rehang the doors to open the other way as the rooms are small and it obstructs furniture. I've had a few quotes of £100-£200 to move the lights switch to a different wall but one...
    • Ft2300
    • Thread
    • light light switch moving needed rcd switch
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  9. R

    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
  10. M

    Motor controller needed...

    Hi there. I have a motor that used to be attached to a milling machine, then it wasn't, then all the bits got lost, now I'd like to reconnect it but I'll have to wire it up again. I'm perfectly happy with the wiring and logic, but I have no idea how to spec a controller. It's an x feed motor...
  11. W

    S plan plus heating system help needed

    Evening, im going to try and explain the heating system im currently wiring, I have most of it wired up, there’s just a few bits im not sure of so any help/diagrams would be very helpful. heatmiser UFH 8 wiring centres are used in both cupboards. In the utility room cupboard (cupboard 1)...
  12. Nglondon29847

    Advice needed TIA :)

    Hi there, I am adding fire safety devices to the home, I am not a qualified electrician and therefore are in need of some friendly advice. I am adding two smoke alarms and an emergency light to a ring which already houses all the fire safety equipment. At the moment there are two smoke alarms...
  13. A

    Help needed (pretty random request) - Building GO HOGS - LED sign on a roof

    Hello everyone, First post here. Glad this forum exists, any professional feedback would be much appreciated. I am trying to build a better Go Hogs sign on my roof (see attached pic). It was visible from across town and pretty cool. Previously we used PVC, and outdoor LED lights strung...
  14. L

    Quals needed

    Someone please explain. what is required to do your own work. Example, rewire a house and sign off new board etc. At present my only qualifications are Part P and 18th edition. I’m only interested in domestic, not commercial/3 phase etc. I’m willing to join a electrical contractor company to...
  15. J

    UK Some advice needed

    Hi all I’ve just started as an apprentice electrician for a company who do modular buildings I was just wondering after my time will people want to take me on elsewhere after only working here as it’s all just working to a diagram?
  16. S

    Solar panels on shed: What cable requirements are needed to house?

    I am in the process of installing six solar panels on a new-build shed. I had planned on bringing the power from the 2Kw inverter to the main consumer unit in the home over a 4mm² armoured cable. This will be connected through a 25A 30mA SP Type B RCBO to the main rail in the consumer unit...
  17. K

    chasing wall for consumer unit cables or trunking ... Advice needed

    Hi everyone I am after a bit of advice. Just done rewiring for a property but the main incoming supply cable is just right next to the main entrance door so agreed with the customer to install a new consumer unit right above the meter as shows in the picture. The lighting circuit and upstairs...
    • King84
    • Thread
    • advice cables chasing consumer consumer unit needed trunking unit wall
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. L

    Advice needed about earthed boiler

    Good morning all, We need a little bit of advice; we are looking to buy a property, and during one of the visits, the owner told us that he earthed his boiler himself as it was not done. He claims to have studied electronics engineering and other related things, but my partner is a bit dubious...
  19. S

    Separate Arc fault protection devices not needed with RCD's?

    I'm looking at replacing my old switchboard with a new RCD/AFCI one. I asked the electrician who was quoting the job about Arc fault interrupters. I previously understood these were a different device from RCD's-RCD is to prevent shocks, AFI to prevent fires. I also understood there were devices...
  20. clanky

    BS7671 : Help Needed on the Example Question

    Hello, I took the opportunity over the lockdown to do 18th Ed course but theres a few bits im struggling with. Because its distance learning, the college i signed up with havent exactly been that helpful. So hopefully someone on here knows the answers! Its to do with the example working out...
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