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  1. D

    New member,

    Hi guys, thanks for letting me register, I used to work at the Midlands Electricity Board on the faults and overhead sections for many years now retired and keen on diy.
  2. Electrical2Go

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  3. E

    UK New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please?

    Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable too. Fuse at the fuseboard is 32A shared for oven and hob. Does it mean that fuse in the main fuseboard need replacing for 2x16A and then perhaps oven to be on a...
    • eldaniel
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    • connect existing fuse hob induction induction hob new please require socket
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  4. robbiec79

    UK New to solar

    Okay so I want to install a grid tie system on my shed. I have a sub-main supply to the shed via a 10mm swa cable straight from the meter box, to the CU with 2 spare for RCDs. Looking at a 2kw-3kw string inverter and space for maybe 4 panels on the roof. Roof size is 4m x 2.8m. Only going by...
  5. R

    New member hello

    Hello folks, ex engineer. Lots changed since I last worked in the industry. Looking for advice from those more up to date than myself
  6. R

    New fuse box for house renovation Australia

    Hi Guys, This is my first question in this forum. I.have renovated a 60s built house in Australia, I have an electrician mate helping me add a new single phase fuse box in the meter cabinet, I have purchased a 64ampain 2 pole switch, 2 x 20amp RCBOs for 2 power circuits and 1 x 16amp breaker...
  7. B

    New Member here

    Hello all, I am a RedSeal and master electrician with a small electrical and lighting company. Hoping to both help other and gain some more knowledge with this forum
  8. El Steve

    Installing a new 36" Cooktop Question 🙋

    I have a 36" Cooktop 4 wire [red, black, red, Ground] to a home with 240V 30amp 3wire 10gage wire "[White, black & Ground] the user manual says it requires 7 gage 4 wire connections with 50 Amp breaker.. That wire is HUGE! The four wires coming from the appliance are nowhere near the size of...
  9. newfutile

    Code for no SPD on new build

    I usually code no spd with no code or a C3. However I have been sent to check compliance with BS 7671 on some new builds, there is no SPD present. We usually say the date installed does not make a difference to coding but it does in a way. The same may apply if Arc Fault Detection Device not...
  10. T

    New Member Here

    Hello forumites! I am an adult learner (I'm 42) just about to complete my Level 3 qualification in electrical installation. I completed my Level 2 previously in 2023. I have a CSCS labourer card & ECS trainee card and have managed to get some electrical work experience with a contractor...
  11. maderaelectrician

    New member here

    Hey all, Vince here. I just joined this forum today. I'm a new electrical contractor in a small town that you probably haven't heard of, Madera, in central California. I just got my license in 2024 and opened my business right after. I finally bit the bullet and had a nice website made which has...
  12. PCBWay

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  13. M

    Man cave power feed from new build property issue

    Hi All, I am in the process of purchasing a new build property in Swadlincote Derbyshire And want to build a man cave so require the standard lights and sockets for the build The house builder has mentioned running from an external socket ? The little bit I do know of electrics this doesn’t...
  14. Electrical2Go

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from E2GO!

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  15. D

    existing light (four wires) into new Led light

    Hi I've got three lights in my hallway that I'm changing to a LED light fitting - they are all controlled by two separate switches. I've done two, but I'm stuck on the third one. The first light had one of each earth, L & N, and the second light had two of each (which I've squeezed in the...
  16. stevef22

    Installed 6 new high bay lights. One went out already. Dimmer question

    Hello, I recently swapped out 6, 150w 1X2 flat LED pannel shop lights. They had a 1-10v dimmer line installed. I upgraded to 6, 200w UFO style LED high bay lights. Replaced each wire 1:1 taking my time to make sure each has a good connection with wire nut and black electrical tape. This...
  17. C

    new build work utr number

    hi all,ive been working for many years as employee (electrician/tester) and recently a friend of mine asked me to help him doing some second fix on a new build flats. ive still got my utr number,my question is do i need to do anything else such as register as solo trader or limited company?the...
  18. T

    3 core cable to new thermostat?

    Hi all, I have purchased a digital thermostat. Just wanting to check how to wire it from the old ones cable.
  19. G

    Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances?

    Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier...
  20. Mark Wright

    Cost of new Pump

    Hi, My Aunty has been quoted for a new pump and my cousin was there as-well and said what a nice guy he was etc but they told me he said it might be unto £800 he was going to get a better make etc. But I just got him to post me a picture of the old pump Now I know I always get good advice...
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