Hi, i am part way through a domestic job. The two storey extension is now second fixed and I'm ready to put on the CU. The rewire of the original part of the house is to follow. I'm looking at 16 circuits in total so too many for your 'normal' size CU so i'm looking at a duplex board, probably a...
I'm looking at the OWL system but would like to know what is the current best hardware/software on the market?
Also, since the drives such as the Solax (which I'm considering) have an online system anyhow. Is a secondary system just 'nice to have' for the geek inside of me?
Thanks.
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We are having 2 wall mounted split system air conditioners installed. These come supplied with a 13amp plug which will power both the internal and external units.
I would like to wire these in for a more permanent and neat installation. Our consumer board only has a single "RCD...
Hi all,
been to a house today and the owner is complaining that the cinema room and office is stuffy and would like ventilation
the rooms are below ground and there is vent pipes in the rooms that go to a central point.
i wondering whats best to put in, heat recovery one or just inline fans...
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Ive gone to look at a job where the customer wants two spotlights added into the bathroom.
The board being 3036 spec and no rcd.
What options do i have other than change the board or provide rcd protection via a seperate rcd isolator.
It feels a lot of work and i want to ensure no...
Need to replace this 100mA RCD with a 30mA RCD, located a second hand 30mA RCD that were used on these boards but they ain't compatible! Was there ever a direct replacement rated 30mA? Picture below. Before my time these lot!
Got a customer looking to replace some storage heaters, I've seen the dimplex quantum and they look decent, has anyone fitted these? Or have any other options, cheers!
Hi, I just wanted to ask what I should do right now that i finished my college and have Both level 2 and level 3 EAL Electrical Installation qualifications.
I've been struggling to find an apprenticeship. My parents want me to go to a university but is it even possible for me to go Uni right...
Hi all, I'm looking into moving into the renewables market and wondered if anyone has any info/knowledge on the best form of renewables to go into. I know solar PV was big a few years ago, is it big now? I am self employed and would look to take someone on to go into the market.
Any advice...
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I have a day off and I am on the computer talking about electrics :smile:
I need to install a unit to connect up a seperate pond pump, filter, aerator and UV steriliser, each individually switched.
They will be fed from a 6A RCBO.
As usual I'm coming up with lots of different...
Cut a long story short, housing association property, won't put a rad in small kitchen due to only viable space being where it would block a washing machine in. Now, looking at cost effectiveness, and due to the space being only about 6sq metres, I'm thinking a small panel heater will be best...
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Been asked to quote for replacing 150 8' fluorescents on light line trunking, the fittings are on for 18 hours a day and access to many is difficult, many of the fittings are original 1967 cromptons still going strong! have been looking at replacement options, just wanted opinions of...
Hi all,
I have decided to build a brand new multiple choice exam simulator for the 17th edition exam. It will replace the current one on the website, which is not the best and will be available freely to everyone.
I just need your opinions on something please, which version would you prefer...
Just wanted to say hello and thanks for having me here this seems to be an awesome forum, The reason for joining was really to see what options you guys think a level 2 trained Electrician has ( currently doing level 3) I am looking to work as an electricians mate or similar kind of role but...
My Son has just moved into a flat with 2 storage heaters on economy 7. The CU is an older MK sentry one with 2 incomers fed from separate feeds from the meter, 1 permanent, 1 for economy 7. There are no RCDs which is not ideal. Options for rectifying that as I see it are:
Replace current setup...
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I see there are posts on specific HNC courses already but I don't think there is a general discussion on options - sorry if I'm wrong!!
I'm looking into starting an HNC in Electrical Eng or Electrical/Electronic Eng. via open learning and was wondering what experience others have of this...
I haven't done much residential wiring for a number of years and reconsidering whether to use 12 gauge for all convenience recepticals and lighting or to use 14 gauge for all lighting and keeping those circuits separate from all others. Doing this I would use 20amp breakers for recepticals and...
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I have just built myself a kitchen extension so have a blank canvas so o speak hen it comes to downlighting.
I will be having installed a series of LED downlights and I am looking for advice on weather to install low voltage unit or mains voltage units.
I am aware of the excellent...
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