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  1. J

    UK Max distance cable can run overhead without support

    Hi folks, I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that...
  2. U

    Legal question regarding overhead service line

    Hi guys! Just looking for a little legal advice. Long story short, I'm looking at installing a new poly water tank. Only issue I have is my low hanging service line is in the way. The "correct" option would be to have someone from the power co come out and either temporarily take down the...
  3. G

    For Sale Ottermill overhead Busbar tap off boxes

    I have a few 30 amp and 63 amp ottermill overhead Busbar tap off boxes for sale after a factory relocation, these are becoming hard to locate now, if you or your customers have this system in your industrial building, They all have good fuse carriers and bases.
  4. A

    Overhead 240V Supply - How is Earthing Provided?

    Hi, Posted here as I'm not an electrician, not because it relates to anything I'm considering "Doing Myself". My late parent's house is supplied by overhead 240V, and I was puzzling over how earthing is provided. As far as I can see following cables it goes .. Two overhead cables to the house...
  5. B

    Overhead cables between buildings on domestic property

    Hi all. I've recently bought a bungalow. It currently has a armoured cable between the house and garage which spans less than 1 meter. The height of the cable is 2.3m and directly under this is the side gate to access the back of the property. It's old wiring so will be replaced, but I've had...
  6. ThomasB

    Overhead triplex feeder termination question

    I have 6-6-6 triplex overhead that I'm running to a detached garage. At the weatherhead at the garage I'm going to splice 8 guage thhn copper to run down to the sub panel (approx 5' max of 8 guage at both ends of the run). This feeder will be on a 50a breaker. Does anyone see any issues with...
  7. C

    short overhead cable height - house to garage

    I'm in the process of installing Catenary Cables to support 2x SWA and 2x cat5e cables, over a distance of a small distance of 1.5m. The cable entry hole at the garage is 2.30m high and the house cable exit hole is just under 3.0m high. Below the supported cable is the garden gate/door and...
  8. Kweshaz

    Working on 11kv overhead line

    What are the requirements in terms of safety before work is done on a private overhead line be it repairs or deviation of line.
  9. T

    Overhead bed lighting for reading.

    Hi all, This is my first post. The other night It was noticed that one of the lights started to flicker. Both bulbs were changed the next day and the one that flickered still flickered. A further investigation showed that a RELCO MICRO 60 PFS ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMER had been fitted. To buy a...
  10. W

    GFCI in Closet keep tripping, found it was tied to overhead lighting circuit. Normal?

    Hello all! Newer house, original owner(Florida). no change to electrical system. Just found there was an outlet (GFCI) in the closet so I wanted to put a paper shredder in there but it didn't work because the GFCI was tripped. Would not reset so I changed it out, new GFCI will not set either. IN...
  11. M

    Does anyone have a copy of the C22.3 N0 1-15 Overhead system?

    Looking for a PDF copy of the C22.3 No 1-15 Overhead systems Code. Just need it for test and dont want to have to buy it to never use again..
  12. J

    Overhead crane

    Hello, anyone know why an overhead crane would cut out. It only cuts out when it gets to a certain point in the building. I have IR,continuity test on from control buttons to main panel. Tested windings of the motor all ok. Checked the busbar channel to ensure connectors have not worn down. 7...
  13. J

    Camélia a Mechanical calculation software download link

    Hello, I would like to download Camélia a Mechanical calculation software for overhead distribution lines. can someone have it's installation or link ??
  14. M

    DNO UK power networks changed incoming overhead and now have PME TN-C-S but ccu connection to TT

    Hi all. I'm currently training as an electrician so would like your views on this for clarity and if I need to get someone in? I have just moved in to a new (very old) house and on inspection of the CCU I noticed the incoming service cable from the overhead was chard at the top of the dno head...
  15. P

    Overhead to granny flat? Would I need a specialist?

    A granny flat will be at the bottom of a long narrow garden - 50m from supply at front of main house out to the new building. The granny flat is very near to a supply pole but I have been told that only one connection can be made to any one property. This leaves me two options - overhead (30...
  16. J

    IMMIGRATE (uk->nz)

    Hi there folks, names Jimmy, new to the forum. Am just after any advice anybody has or any contacts anybody has regarding resettlement in NZ from UK on the overhead distribution networks. My self and my family have discussed about immigrating to New Zealand for some time now and it’s time to...
  17. A

    UK overhead cable height

    Can anyone please tell me what the minimum height for an overhead cable from my house to my shed. The gap a 3ft and it is wired from the main fuse box and into another fuse box in the shed. It is encased in conduit and at the lowest point is around 7ft (this then enters the shed)
  18. T

    Homework - low voltage side 3x400V and a short-circuit power on the low voltage side 95MVA is powered by an OPS

    Hello everyone please help me with this homework which is too hard for me due to the fact my teacher didnt teach well so i have some problems with this schoolwork. a distribution transformer station with a voltage on the low voltage side 3x400V and a short-circuit power on the low voltage side...
  19. D

    Safety painting around overhead cables

    I need to paint the house woodwork. I have an overhead power supply which is attached to the corner of the house tied (I really hope) into the wall though the fascia and gable barge board. I think the supply cable probably dates from the 1980’s. So can I ask for any advice on how to paint...
  20. C

    Overhead property supply clearance requirements

    Hi, we have a single phase overhead supply to our property, and are constructing a garage with a corner near the center of the ~15m span. What is the minimum separation to the structure? Is it possible to secure the cable at the midway point on the new structure? Thanks!

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