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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Solar panel installation course?

    I would like to learn more about solar panel installations, with a view to fitting them. I cant find any in the Gloucester/Stroud area but have found 'The Focus Training Group' that run a 5 day course in Bristol. Has anyone done this course with them, or heard anything about them? Any...
  2. R

    Neutral and ground separated in Main panel

    Why would neutrals and grounds be separated in a main panel? This is a new build with GFCI breakers for the range and dryer; does that have something To do with it?
  3. Manny1

    Optima XM alarm panel

    I have an old Optima XM alarm system in my house in which has worked fine for over 20 years. Recently when I was trying to set the alarm to go out, the buttons on the keypad were bleeping as I was trying to set the alarm, but the alarm wasn't setting. A little later I would try again and...
  4. K

    Whom to blame and what to do ?

    Hello, I need help as the situation seems pretty difficult here. We decided to finish our basement, installed studs next to concrete foundation walls. Then we hired a licensed electrician to wire basement. He suggested to add a sub panel to the existing panel that was placed between two studs...
  5. K

    UK Energy monitor options for new Distribution Panel?

    I need to put in a new distribution panel for under floor (electric) heating. Are there decent energy monitoring devices I can put into the distribution panel so I can keep track of costs? (especially given the soaring energy costs) Ideally something I can view on my phone/tablet. Thanks
  6. V

    Can i feed an 100 amp sub panel from a 100amp main panel

    I currently have a 100 amp service that feeds a 100 amp main panel. That then feeds a 75 amp sub panel in the old shop. Then that 75 amp panel feeds the new shop with a 40 amp panel. What I would like to do is get a 100 amp panel in the new shop and get rid of the 75 amp panel in the old shop...
  7. M

    Sub panel question from a DIYer

    New/old house. There's some indication that the electrician was drunk, or the owner just had his/her own way of doing things and knew the inspector. Every time we try to turn off a circuit, my hub goes through every breaker in the main box. None turn off that circuit. Next stop, the sub- panel...
  8. H

    Fire alarm panel Red Fp200 230V

    Hi guys been asked to put a radial in for spurs for a fire alarm panel supply is it okay to use red FP200 to carry 230v? If so or not could you tell me where I find this information in the regs ? Thanks
  9. WILLPEACH

    OFC label in electric panel

    Hi all! I'm new to the forum and have a maybe stupid question: One of my circuit breakers is labeled "OFC", what does it usually mean? Thanks!!!
  10. HEXx99

    "240V" panel reads 208 line to line?

    This must be such a noob question but I cant seem to find any answer out there: Background: Installing a 10hp Air Compressor 230V 30A 3Ø. The panel I want to use says 240V and there are giant Printers that that are also 3Ø that get their power from this panel. Im not an expert on transformers...
  11. U

    Solar Panel Theft Solutions

    Trying to help out one of my customers who keeps on getting the PV panels stolen from one of his business premises which has a low roof making the panels easily accessible. As I maintain the intruder alarm he is asking me for some security ideas So the questions, are there any systems out there...
  12. A

    ad sub panel to house main disconnect

    I'm new here and want to learn. I have a project I want to tackle but if it is above my means I will call an electrician. I have a main disconnect panel on the outside of my house. I want to add from it a sub panel to feed my pool and shed and also an outlet. I did some searching but still not...
  13. Dali748

    30A Subpanel - Larger Panel For Washer/Dryer Combo?

    Hi, I'm doing some research to see if I'll be able to add an electric 240V/30A washer/dryer combo to my condo. Please see attached photos, I have a 30A subpanel in my condo unit; would it be possible to add a larger panel with more spaces and run this washer/dryer combo or is the 30A subpanel...
  14. D

    LED Ceiling panel light switching on in standby mode (on the 4th switch on)

    We're in the UK, 240v lighting feed. We have replaced all the lights in our house with LED ceiling panels. These are pretty much the standard ligthing throughout our house with the exception of our Kitchen which has a dual controller 50-80w x2. The issue that we're having is that two of the...
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  15. R

    Panel wiring and cable size question

    Hi All I’m in need of a bit of advice. I’ve recently started a new job and have been given the task of relocating some machinery. There are 3 separate machines on the line with 1 feed from a bus bar with a 35mm cable protected by 125a fuses. What I’m planning is to take the feed to the first...
  16. M

    Fit flush mounted double socket to 25mm mdf panel.

    I'm a newcomer. Only a DIYer but I have done a lot of general household wiring in the past. My daughter wants an extra double plug socket flush fitted to one side of a 25mm mdf panel. I can access the other side of the panel and run an external spur cable from an existing socket. I would like to...
  17. J

    60 amp 240 v breaker in 100 amp sub panel

    Hello, My sub panel is 100 amp (from a main of 200 amp) and it currently has a 20 amp 240 v breaker for A/C and then only lights and outlets. This is not a house, just a remote building with toilets, shower and outside kitchen. I want to add an instant on tankless water heater that requires a...
  18. F

    How to stop backfeeding on a portable solar panel.

    Hi everyone, You were so helpful with my last enquiry, I am going to ask a related question. I bought a portable solar panel to keep my caravan battery topped up. The one I bought was made in the UK from a firm Low Energy Supermarket, 18volts with a 10 year warranty. Good specs, or so I thought...
  19. R

    Ground & Neutral Placement in a Panel

    I am pretty sure I know the answer to these questions, but because this isn’t my own panel, I wanted to double-check. I am installing a single 20amp circuit into this panel in Florida and it seems that the ground/neutral bars are full. I believe that you can only put a single neutral under any...
  20. S

    Calculate panel loads

    I am currently working on a 400 square ft. ADU for a client. He originally designed it for to use propane for hot water and cooking. He ran 1 1/2" conduit from main panel planning on 100 amp panel. He now wants to eliminate propane and go all electric. Loads are: mini split-19A, water...

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