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    Load Testing

    Hi, ive been asked to carry out Load testing on a whole shop to see if the existing supply cable can take more load, now I'm familiar with working out loadings with the on site guide, but the conversation I had led me to believe this can be measured with a clamp meter, surely this way is not...
  2. B

    Extension Cables able to take power safely?

    Hello all, Looking for some sound advice about the "pub shed" that's in the house I've just purchased. It has 2 4 way 25m 13A extensions ran into it totaling 8 sockets in total. What is plugged in is: Strip light(not sure of power of this) Tv Small drinks fridge capable of having 48 beers 2...
    • bryanferguson88
    • Thread
    • cables extension house people plugged power sockets
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. Malcolm

    Extractor Hood Tripping Rcd

    Hi all. When to a job this moring RCD had tripped, narrowed it down to the kitchen sockets, but found that the RCD stayed on for about 20-30 seconds before tipping out. Unplugged everything, so I thought. Tested the RCD 1x 37ms - 36ms. 5x 11ms - 13ms. Ramp test 19.6 mA. Then I realised the...
  4. rolyberkin

    Oven Circuit Question?

    So luckily I am now onto the design module and by chance a friend asks if it is possible to change her LPG gas hob for an electric one, existing oven circuit is fed by 32amp MCB, 6mm T&E normally clipped with no insulation, 15m run. Existing double oven is 5.5kw full load and the proposed hob...
  5. C

    Testing new floorboxes plugged into existing electrak

    Hi, We are adding some floor boxes onto an existing electrak in an occupied office,could anyone comfirm the tests we have to complete,only i've been told its classed as a plugged in appliance so doesn't require any tests.Is this correct?
  6. P

    Lamps flickering when plugged into extension lead

    Hello I have two desk top lamps plugged into an extension lead. If I add a small laptop, the lamps flicker. I tried a different extension lead - same result. Does this indicate a fault with the electrics? :confused5: Or could it be a fault with the laptop plug/adapter? Cheers
  7. J

    Plugged in burglar alarm

    Does anyone know if there are any regulations when it comes to plugged in burglar alarms to prevent them being pulled out accidentally. Someone told me in the US they have brackets to avoid it happening but couldn't see anything in the UK. Thanks all.
  8. F

    Bang and flash from double plug socket in lounge

    I have a double plug socket in wall behind tv in lounge. The socket has a four way extension plugged in and this is itermittenly flashing with a bang. I have switched off tv plus switched off at socket. I was told it could be fuse in plug of extension so changed fuse. It nanged again tonite so...
    • fliss
    • Thread
    • bang double extension flash lounge plug plugged socket switched
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. G

    Plugged up PVC

    I have a 300 foot (give or take) pvc conduit run for the feeders to my p-lot pedestals. It seems to be jammed at about 120-130 feet at either end. Have tried hooking a fish tape but can't seem to get either tapes to reach one another and we are getting a little bit of suction when we put the...
  10. truckster

    Led drivers brain fart

    Am I having a brain fart?? I fitted 4no. two gang sockets fed from a 5A fuse in a shop for display lighting. The shop fitters arrived some time later and fitted a bunch of LED lights. Each driver states input as 1.2 amps and there are sixteen of them?? However each driver is only supplying...
  11. S

    ZS Testing

    Hello Guys. Just a quick question , when carrying out zs test on a ring main in an office area , can you carry out this test whilst any appliance such a pcs are plugged into the circuit - i dont believe this is the case but just would like to confirm this. Thanks
  12. P

    Outdoor lighting and NICEIC

    Hi, I'm a new user here so please go gentle. We have lights fitted into a decking, they're easy to take out, you just pull them up and they are connected to an outdoor plug socket. No rewiring or anything was needed as you just plug them in when you want them to work... Selling our home at...
    • paolo34
    • Thread
    • lighting lights niceic outdoor outdoor lighting plugged socket
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. J

    5 amp Radial Bs1363 Socket

    Hi I have a Radial circuit wired with 2.5mm T&E , which is protected by a 3 amp MCB due to the fact that it is switched via a home automation relay rated at 5amp. My question is this Given the above scenario is it ok to install/wire a BS1363 socket if I know that the load that will be...
    • john100
    • Thread
    • 5 amp amp circuit plugged radial rated socket
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Radial Circuits

    Hi All, quick question before bed. Just come back from an emergency callout No Earth in property 6 double sockets on a 15A Radial (over 2 floors) 3036 CU with big hole out of R/H side Bonding to mains Water - 16ohms through this means No Bonding to Gas Pre RCD covering 4 x 3036 CUs Pe-RCD not...
  15. B

    generator problems

    Hi...could anyone tell me what would cause a socket on a generator to fuse the plug on the extension i put in it, to fuse itself to it and burn ...
    • bigerik777
    • Thread
    • extension generator plugged problems
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. C

    RCD trips when big things are plugged in.

    Hello Everyone I was just enjoying a beer and watching and episode of Sharpe, right before a major battle when everything cut out! The RCD switch on the circuit board tripped. With everything switched off it allows me to turn it back on. Small items such as the WiFi and telephone won't trip it...
    • CaptainMoore
    • Thread
    • appliance everything faulty plugged rcd switched things trips
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. I

    testing tips and advice

    testing is all new to me so i have a few questions to ask , so i know what to do in future if there are any surprises in store 1- when testing an old board: some cables IR test 6 Mohms , above the min 2 but is this cause for concern or normal ? 2- both rcds tripping at once , how do i solve...
  18. A

    Dual Wall Socket Overload?

    Hello, I am an IT Tech and not an Electrician so please excuse my ignorance... I have three monitors, one 860W computer and multiple other devices including printers etc.. plugged into 2 x 7 UK Power Socket Extension Cords which can be found by googling the following: Belkin Conserve Smart AV...
    • AaronHatton
    • Thread
    • computer equipment overload plugged power socket sockets wall
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    testing novice

    Hi guys just after some help. I have not done alot of testing so I apologise if this is a stupid question. Ring main. Getting end to ends all ok. Breaker stays on but as soon as my tester is plugged in to get zs or an appliance is plugged in it trips the rcd. Also when tester is plugged in it...
  20. T

    Inspection on a campervan

    Hi All I have been asked to test and certify the mains electrics in a 1976 vw camper that is part of a rental fleet - anyone done this before? I am assuming what they need is the rcd tests and dead (I.R, R2 etc) as Ze, Zs etc will vary depending on where it is plugged in! Thanks Tom

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