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  1. E

    Need a portable RCBO to trip faster than general

    I have a general RCBO (in attached image) Merlin Gerin multi 9 ID' clic 40A 30mA that protects a house and a second portable RCBO Siemens 10mA that protects a power strip. I tested different RCBO 10mA marked as sensible (some designed for bathroom, high humidity) in this portable power strip -...
  2. events-guy2020

    Portable device safety test question

    I have built a portable lighting game, and need advice on what safety testing would be needed for it to be used legally by private clients. In effect it is an enclosure with 10 sockets (only 5 connected, to 5 separate bulbs, connected to a switch), and 20 tails (only 5 connected to power). The...
  3. J

    Portable generator siting.

    Like a host of UK residents recently (230% increase in genny sales apparently), I've just invested in a small (3500W) portable, dual fuel generator (floating neutral) I've had some extremely useful advice already from this forum, and plan to run an extension cable from the genny, into the...
  4. B

    2 x portable work cabin

    Hi everyone need help pls I need to power 2 x portable work cabin The meter people came today installed new supply with one meter 25 meters away from the 2 cabin Each cabin have 3 heaters sockets lights My question is what size Swa cable can I use Cable length 35 meters from meter box
  5. HappyHippyDad

    portable generators and earthing?

    A customer has asked me to install a generator to supply her house for when they have a power cut. I have already said this is beyond my capability and I will definitely not be taking the job. However, I'm interested in understanding it a little better. So you have the correct size live and...
  6. J

    Portable Inverter Generator for home backup. What's the simplest set-up?

    I know it's not neat, but can I simply run a single extension cable from a small (3KVA) petrol, portable, inverter generator, positioned outside in my yard, into my house to power a LED TV, plugged in LED lights, radio, internet hub, charge mobiles, etc, perhaps using a four-way socket system...
  7. P

    Do portable hand held MR-16 lamps exist?

    Is there a portable hand held lamp that takes an MR-16 bulb? A sort of MR-16 flashlight. Something that could be used to test how MR-16 bulbs distribute their light on walls.
  8. 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...
  9. A

    DIY question about portable generators.

    I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a...
  10. B

    Power for charging 12no Portable uplights!

    Hello, I have 12no battery-powered up-lighters that I use to decorate rooms for weddings. To recharge them all, I have to plug in 12 x C15 flex cables into three 4 gang extension sockets, which are then plugged into three wall sockets. Is there a solution where I can remove the plugs on the...
  11. H

    Portable chargers bulge up

    Portable charger bulged, can it continue to use? I'm a little scared to put it on my side.
  12. Dartlec

    Electrical certificate for portable toilet

    Interesting situation has come up. I have a client who rents out portable toilets - higher end ones with proper flushing toilets/urinals that are used for receptions, events etc. They are basically built on a trailer, with plastic walls and metal reinforcing. I've been asked to do a...
  13. M

    Adding a portable petrol backup generator to the main switch board.

    Hi, I want to add a change over switch so that a portable backup petrol generator can be used when grid power goes down. As it has in Victoria. On referring to AS/NZS 3010:2017 to connect a portable generator. Figure 4.3 on page 57 shows a 1 pole Circuit Breaker in the active wire between the...
  14. F

    Portable Generator Receptacle

    Hello, I am a DIYer and I have a Northstar model 5500 PPG generator, item number 165911, whose wiring was modified to replace the 120/240V 20A receptacle on the generator to direct wire to a dryer plug (3 wire). I have a new residence and have just had installed an exterior receptacle to plug...
  15. Mark42

    Thermostatic control of socket outlets for portable heaters. OK or not?

    I'm repurposing an agricultural building as a research workshop, where sometimes reasonably accurate air temperature control will be needed. I want to keep it simple, flexible, and cheap. Rather that fit modern and expensive wall-mounted heaters, which have a plethora of complicated...
  16. 2rsq24

    Portable generator hookup

    My house has a large main panel, which basically feeds several subpanels. I'd like to be able to hook a portable generator up to the main panel somehow, but given its configuration, it appears that an interlock won't work for that panel. And unfortunately, the circuits I want the generator to...
  17. A

    Portable Appliance Testing with a Metrel MFT

    Hi, I am using my Metrel MI 3152 xc Eurotest MFT along with the Kewtech PAT adaptor plug and even after nulling the leads I am getting higher than the minimum 0.1 ohms when doing a class 1 earth bond test. Kettles and toasters are sometimes 0.46 ohms. Can anyone offer any advice on this please...
  18. G

    Portable Generator (Health & Safety Query)

    Hi all, Firstly, apologies if this thread is in the incorrect area of the forums. I'm currently undertaking a degree in Health & Safety - I'm about to begin an assignment in which a portable generator was housed in a confined space, which, ultimately led to the death of an individual through...
  19. B

    Multi Use Portable Solar Solution

    Hi All, Sorry to jump straight in with a question but not sure where to start. I’m basically looking for a portable solar option around 100W to cover all bases: Increase my boat’s solar capacity (it came with a 100W panel wired in but I’ve since upped my battery draw). Use on the car to keep...
  20. peeko

    Portable cabin wiring

    Does anybody know if there's a minimum csa for final circuits in a portakabin type unit? They're static, used as a site office & canteen - I've got something in my head about 2.5mm2 tri-rated but not got my books with me, am I getting confused with trailers? These have been done in 1.5 & 2.5 t&e.

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