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    Testing portable welfare units with built in generator

    Hi I’ve recently tested a unit and rcd times are fine and R1R2 but Ze and Zs are High values and are not within bs7671 for a tns supply , I don’t really know what ze I should be getting to start with and would it be better treating it as a TT ,I will admit I’ve never done one before and only...
  2. L

    Guitar amplifier made portable?

    Hi there! Me and a friend would like to go busking in London. We do have two guitar amps which will be enough for the amount of instruments/mics we will be using. However, the amps still need to be plugged into a socket. Is there any way we could buy a cheap power bank or another kind of...
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    Is Portable applaince test PAT is must for private houses , schools and hotels ?

    It's a question In UK is PAT must for 1)private houses 2 )schools 3) hotels ? Thanks
  4. A

    Electric fire circuit issue

    I have been given from a friend an electric fire as seen attached. The fire comes all as one with fire surround and hearth with a power cord and 3 pin plug at the end. The fireplace is rated at 2kw. As far as I was aware this is ok to just plug into my downstairs ringmain. Am I correct With...
  5. littlespark

    Reliable portable reversing camera

    I'm looking for a reversing camera for my van, basically for when i'm hooking on a trailer on my own. I believe they only work when reversing, (taking power from the reversing light) but I would like it to work when I want it to, so I can check the trailer load while driving. Do they work with...
  6. Electrical2go

    Keep your cool 5% off portable fans. (Plus your standard -5% as a forum member)

    Prices from £9.74 (inc forum discount) Hurry selling fast!
  7. D

    Diy portable power supply

    Im a joiner and as one i need powerful tools, i had a crazy idea to use my li ion batteries in series to run 240v universal motors i have tried 2 18v batteries in series so far and it works but i want to make something that is safe, im thinking running an earth cable into a plug and just using...
  8. Thebonse

    Supply to Portable buildings and portacabin/container

    Hi Fellas Sure i had another login but seems my account has been recycled......anyway. Im running a supply to multiple portacabins and shipping containers. The Supply is a TNS and is approximately 95m away. I have decided on a 63A 3phase circuit and calculated the cable size @ that length to...
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    Battery for portable fan

    Hi Guys, I'm a total non-electrician looking for advice please. I want to power a portable 12v 9w fan. I'm looking at this battery to power it: SW280 (12V 7Ah) Yuasa High Rate VRLA Battery Capacity at 20-hour Rate (Ah): 7.6 Is this battery suitable and how long will it last before it needs...
  10. rolyberkin

    Kewtech Portable Appliance Adaptor Box (17th Edition)

    Hi Has anyone used one of the Kewtech PAT adaptor boxes or got any views or experience of using it? I have a load of my own band/pa equipment to test such as amps and extensions leads etc, would this be up to the job? PATADAPTER1 Portable appliance adaptor box | Kewtech -...
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    Circuit that displays correct P-N-E on a small portable distro board

    Hi All, I am designing a few small single phase power distribution boards for stage use. A 63A CeeForm inlet will supply multiple 16A CeeForm outlets Between the I/O will be a dual pole breaker > a RCD > then individual MCB's for the 16A outlets. There will also be a panel meter displaying...
  12. S

    Portable tool station electrics, Saftey advice help

    Hi all, I am building a portable workstation to hold 4 power tools IE: Router, Saw, Disc sander (Drill powered), Small Drill Press. The idea I would ideally like is for each unit to only be powered at any on time without the others being able to switch on until the one in use is switched...
  13. H

    Conduit Bender

    hi looking to buy a 20mm steel conduit bender, something that's portable so I can put it in the back of the van. cheer
  14. N

    Portable equipment.

    Hi all, I have been asked to design the electrics for a portable coffee trolley that is in development. It will have 7 different pieces of equipment on it (coffee grinders, water pump etc..) and will be run off a standard 3 pin 13A plug. The total power of all the equipment comes to...
  15. Doomed

    RCD's and portable arc welders

    Replacing ring main in metal working workshop. They frequently have 2 portable arc welders on the go. The sockets are all now supposed to have RCD protection, but will the arc welders trip them out? Asking as had a problem potentially like this in a professional photography studio where several...
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    Portable Appliance Query

    Hi all I have a query that for you lads will seem very simple. Have an appliance which requires a charging adapter : 220v. 3.2 charge. 1500ma. Can I use the following adapter as we have lost the one quoted above. Charging adapter:220v...
  17. R

    Should it not be PA Testing?

    I've noticed that it's called PAT Testing everywhere but surely it should be called PA Testing otherwise its Portable Appliance Testing Testing!!!!!:dunce2:
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    Boss RF receiver portable thermostat heating controls

    Hi I had to get a new unit, my old one was a Honeywell where there was a flex from the boiler with 5 wires , three to one terminal and two to another. These are marked grey wire N brown wire L and brown L and other terminal is A brown B Grey and C no wire. The instructions are rubbish and I...
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    Portable Appliance Testing advice.

    The company I work for are responsible for carrying out all the testing in a high profile chain of stores. The customer is of course expecting everything to be done correctly so they are fully complaint. My company has said that any appliances that are located above the ceiling or in voids...
  20. Davehaywire

    Seeking new work mate /workbench portable

    Hi im looking to replace my old b&d workmate I have read reviews on the new b&d workmates and they don't seem to be very well made can anyone recommend any work benches they have experience with that are sturdy before I waste my hard earned cash thanks

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