Just had a hager 32a rcbo go on me today. Nothing wrong with the circuit, i think the internal latching mechanics have broken as it does not hold when disconnected totally and just sitting in my spares box.
Has anyone else had this sort of experience?
It's less than a year old and just in a...
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I've been undertaking a PIR/EICR and the property has a load of old Hager BS4229 RCCBs on various boards. Can anyone tell me if this is a switch on a Hager BS4293 RCCB and if so, what it is for? I've spoken to Hager and sent them the photo and they don't know?! The switch is to the right...
Hi, I have recently updated my central heating controller to a st6400c.I do not have a room thermostat.The controller works fine,central heating,hot water and /or both when asked for.The problem is when the central heating has been on the 4073a motor casing remains very hot even when the water...
As a sole trader, what is my position in my "company"? E.g. for test certificates and other general forms / documentation?
What's generally used in this situation?
Hi all,
I have been asked to install an inline bathroom fan to be vented through the gable end wall, the gas boiler already vents through this wall about 3 metres away. Does anyone know the regs (if any) regarding the position of the bathroom extractor fan vent in relation to the boiler vent...
Hi my name is Spencer and I am currently studying a C&G 2330 level 2 in Electrotechnical Technologies at Chelmsford college. This is a evening course two nights a week and last for two years, so my days are free the work.
I am seeking the opportunity to work as an electrician's mate or a...
Hi all, I'm currently doing a refurb and have just found out where the client is wanting the c.u. positioning. He is wanting it mounting in the downstaires shower room, it will 2meters above floor hieght and 1.5 from edge of shower. Now i know it is outside of any zones but, thihk it may need...
Hi,
we've contacted the leccy regards relocating the service position. They've sent a form back, and I'm stuck on one question.
They've asked how many kVA I require. The service supplies three/four flats, so I replied 110 kVA and single phase supply. They replied saying the max you could have...
Hi all, any advice most appreciated and thanks in advance!
Basically an older house with seperate shower (elederly walk in shower with screen) and seperate toilet room. Full rewire to be done and exisiting pull cord position is directly outside shower screen which is 12" ish from ceiling. Its a...
Hi there,
I have a position available for someone who is experienced in using PV*SOL software.
We are looking for one, possibly two people.
If you have experience in this field or you know of someone, we are paying over average salary to fill the position. We are based in Leeds. To start...
can anyone please tell me if a cooker isolator has to be at a minimum hight over a cooker.
what it is the custormer wants a new cooker installing and the old switch is over the cooker but at around half a meter above cooker.
thanks :coolgleamA:
hi all,
could i please get some help. Might be a silly question but does the electric meter need to be near the fuse board?
or can i mount an isolator by the meter and take a sub main to the fuse board?
thanks.
Hey peeps, I have recently completed a Domestic Installers course with OLCI construction and i am soon to complete my 17th edition and i was wondering if anyone could advise me as to where to start looking for a job to start a career in the field?
Thanks
Richard
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I am a new electrician without much experience yet, just got all my certificates this year including PV installation C&G qualification. Now I found this CO that wants to hire me to be their electrician and obviously help the company to get MCS credited as I have all the paper work, etc.
I...
A student of mine had his new toy delivered today (delivery first thing, thank you very much Tester Meter). We've had a play with it and I am surprised to see that it has a method of caculating R1&R2 as what appears to be normal practice.
You turn the dial to Zref, make a loop impedance...
Don't know if anyone can give some insight on this: UPS and a three way bypass switch:<br>Position 1 - Normal (UPS Power)<br>Position 2 - Bypass & UPS (Mains Power / UPS On)<br>Position 3 - Bypass (Mains Power / UPS Off)<br><br>What could overload the UPS and cause it to...
Hi folks, replacement high integrity CU going in. Existing CU has bell transformer and customer wants bell transformer in new CU as well. Question is, what is best position in CU? Dont want to eat up the high integrity positions, so ok to provision in an RCD protected position? I know it's not...
I have 2x inverter domestic installation and need some advice on the meter position.
In order to meter generation from both inverters, and both inverters needing a separate MCB, I need to place the meter before a 2 way CU. Would the correct approach to be take tails directly from a henley block...
How much electrical work is involved in one of these installations?
The only reason I ask is because a job has been mentioned in this field and I'd like to find out more about the work involved as an "Installer"
Regards
1SC
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I am involved with wiring a conversion. The building is a old stone barn. A timber frame has been built internally. Rigid Kingspan foiled backed insulation will be fitted inside the timber frame wall sections and overlaid with additional rigid insulation and plasterboard. It is been...
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