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  1. P

    Two Lutron RA2 Switches - both switched on, and RCD trips, either on and no problems

    Only a DIY'er here, usually safe and competent enough to fix straight forward problems, but this one has me stumped. I have two outside lighting circuits running through Lutron RA2 dimmers. Both go back to a Hager MTN106 RCD. All been working fine for over a year, but now the breaker keeps...
  2. cliffed

    Amendment now problems later

    Doing a EICR in a college…there have been many over the years, it’s approximately 50 years old & improvement happens every so often. The new amendment concerning all areas of the installation on support of cables to prevent premature collapse. This college consists of plastic containment...
  3. O

    New condensate pump driving me mad

    So Dad's Old condensate pump went kaput (screeching like a banshee, float valve sticking and wouldn't shut off due to said sticky float valve but still pumping away), service company come out, swap condensate pump (Plumbcenter 667888), however at one point they lose power to programmer and...
  4. dlt27

    Motor and inverter problems

    Hi all, and thanks in advance for any help that can be given. I had a call out to a factory the other day to connect a new motor the maintenance guy had installed, he said the old one had given up. When I got there I connected it up, and it ran for a bit then stopped. After questioning the guy...
  5. R

    Double socket problems!!

    I’m changing my double socket and upon removing the old one, I seem to have 3 separate wires coming in to it. So essentially I have 3 live wires, 3 neutral wires, and 3 earth wires. How do I connect the earth wires to the new socket as it only has 2 terminals? I’m fitting new chrome black...
  6. J

    Toaster problems middle element not heating

    Hi I’m getting very frustrated have a 4 slice swan Nordic toaster the elements in the middle will not heat have done a continuity test and would appear the there are no breaks in the elements help anyone? Ps I know it’s not worth a fortune but the thought of chucking it seems really wasteful
  7. B

    Problems with Axiom MCBs

    Hi, does anybody know what other brands of MCB (if any) will fit an axiom consumer unit? I need a C32 breaker but i cannot source axiom C curve breakers anywhere. The initial problem is my Plasma cutter trips the B32 breaker as soon as I touch the trigger, and i cant think what else the problem...
  8. S

    Problems with Immersion Heating element

    Hi - our heating has packed up and we are trying to resurrect our immersion heater. We put a new heating element into it yesterday and all seemed well - it heated the tank of water. Then we had a power cut and this morning we can't get it to work again. We've changed the fuse and checked that...
  9. R

    Corston Dimmers and Switches - any one else had quality problems?

    Morning all, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced quality issues with Corston dimmers? I've been purchasing some for customers at nearly £100 per plate (customer requested them specifically). I've found that: The dimmers flicker sometimes in spite of supposedly being compatible with...
  10. T

    Car was running great now I have a few problems

    Got a 2005 mk5 golf 1.9tdi Was running perfect then I wired in a subwoofer it was fine for couple days got in the car today now my power steering is stiff and light I's on, indecators and high beams wont work neither will my radio checked all fuses with a multi metre and they are fine any...
  11. Q

    Pan Warmer Problems

    Hi all. I bought a food warming unit from an auction and on receipt noticed that a few wires had been cut and there is no plug. I figured it would be easy to add a plug however I cant seem to find the hot wire. This is leading me to believe that there might be an electrical...thing missing that...
  12. robd

    Is anyone else having NICEIC cert problems today please

    Hi all, sitting here losing the will to live waiting for pages to load on niceiconline.com just wondering if it is just me, was also so bad thus morning that I had to give up. Thanks
  13. F

    electricity issue - problems with LCD monitor - input lag

    Hello, at first sorry for my english, its not too good but i think you will understand what i say.. I am writing for me and tens of people which i met on forums.. This problem killing mind, just listen please.. I am fighting for 5 years with heavy input lag in all games,desktop.. Symptoms...
  14. P

    elektra bekum planer thicknesser motor problems

    hi, everyone. i need some helpful advice, my planer thicknesser has stopped working. i noticed that one of the capacitors had sort of melted so got the information off the side and ordered a new one. i bought a slightly higher replacement as i know that you should never use a lower spec one...
  15. M

    Halogen Hob Problems

    Hi all! so I a chippy I work with installed a little kitchen, all appliances supplied from howdens - this particular brand is Lamona. existing 32A ring was extended to pick up a few items (mini extractor, built in microwave, the hob and a countertop twin socket. Circuit tested out fine - a...
  16. J

    Problems with local DNO

    While doing a few initial tests during a quote for a rewire the ZE results were around the 3 ohm mark on what appeared to be a TNS system. An old iron conduit with two core cable inside and a steel clamp around the intake for the earth. initially explained to the customer, and got them to...
  17. G

    Annex supply, (wont give meter) , demand problems

    HI all, Ill keep this as short as possible, basically annex off existing Large house, didn't do demand as existing house as swimming pool and its a large 60'shouse told customer either upgrade existing house to 3 phase or new supply to Annex Annex . Electric UFH thoughout (1 bed annex with...
  18. G

    Problems With GFCI Circuit

    Hello, I'm having problems with a GFCI circuit that feeds one outdoor outlet and two bathroom outlets. The GFCI breaker trips in the breaker panel. I have replaced the breaker with the same breaker type and the breaker still trips for an unknown reason. I am thinking about replacing these...
  19. I

    Rising Damp causing problems

    A friend is asking for help to sort out a dispute between her Builder and Electrician each blaming the other for electric under floor heating tripping the MCB. The electrician claims the problem is caused by rising damp. The builder says it is a faulty electrical installation. Separately there...
  20. gazdkw82

    Wago 6mm/1.5mm problems

    Anyone had any issues getting 6mm into the 0.5mm-6mm wago's? It's a real struggle getting the conductors into the terminals but the biggest problem is, when 2x6mm are in, a 1.5mm goes in and just falls back out again. The levers feel real stiff. It's not a comfortable fit. This is a 3 way wago

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