Afternoon Gents, just a query regarding volt drop and extending the equipotential zone on a PME in the level 3 design project.
In my design I used a 16mm armoured and the associated volt drop was 5v, this left 1.9 volts for the lighting ring in the summer house. Tutor said not to worry about...
A friend of mine is currently building a 2 bedroom bungalow and wants me to wire the house up. I've never been involved in a new build before especially a bungalow. I understand part p needs to be taken into account.
I have attached the plans to give a better Idea
There will be two bedrooms...
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I just wanna start off by saying I dabble in little bits of electronics for prop making - just lights and sounds and stuff, motors, pretty basic stuff.
I bought a switch a while back with the intent to use it and did not... I was wondering if someone could help me with putting it...
Just introducing as per the automated message - very swish.
Am converting an old 1989 Transit Ambulance to a camper at the moment and sure I will run into a few headaches with electrics. If anyone has any tips of experiences to share that would be great. Thanks
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As many of you know I am doing my Design Project. I am working on Q4. I have had a go, but I am unsure of some of the questions. I was just wondering if it would be possible to get some advice on what I have done, whether it's correct or not.
Also for Q1, we need to draw a...
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I am just starting my project. I have uploaded the questions.
Questions 2B & C
Socket for the kettle - each of the tables.
Socket for TV - next to the Kettle, as I assume it's not wall mounted.
Two single sockets for Laptop/phone to each side of the bed
FCU - by the main entrance...
So I’ve completed my Level 3 302 exam and got a Distinction. I’m just starting my project now. It’s a Pool, Hotel Rooms and Dining Room/Kitchen.
Seem okay so far. Any advice from people that have done it?
So i'm a little confused at the min with the adiabatic equation to verify minimum cpc csa..
My circuit is a 16A socket in 2.5mm singles (bunched in conduit)
I worked the Zs out to be 0.26Ω
To work out the minimum cpc csa to satisfy ADS i'm not sure if I should use the Ipf of the circuit...
Long Post Warning Lots of Questions: Thank you in advance for your patience and advice:
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In the next few weeks I'm planning to have a fair amount of electrical work done. The main project is revamping the electrics in the garage. At the moment the garage gets its power via a 2.5mm twin...
Morning all,
We have a new project starting next month in Brighton and will be seeking labour for the project.
We will be looking for gold card electricians who are strong at installing containment.
Up to 18 months work available for individuals starting at the start of the project.
Work...
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Just a quick question regarding inrush current for my pool lights circuit in my pool/cafe hotel project?
I was looking at 5 of these:
Pool LED - https://www.apollolighting.co.uk/products/pool_led/
125W per light (5x 125 = 625W / 230 = 2.72A)
Issue is that the inrush current per light is...
Afternoon gents and ladies.
I didnt do my distance learning during my apprenticeship due to me being a complete idiot so I am doing it now, anyone done it recently? Or ever? Fancy helping me out as I am at breaking point.
As per previous thread a wile back the pub build is now under way and upto roof level,just wanted to check my proposed electrical feed if I can please?
Earthing is TN-S not TNCS previously thought,(customer has now cleared the meter cupboard!)
Anyway loading in the pub is as follows
1 x 32a...
Hi Guys, I am about to start my first practical part of my sparky course, and need to put together a simple project for myself. I want to install a 30w floodlight (PIR) in my back garden. I have an existing wall mounted light that I want to extend from, on a 6A mcb and rcd protected lighting...
Hi All, With some trepidation I am throwing this one out for comments / advice from members.
I have been asked by a customer to provide 3 phase supplies for some 'machines' that are under development by my customer.
The machines are basically cabinets for dehydrating food items , that have been...
Had a meeting with my architect so will be drawing up the plans and submitting them to the Proletariat Planning Department that controls the local area, was thinking something along these lines for the rear, different interior, layout and patio but I like the outline of the extension,
thoughts...
Very good! I would like to tell you about a really interesting project that I have seen there on the web.
The project goes more or less in the construction of machines that can work with free energy; some time ago, the Tesla company wanted and tried to build machines that were able to use free...
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