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    Consumer unit question

    I want to know if my consumer unit (together with the digital meter) which is in a special metal container let into an outside wall near the entrance door is acceptable for the 5 year house test? It has been like that from when the house was built. Thanks, Nick
  2. P

    No Question, Just and introduction

    Hi all. Long time lurker posting to keep my account alive! From Leeds, UK. 8 years and 8 weeks to retirement 8-) Regards, Paul
    • Paul C (Leeds)
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    • introduction question
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  3. A

    hi everyone , i have a question regarding extra low voltage lighting,

    the situation is this: 8 x 24v rgbw flood lights for a garden, each fitting has power consumption of 45w. 3 lights into a 200w driver, another 3 into a 200w driver and 2 x into a 150w driver. all in the same B10 RCBO. the breaker trips after a few hours. The 230v armour cable and connections...
    • Al Capone
    • Thread
    • everyone extra hi everyone lighting low voltage question regarding voltage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  4. D

    More of an introduction than a question...........

    I'm an electrician from Cornwall. I'm always glad to offer advice and from time to time I learn something too!
    • Dreckly1
    • Thread
    • introduction question
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. M

    Wago Question for Sockets

    Hi All, As a householder I'm keen to add a double socket further along a wall to extend access in a different corner of the room. I'm connecting with current cabling to pre-2004 cabling (1995 house) and wondered whether I can use Wago connectors and whether I need to enclose them in a plastic...
  6. S

    Emergency lighting question

    Hi I'm in need of some advice. First of all i'm not an electrician but do have an understanding of electrics as i come from an electronics background. We have a couple of different electricians we normally use and were getting conflicting advice on this particular project. We are opening an...
  7. H

    UK Fire alarm question

    Hi all, i'm just after a definitive answer regarding a fire alarm system in a communal area/stairwell. There are call points, smoke heads & sounders on each floor (3 floors), with 5 owned flats each with a heat/sounder installed in the their hallways linked to the same system. Would this be...
  8. J

    Calculate the appropriate size of the protective conductor exam question

    fault = 400 A Operating time of protective conductor = 0.15 s Constant k, for the material of the conductor = 134 a 1.5mm b 2.5mm c 4.0mm d 6.0mm Just want to make sure I've got this right,
  9. G

    UK Quinetic switch question.

    Hi everyone :) my first post here. Quick background I'm a newly qualified installer of somewhat advanced years whose just starting out in the trade. The reason I'm posting is because I've been having a puzzling issue with Quinetic light switches, I can't seem to get any sense from Quinetic...
  10. Screamer

    Help please 2365 question.

    Hello everyone, I will be completing my 2365 diploma level 3 soon and I have an opportunity to go and do the 2393 level 3 & 2392 level 2 as well. Would this be a waste of time and money or should I do them anyway? Kind regards.
  11. B

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Level 2 and level 3 2365 question

    Firstly, I’m sorry if this has been asked before - it’s just that with a thorough search I can’t find the answer anywhere. I’m looking at options to become an electrician at the moment, and some providers are telling me that I can become an electrician and sign off on domestic installations...
  12. Adam_92

    Click plugs question

    Can these click plugs be hidden in a ceiling or do you need an access hatch to get to them.. can’t find any regs on them Building is a container and it splits for transport? Thanks in advance
  13. HappyHippyDad

    One last question on wiring for wet underfloor heating!

    I've pretty much sussed out the wiring for the radiators and underfloor heating, thanks to help from the forum. I do have one more question though. I feel the answer is obvious but i just wanted to double check. In the diagram below there is a terminal block labelled manifold pump or valve...
  14. Moley

    Fluke 1653B question

    I saw a Fluke 1653B on Gumtree local to me being sold as faulty. Fault was stated as no continuity between 'N' and 'PE' ports on the resistance range. 'L' and 'PE' were fine. He said he'd been using it and the fault has just happened. He got in touch with Fluke and they gave a stupid price just...
  15. L

    Hi All - UK based question regarding EICRs since the 2nd amendment

    Hi All Happy new year to all! First post but long timer lurker, so thanks for all the previous help! Just wanted to clarify something I have been given some conflicting advice about, from two separate QS's for the NIC. I was advised by one, that since the recent amendment the NIC no longer...
  16. I

    TT Install with Solar - RCD question

    Hello Need to replace a distribution board in the next few weeks to allow for more circuits to be installed in January. Existing is a TT system with a solar installation fitted. Current install has a 100A TP incomer, meter, C63 TP MCB, solar install, 100ma RCD, distribution board fitted with...
  17. S

    6 20 outlet question

    20 Amp outlet (240v) appears to be connected to 30 amp breaker. Is this safe? Was hoping to use the outlet for an EV Charger. I am new to the house. thanks
  18. J

    Volt drop question and advice

    Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice on a volt drop query we have in our office. I'll explain the scenario and I would really appreciate any opinion's and advice. We were asked to wire a 3ph 100A supply into a barn, that would later be used to feed a new build house. The meter and supply comes...
  19. M

    Water cylinder thermost question

    I have a customer who has an 18" thermostat in their water tank which periodically requires resetting. I went to replace this but am unable to put a new 18" one in as the tank is very close to the ceiling and the thermostat is withdrawn in an upward direction. I can get the 18" one out by...
  20. the pict

    UK lathe and plaster holesaw question

    Where can I get a holesaw for lathe and plaster jobs
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