I have received a panel built by someone else as part of a build I am carrying out. Unfortunately the customer has been involved in the selection of devices and wiring requirements however i feel there are a few things a miss.
The mains incomer comes in on a 63A 16mm 5 core SY, through an...
I have a Robus 70W dimmable transformer for MR16 12V bulbs.
The transformer has 3 sockets, for three bulbs.
Can I connect three Non-Dimmable 4W led bulbs to the transformer?
Thanks in advance :).
Good evening all, I have two questions for you, which I would very much appreciate input on :>)
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I have a Stiebel Eltron DHC hydraulic instantaneous water heater in my toilet room, next to my bedroom. It has not worked since we moved in two weeks ago. It has a switch spur in close proximity...
Simple question, can an MCS company use non-MCS subbies and I get two different responses:
Any views on the forum about this?
From MCS via email:
"Thank you for your enquiry.
If a MCS certified company contracts another company ("Company B") to install the electronics, the company ("Company...
Hi,
I've been having a nose through some of the old past Chief Examiner reports and the December 2011 edition has on page 5 has the following quote:
Can anyone explain why Continuity of CPC is not the first test? Is it purely because if you get an end to end reading on the CPC then that is...
I installed a 3 phase distribution panel and i had to prove safe isolation for my NVQ level 3 (working with a qualified electrician)
i only had to isolate one circuit. But theres a small sticker saying main switch isolated before removing cover. This wasn't required to isolate for the job in...
hi guys,
I hope im in the right place to ask these questions. (im a newbie to forums)
I have been asked to fit a double pole isolator from a dedicated supply so a fire company can fit a fire alarm system.
would this be certified on a regular EIC or would I have to use a some other...
Hi all
just been asked today to price for 2 blocks of flats with landlords supplies having solar pv. (not the flats)
also 60 new build houses with solar pv & solar thermal.
colleague doing solar thermal & is MCS for that.
he mentioned that would need MCS paperwork for build control for each...
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This is a bit long winded, but just to explain the full story.
The question is at the end :)
My ex has had no hot water and only temp heaters for four weeks due to a broken common biomass system that feeds 54 houses.
As a temporary solution they have installed a peak off peak immersion into...
Hello
I'm 34 years old and have been struggling to get into the electrical trade since about 2009 when I first started looking into it.
Had no luck whatsoever, so here I am on here yet again trying to pick your brains for more of your advice. :smile5:
What I'm after is becoming an electrician...
Afternoon.
Ive just finished testing a very large industrial installation, made up of 5 units, and have come across various problems whilst there, and even more whilst filling in the form on the computer.
I am 2330, 2392, 2391 and 17th update qualified so yes I know what Im talking about and...
I've got a test and one of the key questions on it is as follows;
230v Single Phase Circuit is protected by a circuit breaker with integral RCD(RCBO), Justify which competent part of the device would operate for each of the following faults:
A) Line to Earth Fault of approx. 2.3 Ω
B) Line to...
Hi people, as title says, my local council has been installing new kitchens and bathrooms, all electrical cable was fitted at the start of the build (4 weeks ago) The plumber put shower on the wall last week, next morning electrician came to my door saying " you've got a problem with your...
Hi just after a bit of advice,we are wiring a new build where the meter is, the tails will be coming from outside into the kitchen they will be coming up the wall to the ceiling along the the middle of the joists to the consumer unit in the wall what is the best way to do this
1) shall i run...
We've been approached to install 2 small systems on a new build development - 2 flats contained within 1 building, but independent supplies.
The available roof space is limited and the builders are asking if we can install the 2 systems in a continuous run - eg so they appear to be one system...
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I am trying to fill in the Condition Report Inspection Schedule for Domestic Premiss with up to 100 A Supply. I have a question regarding filling in the Section (5.10) That states Concealed cables installed in prescribed zones. My installation reference method is B and there is no way of...
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I am trying to fill in Section (K) of Electrical Installation Condition Report. My question is when we have faults like: High Insulation resistance on a certain circuit that i know, High resistance of main bonding that i identified, Zs too high for ring, ring discontinuous and incorrect...
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I am trying g to fill in the Electrical Installation Condition Report, section J. my question is regarding checking the boxes in the section Main protective Conductors. If I have a high value for main protective conductors say to incoming water. What happens to the box Connection /...
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I am still training and have a question regarding Insulation resistance test.
My question is when doing the test between live and earth at the consumer unit, what happens to the circuit breakers? On or OFF?
Many thanks.
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