required | Page 4

required

Recent contents View information Top users
  1. Deandeye

    Electrician Jobs Electrician business partner required.

    I am a semi retired former multiple business owner and property investor who's bored. I have found a small Electrical company for sale I would like to buy I to and grow but I need a younger ambitious partner to run the day to day affairs. I will help lead growth, strategy, funding, accounts etc...
  2. I

    continuity tester and proving unit also required?

    Hi. We have a circuit where some of the sockets have a dangerously high earth loop impedance. This was identified by a professional electrician. I was thinking of rewiring this, as a DIY project. For safety, I want to ensure the replacement is done to spec. Buying a multifunction tester seems...
  3. H

    UK EICR Done, New CU Required. Am I being taken for a ride?

    Hi all, am new here. My wife and I let a small house which requires an EICR due to the new regs. The management agent organised for an electrician to carry out the EICR and quote for the remedial work. They have come back saying that a new consumer unit is required for various C2's, some of...
  4. J

    Scheme membership required?

    Hi, new to the forum. I know this has probably been done to death but I can’t find a tailored answer. I’m looking to branch out my limited company, currently I only sub-contract but now I want to take on my own work. I have a couple of jobs lined up, ECIR’s and minor repairs for a property...
  5. HappyHippyDad

    What electrics are required for water underfloor heating?

    I have been asked by the plumber to be present when he installs the water underfloor heating. This was not part of my quote as it is not something I do. Bit unsure of exactly what he will want as it is the builder I am talking to and have not yet spoken to the plumber. I was hoping for a bit of...
  6. H

    Hey just wondering if a isolating switch is required is required for 1800 w strip heating units?

    Hey just wondering if a isolating switch is required for 1800w strip heating units?
  7. Spike1947

    Info Required for a Mid Way Actuator !

    Hi I am wanting to replace a Siemens DVA3 Actuator ( Mid Position ) have found one on ebay (Used) but says they changed it , but turned out they had to change the whole Valve unit, now on the one they have it says on the label BPZ DVA3 , mine only says DVA3 , what does the BPZ: mean !. cheers...
  8. R

    What type of AC disconnect switch is required?

    I'm preparing an electrical drawing to be submitted to my AWJ (Authority with Jurisdiction) which uses NEC 2014 and IRC 2018. (Important because NEC 2018 changed some requirements). My system is 36 panels producing 12.9kW Dc, and 2 Growatt 5000MTLP-US 5kW inverters, with integral Dc disconnects...
  9. G

    Alarm reset required???

    Hello, I’m doing a kitchen extension rewrite for a customer and they’ve recently moved in with an existing alarm system in place. They have the setting code but the alarm system is not accepting the code and showing reset required as the kid was removed when they were investigating why it...
  10. I

    Smart light switch install with no neutral required

    I have just received a wifi switch that does not require a neutral. As far as I thought, it would then be a straight swap with the existing 2 gang switch. However, I can’t seem to see an Earth on this new switch and looking at the current wiring I can’t see how it would switch over. Any ideas? I...
  11. C

    Surge protection required?

    My full time job is a maintenance engineer, part time, I'm small domestic electrical work. In the factory where I work contractors are installing new circuits to a sub 3 phase board. Rcd has been installed after the breaker although I know you can buy rcbo's for this board. Nothing wrong here...
  12. J

    Hardwiring simple Ring doorbell still bit stumped on what exactly is required and where to get it

    Steered clear of wiring these up so far can't be arsed with them but customer got some other jobs wants done so said I'd do it. Not seen fuseboard yet but believe got option if spare 2 ways can purchase 24v transformer for that board or other option is mount transformer in enclosure with din...
  13. D

    Contactor required for timer or not...?

    Afternoon all, I have a customer that requires three 6a lighting circuits to power down in their domestic property for one day (Saturday) every week without touching any switches. Whilst I am trying to adhere to their requirements, they feel that they need a contactor in order to manage the...
  14. P

    RCD Protection required or Not

    Hi all, Apologies for long post. I have been asked to change two ceiling lights, an extractor fan and shaver socket in a bathroom, this is like for like but the shaver socket and lights would in the zones, therefore in my understanding it makes the job notifiable in England. There is no RCD...
  15. M

    UK Is a seperate FCU required for spur?

    Hi all, I am looking to add 2 spurs off a ring main socket and the 1st is a 3 gang socket with a 13A fuse (see pic). The 2nd will be 2 gang. Will I still require a seperate FCU or will the 3 gang socket fuse cover this requirement? I beleive it will but just want confirmation. Thanks.
  16. H

    What notification/certification is required for new Garage/Workshop

    My dad is knocking down his old out buildings, garage and small workshop, and having a new all in one built with a second storey to be utilised for storage area. The electrical supply and cable will be the same as was used for the original buildings which was fitted approx 20 years ago coming...
  17. D

    Do I need a JB here? Will terminal blocks do?

    Long story short - I'm moving a light fitting. Previously it was a pendant with the loop-in in it, this new light fitting doesn't have enough blocks inside (common scenario it seems), plus I'm moving it about a foot. So I need to take care of the loop-in before coming off it to the light...
  18. M

    What should be the minimum resistance required between 3 phase and grounding (connecting wire to earth)

    Hi I am new to electrical engineering. I want to measure the 3 phase voltage near the water pumpset motors. I have connected phase lines to earth through a diode and six 1 mega ohm resistors (measuring the voltage across resistor). The same earthing wire is connected to ground in my dc circuit...
  19. U

    UK What transformer is required for this adapter?

    Hi all, I hope I’m posting this in the right place, please give me a kick if I’m not. :) I have attached two photographs. Can anyone please tell me what transformer I need to buy to be able to use this item? I have seen transformers for sale in various places, most of them are for 120 to 240...
  20. R

    Help required please re PRT-E thermostat wiring symbol (difference between models and compatibility)

    Hi all, firstly I’m not in anyway qualified to do any electrical work but was just hoping for a quick piece of help In regard to trying to find a replacement for my non-functioning Uponor PRT-E digital thermostat which controls our underfloor heating. The model in question, the PRT-E is generic...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top