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  1. N

    methods of running cables

    I have been asked to fit some new sockets and lights in a room on the external wall,the wall is insulated with kingspan and there is no gaps between any framing or the kingspan. There are no other sockets/switches on this wall.I can get above the room and limited access at floor level if I lift...
  2. Mr Cable

    EV Pod cable (not charging cable) running close to hot tub.

    Hi; In order to install an EV Charging point at the rear of our Garden for the Odd Designated parking bays we have, the reinforced cable for such would have to run the length of the Garden - where there is a hot tub Present. Do these cables need to be x metres away from Hot Tubs? I'm getting...
  3. F

    Running 230V well pump from 115V generator?

    I have a 115V Honda inverter generator that can put out 2200 watts. My well pump is 1/2 hp, which should be well within that power requirement, but is 230 volts. Can I simply install a step-up transformer to run the pump off my generator?
  4. T

    Maxi trunking running around consumer unit

    Hi all, recently seen a wylex consumer unit install video, they use bush and couplings to connect to the pvc trunking running horizontal on the top on the consumer unit, is this necessary? They also show another option using strain relief grommets (inside the trunking going into the CU) How...
    • tomodo
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    • around consumer consumer unit ip rating running trunking unit
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    Silent Running Toilet eluding capture plumbing advice

    Silent Running Toilet eluding capture I have three toilets in the house. Two have been "silent running" for a while now (constant trickle of water leaking from the cistern into the bowl). They are identical Ideal Standard units as shown in the picture. I successfully fixed one of the toilets...
    • slocombe9
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    • advice plumbing plumbing advice running toilet
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  6. Trusty Crow

    Running cable over / through garage blockwork

    I am finishing up my NAPIT LCL training, got all of my modules, 18th edition and I+T all done- heading out to support another sparky as a freshly retrained 53 year old. Just doing the final design assignment to finish up the course, which involves a virtual garage extension to a house, built...
  7. M

    Running mdpe externally in rainwater pioe. plumbing advice

    Running mdpe externally in rainwater pioe. Hi all. Wondering if anyone has done this and if so what insulation did you use? I have about 1 metre that needs to run up from patio height to just above the damp proof course. The wras approved pipes are quite big and costly and I have lots of...
    • mutley racers
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    • advice plumbing plumbing advice running
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    • Forum: Plumbers Forums
  8. P

    Purchased a new Lutron dimmer switch, but am running into problems. Thanks for any help.

    Novice here wondering what I might be missing. Thanks for any help. I am swapping out an old switch in the bathroom to a dimmer switch. When I did so, I found out the Lutron switch I purchased, doesn't have the screws on the side that I'm used to. It has it's own wires coming out. I was...
  9. N

    Running LED bar in series

    Hey all, I'm not sure if I'm over thinking this, but I can't seem to find the answer to what I believe should be a simple question. I picked up two 12VDC 5W 108 LED light bars. I'll be attaching both to the same power supply. My question is can I run them in series? Each light has a switch, as...
  10. impish15

    Running lights across scaffolding

    Hi, I have run some outside lighting for a customer in Hi-tuff cable. He now wants 2 additional lights run across scaffolding which has been put up. Slightly hesitant running the cable across the scaffolding using the Hi-tuff as I feel it can easily get damaged with the other trades using the...
  11. S

    Running electric to island.

    Hi all. I'm currently building an island in my kitchen which will contain a gas hob. I've cut a trench about 60mm wide from the edge wall to where I want everything popping up. Plumber will be fitting a 22mm gas pipe wrapped in Denso tape before it is filled in with screed and then tiled...
  12. Josh555

    Fuseboard change advice on running the pyro cables into the board

    I have a fuseboard change I need to do soon I’m putting in a FUSEBOX 7 or 10 way RCBO+ SPD My only concern is how I should run the pyro cables in the board. The board is in a small cupboard in the hallway. I know cables that are not in enclosures need to be double insulated as the pyro cables...
  13. Rockingit

    Boiler running for DHW when not called

    I generally consider myself pretty up on heating systems but this has me slightly stumped… An otherwise very simple system boiler on what I assume is an bog standard S plan. What could make it call for DHW (tank stat registering cold after a full draw) OUTSIDE of the programmed hours and...
  14. will_505

    3 phase motor running backwards wire colours

    Hi all. Yesterday I wired in my 3 phase compressor to run off our 53kva generator. I just need to know which colour cable is for which phase as I'm not sure. Cables I've got are: brown, blue, black and green/yellow. I've currently got brown wired into live 1, blue into live 2, black into live 3...
  15. C

    Running a 16 amp socket

    Good morning, Ive a dry covered area by the side of the house where I’m wanting to some welding art, I bought a 200 amp tig welder , that says it should be run off a 16 amp supply, my Main fuse box inside the house is about 6 feet from where I’m wanting to set up the welder , could l run a...
  16. B

    Electricity running through water pipe?

    Hey all :-) Hope its chill that I'm here asking questions, I just inherited this old decrepit place in NSW (Australia) and went to wash my hands in the up stairs bathroom sink n got an electric shock. I went and flicked off all the switches, I checked with a voltage tester (the kind that glows...
  17. ReevesMA

    Does 48v DC running Into my residence have to be in metal conduit?

    I have a nickel iron battery I have chosen to put into a shed with Ventilation added for the hydrogen off gassing. I am planning to run the dc from this battery over to the soffit then across an attic space and down into a hybrid inverter that will be in my garage. I am planning to run 4/0...
  18. rajemessage

    A 2000-watt dishwasher is running on 6 amperes, C grad MCB, how is it possible?

    I have by mistake used 6amps C grad MCB on a 2000-watt dishwasher. though I was asked to put 10 amps. but it is running properly. how it is possible and is it safe? thanking you.
  19. C

    New upright freezer running frequently?

    Just purchased a new Beko FFP3579W Upright Freezer. It's been running for three days now and I believe the freezer maybe faulty. The freezer seems to be running too frequently. It runs for 22 minutes and then turns off for 24 minutes and then it's back on again doing this on/off cycle. This is...
  20. L

    GU10 downlights running dim

    Hi All, I have just installed 8x GU10 downlights in our kitchen with a 2 way setup using the 2 cable method, when I turned the light on they are running dim. I also found that if I turn another light on in the house they then go to full brightness and remain that way even if the other light is...
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