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    Cooker - diversity. A second opinion would be nice

    6mm to kitchen. Separate hob and oven. Rating combined just under 13000w Am I right in applying diversity and the two appliances sharing the same supply. 45a dp switch off to two ccu's 32amp mcb 60898 6mm supply cable T.i.a
  2. M

    Second opinion please

    Hello everyone, I was wake by a friend to have a look at an Eicr that was done on his rental property . The Eicr says I quote : "Due to the c2 codes listed in section k , this report is unsatisfactory. The old consumer unit has type 4 (D) breakers where make it impossible to achieve test...
  3. Lip.82

    I had to take a second look when I seen this

  4. rdsn

    Start second device when first device starts working

    I'd would like to know if/how to turn on a second device (220V fan) when another device starts working automatically (air compressor). The idea is to have both always plugged to the electricity, but the fan working only when the air compressor kicks in. Could someone guide me how to do it...
  5. D

    Starting Second Year

    Just started my second year as an apprentice spark, was just wondering what your guys thoughts are on this, at college I do kinda struggle with the electrical science part of the course, I have the basics such as cable calf and ohms law knowledge but things such as bridge rectifiers and...
  6. Edtwozeronine

    Homework help

    I'm looking for the section in my on-site guide that covers disconnect times for circuits over 32a. In my regs class my homework features a circuit with a type B 45a RCD. EDIT: oops never mind I now see it says anything exceeding 32a must not be more than 1 second. I thought there was a more...
  7. Dan Brown

    Fluke 1652b Multifunction Tester

    Going to buy this Fluke MFT 1652b from someone on eBay, can anyone tell me if this is a good tester can't find it can only find the C version or 1653 I know flukes a good brand and the person has looked after it very well I am going to pay around £310 all in all is this a decent price?
  8. polo1

    PIR controlled led floodlights

    Does anyone know why manufacturer's instructions would state not to have more than one fitting on the circuit? These are customer supplied "frog eye" external floodlights, each fitting has 2, 20W eyes. We weren't aware of this instruction and fitted the two fittings on one radial, the second...
  9. truckster

    Time to upgrade supply?

    Hi I have an old peoples home that I do work for, called out to black out. The main fuse blown, holder pretty well cooked. DNO have replaced cut out and installed a voltage recorder which is showing several spikes around meal times which are approaching or exceeding the 80A main fuse. Opinions...
  10. polo1

    MEM 63A, 30mA revs, A63HE

    Hi all, I'm looking for the above. Not keen on fleabay, can anyone assist? RCD obviously & sorry for the two pics!
  11. Pat H

    Best tester for new electrician

    Just finishing training and about to take exams. Have years of experience but formalising for part P. So whats the best low cost starting out it. I'd love a megger 1720 but can't stretch to that. So what do people suggest?
  12. A

    4v per second rise on chassis to earth - I cut it at 100v AC!

    3 1.5KW single phase motors 35uF CBB60 capacitors with stud to chassis. The chassis is a 150L air receiver. Chassis isolated by plastic wheels. With all three motors running, the potential difference was metered between the chassis and a supply socket earth pin. I watched the voltage rise...
  13. Soulsurfer

    Horizontal water cylinder

    Hey all, so I'm rewiring a nightmare house while girl still living in it ! Plumber gets a cylinder and says direct 1 X 3kW standard immersion. So I run a 2.5 through most of house to loft.. Comes today saying just worked out he got wrong cylinder and where he wants it there is no space for vert...
  14. M

    Electrician Jobs Electrician Required Chelmsford - new build, second fix, lighting, containment etc

    fit out new build, commercial second fix, lighting, power, testing, containment, external lighting. PM If interested.
    • marc8
    • Thread
    • build containment electrician lighting new new build required second second fix
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  15. SJD

    Ownership of cable between meter & second cut-out

    Just been asked to look at a flat (letting agency) where the supplier has refused to install a smart meter due to issues with the cable from the meter to the installation. The cable looks very poorly secured, there is exposed N with the covering tape used loose plus it is a little over 3m...
  16. S

    TT earthing system second rod

    Hi all, I would like to put a second earthing rod at a garage that is a little remote from the house, so as well a using the house earthing the garage would have the second rod, this would also add a second earthing route for the house, Is this permissible and can anyone see any problems...
  17. rolyberkin

    New Build Installation Advice

    I am considering taking on a new build which is being built by a mate of mine. I have spoken to my training provider who will do site visits and inspect and test with me towards my NVQ 2357. I will have the help of another trainee to lighten the load and will also by the time this kicks off will...
  18. rolyberkin

    Second Mortgage Required

    Is it me or is there a steep financial burden as well as time and effort for this old electrical lark:-) I have spent this evening looking for an earth resistance tester will probably cost me £200, £250 this week for public liabilities insurance, £240 for van insurance, £1800 on buying a van...
  19. W

    Fused spurs

    I have come across a situation and need a bit of help. With a switched spur the load is connected in load and supply in supply I have done that for a towel rail but also tgere is a second spur being feed from this spur do I connect the cable for this in the supply or load if it's a switched...
  20. T

    Help With Ebay Police Siren Wiring

    Picked up an eBay police siren to replace my stock horn. It has 5 different tones but I only wanted the air horn sound so I glued that button down and hid the controller. I cut the stock horn wires and plugged them straight into the siren so when I hit the horn it powers the siren and since the...
    • Tom Oldfield
    • Thread
    • button ebay help police second siren sound stock wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum

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