I recently bought a Fluke 1664FC. It's great but recently I chose to do a loop test on the no trip setting. Plugged the 3 wires in but noticed the screen says it's set for a L-N test with only Live and Neutral plugged in. I pressed F1 button to change this to L-PE, the tester beeps but it...
Hi all,
In general do you size the cable to the MCCB full trip setting rather than the adjustable setting for the load being supplied. In some cases upsizing the cable can be costly even from 320/400. One of the site engineers is adamant that it should be sized for full trip setting.
I'm not...
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I've been asked to install a generator backup to a property, however they are going to be using a AMF panel.
The generator they are using is a Pramac P9000 and they will be using Pramac's own AMF.
I will be changing the consumer unit at the same time as it's currently an old...
Good afternoon everyone.
So im currently working as a multi skilled engineer in the food production industry.
Im a qualified electrician with most of my qualifications apart from 2391.
Im looking to set up and go self employed offering domestic,industrial and agricultural services but want to...
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I've been working for a narional security system for the last 15 years, started off as an apprentice got NVQ level 2 in security systems which included technical maths.
From then I have been installing intruder door access cctv and fire.
I'm 33 and have had the itch to go on...
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I have a few questions requiring your expertise:
1)
For a motor with a nameplate FLC of 44A:
The overload relay trip setting should be set to 44A when connected in Delta and set to 44/(root 3)=25.4A when connected in Star.
Is this statement correct?
2)
Does the position...
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Priced for a couple of jobs now where we are going to do the complete job on installing WAPs, normally leave hooking it all up to the 'TV/ Data man.'
Have couple of these on order...
Hi guys,
im about 12 months away from being fully qualified, I will have my gold card, 2391, 18th edition, NVQ, the lot. It’ll have been a 4 year slog of an apprenticeship but I’ve learnt a hell of a lot and I’m sure it’ll be worth it when I’m done. I’m 30 years old which makes me different...
Hi guys. I’m currently employed but want to start doing bits for myself on evenings/weekends and want to be law abiding so don’t want to just do cash in hand work.
I want to set up as a sole trader, if I register to do this will my current employer be informed? I’m not doing anything wrong but...
Hi looking for friendly advice went to a property today, has a 32a breaker that feed downstairs sockets and upstairs socket. Now the cables are consist of ali multi braided I've advised that the they have a new downstairs ring and upstairs ring wired and old to be non existent now they require...
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I have been asked to install 2 x 32amp 3 phase sockets, one is to be used to plug in a forklift charger, the other one they are not yet sure but want one available for the future. What are people's thoughts on the omission of RCD's in what circumstance would a risk assessment negate...
There will be long periods of no driving. Occasional cooking with 1500 watt appliance, charging several phones, computers, wireless speakers etc., An upgraded sound system with a portable projector plugged in.
If you could simply tell us what you would do if you had a 2006 Grand caravan l with...
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Just wondering what people interpretations of the regs are regarding metal CU's in a commercial setting. I've seen some people code them C3 on an EICR and others say that the Metal CU's are just for domestic settings. I've read the regs and I think they could be read either way. Anyone any...
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I want to install a wifi switch in my room but the problem is I am not very informed in electrical wiring subject so would appreciate it if someone could give me some insight regarding this.
Light Switch Cables Image
The in the inside it says TOP 7704
There is nothing saying which...
Dear community,
as the Pro Nest are too fare away from my place in Italy, I am seeking here for advice. The actual work will be done then by my local electrician - I am a DIY.
Goal: I want to install a Nest 3rd generation learning thermostat (not the thermostat E) including heat link to my old...
I have just installed a Honeywell Accenta G4 system. All ok apart from 2 queries:
The entry/exit zone 1 is a PIR (there are no door contacts on my system, just 2 PIR's) It is set to zone 1. The second PIR is in the lounge.
The system will set ok, but only after I am out of the range of the zone...
Guys / girls hopefully you can help. A guy I do some work for is in the process of setting up a container self storage business. There is 1 main gate, he wants the entry to be keyless (fob entry) and also wants it to connect to network for remote operation. Any recommendations for a good system...
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I am setting up a solar installation (in France) for the first time. I currently have 38 solar panels (+/-38V, +/-9A), with 35 currently wired in series + parallel (7 panels in series, arranged with parallel wiring 5 times) and am therefore expecting to have 266V (7 panels in a series *...
need some help.My CCTV monitor ( about 8 years old ) has given goood service but will not display on these newer generation camaras. think it's the ols analogue/digital problem. When looking round on the net, I'm confused. What do I look for,.... IP, 1080, TVI, CVI, CHD?
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