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i have a 4kw samil power solar river inverter.
when i log on it reading for pv1 shows zero for pv 2
i checked both strings with multimeter and both show simmilar readings.
just to note its like this even when im getting over 3kw
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I’m doing a few EIRCs for the rental market and I thought I’d share my recent experience. I was asked to inspect a 2 BR flat, just on 5 yrs old. The flat is in excellent condition, it has always been rented and has the original EIC and the most recent gas safety cert.
Both...
Why are we so addicted to quiz shows?
Well, I find I am...
Occasionally I get a correct answer on University Challenge...actually, i got 2 tonight!...but Only Connect is a total mystery to me!
Different brains working in different ways, I suppose.
Odd that the average age on University Challenge...
Hi all,
I have recently moved into a flat. One the single sockets shows LN reverse on the socket tester that I bought today Why could this be ?
I have checked the earth connection which is all good.
Seen a few mentions of ELEX now and as a newbie to the trade (and tradeshows on general), how many are there and how often are they, or is ELEX the only one?
So just did an EICR few problems mostly rectified. Customer wanted new CU so put in BG with RCBO just five circuits. Tests on EICR were fine except for high ohms on Zs for lighting first floor so tracking that down. All RCBO are fine except this one 32a ring final circuit. RFC tests all fine IR...
Just arrived at a job where a new consumer unit was installed by a previous electrician in 2010
Ive finished some garden lighting and started testing supply and I'm getting a reading of 2.7Ohms Ze and 1.08PFC this is a TN-S earthing system
Previous test sheet on the consumer unit was 0.15 Ze...
Attended call out at shop. Freezers, chillers and tills were down. Using MFT on V. measurement got 235V plugged into socket. Tested inside socket at terminals with drummond tester, nothing 0 V. Switched MFT to Loop and the neutral was missing. Just a bit puzzled why the MFT shows V. and Drummond...
Hi all.
I've just had my house in France upgraded to single phase.
I've bought a consumer unit as i only want a basic set up (minimal electric is used in my house!) and am going to put it in myself.
I have a book which teaches you how to wire up.
The consumer unit comes pre-packed with one...
Thought I'd create a tv shows thread. Seems to work well on other forums of ours.
Love Brooklyn Nine Nine. Watched breaking bad and am now on better call saul.
Hi,
I am pricing for a new build property and the schedule of works shows the system as
Provide and install an automatic fire detection and alarm system inaccordance with BS 5839: Part 1 to L3 standard. Electrician to provideon completion a wiring certificate...
A few weeks ago, I had my solar panels remove from my roof and then replaced. Sadly, on removal, one panel was warped and on letting the fixing screws go, the panel glass cracked.
My set up is / was 16 Kyocera KD210 panels wired in 2 strings of 8 in series, then parralled, feedning into a...
Hi all,
I am trying to show the amount of fuel present in the fuel tank in a mobile application.
the method i was trying was getting the consecutive voltage from fuel sender and tried to show up as graph. but there is a huge variation then actuals at different situation like when the wipper...
Hi all,
Would a 10.5kW Shower require 10mm or 16mm twin and earth?
I've been doing cable calculations at college and im not 100%.
Cable Length = 20m
Protective Device = 50A
Wiring method = Above plasterboard ceiling not exceeding 100mm insulation
I belive 10mm is sufficient but my calcs...
Right here we go, I realise that the shows I'm talking about are mainly aimed at the DIY section of society, or in my case a bored nearly ex Electrician. Never the less I am compelled to vent my anger at the down right blatant dangerous information dished out by some of these so called experts...
Hello everyone!
First of all I want to say this forum has one of the hardest captcha I saw in my life, I thought I won't be able to register at all :p
Anyway, I wanted to ask if there's a good place to find about various conventions and electrical shows in the UK that are similar e.g. to Elex...
You can probably tell, I know nothing, so reply as if talking to a five year old (sweets and pats on head excluded).
I have two heaters from what I can make out. Downstairs a wall mounted non storage heater in our utility room. Upstairs a more conventional electric water boiler with old...
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