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  1. P

    Cable and MCB size for oven and hob

    Good afternoon. I'm fitting a new kitchen with a new hob and oven. I hope to use just 1 isolation switch for both appliances. Together the wattage size is almost 11kW. Do I need 10mm cable with a 50A MCB? Is that right? Thanks.
  2. D

    Looking for architrave size rocker switch with neon indicator

    Looked everywhere for one of these. Does anyone know of a manufacturer? Thanks
  3. P

    Cable size

    Hi guys, can anyone help with this please. I've a new kitchen going in which will have an induction hob, main oven & a compact oven/ microwave. Induction hob is 32Amp & 7350W Main oven is 16Amp & 3450 W Compact oven 16Amp & 3650 W New wiring is going in so would it be ok to use 10mm cable...
  4. Mike Johnson

    Earth rod driving stud size

    Can anyone tell me the socket size of the head to a 5/8" Earth driving stud, the bolt that fits into the threaded joiner? Dims across the flats that is...
  5. P

    What do I need to know to calculate size of single phase motor?

    About 20 years ago I bought an old table saw from a local school. I only had single phase at the time so I changed the motor and switchgear as it was 450V. I'm thinking of buying a 3 phase 50s bandsaw and have the same problem, but I can't remember how to work out the size of the replacement...
  6. captaincaveman

    size of fused spur for garage electrics

    Hi gorgeous people. I've just been looking at a garage to re-establish the lights in it and put up a couple of LED battens but I have come across an uncommon set up which is making me scratch my head a bit. Any comments would be welcome... The garage is fed by 10m of swa 2.5mm from the lounge...
  7. R

    What size wire?

    I have a 200 Main Panel in my basement. I want to put a 100 subpanel in my attached garage that would be about 75 feet away. The sub will need 1 220v circuit for my air compressor. 1 50 amp circuit for my hot tub. 1 40 amp for my air handler. And 2 or 3 circuits for misc. wiring. Can I do this...
  8. kenny maccuish

    Cable size?

    Hi guys I have a job next month where my customer has decided to split his house into 2, luckily there are CU's in the 2 halves and apart from a few wires needing moved for the hallway for lights etc the only real issue i have is a new supply cable to 1 of the CU locations which is about 20m...
  9. W

    Earth size for installation

    Was doing an EICR today and the for the installation was the same size as the tails. 25mm, would this go down as a c3??
  10. J

    cable size for shower

    Hi guys I have been asked to fit new shower and run new cable for it too, looking at regs book it would have to be reference method 103, which for 8.5kw shower would mean 16mm cable, can terminals in the shower take 16mm and the terminals in the isolator? I have tried looking for different cable...
  11. C

    how to work out what size commando plug I need.

    Hello. It has been a long time since circuit designing for me as I am a simple maintenance person. How do I work out commando plug sizing, for example a machine rated at 32A, plus I have several machine that need moving onto one board, I have there rated current how do I work out board size...
  12. R

    PVC Conduit size for 1.5mm SWA

    What PVC Conduit size would best for 1.5mm SWA 3 Core? As I need to run some inside conduit.
  13. R

    Wiring size

    In new construction, if I make a 20amp run of say 4 outlets using 12-2 wiring, can I come off of an outlet with 14-2 wiring for my lighting? Or do I have to make a separate run of 14-2 for the lights? Sorry I'm a newbee.
  14. F

    Cable Size Query

    Hello, I'm hoping someone can help me with a problem I've come across on behalf of a colleague. A single phase PV system with a 6kW inverter has its AC running 187m underground to its point of termination. The cable that has been used is a run of 3 core SWA (6mm) carrying the neutral, and...
  15. ETradesmen

    New build - DNO fuse size

    Good morning one and all, I have a new build coming up (Hertfordshire) and was wondering what size fuse the supplier install now? The reason why I’m asking is because a sub main is required due to the client not wanting the CU near the meter. thanks,
  16. 1

    Armoured cable size 1.5

    Hello all , In the garden there is 1.5 3 core armoured cable running from the exterior wall to an outside socket , the power is from a socket inside the house (on the interior of the same wall) I know the sockets are wired in 2.5 but why is the armoured 1.5 ? Thanks
  17. L

    Cooker cable size

    I am not an electrician but consider myself to be very knowledgeable in installation works. Lately however, I have come across a problem when carrying out work at my home. I have supplied my cooker circuit in 1.5mm cable as stated in the 18th edition but have since had issues with my sockets...
  18. K

    fluorescent bulb size

    I have a bulb that is over 20 years old and has started to flicker. I've replaced the starter switch but the bulb continues to flicker. I'm going to buy a new bulb but the size seems odd. It is 34mm in diameter and the pins are 12mm apart. A T8 seems too narrow and a T12 too wide. Grateful for...
    • keith2511
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    • bulb fluorescent size
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  19. F

    Cable size to electric shower

    I have a customer whose electric shower has stopped working. It has previously been working fine for a couple of years. No problems before hand, no faults on the board or tripping out. upon inspection it looks like the supply cable is undersized. He’s asked me if this would have caused the...
  20. happysteve

    Imperial gland - thread size?

    I need to replace this mess with a switch fuse (not the socket, obvs). The pyro is imperial; IR is low(ish) but above the minimum. Estimated age is about 60 years. The only things I'm missing are a banjo and a locking nut. I'm pretty sure I can get a 25mm banjo on to fit, but what thread were...
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