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  1. J

    Best solution to minors works certs for over 100 circuits only altered with a 2m cable from an isoltor to a plug?

    I have a situation where we have altered nearly 100 new circuits purely by adding a cable from the supplied isolator to a 3p+n plug to supply pumps. Each isolator is on its own circuit from the local DB and we need to issue certs for all these alterations, I was curious if there was a...
  2. T

    Solution for earthing SWA cable whose armour strands have been cut too short

    Hey everyone, got a bit of a dilemma here, I installed an isolator in a meter cupboard, unfortunately, I really did not measure things up and trimmed the SWA steel strands a bit too short, an EICR was conducted and this was flagged up. I don't think I can get a gland in anymore so wondering if...
  3. 1

    12v Auto circuit solution sort! Dodge Ram1500

    Dodge Ram 1500 Gen 4 rear lights conversion (CAD import); Problem. When I brake my rear brake light come on but so do my indicator lights (they don't flash at this time). So I have a wire along it travels a brake signal and a turn signal, when either of those functions are operated. This wire...
  4. L

    Replacing a GU10/MR16 downlight above the stairwell

    My house, built 2004, is fitted with over 30 downlights upstairs and downstairs. When I moved in, all the lights had halogen bulbs. Several years ago I replaced them with 3.4W LED bulbs and the cost saving was noticeable over a few months, especially in winter. However, the LEDs required LED...
  5. Electrical2Go

    Electrical2Go - Beginners Guide to Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Units: A Solution to Indoor Air Quality Woes

    Electrical2Go - Beginners Guide to Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Units: A Solution to Indoor Air Quality Woes A guide to Positive Input Ventilation Units In the pursuit of energy efficiency, our homes have undergone significant changes in recent years. Double-glazed windows, loft, and...
  6. stodman

    Lighting re-wiring solution

    Hi all, Looking for someone to help with this dilemma. Image attached to try and explain it better. We have 3 separate lights currently controlled by 'Switch 1', on a 3 gang switch. It's a live feed into the switch straight from the consumer unit, then 1 cable going from the switch, to each...
  7. M

    DIY homeowner, renovation passionate and innovative solution seeker

    Hello, I am passionate about DIY but I will not hesitate to hire licensed electrician when required. I have Electronic Engineering degree but it predates the internet so I will not claim to be an expert also because I make a living in the US Navy. I live in Virginia and the quality of home...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Solution to a C2 - No CPC on lighting circuit

    I've tried to research and form a plan without asking on here, but I'm just going around in circles. Just completed an EICR. The wiring ranges from new metric colours to old imperial cable. There are 2 lighting circuits, both containing class 1 fittings. Most of the fittings have a CPC, but...
  9. F

    Designing an Electrical Panel with Brum Solution - Busbar Capacity Query

    I need to design an electrical panel, and the main circuit breaker is rated at 250 A. We are implementing a 100% Brum solution for the panel, but Brum's earth and neutral busbars are rated up to 125 A. If I require 20 earth poles, can I use two 10-pole busbars rated at 125 A each? Or does each...
  10. timhoward

    Best solution for LED security lamp flashing

    I had a faintly funny situation today. At the end of another job, the happy customer said "By the way my outside lamp comes on, and then flashes several times before finally turning off. What's up with it?" I took one look at it and said "To be honest, I have the exactly the same outside lamp...
  11. Raj0089

    Solution needed!!!!…I used a Contactor instead of an ATS to connect 2 power sources (main and ups) for power redundancy

    I used a Contactor instead of an ATS to connect 2 power sources (main and ups) for power redundancy and the output is connect to a Dell server. i.e, if main power is lost contactor will changeover to ups power and there should be continuous power supply for the dell server… but i have a...
  12. H

    Dumb questions about PEN fault and solution

    Sorry if these questions are dumb, but I thought I'd ask you guys as I'm brand new to this field. I was watching this video from John Ward and had a few questions about it. 1. In a TN-C-S system, if there was a PEN fault before the service head, the current would go through the protective...
  13. Rockingit

    Need to find a solution to heating water

    Not quite as daft as it sounds, this follows from my thread a day ago. I need to find an electrical (ideally, gas could also be an option...) to heat a plastic bath tub of water to around 45C, and then maintain it. I've rejected the idea of using those deathtrap looking immersible elements...
  14. M

    SSR relay problem solution

    Hello everyone, I have a goldsmith oven to which I had to change an SSR relay because when it reached 475 degrees centigrade the temperature increase stopped. Since the oven must reach 800 degrees in about two hours, I have to solve the problem. I changed all the main components to the oven...
  15. Pegasus

    Low Back Pain, solution?

    Hi I was wondering what others do to relieve their back pain and when does it usually onset?
  16. M

    I'm looking for advice on best cost effective solution to split a daisy chain of downlights.

    I'm looking for advice on what you think would be the best cost effective solution. I intend to pay an electrician to do all connections but would like to have in mind the best solution before I bring them in. The cealing is plasterboard and the wall is blocks for switch 1 and switch A...
  17. J

    Best solution

    Hi Guys looking for some advice, my friend has asked if I cant install 8 double sockets in his lock up so he and his employees can do a course there. I asked what would be plugged in he said 7 transformers im guessing 2.25kva and that would be feeding the heat guns they need. 1600W each. If all...
  18. A

    High power manually-reset thermal cutout solution

    Hi I am trying to create a thermal cutout circuit to protect a large (10sqm) silicone heat pad table. The total heat pad load is around 30A (split between seven 1kW heat pads), running off a single phase 32A supply. The heaters are controlled with Eurotherms and SSRs, which fail in the closed...
  19. P

    Third Solution Anyone ?

    Hi All, I would like to have a Ring Video Doorbell fitted to my garage - the version 2 which runs directly off the hard wired doorbell. The Issue I don't have a doorbell at present and the garage Consumer Unit (see pic) is full. I have been provided with the following advice; Solution 1 (The...
  20. D

    Under Cabinet Lighting Wiring Solution

    Hello everybody! My kitchen is being decorated and i am planning to wire under cabinet lighting, which will be turned on and off from separate lighting switch. I would like to hear your advice, which is the best practice to wire under cabinet lights connected from switch? I become across...
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