Can anyone recommend a good flat roof solution without penetrating the roof.
I looked at renusol consoles today, however their wind load calculation suggested I needed a ballast of 320kg in each console bucket!
This is for a building that is 30m in height, and in my opinion 44 panels with...
Does anyone know where I can get an SE 3000 Solar Edge Inverter and 12 x OP250-LV-MC4SM 250w power optimisers?
We have been let down right at the last minute by our suppliers !
Thank you
Nic
Good evening all, Happy Weekend :D
Just thought I'd post another thread as I have given my earth leakage clamp meter an outing today and need to learn a little more about the results I am receiving.
Firstly, 16th Edition board - RCD - Shower, Cooker, Sockets, Sockets, Sockets and then two...
The above company trade out of Manchester, also trade as Solar Savings have offered me a job and something doesn't feel right about them so I thought I'd consult my learned friends on the forum.
Has anyone heard anything of them? Or do you or anyone you know have any experience of them good or...
Hey guys,
Could do with a bit of advice if anyone has the time :)
I'm currently looking at 2 projects which both require the saving of energy in regards to lighting. One is an existing install and one being a new one ish.
Now the existing building is a student accomodation, 3 floors with...
Hi guys just been looking around the net for electrical books and just wondering about good books to have. I have bs7671, GN3 and on site guide and a few college standard books trevor linsley, Any recommendations? i am interested in getting the electricians guide to the building regs i dont...
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Hi all,
I am doing the 2391 course at the moment and I'd like to know the best solutions to a high Zs value of a circuit which does not meet BS7671 requirements. This high reading doesn't come from any damage or loose connection but due to a design mistake. The circuit is protected by a...
I intend replacing a pendant light fitting with a new light and fan unit (heavy weight), however the screws of the pendant were only fixed into plasterboard and not into the joist because the wiring exited the plasterboard in between the two joists.
The plasterboard is not going to support the...
Spent 2 unpaid weeks 'getting on the system' which involved an induction course, getting their van road worthy and generally getting messed around, till I left before actually doing any work for them. Pity the poor servicemen who are expecting a good service (they have the contract to maintain...
Hi all,
Been asked to replace approx 6 panel heaters ranging between 0.75/1.5kw because according to previous tenants they are ineffective and ineffcient. It's a 3 bed ground floor flat, carpeted wooden floors, plasterboarded ceiling, PVC double glazing. The rooms are a decent size but not over...
Hi all,
Got a job this morning doing an office within a garage/store. Main problem is keeping the damp out as the guy is putting his computer in there. He has partitioned off part off the garage and insulated it with kingspan. I was thinking along the lines of a tubular heater running of a...
Hi guys,
Here is the set up in a shop:
Three phase supply from the supply meter into escos. From the escos there is tails going to a 100A isolator which supplys a board upstairs and a set of tails supplying a 100A 100mA RCD. From the RCD into a distribution board downstairs. From this...
Hi all.
Has anyone ever used the installation design / calculation software from these guys?
Cable Calculation Software, Electrical Installation, Circuit Design Software, UK
.....and if so, what's your verdict?
From what I can see it is all 17th edition compliant too.
Have a...
i hope this is in the right section, has anyone read the nic books such as,
niceic earthing/bonding snags and solutions,
niceic from the helpline
niceic wiring snags and solutions
just wondering if they are worth investing in???
thanks.
Hello, I recently discovered this forum and decided to ask for more information regarding a possible career change I've been considering. I am new to this so please excuse me if some of my questions sound a bit naive, I realise it takes a lot of time and effort to become a qualified electrician...
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