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  1. K

    Replacing a standard slimline GE breaker with AFCI on a mulit-wire circuit

    Hi all! I am new to this forum. I will be updating an electrical 20 amp circuit from a home built in the early 80s. Since I am modifying a circuit, the NEC requires that I update the existing circuit breaker with an AFCI. As you know, the AFCI is twice as wide as the existing slim line GE...
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Plugging in an electric vehicle to a standard socket?

    Just looking for a bit more information on Mode 2 charging of electric vehicles. The mode 2 charging cables state they have protection against electric shock but they don't go into detail. Do they have an inbuilt RCD in them? Also, if the earthing is PME, how can they be acceptable to use if...
  3. B

    UK Is a standard Pendant a Class 2 fitting?

    Hi All I’m presuming a standard pendant is a class 2 fitting as the earth terminals are not needed as it’s a plastic fitting and it only has an insulated 2 core going to the actual ‘lamp part’. Am I correct in thinking this? The reason I ask is Screwfix have replied to someone’s question...
  4. L

    When is the 19th edition coming out? - British Standard BS 7671 (updated)

    According to the IET, Amendment 2 to the 18th Edition is being released in March 2022: June 2025 now apparently - Edit Dan. For those who are landing on this old page. Thought I'd update it. I have heard some rumors the 19th Edition will be released later this year. Does anybody know if this...
  5. D

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension for certificate

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension to the house for certificate. Thanks
    • Dev Gill
    • Thread
    • build certificate drivers extension meet new new build standard switches wireless
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. R

    wire sizes - what is standard

    hi all. I am new here and am doing some work on my house. I have a question regarding wire sizes; As far as I was aware the sizes are 1.5, 2.5 then 6.0 etc (I am assuming this is the area of copper) however I have just come across 4mm. dia. in my house. Is this an old standard no longer used ?
  7. baldelectrician

    Is this the standard of workmanship others see all the time?

    Went to replace a cooker hood yesterday and found this whilst looking for the cooker hood isolator This had been left like this - and they had a certificate The one below was from a house where the agent paid for a refurb and they left a unit with tape instead of blanks
  8. F

    Hi guys, I am interested to buy BS 62305 a standard for lightning design and assessment.

    Hi guys, I am interested to buy BS 62305 (a standard for lightning design and assessment calculation for building). How can I get it and what will be the price. Thanks
  9. P

    UK Help replacing a timing switch for a standard switch

    Hi, I'm a DIYer needing some advice to change a noisy timing switch for a bathroom towel rail to a standard switch. The timer currently installed is a "Trac GP 24/7 & GPE" and has 4 wiring connections- live output to appliance, link to a switch, live from mains, neutral from mains and neutral...
  10. A

    UK Replacing standard switch to smart switch

    Hi, I am looking to replace my bathroom switch in my flat for a smart switch. The switch controls 4 downlighting and the extractor fan. The extractor is also controlled from a separate switch in the kitchen. I.e two ways below is picture of the old switch wired up. Supply side has 3 brown...
  11. S

    Standard meter in place of keycard

    Hi all have a customer moved house and there is a prepayment meter - signed up to new tariff and said they would fit today - didn’t arrives and when he called supplier scottish power said they dont fit standard meters - and where he lives (near town centre Dunfermline) smart meters can’t be...
  12. V

    UK 3kw constant load on a standard plug socket

    I'm charging a PHEV from a standard plug socket, and it works. However I purchased an extension and the standard plug going into the socket has melted... it got a bit too warm for a bit too long. Are there recommendations of specific plugs and cabling that could take 3kw comfortably for...
  13. S

    UK Second empty meter cabinet for a consumer unit to feed several garden circuits. Can a standard metal csu be fitt

    I have a customer who has installed a second empty meter cabinet for a consumer unit to feed several garden circuits. Can a standard metal csu be fitted in here, does it have to be in an ip65 enclosure also or can a ip65 plastic csu be used. I get csu has to be non combustible within a dwelling...
    • sidekick
    • Thread
    • cabinet circuits consumer consumer unit garden metal meter second standard unit
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. E

    Will any suppliers still fit a standard meter?

    I'm a homeowner. My flat came with a prepayment meter. I was due to get it changed by Green Network Energy. I even specifically chose them because they would fit a standard meter and not a smart meter... Anyway, Covid and a company going bust later I still have a prepayment meter. I'm with...
  15. G

    Standard switch to dimmer switch change

    I am trying to change over a standard switch to a dimmer switch, please see images attached, the current one is the image with the wiring in, and the new switch is the one with the blue boxes, please can someone help me to wire this onto the new switch, i have tried it already, but it tripped...
  16. B

    UK Anybody know what a good standard TT connection point should look like? Is this dangerous?

    Would this TT connection point be at the stage where it needs repair? Under UKPN control.
  17. J

    Can a standard plug be put on this....m

    Got this viper shop vac from a friend. It has a 1@0v plug on it...is it possible to get it to work at standard plug ? https://www.vipercleaning.ie/en/products/Pages/product.aspx?fid=16330
  18. R

    Bringing commercial lighting systems up to current standard

    Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post, so excuse any forthcoming rookie errors. I am from the UK with an electrical engineering background, coming from the heavy industry sector (mainly power stations). I recently took on the role of estimator/operations manager for a small electrical...
    • rulesandregs
    • Thread
    • ausie elec commercial current lighting standard systems
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  19. Les wiseman

    Standard rate for full rewires

    Hi I have been asked to price a big job and I’m not sure if I’m pricing it right any advice would be greatly appreciated. It’s one big house being split into 2 big flats the ground floor is going to be 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms kitchen lounge and a office in Total there is 98 points. Then upstairs...
  20. K

    Connection above or below terminal screw plate

    Does a wire attaching to a screw terminal on a standard receptacle outlet go over or under the little brass movable plate, please? Thanks
    • Kitkat
    • Thread
    • below brass connection little outlet plate please screw screwfix standard terminal under wire
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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