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  1. J

    Strange 2-way wiring

    Came across some bizarre wiring for a 2-way recently in a old house. Anyone ever seen this before? Was this ever the done thing many moons ago? (Sorry for the rough sketch)
  2. J

    Strange fault, can’t work it out

    hi there, first post. I’m having a very strange problem affecting my entire board. I’ve just qualified but not that experienced in faults. My home electrics have been having problems lately, every time we use the kettle/ toaster/ hairdryer, the lights dim. If we have the toaster on and use...
  3. Dave OCD

    Very strange this one.

    This is true - I called in to see a customer who'd reported that every time his wife went upstairs for a shower in the evening the telly in the lounge would lose reception - particularly BBC1 ! :confused: I established that it was the bathroom lights being switched on that caused the issue and...
  4. R

    Strange RCD tripping scenario

    Any suggestions as to possible causes of RCD tripping in the below domestic scenario would be helpful: Origin: single phase TT supply into an external cabinet housing cutout and our installed 100A 100mA Type S 2Pole RCD. Earth Rod has also been sunk here. House: 3c SWA supply to house from...
  5. bigspark17

    Strange outbuilding/pv set up.....

    Went to see a job where pv pannels have been installed on a large outbuilding, 10mm 3c swa sub ran in to pv isolator/inverter set up, submain supplied off 32A mcb. Seems ok, but the installers left what was already feeding the outbuilding an old 10mm t&e overhead which is now laying on the...
  6. T

    Strange crimp connector for BT phone power

    I have an adapter which plugs into the mains and on the other end has what looks like an RJ11 crimp connector, but the clip is oriented to the left rather than the middle. I want to shorten the cable as it is far too long and had anticipated simply cutting the appropriate amount of the lead and...
  7. P

    Strange readings on ze and zs

    Studio flat recently re-wired. Ryfields board with main earth coming in and connects to side of ryfields (sealed unit). Flat’s own head outside has main isolator, from there 25mm tails to inside and then in main switch on DB. With 16mm earth feeding board. Ze at main switch on DB with main...
  8. S

    Strange (incorrect) outdoor light wiring

    Hi, I'm no sparky and have very little wiring knowledge, however I know incorrect wiring when I see it. This is the wiring to some front and rear (grey cables lower right) external lights. The black cable is the power in from a 3 pin socket. The white cable I believe is to an outdoor...
  9. S

    Can anyone explain this - strange wiring?

    Please can someone help to explain this IMG 20180717 204316 - https://ibb.co/i9RBKJ There seems to be 3 lots of live/neutral/earth. I saw this when I removed the old chandelier. Problem is, it seems that the three neutrals were not connected to anything and of the three lives, 2 were...
  10. Zdb

    Strange EFLI message on Fluke MFT

    :D
  11. B

    Very strange RCD tripping problem on TT system. Need advice

    I'm in France and this is my first post, so apologies if this is in the wrong section. Here is the problem. I have a client, with a swimming pool and heat pump for the pool, but their main supply keeps tripping. The connection is: * Supply companies incoming feed, three-phase, limited to 30A...
  12. L

    Strange Forum- confused

    What is with all the strange Chinese posts and other out of context threads? Have I missed something or has the PRC hacked the forum?:)
  13. C

    Zafira b intermittent starting problem - strange behaviour

    Apologies up front for the long post. I thought I'd try to include as much info as I can. I am looking for some advice/suggestions any of you might have concerning an annoying intermittent fault I am having with a 2006 Zafira B. The engine is the Z16XEP version. The car will start a few times...
  14. N

    Insulation resistance - strange readings

    Im getting some strange reading on a new circuit(ring main) ive installed and i was wondering if anyone else had experienced the following. insulation resistance at 500v on L-N is >500mQ (which is fine) then insulation resistance between N-E starts at 400 then climbs to 500mQ then insulation...
  15. D

    Strange buzzing switch fuse!

    Old Wylex 5419 switch fuse making a buzzing noise. Opened it up no sign of overheating loose connection etc Only does it sometimes... I have seen meters, rcds, mcbs buzz but not a switch fuse... Very strange.... any ideas?
  16. E

    strange , tester or RCD?

    doing an EICR today i could not take Zs readings at any sockets on various circuits protected by a RCD tester set to low , no trip test and trips instantly on all 3 ciruits regardless of which socket i try result is always trip instantly thought it could be the leads, wrong ports etc but...
  17. lurch

    Request for work . . . strange or spam/phishing

    Picked up an email yesterday from a potential new customer asking f I was interested in carry out some work. . . . nothing new, get these requests all the time. I emailed back saying . . . sure let me have the details. Got email back with a link to some drawings (mmmm... I think !) I hit...
  18. I

    a strange Slow running Manrose MFT100T

    A strange one :- replaced an inline mixed flow timer fan like for like yesterday. When powered on at the 3 pole isolator switch the fan was running at 25% speed and the shower light 12v halogen bulb was lit but very dim (note the pull switch for bathroom lights was off) All other bathroom...
  19. M

    Strange RCD tripping problem

    I have a very strange repeated RCD tripping scenario, which appears to suggest that two unrelated circuits are connected. Any problem solving thoughts would be appreciated. I have an electrician who has done several jobs for us (new lighting circuits, appliance installation, outside lights...
  20. LewisM

    Strange goings on...............

    Two LED lights in my lounge that I installed a month are ago are dimming and brightening themselves for no apparent reason and its got me stumped big time :( I've added a video but it doesn't really show much. It seems that when one is on it works fine but when you switch them both on they dim...

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