I need to replace this old RCCB with a suitable replacement.
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Currently the one installed is not tripping on test and from the test point. Changing the entire consumer unit is not financially viable for the home owner at...
i don't the exact value of the soil resistivity as no survey of soil sample is carried out at the site .However Copper earthing electrode 50mm diameter of 2.5 m is driven where its circumference were filled with chemical compound power to the height of rod and earth resistance was found to be...
I am trying to design an emergency prototype opensource air purification unit for use in hospitals. I bought 4 Osram G23 HNS S 9 Watt Puritec Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps bulbs and bulb holders Vossloh Schwabe 35006 PL 5,7,9,11W G23 TCS 2pin lampholder - bulb and lamps fit, but I can not find a...
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Firstly just to say that the PV system is being installed by a certified company/electrician, so this query is just to satisfy my own curiousity really. Also I’m based in Ireland and I know our regs will be slightly different.
As I was slowly renovating my house I had in mind that I...
Hi to every one, would it be possible to know which electrical wire would be suitable for a 6A MCB taking into consideration that the distance from the consumer unit to the device is 15 to 20 mts approximately, I am in doubt if this cable might be 1.5mm, 2.5mm or perhaps 4.0mm. I am installing a...
I am looking to join 2 cables for an outside security light. The mains cable on the existing light is 8mm flat twin. But the new light is a 6mm round twin.
I can't rewire as it goes into the wall to the socket. So was looking at an ip66 connection. But can't find one that does both sizes.
Any...
Customer has a rise-and-fall pendant - the sort with 2 pulleys and a counterweight metal ball - and because of the length of the drop (about 2.5-3m) the person who installed it had to replace the cable that came with the fitting with their own, which has a sort of woven sheath. It looks nice...
Hello,
Can anyone offer me some help and guidance please, I'm struggling to source either the same direct replacement LED power supply or another that will work in it's place, to replace the one pictured. I need to buy three as all need replacing.
Appreciated.
I am trying, with little success, to purchase 2 pole DC Contactors suitable for
switching 20-25amp 600volt DC preferably with 230volt AC coil. I require
these for switching the supply from PV array. If you are able to supply
or suggest where I might be able to get them I would be most grateful...
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I have been asked by the family of some elderly neighbours to install a socket in an understairs cupboard for a small chest freezer and add a lighting point in the same cupboard.
Installation is protected by a Wylex 3036 rewireable board so had no rcd protection and the...
I am an old "spark" who is looking to re-enter the industry working self-employed in domestic premises. Can any of you kind folk help with the following.
I am City and Guilds qualified (A and B ) and also have the 17th edition certificate. However due to working in other fields / abroad for...
Hi, I would like to move a light fitting and switch. The switch, about 20cm, the light fitting, about 60cm. I've been looking online and found a product call the choc bloc, would that be suitable for my needs? The cables are in the attic under the insulation material currently. Some previous...
Customer needs one of these changed for an elderly relative.
Found new versions by Mk themselves for the old one but at £30+ hoping to find a more affordable alternative.
Anybody know of other makes that fit the dimensions? or better still sensible priced MK ones?
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I am trying to make a light fixture with an LED bulb and rechargeable battery so that it can sit on table without any cords.
What LED volt light will work with
3.7V 750 mAh battery (see picture) or
4.8V rechargeable battery (see picture)
I am only finding LED strips and bulbs that...
Hi all,
Got a customer who is having a wood burning stove fitted and wants some kind of light inside the chimney to light it up.
I said it will need to be heat proof...am about to start looking but does anyone have any suggestions please?
Hi all, I've been asked to supply a large outbuilding thats to be used as offices via overhead catenary wire. The suspended length is about 50M. Does anyone have experience with this? My plan was to erect a telegraph pole half way and use 25mm 2 core SWA. Would something like split con cable be...
Hi all, I've been asked to supply a large outbuilding thats to be used as offices via overhead catenary wire. The suspended length is about 50M. Does anyone have experience with this? My plan was to erect a telegraph pole half way and use 25mm 2 core SWA. Would something like split con cable be...
Asked to replace a faulty electric shower and found there wasn't a RCD for the shower circuit. Looks like it's GE with a Proteus main switch and one Harok RCBO.
Does anyone know if you can get GE RCBOs for this CU or are there any suitable alternatives, I'm not sure if the Harok RCBO is suitable?
I just completed a job for neighbour through an insurance company and main contractor.
I was asked at the beginning to put in LED downlights in the kitchen, bathroom and en-suite as an extra. All done.
My neighbour is asking now if I can put dimmers on the downlights?.
I should be... they are...
You all saw mypost about a volunteer job I did yesterday, there were two grab rails I was reluctant to fit as the walls were plasterboard and stud work, simple fix you will say, but the rules of the game are "try not to damage the building fabric" and explain to the client why you can't do this...
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