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  1. T

    Where does my cooker switch connect to?

    I have a cooker switch which isn’t connected to a socket. The socket behind the cooker doesn’t have a switch so assumed it’s connected to the cooker switch but it doesn’t switch the cooker off. I checked the circuit breakers and the switch is connected to the “cooker” breaker but the socket...
  2. shurbra82

    Help I removed Switchboard tamper tags

    Hi all, I’m looking for advice I removed the tamper tags on my three phase power mains to install a new circuit breaker. It disconnected the smart meter for 5 minutes to make the change. I only found out now it’s highly illegal to remove the tamper tags. What can I expect to happen 😞...
  3. J

    What switchboard would fit a space of 450h x 220w

    I am installing a 14KW ducted aircon unit in a single phase house, which requires a 40A breaker. I was thinking of asking the electrician to put in a consumer unit / switchboard while installing the circuit breaker. There is only 450 height x 220 width available in the box. Is it worth while...
  4. TradeNSW

    Cable from the main switchboard to the sub board in a unit

    Hey guys, thinking of relocating my sub board in my unit to a new location. Does the cable from the main switch Board to the sub board need to be a continuous run or am I able to put a junction box and extend the main cable to its new location?
  5. J

    Replacing Switchboard Panel with smart meter

    I am organising a switchboard upgrade to my property and have recently had a smart meter installed. I am receiving conflicting information regarding whether the meter provider will need to also come out on the same day as the electricians to re-install the smart meter after the new switchboard...
  6. N

    Newbies in UK and storage heaters, off peak, all stuff

    Hi, My husband and I recently moved to the UK and a new flat, after living always in accommodations. We have some big answers about the electrical system in the flat, and I hope you could help me. I'll leave you some photos to explain ourselves. Q.1: we have one switchboard that says “storage...
  7. M

    Old switchboard

    Hi I have a question. When you want to do an electrical work on a switchboard and you realize that some cables are which are not double insulated are bare out of enclosure, do you have to fix it ? Does it consider a fault for the last electrician working on the switchboard even if it wasn't your...
  8. T

    HWS trips 20A CB after a few minutes

    Hi there, I have a Vulcan (2009) Hot Water System (HWS) which is now tripping the 20A CB on my switchboard. The switchboard has been replaced one month ago (no problems since today, though). The tripping happens 1-2 minutes after I switch the CB back on. Does it means I can rule out any short...
  9. V

    switchboard in Hazardous area

    In Australia, we use TN-C-S system. I have a switchboard feeds a pump in hazardous area. I knew for switchboard in Hazardous area it needs to connect to a TN-S system. So should I remove the MEN link in the switchboard? Could anyone help me with this matter? Thanks.
  10. Y

    240v Switchboard in Campervan

    Hey everyone, new to the forum and was hoping for some advice. I'm planing the 240v install on my Toyota coaster camper van and am trying to figure out the switch board. I will have a main in from a campsite hook up and also an inverter from the batteries. I want to wire it so that the air...
  11. C

    Neutral - Earth link in Main Switchboard

    When is an earth neutral link required in an main switchboard? Is it particular to the earthing system? Is it common to earth the source neutral at the first point in the LV system where the neutral is terminated - the main LV switchboard. If the Neutral terminal of the transformer is...
  12. C

    Switchboard Schedule - Clarifications

    Hi All, this is regarding cable sizing and protective device selection in a switchboard. I'm very new to the British standards, kindly help me out to understand the basics in the attached schedule. 1) What is Id? 2) What is Igt end of line? 3) What is I2t start of line? Why is it calculated...
  13. M

    Switchboard Clearance

    when one entrance is required, if switchboard is 1200A and over 6 feet is that under condition 3 on Table 110.25 (A)(1) of the NEC am confused
  14. M

    Forklift driver dropped a switchboard

    Waiting on the forklift driver to drop off a switchboard today... Around 2m high 4m long and had no spotter or strapped on and the bloody thing only tips over.. Estimated $45000 board going for scrap. Bad day for this fella he's now looking for another job..
  15. F

    Secondary Switchboard for kitchen from Primary Switchboard

    I am currently working on my kitchen and I am centralising the switches for all appliances (Fridge, 2 Ovens, Induction Hob, Hood, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, boiler and counter sockets) on a secondary switchboard. In order to do that I am running a 6mm multi-thread cable from the main...
  16. S

    Replacement of main switchboard

    When is it necessary (under 17th edition regulations) to replace an existing switchboard with a new one? e.g if the existing board has only got rewirable fuses with no rcds or mcbs and i want to split the tails and connect a new sub board, do i have to upgrade the existing board to mcbs and...
  17. M

    Switchboard very close to cold fill outlet and sink - pics provided is this Legal?

    Hi, I recently moved into a flat and i can't fit my washing machine into the gap.... ImageShack(TM) slideshow after asking my friend who is a plumber on what i need to plumb it in a new locaton. My other friend caught wind of it and says it looks electrically unsound and i should get it...
  18. N

    Switchboard Vibration

    hi guys, I built a switchboard a while back and it has just been installed and under load it vibrates. I havnt seen this happening but I have been told that it vibrates quite violently. Im not sure about the load that it is suppling but i think it may be a couple of very large variable speed...

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