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  1. M

    specify an appropriate wiring system for the luminaires in the main workshop, giving three reasons for your choice. thanks

    specify an appropriate wiring system for the luminaires in the main workshop, giving three reasons for your choice. thanks
  2. F

    Have a 2 plug socket in bedroom. Want to plug in 4 plugs from hifi stack system and one from electric heater via a 10 plug extension lead.

    Hi. Am new to this forum and i have an urgent question. Have a 2 plug socket in the bedroom and want to plug into one side of it an upright extension lead holding 4 plugs from a hifi stack system and one from an electric heater, making 5 plugs in the lead. Is this safe to do? Can one socket and...
  3. B

    Use vehicle generation system to charge leisure batteries, replace with B2B charger retaining the existing wiring, or replace everything?

    Hi all, I'm in the UK. I purchased a VW Crafter van and intend to convert it into a campervan. I'm currently stripping it of the original racking and equipment fitted by the previous company. One piece of equipment the previous company fitted was a generation system with a secondary...
    • bofhchaos
    • Thread
    • batteries charge charger everything existing generation leisure replace system vehicle wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  4. kt6345

    Advice re Grade A LD2 Fire Alarm System in Freehold Building

    HI, I'm a director of a freehold building which is 4 stories (one flat per storey), with a basement flat with its own separate entrance down some stairs outside the entrance to the main building. In our latest fire health and safety report we have been advised that our freehold building needs...
  5. Phillips007

    USA Designing an Electrical Power System for a rack

    Hi everyone, I’m in the process of designing an electrical power system for a rack(cabinet enclosure), and I would love some input from the community. The components I’m planning to use include: Circuit Breakers (Main CB: 35-40A, Other CBs: 2A) Surge Arrester Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)...
  6. B

    TT system do I need to fit a main switch or time delayed RCD switch?

    Hi everyone I'm ready to do second fix on a rewire it's a tt system all my circuit will protected by individual rcbos Do I need main switch to be normal dp switch or time delay rcd please help.
    • baazab
    • Thread
    • delayed fit main main switch rcd switch system time time delay tt system
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. A

    Help with Drayton motorised valve heating system

    So I've recently moved into a house with gas central heating, before I have only had electric only flats so I'm a bit new to it. During the past cold few days I thought I'd test the central heating to see if there were any issues. The programmer is a siemens RWB29 and seems to work just fine, I...
  8. Dan

    Julie has so many likes she broke the badge system

    I just noticed @Julie. Didn't have Esteemed and was like she has DEFO got the criteria for it. But she not only had the criteria, she had so many likes per posts that she went over what I thought a maximum could ever be. SHE BROKE THE SCALES INTERNET MAN! So thanks @Julie. for what must be...
  9. J

    Lighting control system options

    Morning. I'm looking for some advice. I was a NICEIC QS about 8 years ago, but I left the industry and so I'm not across the new market products. Around 6 years ago I rewired my house and I prepared the wiring for a Rako system where is wired all switch lines back to a central hub next the...
  10. F

    TT System Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD main switch DB

    Hi Ive read a few discussions on the topic but what setup would you recommend for replacing a DB on a domestic TT system? I've moved house and need to get the meter changed ready for the car charger, I need to upgrade the severely dated DB at the same time. Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD...
    • fattony
    • Thread
    • existing main main switch rcd rcd main switch switch system tt system
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. 7029 dave

    DAY1 How old is this conduit system

    Took a few snaps of this conduit install in Poland, as you can see still functional my guess 1940.s
  12. G

    Modernising a Domestic Servants call system

    I have a house built around 1900 with a servants call system. The indicator/bell unit is similar to the one shown in the attachment and the push buttons are all in place. Internal wiring of the unit is complete and local tests prove it all works. Unfortunately, all the wiring from the push...
  13. N

    grade B ld1 conventional fire detection system

    Are fire alarm companies/engineers the only people who can certify Grade B LD1 conventional fire detection systems? It’s on a domestic house Or can any spark self certify them through their competent person scheme using the certificate templates provided? I’ve been asked to install a system...
  14. V

    surge protection for heating system

    last week, houses in the road had a power cut one evening, although we hadn't at that stage...then, in bed near midnight, we were dozing, then heard a loud pop in the hall....got up and smelt a very strong electrical burning smell (we were also then without power), it was coming from the...
  15. S

    Earthing roof beams and roofing sheets on an attached garage.

    My friend has a conundrum regarding earthing the metal parts of his garage. It's an extension to his home which is on a TT supply, It's of concrete block construction with a metal roof, attached to timbers but touching 3 RSJ's which supports the whole roof. None of which is bonded. There are...
  16. Dan

    Which alarm system brand do you most use for installs?

    Please could you guys name 3, 4 or 5 brands you use for CCTV and Alarm systems and I'll start to collate a poll once we have a few and will keep adding brands not already mentioned once we have a dozen or more. VOTES ARE NOT PUBLIC SO NOBODY WILL KNOW WHO VOTED FOR WHICH BRAND YOU CAN PM ME A...
  17. julioherrera

    Julio Herrera Query on CCTV System Integration

    Hello, my name is Julio Herrera. How can I integrate my existing CCTV system with advanced analytics and AI-based video processing for real-time threat detection and alerting, and what are the potential challenges and considerations involved in such an integration?
  18. U

    TT system EICR questions

    Wondering if anyone can advise as I’m struggling to understand the regs, I’ve never tested or even worked on a TT system. I have tested an old farm that has been converted to a school so it is no longer an agricultural premises. The main supply is a three phase PME which feeds all 6 consumer...
  19. captdgf

    Help with knowledge of grounding system.

    Hello I'm a DIY'er seeking advice and clarity. I currently have no grounding system on my house. I do not have an outside main shutoff. My service meter is bolted to the outside of my basement then the service entry cable runs into my basement to my main panel. The panel is a square d homeline...
  20. Spoon

    UK What is a good wireless camera system.

    Hi Guys, A guy at work is after a wireless camera system. 6 wireless cameras. No power leads to cameras. Battery powered. Records onto a hard drive. Also want to monitor the live feeds on a screen. There are quite a few when you do a search on Google but I was wondering if someone has a...
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