please note this "project" is for my own personal use and will be carried out in my (well mum and dads) property. I would just like some advice on how to do it safely and economically. I would post this in the other part of the forum but i fear for my sanity ......
In the next couple of weeks...
I have been asked by a client to install a temporary supply to a static caravan for them to live in during a rebuild, they haven't purchased the caravan yet so I'm not sure of the spec. it is going to be about 25 meters from the house. is there a standard supply for one of these?
Hi all, apologies if this has ever been answered before, i only have 2 months post apprenticeship experience(i went travelling immediately after qualifying!) and about to start back in the trade as a mate.
Something i have often wondered since i never done many domestic installs during my...
Hi,
Hopefully there is someone out there who can put my mind to rest.
I have a new 3 phase supply, meter and mains switch in my french farmhouse, whch I am stuck with, as it is too expensive to change it to a single phase supply.
It is connected to the EDF networkbut not connected to anything...
I'm arranging to quote for a new build (my first new build). Ultimately will be PME. On plans, the supply head is to be rising in the centre of the property within a plant room.
How/where might you arrange the temporary (TT) supply for the site, when the slab and all the groundworks would be...
I have a lockable outdoor cabinet with a 5 pin 63A 3 phase socket and relevant mcb and RCD in enclosure.
There is a bit of spare room in the cabinet, but not any room to mount a permanent fixture too.
I need a temporary supply of 3 x 32A and 3 x 16A single phase supplies for the weekend only...
Does anyone know if SSE still provide temporary seals for CU changes, and if so where I can get some from / what their procedure is?
I've found links to SSE information on threads in this forum and others, but none of the links seem to work anymore.
Thanks
Gents(and ladies), I am undertaking a larger and larger amount of temporary building site supplies from generators, and from the mains also. If anyone can point me towards any relevant documents regarding design/ installation and especially testing, anything that will enhance my knowledge, teach...
I have been asked to Supply & Fit a Pure Sine Wave Generator to a solicitors office for 1-2 days while the main gets switched off in the road for a building development alteration. They have been told by their IT guy it has to be a certain kind of generator due to the computers.
The Install is...
looking at putting out some external Christmas lighting. I have bought 2 rcd plugs, 2 twinsockets with weatherproof housing boxes. I know its a silly question but as I say its temporary lighting and im trying to be as safe as possible and its been a good few years since I was last at school thus...
Hi,
I had to do a repair I was not certain on, so would like to run it past some experts here.
We have a large stirrer at work. Due to some incompetence the gearbox got damaged.
With a lot of work we have almost everything back together with 1 problem remaining.
There is a lot of wear on the...
Looking for some technical advice Regarding having EDF coming to connect a new Meter for a (3yr) Temporary TT System supply.
The connection was refused at first and he left a sheet with 2 points.
1. "earth rod" - (this has been sorted now) I've installed an earth rod with clamp and 16mm earth...
I have not install site temps for a while so cant find in writing what i think is correct so please help if you can, as I need to have this info to insert into my test certificate.
I am sure that I remember reading somewhere that the site containers offices etc are not glassed as temporary as...
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We have a a grain store refurb that needs completing , but in order to get a new panel board in on the 400a head we will need e-on to temporally disconnect the supply while the old one is removed and the new one is mounted and retailed .
Has anyone else done this before and if so what sort of...
About to order the bits to build a temporary DB rig for use when doing board changes. Just the usual small unit, with an RCD and a couple of ways for sockets for site lamps, tools and the all important kettle.
Anyone got any suggestions for what to use to extend the tails to the temporary...
Hi everyone,
Im currently working as an assistant site agent, but i'm hoping to begin traing to be an electrician. Ive got loads of questions and hopefully you can help. The site i'm working on has a 3 phase meter in a cupboard. There is an earth rod next to it.
- Is this a TT system?
- The...
I am doing commercial refurb at the mo, everything is supplied from an old Memshield 3 phase board, the landlord wants the various spaces metered so he can bill the tenants separatly, at present he is just adding a flat rate to the rent, I have no issues with how to go about it however one unit...
Just an explanatory note to say that my access to the forum is going to be very sporadic for a short period. I am working away in Scotland - 7 days a week, 14 hours a day and I really struggle for internet access. Not sure how long this will be for but it could be until the end of the month...
I've been asked to supply a temporary cabin on a warehouse site.
The garage that services the trucks has a Square D D.B. (used as a Section Board) which feeds 3 other D.B.s in the garage, one 3 phase , one 110v and one single phase. All pulling no great load.
The supply to this sectin Board is...
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