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  1. M

    Multiple GFCI Outlets Tripping at the same time on different circuits

    Dealing with a noodle scratcher. Trying to figure out what has caused multiple GFCI outlets on separate circuits to trip at the same time. Over the last two Wednesdays in the morning something has happened which caused multiple GFCI outlets throughout the house to trip at the same time...
  2. littlespark

    Almost that time of year

    We made the mistake one year of letting our middle child watch the Eurovision Song Contest, and now she spends her time watching every countries successful, and the unsuccessful entrants. Now the UK entry has been announced. Of course last years compitition was cancelled, so I thought you’d...
  3. S

    time lag switch communal stairwell

    hello, quick question as im having a hard time getting my head around this. 3 story stairwell. 2 way switching on each level for each separate light fitting led chandelier so 6 lamps per fitting or so. total 3x 2 gang switches (2way) and 1x 1 gang 2 way at the entrance door. customer wants...
  4. B

    Dental surgeries that need extraction systems to help reducing "fallow" time.

    Hello All, I would like to say hello . I am looking for leads into Dental surgeries that need extraction systems to help reducing "fallow" time.
  5. B

    Full rewire needed? First time home owner

    Hi All, Thanks for all the helpful advice in this forum. We've recently bought our first house - yay! With that being said, our building survey highlighted the wiring in the house, and an electrical installation report from 2017, when a new consumer unit was installed, suggested a rewire was...
  6. F

    Run time disconnect

    I hope this is an appropriate forum to ask my question. I have an upflush toilet. The pump sometimes does not shut off automatically. I'm hoping to find a solution that will disconnect power if it draws power for more than 5 seconds and resets after a few minutes. Adjustable times would be a...
  7. S

    Light bulb flicker when turning on after long time off.

    Hello. I have question. I dont know if i have faulty wiring,bad installation or its bulb. When i have lights off long time and turn on lightning ( bulb halogen ) , there is a for 2-3 second bulb dimm/flicker and its normal. Happens only when lightning is off long time and i turn on. When i turn...
  8. B

    Time needed to test consumer unit circuits?

    Hello, how much time is needed to test consumer unit circuits before re-connection to the mains? Is each circuit a 5 or 10 minute job?
  9. C

    Confused about Zs 5 second disconnection time

    Running some calcs I'm confused about what Zs to use when calculating 5 second disconnection times. In circuits with 1.5mm2-4mm2 cable a fault doesn't seem to pull the voltage down much at the trafo terminals so from an ohms law perspective the current magnitude reflects simple V/(R1 + R2)=I...
  10. W

    Get a shock when you touch sink and oven at same time??

    I understand this could be because there is no bonding, but just want to know how it’s possible for the pipework/sink to become live?? Is it through a fault on another circuit finding it’s way to the pipework?
  11. B

    Seeking electrical help for first time homeowner

    I am a first time homeowner trying to give my house a few updates on the mostly original 1984 aesthetic. One of the first things I started was replacing old yellow toggle switches with bright white rocker switches. I came across a double switch in the kitchen/dining room area that had some DIY...
  12. P

    C&G 2365 Level 2 w/ private provider worth the time/money?

    Hello to all, I am a 28 year old lad who has been in the building game since 16 mainly involving groundworks / extensions / full refurbishments for a small firm, gaining lots of hand on knowledge. I have done the odd fault finding / rectifying around the house, run cables for sparks on the job...
  13. C

    Am2 test result wait time?

    Hi guys. Hope everyone is keeping well in this strange time. Completed my am2 on Wednesday and waiting to get my results. Firstly my assessor said I was competent and his words were ‘I’d let you wire my house’ which filled me with confidence. Then when I asked for any more feedback he said I...
  14. S

    Scheme question for first time joiner

    Sorry if this has been asked a lot but I can’t find the right answer, I will try and explain it the best I can do. I am looking to join a scheme for the first time as I have now got my two years experience.I have done a 4 week course to get some qualifications to my name they are : 2393-101...
  15. A

    Flash Time Clock 31031

    Hi all, recently bought a Flash Time Clock 31031 but having difficulty wiring it. Please see pics, many thanks, first one is older one, second pic is Flash Time Clock 31031, two lives coming from trip switches. regards,D
  16. J

    RCD Types, Ticking time bomb

    Juts been catching up on some prep work for my EV install course next week (Tring, 8th December) anyone on hear doing it? I digress. Delving deeper into RCD types. Hell of a mine filed now! I am guessing most homes installed or upgraded with RCDs, RCBOs with type AC need now to be replaced...
  17. littlespark

    Strange fault. Time delayed mcb trip.

    Fault finding. Good to systematically and logically investigate the problem, then the culprit has been staring you in the face... phone call from new customer- no power. get there, split rcd board. “It’s that big switch that won’t stay up”, says the woman Ok, the rcd. Unplugged everything I...
  18. A

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Waiting time for assessment

    Hi Does anyone know what the current waiting time is to get a napit 1st assessment? I've been waiting ages now. Emailed them and they just said they were very busy. Thanks.
  19. I

    Few Spotlights bulbs gone at same time

    Hi All, Client called recently. Saying few spotlights not working, halfway all 3 of them, living room-kitchen only two works out of 15. Flat newly built, last inspection 2019. I've been told by client that bulbs gone more or less st the same time. There was nothing obvious as I've checked...
  20. Dan

    Welcome to Electricians Forums, again? But this time the .co.uk, again? - ElectriciansForums.co.uk Blog Feed

    Welcome to Electricians Forums, again? But this time the .co.uk, again?[/] Okay, so we’ve had some confusing changes over the years. Usually just smilies on the forum changing. Or the automatic post merging system that wound up a few dozen big burly blokes and some even burlier women also. Our...

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