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  1. Simon-0116

    conduit cutters

    What type do you use, had a set of one handed silverline, ok lasted 18 months, treated my self to some ck ratched type, cut 20 lengths 20mm and 1 length 25mm trunking, tried some 25mm today wont cut, just bending. Also find them hard to use as need to open with two hands and ratchet mechanism...
  2. Simon-0116

    star delta - generator

    Got star delta motor new installation, when goung into run just dies, dosrnt trip over losd, as if contactor not holding in on run. Wrong wiring diagram eith pannel, u1 goes u2, v1 to v2, w1 to w2 on motor windings. Running of a generator, 200kva, 50 kw motor, so man enough. Pannel firm...
  3. dlt27

    Really strange RCD happenings

    Sorry this is a long one! I have been carrying out testing and Inspecting for about 10 years now, but haven't come across what I found at my Mum and Dads house. I rewired it about 12 months ago. It is an old stone house and was a nightmare to do.(It's a TT system fed off overheads and a split...
    • dlt27
    • Thread
    • fault neutral rcd really strange thought tried tripped
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. C

    Megger 1730

    Hi, have tried to download an instruction manual for a Megger 1730 which resulted in a nasty virus. Could any one give me a few pointers on the less self explanatory notes please?
  5. A

    PIR problem

    A block of flats has a set of outdoor security lights each switched on by a separate PIR sensor switch. The lights are 500w incandescent and the PIRs rated at 1000w or more. Different makes of PIR have been tried but after a few months they mostly fail by remaining turned on. Any thoughts on...
    • abbeyhouse
    • Thread
    • mention pir problem reset tried
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. J

    RCD tripping at 1/2 test

    Testing some new cabinets today which had in them a PDU with a 30mA rcd upfront as main switch. ( We build among other stuff, communications cabinets for highways, railways, etc). First one tested tripped on 1/2 fault current. Tried another cab, same thing. Did a ramp test, (tester is Kewtech...
  7. D

    Trying to find Legrand RCBOs

    Does anyone know of anywhere stocking Legrand RCBOs please? I'm after a 6A and a 20A for a job and cant seem to find them anywhere. I'm in South Wales but would be happy to buy from reputable on-line etc if necessary. Obviously I've tried all my local suppliers and even Screwfix dont have...
  8. M

    Studfinder for plasterboard

    Hi its been done before but no real serios answers anyone used the bosch studfinder with any great success Cheers
    • mayfair
    • Thread
    • anyone bosch plasterboard tried
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. O

    Anyone tried these?

    Saw the following on Sfix's site, Not 100% sold on them, but look like a timesaver and look professional and neat not to mention keeping plaster out of boxes....Though I'm sure a plasterer out there would still manage it somehow.... 2 Gang Back Box Protector Pack of 50 | Screwfix.com
  10. infinity

    Canadian solar anywhere?

    Does anyone know where I can pick up 16 250w mono Canadian solar panels?
  11. Rockingit

    Anyone tried to repair / replace cells in Bosch 10.8 L-ion?

    Got one that's not very happy - claims to be full when it isn't - and a quick look suggests the pack will pop open and can probably replace whatever the cells are straight off the RS shelf. Anyone tried this before? [have posted this here and not tools as it's equally an electrics issue!]
  12. stidge

    RCD problem

    Hi all, scenario is , Fitted new dual rcd MK Cu today. Testing rcd one ( next to main sw) all fine. Rcd two doesn't trip on x1 at all ( mft says 310ms)it trips on x5 but high reading approx 30 ms. Have tested with no loads connected. Changed rcd same results! Swapped rcd 1 & 2 round , works...
  13. G

    Threading conduit with WD40 instead of Tallow

    Anybody else tried using WD40 when threading conduit? its also good for cleaning the threads as well after you have filed the end with a round file (or used your pliers) and cleans away metal dust better than an old rag....also less messy than Tallow :innocent:
  14. A

    Anyone Tried a 2391 Online Course?

    Anyone tried the 2391 online? I'm going to do the 2391 and am looking at prices. Obviously the online courses are cheaper - usually by about £100. I've been looking at the 'blender' courses offered by the NICEIC. I think i would rather go through the course with other REAL PEOPLE, to be able to...
  15. S

    Who tried it first........I have often wondered.

    Have you ever wondered who tried something first, especially something that turned out to be dangerous. Who first ate Pufferfish and found out that it killed you if it wasn't cooked in a certain way. Who discovered that if a Cobra bites you, you die. Who ate all the Mushrooms first to find out...
  16. S

    Bad socket

    A customer telephones and complains that one of the socket outlets that you installed earlier appears not to function. State the procedures you would follow in order to identify the possible cause of this failure prior to visiting the site. open to all suggestions thanks in advance..
    • Sparky12021986
    • Thread
    • appliance aus other socket sorry tried
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  17. A

    1000 w dimmer keeps blowing

    Have replaced a dimmer switch for a chanderleer with around 10 bulbs at 40w. Every couple of months the dimmer will blow. I Done insulation test on switch line and light itself and no problems. The light is on from. 8am-8pm most days as its a pub. Any ideas
    • aaelectric
    • Thread
    • aus blowing dimmer dimmers keeps light switch tried using
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  18. telectrix

    megger repair

    as title. does anyone know of a good repairer for my 1552. it's fine on all ranges (calibrated), except for continuity, where it reads incorrectly and erratically. e.g . on a 1.0 ohm resistor, it will read anything from 1.3 to 1.7. it's not anything to do with nulling the leads or the leads...
    • telectrix
    • Thread
    • aus leads megger plugs repair tried
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
  19. rich.250

    Megger 1730 non trip loop....

    Has anyone else had the problem of it tripping rcds on non trip loop?? seems only wylex in my case. I have spoke to megger to be told i was performing the test wrong! Quite rude tbh. I have since spent a lot of time thinking about it and the external earth fault path it takes... so i have tried...
  20. S

    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme SJIB pay rates, Unite, All deciding bodies

    Hi all. I have a couple of simple questions i can't find answers from from anyone. Is there any indication to wether a new pay scheme is to be set up (scotland), or are they all still arguing with each other? I have tried to contact unite (no answer, and no one returning my calls), i have tried...
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