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  1. C

    what is freeze proofing under ground service entrance lines?

    i'm having a new modular home installed to replace the house that burned down. the old service entrance was under ground and did not run under a normally used driveway. the local power company came out to check out the site in prep to installing the new service and told my i needed to place the...
  2. J

    Will the test meter over or under read the utility meter?

    Good day The following table shows the results of 3 current transformers (50A/5A, Class 0.5%) connected to a 3P-4Wire Digital Energy meter. (Performed at the meter manufacturer's workshop). It is observed that at Unity PF, the meter readings for current are a close match to the supplied test...
  3. W

    Under Cabinet led strip positioning

    Just wondering where everyone fits their Uber cabinet LED strip? I would normally fit it right to the back of the underside to hide the cables, but I’ve recently seen a few people fit it tight to the front of the unit
  4. rileym2024

    Can i run Twin & Earth outside under the edge of my house?

    I want to get power into my shed. I was wondering if i could run the twin and earth under the edge(lip) of my house and then bury it along my garden and then into my shed so the cable would only be exposed about 10m or so. Please let me know. Many thanks.
  5. L

    Can i install a new circuit or do minor works on a plastic consumer unit under the stairs which is the only escape route.

    I know it's only a C3 but I've been to quote jobs where previous electricians have told the client that they have to get it replaced to comply with current regulations which is false and basically scaring the client to get more work. I'm pretty sure that's not the case, as its only recommended...
  6. R

    What is under this lid?

    I am thinking of having an air source heat pump installed on the concrete path in front of the blue wood-clad structure (see photos), but there may be impediments. One is a hinged iron lid with "Stop Cock" on it. Inside is not a stop cock but some sort of a metal projection with a single black...
  7. L

    UK Exposed Live Wires Under Bedroom Floor?

    I was trying to fix a cold radiator when I came across some exposed cable and copper wire under the floor boards, a quick test with a voltage pen showed live. Not sure what kind of voltage they're putting out, wouldn't the RCD trip if they were dangerous? I covered the ends with electrical tape...
  8. J

    Feeder Wire - Wire Insulation is slightly under lug. Is this an issue?

    This is a 2/0 CU Feeder wire coming into the main subpanel on a 200A service. There are no nicks in the copper wire and from the front side everything looks good. But upon further inspection, the tiniest bit of wire insulation is under the lug on the back side. Does this pose any type of...
  9. Electrical2Go

    Downlights for Under £7?

    This weekend at Electrical2Go we are offering the Ansell Prism pro (APRIP/1) for just £6.95 ex VAT ! These are one of our best-selling downlights, so stock up whilst this deal is available as the price will return to normal on Monday. Click here to view our Ansell Prism Pro offer Did you...
  10. R

    GFCI light pulses yellow under power draw from bidet seat but doesn't trip

    GFCI green light is lit when not under power draw. The bidet seat functioning causes light to pulse yellow (and creates a pulsing and knocking noise) but switch does not trip off. Green light returns when power is not drawn. The bidet seat is fully functioning and draws power normally when...
  11. Christian Lenehan

    Embedding cable under external render

    What's best practice if running cable from garage out to outside double sockets? I'm re rendering that wall and thought it'd be nice if I could hide the cable under/within the render... Is it possible / allowable within "the code"? With or without conduit? Does it need to be armoured cable?
  12. S

    Recommendation for under cabinet LED strip please

    Hi all, I'm looking at putting some warm white LED strip (3000k) in aluminium profile under some kitchen cabinets, so just looking for recommendations please on decent and sensibly priced LED strip, drivers and aluminium profile. I know there's a huge range of this stuff out there, so hard to...
  13. A

    Contactor for carbon mat under floor heating

    I'm after some advice please, I have carbon mat underfloor heating throughout my bungalow, each room has its own thermostat and are fed via a fused spur , these make virtually no sound, whereas my living room is a much larger area of around 40m2 and has its own thermostat and is fed from up in...
  14. K

    Under floor heating mat 15Amps

    Hi there I need your opinion on this one, I need to fix mat 18sqm (200w). Client instead of one mat bought 2 mats (12sqm)+(6sqm) one thermostat . Went through the manual of under floor heating so 12sqm (2400w) + 6sqm(1200w) total 3600w. Now my question, how do I spur nearly 16amps, standard spur...
  15. L

    Remind me not to use my bare hands to trace a wire under the floorboards

    Had a floorboard up recently following a water leak. While there, thought I would connect in a stair light, which previously was switched separately to the landing one. Discovered a previously unknown junction box - not normally maintainable, but moving past that ... - wiring very neat...
  16. littlespark

    thin under unit LED light

    Ive got an old T5 (or4?) fitting to change to LED, but its built into the kitchen cabinet between two shelves of glass. Is there any like this: 13W LED Slimline Under Cabinet Link Light 4000K - https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4228924-13-watt-slimline-led-linklight but only 18mm wide...
  17. Mᴀʀᴛʏɴ

    Wanting to add led strip lights under the stairs.

    Wanting to add 2 strips of led lights down each side of underneath of the stairs, I have a socket I can spur off, into a fused switch, been looking at angle profile, so light is better, so ideally I need a LED driver, some led strips, and a way to connect them, happy to wire/solder something...
  18. Kilgore_Trout

    Nicked a Wire Under the Floor...Junction Box or Rerun?

    I dropped my multi-tool onto a 10/3 wire yesterday when removing some rotted flooring in a mobile home. I could see a bit of copper so I don't feel comfortable just wrapping it in electrical tape and calling it good. There is a crawl space underneath the mobile home where I can have the wire...
  19. punkin

    PAT testing a Ariston Andris under sink water heater

    Hi All I’ve come across this heater Ariston Andris Lux Undersink Water Heater 2kW 10Ltr - Screwfix - https://www.screwfix.com/p/ariston-andris-lux-undersink-water-heater-2kw-10ltr/3248g Its a plugin & I’m trying to PAT test it. It doesn’t say which class its is under (1 or 2) I would assume...
  20. E

    Cable Junction Under Floor Without Box

    Hi, Looking for more advice please. My electrician has spurred off a cable under flooring using what seem to be wago type connectors (push in, no screws). They are not enclosed in a box and the flooring is boarded and will be tiled over when refurbished. Is this acceptable by current regs or...

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