using

Recent contents Top users
  1. Azrael

    UK Is this method of earthing backboxes standard ???

    My housing association are rewiring the high-rise flat, and I've noticed they are earthing the lightswitch backboxes by using a small ring on the earth wire connecting the old backboxes using the faceplate screw to the backbox lug. Is this industry standard or bad practice, and is it safe
  2. D

    Battery How should I size battery system for a 75 kWh system powering a facility using 300 hWh a day. backup for short periods and peak hours but not prolong

    I have a basic model but not sure whats acually correct. I also want to have microinverters on each panel so any advice on that is appreciated.
  3. A

    recommended code for using connector strip

    hello everyone, what code would you give if you see multiple usage of connector strips above the false ceiling?! ( to connect ceiling lights together,...etc without using any junction box) Thanks
  4. bigspark17

    Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc

    Can i add additional sockets off a cirvuit that uses 1mm cpc within a 2.5t&e cable please? Or can i use it to feed a switch spur then 2 x sockets?
  5. S

    Battery Car battery health using a MFT?

    Can I check the voltage of the battery using my megger mft1722? If so what are the steps and settings I'll need to put it on ? Thank you.
  6. E

    UK Why one LED driver is using less Wattage

    Welcome, I have two desks and each of them have the same setup, in terms of the amount of LED strips, the amount of LEDs (I counted), but only different is LED Driver. So: Setup 1: LED Driver (Ecopac 24W IP67 Rated LED Driver (EPV-24 Series)) - 24V 4 LED strips Uses 1.3W Setup 2: LED Driver...
  7. Q

    Signal generator amplifier using only positive pole output, underperforming

    I have a 100W 50 ohms signal generator amplifier with a 35 meters coil wire (1.5 mm) as a load, BNC connectors. The requirement is that only the BNC POSITIVE pole is connected to the wire and used as antenna. The amplifier require a minimum of 4 ohms load. This is not a closed circuit antenna...
  8. TimeOutside

    Using manual transfer switch to distribute power

    The application is providing AC to a camper. The goal is to provide AC input to charge a solar 'generator' when the camper is connected to shore power. Then, when the camper is disconnected from shore power the transfer switch is moved to Position #2 for the solar generator to provide AC power...
  9. D

    Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"?

    forum erroneous post removed
    • Daley2025
    • Thread
    • bathroom fan first require switch timer using
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. A

    Using tradify at the minute but looking an alternative.

    Hi just wondering if anyone knows of any other software. I have been using tradify for the last few months and it has been quite useful for assigning jobs to staff members. I haven't used the software to it's full potential as there are a few things that I can't complete the way I would like...
  11. 3

    Using a proving unit to check for dead before removing this contactor. What do I probe on to ? Can someone please describe the tests i.e L1 -Earth.

    • 3phase
    • Thread
    • before check contactor dead earth please probe proving removing someone tests unit using
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. W

    Using existing oven circuit for 2 ovens

    Hi, Can 2 double ovens both 6.3kw (12.6kw combined) go onto an existing circuit which is 10mm2 t&e, 45a DP switch, 10m length into a 32a MCB at CU? Haven’t employed an electrician yet to be able to calculate and want to buy the 2 ovens with our new kitchen on the finance. Really hoping one of...
  13. D

    Cheap resin for using in J/Bs

    Looking to source some cheap resin to use in junction boxes used for wiring exterior lights. Hoping you guys can point me to a supplier or product you have used in the past that's not to expensive
  14. SBElectrical

    Using an EU PAT testing device

    Hi all, first post here. I'm looking to buy my first PAT testing device and I've been looking at the Megger PAT400 range. I've found this used PAT410 but after looking at the images I see that the plug socket on the top is an EU one and the leads that come with it are also European. I am...
  15. B

    Wiring an Optima G4 Alarm panel to a Reson8 bell box using existing 4 core cable

    I am replacing an existing old bell box with a Reson 8 bell box 8EP420. My alarm panel is a Optima G4. They are connected via a 4 core cable. The existing panel wiring is as follows: Panel Bell box Strobe+ (no connection) A link between T and A Strobe- (yellow)...
    • BernieA
    • Thread
    • 4 core accenta alarm bell box cable core existing optima panel using wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  16. P

    UK Re using a 10mm cable to provide a new ring

    I would like to reuse a 10mm cable to provide a ring circuit in an area. The cable is currently used for an electric shower, still connected at present and is fine. When the shower is removed I intended to replace the 40A breaker with a 32A, slightly reroute the cable and add a ring to then...
  17. K

    Why gas boiler want fire using solar hybrid inverter

    Hi my name is Gintas I connected solar hybrid inverter to my house ring supply and it work very well everything except the gas boiler for on demand hot water, the radiator heating works fine any idea why boiler want fire when I open the tap?
  18. H

    Horstmann electronic 7 only heating water using boost not timed off peak....

    The unit only heats water using the programmed boost and when pressed in the 1 2 or Cont boost function. I have checked the off-peak time which is set to 2.30-7.30 am - this is when the Horstmann should do its thing...? But it's not heating the water so only the top cylinder works on boost, the...
  19. dgstrange

    Legality of using a lighting circuit to power an observatory?

    I have a lighting circuit cable (1mm) powering a telescope (12 volts) in an observatory total draw 84 watts drawn from a transformer. There is a 6 amp fuse in the consumer unit. This was installed in 1998 by a qualified electrician. Is this still legal or should it be upgraded? Thanks
  20. C

    NAPIT Certification Scheme failed napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using type AC rcd instaed of type A

    i have faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using on consumer unit type AC rcd instead of Type A rcd. i bought type A rcd but they wre type AC someone swap them inside the packege. but i understaind its my mistake i should have checked it. now i have changed them and sent in...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses Heating 2 Go Electrician Workwear Supplier
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

Advert

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.

Advert

Tilers | UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums | Find a Tiler
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Gas Forum | Unofficial Gas Safe Register Forum
Workwear Shropshire
Top Bottom
Back