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  1. S

    Using an 1800W US appliance in the UK

    I want a Breville Smart Oven Air: the Smart Oven Air® - https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/ovens/bov900.html But they only seem to be available from countries which use 110-120V. It's 1800W. Is the only option a huge transformer, and if so what specification would I need? And would...
  2. J

    Installing cameras using SWA cable

    Would it be possible to use a multi core SWA cable to run both a 230v supply to a certain area and also run several camera signal cables (both the visual and the earth/neutral) down the same SWA cable, or would having an AC current running down the SWA cause any interference to the cameras...
  3. K

    Rewire house using existing cable runs?

    When rewiring a house is it necessary for electricians to chase walls and ceilings, can't they existing cables runs to pull new cables through?
  4. littlespark

    Using chimney as cable route?

    I'm going to look at a job on Monday and I'm not sure if there's any regulations that I need to think about. The job is to install a wall mounted TV on a chimney breast, with the sky box and bluray player installed in the fireplace. Now obviously the fire isn't in use, and the homeowners are...
  5. B

    liftmaster trips RCD when using open command?

    I have gates with liftmaster sub 300m underground motors. 9 years old and worked like a dream. Now used internal open switch last friday and after 3 hours when I switched to close it TRIPS the RCD. Did some trouble shooting and tracked it to motor 1. Hooked up this motor to power supply, its...
  6. B

    Sizing a Switch Disconnector for my Panel using 3 Phase & 1 Phase components.

    Hello there I have a panel i'm designing that contains inverter drives, Power supply and a UK Socket. I want to calculate the size of the Switch Disconnector needed using the current drawn from these components. I have 400VAC 3 phase & 1-Phase 230VAC. Here is a list of the components Current...
  7. B

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Certifying Submain using niceiconline

    Hi, trying to work out how to put in figures to certify a sub-main install from origin to consumer unit using niceic online software...Tests all done but can't figure out how to make it look sensible for the certs! Thanks
  8. S

    Powering up UFH thermostat using 3 pin plug in nearby socket

    I am planning to put underfloor electric heating in one of the rooms with total power of 1100 watt. Can I power up the thermostat and UFH (via thermostat) using the simple 13A plug in the socket? Of course I can hide wires using conduit or push it behind the plaster board. Wondering that would...
  9. K

    Installing Ring Doorbell Pro Using Plug in Transformer

    Hi, I am asking for any advice on installing the ring doorbell pro. I am interested in installing it using a plug in transformer , as I have no existing hardwired doorbell and no space in my cu. I was wondering if anyone had installed the ring pro using this method (which you can do) and if so...
    • KAS
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    • doorbell installing plug ring transformer using
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. Michaelwgroves

    Using Type D MCB for discrimination

    I've just been on phone with Hager designing domestic distribution board design. Engineer advised using Type D 63A in distribution board supplying CU to give better discrimination. Looking at tables anything over 10A on CU might also trip Type D, but it does give a better chance. So I need to...
  11. Michaelwgroves

    Using adiabatic equation for CPC on SWA

    I want to use the armour as my CPC but need to check it complies. The cable will be run from a SP Distribution panel to CU. As per Selection and Erection Guidance Note 1 table D10a I can see a 10mm XLPE SWA requires a 31.1mm csa to comply, but only has 26mm on 2-core. 20171231_114229828_iOS.jpg...
  12. C

    Garage supply using PME or earth rod.

    Evening gents, just seeking a little advice. Recently bought a new place, it has mostly been rewired, its on a TN-CS system. The garage which is approx a 40m run from the house is supplied by a 2.5mm cable believe it or not, it is donkeys years old. This supplies a 2 way rcd board in the garage...
  13. T

    Using appliances from USA on a 110v transformer

    Got asked today by someone one site regarding a friend who has come over from America and wanted to know if he could use his appliances /equipment in a 110v site transformer110v 55v to earth.Couldn't give him an exact answer as unsure , can anyone give me an answer.
    • Toneyz
    • Thread
    • 110v appliances transformer usa using
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. HVManiac

    What are the effects of using a 60Hz device on a 50Hz supply?

    I've two Vibro Graver V-74 electric engravers (120V 60Hz) with me. I gave one to a friend who recently moved to another country. He got a step down converter to 110V but then he noticed the frequency used there is 50Hz. What would the effects of using the device on a 110V 50Hz supply when the...
  15. J

    Using Hager J804 to wire two lights controlled by one switch

    Hi, I’m replacing the two lights in my living room (both ceiling rose pendants) with flush fit lights, so was looking at using the Hager J804 junction box (I have access under the floor above light fittings). Both lights are operate by a single switch. The ceiling rose has no Loop out. My...
  16. P

    Regulation for using a cable reel?

    Been working at a cinema refurbishment but our firm are not doing the data cables or the speakers. It got to the end of the day and the people who are doing that side of things were pulling what looked like t+e through the studwork on the back wall of one of the screens. The roll was not on a...
  17. C

    Using American electrical item in UK

    Hi, I would firstly like to declare that my electrical knowledge is very limited and I would like to apologise in advance if I use the wrong terminology in my following description and questions. As Halloween approaches I decided to buy the bits to set up a lightning / storm effect.... I found...
  18. B

    Wiring Ring Pro using existing intercom wiring

    Hi folks, I just need to sanity check what I'm going to do :) So I've just bought a Ring Pro Doorbell and it's going to replace a broken intercom system: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/ESP/enterview3manual.PDF Am I oversimplifying it to say that if I unplug the internal...
  19. O

    What fuel will your vehicle be using in 5 years....

    OK........... I would seem that the Politicians have made up their minds that: diesel is the fuel of the devil, petrol isn't much better and electric vehicles are the future, not considering that can we charge all 20 million vehicles and how they be charged and there is no real viable...
  20. Dan

    ElectriciansForums.co.uk Now Using HTTPS instead of HTTP

    I just have a few more tweaks to do, but we're now running on HTTPS instead of HTTP. Which is more secure and prevents the likes of 'man in the middle' attacks when you're out and about browsing our forums. Note that we also allow two-step verification for logging in too. So that you get...

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