Hi, I'm having a strange problem with a reverse light bulb. I replaced the bulb with a new one as it didn't light up but it still didn't work. I've tested the bulb and it works (tried several new ones as well). I've tested the socket with a meter and get 11.8v. To rule out potential bad...
So I’m an inexperienced novice and I accept I know two ninths of four fifths of FA but when was this arrangement ever ok?
Installing like for like replacement garden lights, currently connected to a run of 4 core 1.5mm SWA emerging from ducting under patio. Somewhere further back it’s joined...
So I am doing an insulation resistance test on a new flat and I get a dodgy L-E reading on the IR. I won't go above 20Meg and it fluctuates. Identified where the problem is and its a switched spur. When cables are removed all test +299 including the load which is 2 sockets. When all are put back...
This has happened twice, during a board change all circuits connected, first switch on, I have a idiosyncratic procedure for this, all off then mainswitch on,first RCD on,push test button then back on test RCD, breakers on repeat for second RCD, twice now I have had nothing on rcd button or...
doing a shower room installation. in the room were (apart from lights and fan) a rfc terminated in a JB. this was used to spur off to an outside socket ( by me). a second rfc fed a shaver socket point. the 2 cables were then terminated in wagos to preserve the ring. this ring overnight became...
Just had a text from a regular client but is a weird one and nothing I've heard before, just wondering if anyone has heard anything like this ?
Kitchen weirdness:
Last night extractor was very hot to touch so I turned all the sockets off overnight. Now the big oven won't work.
The microwave has...
Hey all, just doing some tests on a small extension and have a weird issue with IR on lighting circuit, all switches left open as nightmare to strip all lamps, fittings etc.. L&N to CPC not ramping up over 7-15V DC then resetting test !
L-N on 250V or 500V 31-32 Meg
L-E 32.6 Meg
N-E won't go ...
Found this on ebay (dont ask) anyone know what it actually does???
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Got a problem with a kitchen i fitted a couple of years ago.
the customer got their own electrician to fit a new ring in the kitchen on its 2 way rcd protected box along with the lighting.
i went back on friday to change the sink unit and fit a new belfast sink.
Now they had a double...
Hi guys,
I've installed a new c/u for a swimming pool plant room (very small) consisting of circuits for a pump, electrics heater, pool and garden lighting and timer control for the heating/ filtration.
it has an RCD main switch. when commissioning everything worked fine although the pump had...
as title. i have a fluke 1503 ( cont./ins. tester). when using it, it fires up as normal with thew 4 ----, showing nulled leads and ready to measure. pressing the test button does nothing, but if i press the lock button, i get an accurate reading ( e.g. a 4.7K resistor reads 4.61K on the fluke)...
We have just repainted our spare bedroom with our normal emulsion paint and noted a vertical streak from the ceiling down to a socket. We repainted over the streak but the streak reappeared.
I used my cable detector and established that the cable run was directly under the streak. The streak...
on a lecsoft simulator I came across this...
When working on a construction site, the result of the resistance of the earth electrode and the rated residual operating current should not exceed
a)110v
b)50v
c)25v
d)230v
i put 110v not really understanding the question... but the answer was 25v...
Hi I was testing a ring circuit and got some weird r1 r2 readings and just wondered if any one could shed a bit of light as to why as I am a bit puzzled. It is a periodic test!
13 sockets on ring one of which is spur, 2.5 / 1.0 twin and earth!
end to ends done at socket as board a bit messy!
r1...
This has me stumped! Please read on for a brain teaser.
I have a 2003 Expert HDI with air-con which I bought six years ago. The heater fan has always run - even in the off position. The slider worked to increase the speed & the air-con works fine.
Last week I had a new windscreen fitted...
Hi,
Ok, so I was just in the kitchen about to make pancakes...
Supply Type: TNC-S - 100A BS1361 Type 2
Main Earth: 16mm (Polarity confirmed and external earth etc.)
Bonding: Gas and Water 10mm (Continuity verified)
Tails: 25mm
Consumer Unit: 17th Edition, dual RCD, everything is RCD protected...
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