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  1. T

    Weird Earth Fault

    Had a weird one today. Doing an EICR and the lady says yeah we dont touch the screws at the switches or sockets as we get a shock from them. I said yeah?? Went to unscrew a light switch and sure enough zap. Touched it again and nothing so i was thinking static. Tested the house ze 0.14 tncs...
  2. S

    Woah its all gone Weird a bit like Buzz on Billy Whizz......

    ;o)))
  3. 1

    Weird box in bedroom any ideas what it is

    it's got three cables going into it and I has a fuse, possibly German, it sits in a cupboard in a bed room any ideas
  4. S

    Weird problem with reverse light

    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...
  5. H

    SWA (Surprisingly Weird Arrangement)

    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...
  6. J

    Weird IR results? At a Switched Fcu in RFC

    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...
  7. the pict

    BG consumer unit weird neutrals

    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...
  8. telectrix

    weird fault. baffling

    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...
  9. Soulsurfer

    Weird callout for later on Gremlins abound !

    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...
  10. Soulsurfer

    IR Test ? Weird issue N-E only

    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 ...
  11. P

    Virgin Media Assessment day review

    Hi all Has anyone been to virgin media assessment day and what are your experiences
    • Pooja
    • Thread
    • assessment don't media review virgin weird
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. B

    Antique vintage electric skin stimulator curio weird thing

    Found this on ebay (dont ask) anyone know what it actually does??? antique vintage electric skin stimulator curio weird thing | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/antique-vintage-electric-skin-stimulator-curio-weird-thing-/252593548868?hash=item3acfbfae44:g:Mz4AAOSwmLlYB35O
  13. C

    Weird Rcd Tripping,help

    Hi all 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...
    • chris76
    • Thread
    • appliance appliances kitchen rcd socket weird
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. markythesparky

    Weird RCD tripping

    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...
  15. telectrix

    weird fluke problem

    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)...
  16. G

    Weird painting problem in a bedroom where a cable is below/buried in the plaster

    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...
    • greeny
    • Thread
    • bedroom cable plaster problem weird where
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. rustynails

    lecsoft weird question

    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...
  18. H

    Weird readings!

    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...
  19. D

    Weird fan fault Peugeot Expert. Fixed by removing fuse!?!?

    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...
  20. uksparks

    Ok, this is weird...

    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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