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  1. C

    Weird PIR wiring

    Does this sound like a normal way of wiring a PIR. So had to change a PIR for a pullcord today and this caught me out. Just wonder what others thoughts are. I could not get to any of the wiring above at all. I had two Twin and earth cables coming to PIR. 1st cable was power in no problem...
  2. A

    Weird Truck and Trailer Lighting Issue

    The truck I bought had the original 7-pin trailer plug cut out and the wires were then hard-wire spliced into the 5 wire standard Narva plug. My trailer wiring is all good and works on other vehicles and from a direct battery feed, but coming through the truck it's a bit dysfunctional. Turn...
  3. M

    Weird RCD Issue...

    We have a race trailer in which runs off both single phase and 3 phase. A contactor for each, which activates when plugged in, with the single phase all phases linked. The DB has a 100ma upfront RCD incomer, then 30ma Europa RCBO's. In 99% of scenarios there will also be a 30ma RCD on the...
  4. J

    Weird light switch wiring

    I've recently moved into an 80s built house and i have some questions about the wiring i've found. I was looking at replacing the downstairs switch to the upstairs landing (2 gang, 2 way) for a white switch like for like. At this point id say the switches for this light work as expected and...
  5. 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...
  6. S

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

    ;o)))
  7. 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
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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 ...
  15. P

    Virgin Media Assessment day review

    Hi all Has anyone been to virgin media assessment day and what are your experiences
    • Pooja
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    • assessment don't media review virgin weird
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. 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
    • Barry White
    • Thread
    • antique electric thing vintage weird
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  17. 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
  18. 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...
  19. 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)...
  20. 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
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