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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. M

    so i stayed up an extra 3 hours and got to the weird side of youtube and found this

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mViO9mnCTBo Welll then haha
  6. D

    Weird problem today lol...

    Went to solve an issue on a lathe which is just part of my daily routine but while their i was ask to look at an issue in the calibration room. Scenario:- Ring main has numerous measuring and balancing equipment plugged in - all small power item. Computer stack that is linked to dual monitors...
  7. G

    Weird job title

    Have a look at this one and spot the foopar! There are a few on here though:biggrin5:. Boydy...
  8. ray-bentos

    Continuity on lighting circuit - weird results?

    Hi Running a quick test on a lighting circuit today, was doing R1 + R2 on downstair lights. Everything seemed OK, but upon trying to prove polarity by using switches obviously upon switching off the circuit goes open but when tried switching on again and testing again I got a wildly...
  9. S

    Diy-er, weird issue with ceiling rose wiring for new light

    Hello all, House is 22 years old. Wiring probably not done brilliantly to start. This is the second ceiling light in a small room I use as an office. Was child's bedroom and I cannot state 100% if this light ever worked. Anyway, I fitted two new Habitat lights, ditching horrid Chinese block...
    • stevewak
    • Thread
    • ceiling ceiling rose wiring issue light new proper rose switch using weird wiring wrong
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. L

    Weird electrics

    Hi all , 1st post & its a call for help! Posted this on the TVR forun & someone advised me to join & post here? Have this TVR Cerbera now for around 9mths, its a 4.5 98 & all has been going well until yesterday. My own fault , I decided to clean the boot out, I vacuumed it & then I started...
  11. kingeri

    Weird fuse deployment

    I was doing an EICR today on a bog standard terraced house, and as part of that was checking the fuse ratings in the boiler FCU etc. (always do this as often people can't be bothered to swap out the 13amp fuse). Anyway, found the boiler FCU was fitted with a 1amp fuse, a spur for a built-in...
  12. A

    Weird Transformer Fault

    Just fitted a light for someone, one of these 5 way 12V 20w things with 105VA transformer in the base. Put 1 lamp in and it lit very dimly, so checked the transformer and was getting nothing through it. Put in the other 4 lamps and they all worked perfectly. Any thoughts on probable cause of...
    • AndrewMgan1976
    • Thread
    • fault transformer weird
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. A

    Bit of a weird one

    Just had a call from customer and they have reported, multiple sockets on house giving slight electric shock and sparks?? Not come accross that before. Static? But doesnt explain sparks. weird. Will check continuity of cpc, one of the sockets they mention is metal plate but the others are...
  14. M

    Weird Voltage to Earth Readings

    I will refer a weird voltage readings on my mate's workplace.. A newly installed transformer delta-wye, 440/380V will supply a TT power system. He measured 380V per phase on the secondary and 220V L-N.. But when he measured L3 to earth he measured 0V. L1 and L2 to earth is 380V and Neutral to...
    • Minetsky
    • Thread
    • attach earth readings secondary voltage volts weird
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. S

    A question about the weird box things

    Hi guys! :) I have kind of a dumb question and so I searched for electricity related forums and found this one. Sorry if I sound really silly, but here goes: Can anyone please tell me why are these weird box things so common and what do they actually do?? :( Picture: Ok, I realized I can't...
  16. C

    High Freq Ballast Lighting gone weird

    Was asked to look at a faulty light fitting in a shop - double high freq 80 watt fluorescent with klik plug. Power to ceiling rose - check New lamps - check Not working. Thought it must be the ballast, so replaced the old one. Still not working. Swapped in complete working light fitting -...
    • Capn Ahab
    • Thread
    • ballast electricians' talk lighting weird
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. C

    Weird continuity results on ring

    Strange test results on an old ring: L-L 0.14 ohms N-N 0.15 ohms E-E 1.12 ohms L-N (this is where it gets weird): 1st d/skt 0.07 ohms 2nd d/skt 0.08 ohms 3rd d/skt 0.21 ohms 4th d/skt 0.36 ohms 5th s/skt 48 ohms! 6th d/skt 48 ohms! 7th d/skt 48 ohms! Spur d/skt 48 ohms! WTF!? This was the...
  18. C

    Weird continuity results on ring

    Double posted.
  19. E

    weird one.......

    in my drying room i have 2 batten holders with CFL's in them, and a 4" extractor fan controlled by a built in humidistat. i went to turn the lights off as i left before and a weird thing happened, i had some keys in my hand and as i tried to turn the light switch i only got it halfway as my...
  20. C

    Weird things

    What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you whilst in a customers house?
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