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  1. clanky

    UK When is an isolator not an isolator?

    I need to add in another supply to a new workshop but im running out of space next to my dis board. I currently have two extra supplies (via tails to henley's) going to an outside barn and the utility part of my house. Looking at how these two supplies have been fitted (previous owner) the...
  2. B

    DIY Newly installed LED Recessed Lighting with Dimmer. Lights flicker when dimming.

    They do not flicker when it’s at max or min setting, but almost everything in between, it does. New recessed lights. 4-pack from Home Depot. Potential problems: Some 12-2 old wiring, reused. (Best parts taken) New 14-2 wiring used to connect the lights themselves to the box. 12-2 used to...
  3. D

    200di diesel not starting when hot?

    Why does my 200di diesel engine start when cold first time every time and not start when hot ( completely flat battery symptom ) battery tested and ok, 14.6v on tickover all earths cleaned and re-seated, an extra earth from chassis to engine block, new starter motor, new starter switch, I have...
  4. E

    Can Solar panels cause tripping when isolated

    Anyone know if its possible for a rooftop solar array to cause an RCD trip even when the solar circuit is isolated at its rotary isolator ? I've had no dealings with solar atall so wouldn't know . The solar circuit is in a split load RCD board. I'm assuming the solar install was bonafide as its...
  5. H

    Lights Flickering when turning on at different switch

    Hi, wondering if anyone could help me. The main light in my kitchen works off two different switches, one on either end of the room. One of the switches is a 3 gang switch which also connect to some spotlights and outside lights. When turning on and off at one switch it is fine, but then if you...
  6. P

    When is an earth rod required for outbuildings?

    Hi guys, I’m still reading up on GN8 slowly, and haven’t quite got to the earth rod for outbuildings section yet I haven’t checked if they even cover that… I know earth rods or using structural steel is needed for TT systems when DNO doesn’t provide it, but when is it needed in non TT...
  7. Tequila

    Battery How to arrange consumer unit to ignore car charger load so that it does not discharge home battery when called to charge from Octopus energy.

    So I have an issue with a Zappi car charger discharging my home battery when called to charge by the octopus intelligent system. This is happening because the Zappi charger load is measured by the main supply CT so is seen as a home load by the solar/battery system and the battery discharges to...
  8. A

    Any tips when quoting for CU upgrades

    Quoting for a CU upgrade soon and it's the first time I've actually quoted one myself. Any tips on how best to approach it? I get the principle of materials + time, but is there another stuff to watch out for that might not be obvious. Things that may have tripped (no pun intended) people up in...
  9. B

    RCD tripping when planer turned on?

    Hi, I recently bought a new planer. When I switch it on the RCD in the garage board trips. The machine doesn't try to start, the power trips as soon as the ON button is pressed. It has a 16 amp plug. I plugged it into an existing 16 amp outlet that I use with my welder. The planers info plate...
  10. T

    UK BFT bollard tripping rcb when returning to its extended position. Why is this?

    Hi everyone I installed a BFT bollard about 3 years ago. It's been a very reliable piece of equipment however today it has started to trip the rcd when ever it returns to its extended position. It allows me to switch the rcd back on, it won't trip until the bollard is activated goes down...
    • Thrusten
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    • position rcb returning security tripping tripping rcd when
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. C

    When to use AFDD’s

    We currently install industrial washing machines, driers and finishing equipment. These can be three phase and single phase. Normally no greater than 32 amps. When on a commando socket we will install an AFDD. If we remove the commando socket and install a standard rotary isolator, do we still...
  12. TimeOutside

    Hot Neu. / Reverse when on inverter power

    I have a small camper. When connected to shore power my receptacle tester shows "Correct" (two orange lights). However, when running on my solar generator's (a Jackery Explorer 1000 v2) inverter it shows as "Hot Neu. / Reverse". Is this expected or is there something amiss? If something is...
  13. T

    Filling out an EIC when multiple people have worked on a circuit.

    Hi quick question, we are a maintenance team in a factory, sometimes we have jobs that carry on to the next shifts, sometimes up to 3 people could be working on a job at different times, how do you go about filling out a certificate, should you just list all the installers and signitures on a...
    • tomodo
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    • certificate circuit eic filling multiple mwc out people when worked
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. sham

    LTD or Self Employed when going as an electrician?

    LTD Or Self Emoyed. HI, Everyone, not sure about best course of action. I've taken a full time job, (On the books) and I want to continue doing small jobs on the side (stay NICEIC registered). I am both Self Employed and LTD. I've spoken to the accountant, he said it's your call. If I close...
    • sham
    • Thread
    • electrician employed going ltd self self employed when
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. S

    GU10 flashing when turned on, work if load added to circuit

    A strange one in my kitchen. 3 sets of 2-way switched GU10 `Philips down lighters. ( no dimmers) Have been fine for several years. Last week the fan/light remote receiver, ( connected via a on/off wall switch, using live which also goes to lights, neutral permanently connected to lighting...
  16. C

    My alarm panel is going into alarm when entering the premises

    hi i have a Honeywell Galaxy 2-20-V15 version 1.5 security system and was working fine but the engineers code was lost so as i needed to add more circuits,i defaulted the panel back to factory settings and now have an enginers code . I have reprogrammed the panel and included new circuits and...
  17. 2

    Led downlights flick on/off when switched on

    Replaced an outside mains pir light which works, but none of the other lights work, except the one it runs off. I took the wiring off the circuit, essentially back to how it was before, but I still have no lights indoors. When I switch downlights on the flicker! Any help would be fantastic please.
  18. Gooberstank

    RCD tripping only when high draw device and lighting ring is on.

    Hi. Wondering if anyone had any idea what might be happening. Last night I damaged a pendant light fitting by accident, not enough to stop it working. However later in the evening when my car charger started at 11:30PM the whole house RCD tripped. I only thought back to the light accident as...
  19. MaintenanceSpark

    When do Neutrals need to be switched?

    Sorry if this is a silly question but I can’t get an answer from colleagues as it’s a “I dunno”. So I thought I’d ask here! Some of our TPN DB’s have a 3 pole main switch with a block for the neutral. Other TPN DB’s we have here have a 4 pole main switch which switches the neutral. It’s the...
  20. S

    The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker!

    Hello, The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker(I don't even turn on the Espresso maker). What is causing this problem?

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