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    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...
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    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...
  3. S

    2 channel heating programmer resets when switching load on

    Called out to look at a heating programmer (Honeywell 88608) that is reseting back to factory settings. Controls the hot water tank and a couple of towel radiators. Area has frequent power cuts and thought it could be a dead backup battery but replacing it didn't fix the issue. Replaced the 2...
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    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...
  5. Tequila

    UK 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...
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    • battery called car car charger charge charger consumer consumer unit energy home how to load unit when
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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...
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    UK How to go about getting experience when not fully qualified but midway without much experience?

    I have worked at multiple domestic jobs but nothing for an extended period of time to which I can not meet the solid experience asked for by many electrician mate jobs locally in london, all asking for 1-2 years experience. I have completed my level 2 Electrical Installation diploma, now...
    • Rob2k20
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    • experience fully getting how to need help qualified when without
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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...
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    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
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    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...
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    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...
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    What type RCD when PV on system?

    Hi all. Try to keep this nice and short. Had an EICR fail on a health centre due to corrosion on main supply which was causing high Ze values (DNO not interested in changing the supply). Option is to install earth rods and change main switch to a time delayed 300ma 4 pole RCD main switch...
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    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
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    • electrician employed going ltd self self employed when
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
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    GU10 flashing when on, un til extra load added to circuit

    Also posted in DIY. strange one in my kitchen. 3 sets of 2-way switched mains 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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.
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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