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  1. 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?
  2. T

    Safe isolation of rotary isolator when no incoming voltage present.

    Hi all, trying to work out the best way for proving safe isolation of a motor. Motor is fed from a contactor inside control panel, it then passes through a local isolator and then to the motor, the isolator has auxillary contacts so that when it is in the off position the contactor will not...
    • tomodo
    • Thread
    • incoming isolation isolator present rotary rotary isolator safe voltage when
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. captaincaveman

    Range cooker tripping breaker, even when all settings switched off

    Hi guys n gals. I don't often do appliances but been looking at a range cooker of a regular customer (gas hobs, 3x electirc ovens). It keeps blowing the 32A MCB with a flash at the back of the range (unable to position myself behind to see where from but suspect it's around the incoming...
  4. J

    Where should I start when looking for electrical work?

    Hello all. I recently obtained my first ECS Electrical labourers card and am waiting for certificates to come back so i can attempt my AM2 in the not to distant future. I have much experience ON construction sites but only a very limited amount of experience in electrical installations, but I...
    • Joe_Spark
    • Thread
    • advice career electrical electrical work looking start starter when where work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. EricMark

    An odd question, but what is the time from radio 4? Looking at duel tariffs and when they change high to low rate?

    I have read all I can find about radio 4 and tele switching, but can't find if this changes when our clocks change. It all started when I decided to get a smart meter fitted, and once fitted may as well get duel rate and recharge my 3.2 kWh batteries over night as well as using solar, this seems...
  6. R

    If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time

    If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time
    • Rachel bart
    • Thread
    • employed flexible full time holiday off public time when work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  7. richy3333

    hand tools when your old and falling apart

    Hi All. Hoping for some advice please. I've severe arthritis in the hands (all three :flushed:) A large dollop of osteoarthritis but I'm also being investigated for rheumatoid arthritis too (due to swelling in fingers, redness and burning sensations). I have difficulty typing, opening jars -...
  8. R

    What do sparks do when they semi retire,or retire.I work to go holiday!

    Hi all,I love the posts,I am a 68yr old sparks,semi retired,go on hols alot, been there done most things,been working on a lot of conveyor jobs,for the last 5yrs or so,its what I started on in 1970,things where so different then,I do like the new tech,its a lot simpler now,cheers
    • Richie Evans
    • Thread
    • holiday sparks when work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  9. M

    IR short, only when cable connected?

    So was on a call out today and cooker circuit kept tripping the RCD. Disconnected at the board and at the cooker switch and IR’d the cable and received the following readings: L-E: 200 L-N: 999 N-E: 999 Everything’s good, reconnected at the board and re-tested the cable going back to the board...
  10. W

    UK RCD 4 gang extension for use abroad when travelling

    Hi, just hoping for a bit of advice. When I travel abroad (Europe, predominantly Spain/Cyprus) I usually take a single travel adaptor and a UK 4 gang extension. As they're getting on a bit, I've just ordered replacements and am thinking of putting an inline, non latching RCD between the plug...
  11. Connor Lyon

    how to find ib when calculating sockets?

    Im currently in my apprenticeship and completing an assignment that involves cable calculations. Im currently stuck on how to find the design current for my socket circuit that has an unkown load. Do i just use the on site guide or is there a calculation i can do ?
  12. Flemming J

    When should a building/shed be considered agricultural?

    Should a steel shed built adjacent to agricultural buildings be considered in an agricultural environment, in terms of cable choice etc.? The shed will solely be for automotive repair activities. Or is there a specific distance as to how close to an agricultural building the same regulations...
  13. C

    Microwave automatically starts heating and makes humming noise when plugged in

    Hello All I was hoping for some advice. We have a microwave and recently after cleaning, as soon as the microwave was plugged in, a loud humming noise started. I was concerned it was heating so I put a cup of water in for 30 seconds and it came out hot!. I hadn't pressed any button on the...
  14. BodgeJob

    Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside?

    Hi there, Just a quick question. Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside? I am under the impression that this is not a requirement as such, but if possible, it should be considered. Especially if installing a smaller sized conductor. I am running a main...
  15. M

    brake lights are constantly lit when the key is on

    2010 Mustang - when the key is on, my brake lights are constantly lit regardless of whether the brake pedal is pushed or not. When the key is off the lights function properly - they only illuminate when the brake pedal is pushed! Any thoughts? I already replaced the brake pedal sensor.
  16. spud1

    Does an RCD still function when Solar PV is generating?

    Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone could help me with something that has been niggling me please?! When a Solar PV feed in circuit is installed and added onto a spare way of the RCD protected side of a split load dual RCD consumer unit (i.e. other final circuits are protected by that same RCD)...
  17. Rockingit

    Boiler running for DHW when not called

    I generally consider myself pretty up on heating systems but this has me slightly stumped… An otherwise very simple system boiler on what I assume is an bog standard S plan. What could make it call for DHW (tank stat registering cold after a full draw) OUTSIDE of the programmed hours and...
  18. S

    32Amp MCB tripping initially and then staying on when pushed back up?

    I have a 32amp MCB for my heating (heat pump) and when the heating comes on, it trips after a few seconds. If I push it back up it works fine until the next time the heat pump calls for power. I thought it might be faulty so I swopped it out but had the same issue with the new one. What might...
  19. A

    CAFCI/GFCI tripping immediately when plugging in dryer

    I recently rewired my laundry room with MC cable, 20 amp circuit. I installed an AFCI/GFCI combo switch. The gas dryer trips it as soon as I plug it in, under no load. The washer does not trip it. I tested it with other appliances, under high load, no issue. This doesn't seem like a nuisance...
  20. E

    LIVE EARTH WHEN REWIRING DOUBLE DIMMER

    I have carried out home wiring for 60 years as a competent person, for the last 20 years, I employ a local electrician to check my work and sign it off. My new partner’s dimmer switch failed, the push button would not push, so I purchased a new unit. I turned off the MCB for First Floor Lights...
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