So I know why it is done, where it is done and how it’s done, but I’m yet to see a scenario where there is shock danger in a typical bathroom in a dwelling provided a) the main bonding is in place and b) the CPC’s of all circuits are connected together in the CU (as they will be).
Consensus is...
Had a call out to a tripping issue yesterday.
I found that the very old RCD was faulty, but upon inspection something didn't look right regarding the routing of tails.
Bloody specific fitting megger test leads!
I've lost 2 of my megger probes now. I have plenty of crocodile clips and the long, thin, bendy probe.
Does anyone know where I can just buy the probes, rather than the full set (which includes Croc clips and bendy probe)?
Happy to pay if anyone has...
Hi, my friend is having a floating shelf with a electric fire, and I’m between minds where to put the socket,
I was gonna put the socket behind the fire which will be fed by a 13A fused spur but I’m having second thoughts about putting a socket behind there due to heat..
Would it be safe...
Been sorting through some pics and came across this. I have a thing for piers and would have been working in the area but cannot place where this is, I thought Worthing, Brighton and Eastbourne but fairly certain it isn't them. It has an odd tone because it was shot on Lomo retro slide film, yes...
Hi,
I have a job for a customer, the consumer unit is an old 3036 board and there are several holes in it giving access to live parts, I can change the consumer unit but when put on an RCD the sockets trip. IR readings on the sockets are low but the customer isn’t in a position to have them...
I am wiring up a new kitchen and conservatory.
I'm not sure why I checked continuity between line and the metal back box of the light switch, but I did. I haven't even finished the first fix and the metal back box does not have an earth connected to it yet. The voltage tester (on resistance...
this its part of uk power network guide provide to their siemens operative..im searching on the internet to find them on pdf format but i cant..please if its anyone here who can help me to find them..someone who works for uk power network or siemens operative..
Howdy DIY soldiers, first post here.
My question comes down to whether it would be particularly unsafe for me to temporarily wire nut and tape a neutral wire connected to an active knob and tube circuit and leave it in a wall behind a plastic box.
I know that the "correct" answer per the NEC...
My Dad was a self employed electrician for 50 odd years. He sadly passed away in November and we have so much electrical & pluming stuff we don't know what to do with it. There's all types of cables, some still boxed or unused reels, and loads of tools, switches - you name it he had it.
Any...
I have a client who has asked me to connect up a cooker.
She has sent me a picture of the connection unit at the back and it appears the terminal is missing for number 2. I need this for the bridges otherwise the oven won’t work. She has the bridges already, see in picture
Would I have to go...
I'd like to find a timer switch, in a style that looks alright next to decora light switches, to control a bathroom fan.
The bathroom fan connects to a 120V AC continuous power source. It has a USB plug that connects to a humidity detector, and it has leads that can connect to a switch that...
Afternoon all
I am looking for some advice as on what to with the suppliers earth after a conversion to a TT system.
Current issue is earthing arrangement is TNS, reading was nearly 60 Ohms, reported issued to DNO, they are effectively washing their hands of it as the (based on what the...
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