Jim90
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Hi guys,
Got a potential PJ coming in from a family member and I just would like some advice. I haven't done any investigation yet.
Basically a family member's house has or what it seems, fluctuating voltage. I've sat at the house for a few hours and noticed the lights in every room, including plugged in lamps, dim harshly for a few seconds. It's very inconsistent and not linked to electric shower / kettle startups. It's a lot harsher.
The house has had upgrades within the past year or two, extension and new bonding conductors. All certificated by a reputable spark.
I was thinking of checking over connections in the DB, whilst keeping my loop tester plugged in and keeping an eye on any fluctuations in voltage. Also, carry out loop tests and do a few inspections here and there. I don't really want to pull everything down if I can help it. If I can't find anything, I'll go to dead tests just incase, however the installation is protected by dual RCDs.
If this was a job at a commercial site I would hire a voltage recording meter thingy and come back after a week. After checking things over obviously.
I'm hoping it's just fluctuations in voltage, maybe being too close to a substation etc? It's in a built up area so I was going to ask the neighbours if need be!
If this is the case, could I fit some sort of voltage optimiser? Or would this be an issue for UKPN? Am I missing something? Would you guys do any different?
Thanks. Will post updates when I attend.
Got a potential PJ coming in from a family member and I just would like some advice. I haven't done any investigation yet.
Basically a family member's house has or what it seems, fluctuating voltage. I've sat at the house for a few hours and noticed the lights in every room, including plugged in lamps, dim harshly for a few seconds. It's very inconsistent and not linked to electric shower / kettle startups. It's a lot harsher.
The house has had upgrades within the past year or two, extension and new bonding conductors. All certificated by a reputable spark.
I was thinking of checking over connections in the DB, whilst keeping my loop tester plugged in and keeping an eye on any fluctuations in voltage. Also, carry out loop tests and do a few inspections here and there. I don't really want to pull everything down if I can help it. If I can't find anything, I'll go to dead tests just incase, however the installation is protected by dual RCDs.
If this was a job at a commercial site I would hire a voltage recording meter thingy and come back after a week. After checking things over obviously.
I'm hoping it's just fluctuations in voltage, maybe being too close to a substation etc? It's in a built up area so I was going to ask the neighbours if need be!
If this is the case, could I fit some sort of voltage optimiser? Or would this be an issue for UKPN? Am I missing something? Would you guys do any different?
Thanks. Will post updates when I attend.
