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This is a baffling fault I've been fighting with for a couple of weeks now, so I wondered if another set of eyes will help.
I installed an EV...
- vwes59
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The cable had been isolated & IR tests were performed & measurements were poor throughout.
Within the time we were on site it became clear that...
Commonly known as double knock, some pirs have a latch on time delay for a few seconds, giving time for the 2nd one to activate .
- Paul N
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You can use timers to turn ON/OFF circuits during the day to maximize your self-use of solar power. Turn ON low draw circuits such as a 1Kw pool...
Seen this where T&E has been fixed with a flat bend of too tight a radius.
There's a forum policy here to not give 'step by step' instructions, so I'm afraid many of us are reluctant to do as you ask.
And to be frank, I...
- Daley2025
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Haha thanks mate.
Really weird that was. 😕 strangest glitch for years award for sure.
- Dan
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I tend to write the circuit number on the mcb say every 5th mcb/rcbo just to help make it easier to locate in a large multi way or 3ph board...
Thanks for the explanation. It seems to me that the touch potential issue you ask about is created by the decision to have two independent mains...
Unless the circuit is new or has recently been tested/certified by a.n.other, I'm not sure how you prove the circuit is 'safe' to connect to...
- diditrain
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Phew!
Was there any toast to go with the beans?
Just joking I think that you ment beams and not beans I am dyslexic and simple mistakes tend to jump out...
- spantheman
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Thanks very much - again for your input.
It is a moulded-on plug.
The first thing I did was change the fuse - which looked, and no doubt (now)...
- zapmenot
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Hi all, first post, please be gentle ;)
Iv been involved in a bathroom refurb, nothing major, moving a light fitting and switch.
My problem came...
- mikewood675
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Yes I think back in the dark old days they were called deeds but are now called contracts and some still refer to it as deeds like I did!
Sounds...
- swafspark
- UK Electrical Forum
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Hi , Iv got a below wmv1431w, washing machine, it is tripping the electric on a hot wash only , I’ve tried a new heating element but still the same
- Stoobloo
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Thank you. I looked further into transfer switches and that will indeed work for me, and I'll only need one. Perfect. Thanks again.
- TimeOutside
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All wires connecting to the outlet have power going through them. Any advice on why this is occurring and what I could do about it?
- The Tile Association
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