It depends very much on what RCD you are using, or even If you are using one.
For example, if the RCD is 500mA then a max Ra of 100ohms is classed...
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thanks ill give it a try but the problem is that i have a learning difficulty and even if i wrote down the formula a million times down, i would...
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Try using the switch
You can try the Touchdim function, remove the dimmer switch and use a retractive switch, like a bell switch to control the...
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I am with you. Their RCD did not comply with the standard. The only one I know that does comply, though I am sure it isn't alone, is the Garo...
Two cables each one being 240.0?
Not sure never seen it written like that.
Hi,
Unless you use unswitched sockets, there may not be much you can do unless you add something inline. A lot of the voice (alexa, apple...
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what is the piece of equipment and part number?
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thanks for the reply mate, I am currently working with a qualified electrician gaining experience been like 5 months with him now all domestic.
Evening all,
Just after a sense-check before I commit & send the quote.
I’ve been asked to run in an SWA to feed a small CU that’ll sit inside...
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Not sure how these things operate, but I expect a limit switch near each extreme position to tell the motor to stop.
Have you got a wiring...
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My understanding is it's not necessary unless compromising a fire barrier. Hager instructions:
Cable Access:
Cable access into the metal...
Generally it would depend on the circumstances whether the armour is earthed both ends or not, and not just dependent on whether it's 2 or 3 core...
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Oh my heed .hope you get your roof sorted ,this weather is going to get worse .the rain was going upwards last night with the wind lol.
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I was considering that, however the loft isn't boarded, not exactly the lightest 🤣 I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that but maybe that's the...
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You cant just "avoid" the use of RCD's for nuisance tripping... it will depend on how the cable is routed. (ie buried less than 50mm)
What has...
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Good question now to start with thermosetting insulated conductors are not tri-rated that is something different. Table 4E1A deals with this type...
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You’d have to change the size but you could just fit an LED panel behind the Perspex or whatever it is you’re using for the opaque top. Sizes of...
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Hello freddo (and everyone else who commented!),
Thanks for your comment. Using that info, I now have this on the main:
and this on the...
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The whole thing looks a bit of a mess, hanging cables and junction boxes, 15A fuse holder fitted to 30A base etc.
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I was a model in the Janet Frazer catalogue, if that's of any interest :)
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That 'stranded 2.5mm' was probably imperial 7/.029 which is about 2.9mm2. Which might account for expected readings being different.
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This is definitely fire-rated, but it's perfectly understandable if you doubt it - I doubted it too when I first bought it!
This particular one...
Integral has newly released a tiltable version of this downlight. However unlike its fixed counterpart, it's only IP20; not IP65 rated for...
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Customer has knocked a bell box off the wall and destroyed it. They would like it removed from the programming so that the alarm can be activated...
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Hi there just after some advice
Just done my AM2 and made a blunder on my test and inspection which I know I will fail .. however I have 2391...
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The goal posts have moved several times so I'd suggest phoning both of the main schemes and asking them. I've always found Napit and NICEIC...
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Thought you would enjoy this one:
A new extension was built which needed a new CU. The problem the builder faced was the Henley block was full...
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I’ve been in contact with Solax directly, showed them all the readings I’ve got, and they agree it’s a very high voltage, and that’s...
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