Electrical Advice

Groups or Organisations that volunteer for needy/vulnerable Discussion ThreadGroups or Organisations that volunteer for needy/vulnerable Electrical Advice

Hello,

Is anybody aware of any UK groups or organisations that volunteer or subsidise trades people to do work for; Low income/Vulnerable/Needy people?

For example homeowners in rundown properties who do not have money to employ an electrician to make safe an outdoor socket or fix a utility room socket which is currently running...

 

Existing Consumer Unit close to vertical waste pipe Discussion ThreadExisting Consumer Unit close to vertical waste pipe Electrical Advice

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EICR for a rental property Discussion ThreadEICR for a rental property Electrical Advice

hi got an EICR report completed yesterday for a rental property. Still waiting for the report. Told there is one c1 and a number of c2 observations.

Electrician appears to want a lot of money to fix issues. He is also saying if i use someone else to fix issues, i will need to get the EICR redone.

Views?

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When to use AFDD’s Discussion ThreadWhen to use AFDD’s Electrical Advice

We currently install industrial washing machines, driers and finishing equipment. These can be three phase and single phase. Normally no greater than 32 amps.

When on a commando socket we will install an AFDD.

If we remove the commando socket and install a standard rotary isolator, do we still need to install the AFDD ?

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Advice needed on switching Discussion ThreadAdvice needed on switching Electrical Advice

I've encountered a bit of a head scratcher here. We've taken down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room for a new open plan jobbie. The wall had two light switches, one fed by three wires for the dining room light and the other a twin gang two way switch for the kitchen lights. I've moved them from there to the wall that divides the dining and living rooms, however, the living room...

 

Speaker Cable for DoorBell Discussion ThreadSpeaker Cable for DoorBell Electrical Advice

Good evening Guys

Was wondering if someone can advise.

Ive wired a door bell system on a job in speaker cable( was last minute floors were going down and only thing in the van)

However when connecting up the kit as per instructions i cannot seem to get it to operate.

Is speaker cable suitable for doorbells

Thanks

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Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both, Discussion ThreadReplacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both, Electrical Advice

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Extending ring Discussion ThreadExtending ring Electrical Advice

Hi guys, I’ve just been to a customers house. It’s an old house which has a few radial and ring circuits for sockets. They want 4 extra sockets to be installed. The ring circuit is feeding the whole house (not kitchen) would it be ok to tap into the ring circuit feeding the house and add the 4 extra sockets.

Thanks guys

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New extract fan, severe draft Discussion ThreadNew extract fan, severe draft Electrical Advice

Hello,
As many, I'm for expert advice. I just had an extract fan fitted in my kitchen. The make the electrician brought was Addvent, I think 6 inch fan. I realised today, sitting about 9 foot from the fan eating a meal that there was a very unpleasant cold breeze. The whole room is just not warm now but the wind caught my attention. As its been snowing & the wind is coming from the east it...

 

Heater running at 1600 watts Discussion ThreadHeater running at 1600 watts Electrical Advice

I recently purchased a space heater and before using it full time I plugged in my watt meter to see how many watts and amps it pulled. I was not happy to see 1600 watts at 13.1 amps which is above code I believe. Should I return it? It seems unsafe to run for 8 hours or so on high

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🤔?? Modra electric power..ac generator wiring diagram.. anybody have Discussion Thread🤔?? Modra electric power..ac generator wiring diagram.. anybody have Electrical Advice

Dose any one .?

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Minor works - Zdb & R1R2 tests Discussion ThreadMinor works - Zdb & R1R2 tests Electrical Advice

Hi all, when completing a minor works there are two tests that i am unsure the best way to go about, example extension of circuit and new lighting point installed. Fed from industrial 3P board unable to isolate due to plant running. Do not wish to open live board even just for testing purposes for safety reasons. ( don't want to be putting hands in there with single insulated cables etc...

 

Completing electrical certificates Discussion ThreadCompleting electrical certificates Electrical Advice

Hi all, question on testing and completing certificates inside a large factory in maintenance, a lot of the 3P boards here are full of cables, when we are adding to existing circuits, it would be required to perform the necessary tests, R1 R2 and Zs for instance inside the boards, how do we go about this when we are unable to isolate the board, having to open up an old board...

 

Stovetop Discussion ThreadStovetop Electrical Advice

New stove top was recently installed. The next day I couldn’t get it to turn on, so I turned off and on the breaker. Went to the stove top and it worked perfectly making dinner.
The next day I can’t turn it on again, same thing, turn off and on the breaker and it’s working fine.
What’s wrong here?
Shouldn’t be a fault. Is it overloading after working fine for an hour or is there a reset switch that wasn’t connected in...

 

Stove top breaker Discussion ThreadStove top breaker Electrical Advice

New stove top was recently installed. The next day I couldn’t get it to turn on, so I turned off and on the breaker. Went to the stove top and it worked perfectly making dinner.
The next day I can’t turn it on again, same thing, turn off and on the breaker and it’s working fine.
What’s wrong here?

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Xmas lights Discussion ThreadXmas lights Electrical Advice

Bought a set recently from a Bedfordshire supplier, although a Chinese firm.
Couldn't believe the "mains" cable and the fitted fuse.
Mains cable is flat 3mm x 0.6mm. Fuse is 13A!!!
Plug is one of those Chinese specials with reduced dimensions.
See pic.

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Proof of apprenticeship 1970s Discussion ThreadProof of apprenticeship 1970s Electrical Advice

A question to anyone who served their apprenticeship in the Uk during the 70s and early 80s,do you remember what paperwork you were given on successful completion of you apprenticeship,I hit my C&G certificates and I remember getting a paper sjib card but nothing else, the card was lost a long time ago, now trying to get a new grading card but without proof of my apprenticeship it is...

 

What is this sound from the electricity panel? Discussion ThreadWhat is this sound from the electricity panel? Electrical Advice

I ve heard this sound from electricity panel. What could it be?

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looking for work in Stevenage Discussion Threadlooking for work in Stevenage Electrical Advice

Hi, i am currently looking for a job, to turn in to a career.

I live in Stevenage, Hertfordshire I have car and can travel, looking at getting a van if staying self employed

currently hold level 2 2365 - 18th edition. Looking at doing 2391 soon along with part p and any other course i need to complete to become fully qualified, all self funded.

I have some hand tools with some power...

 

DIY - new oven tripping DB. Discussion ThreadDIY - new oven tripping DB. Electrical Advice

hello all,

btw I'm a plumber.... do I hear groans?! I installed a new Neff oven, DB is 0.5m away through a wall, wired into spare 16A MCB (house was built 2019) with 2.5mm T&E via 20A switched outlet, manufacturers lead with moulded plug (wired into outlet - not shortened).

... plug lead into oven... pop... both RCD's trip.
... switch outlet on... ditto
... switch MCB on... ditto

Neff...

 

Newbie Discussion ThreadNewbie Electrical Advice

Good evening Sparks,

Im Steven a trainee sparky. I passed my 2365 L2 and are currently working my way through L3 2365 and NVQ. Ive got a 2hr writtwn exam to take and ive yet to start the 615 design unit. Im doing all my training over at Thompson Training Ltd in Bury st Edmonds.

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EasyMCS or Paperclip Discussion ThreadEasyMCS or Paperclip Electrical Advice

Sole trader looking to get my MCS accreditation for solar PV. I need to get a QMS in place for assessment and installations moving forward, I am looking at easymcs and paperclip to make the process as simple as possible. Which of these would be the most beneficial to my situation? Hoping people that have tread this path before have experience of both and can recommend.

Thanks

EasyMCS or Paperclip for...

 

Where to calibrate a MFT in Lomdon Discussion ThreadWhere to calibrate a MFT in Lomdon Electrical Advice

Where to calibrate (MFT) in London UK

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MF 32-40a joint Discussion ThreadMF 32-40a joint Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Just been on a kitchen remodel, has used the existing cooker feed due to difficulty of run/budget, but the kitchen fitter has kindly put a couple of rows of shelf brackets directly above the cooker switch and perfectly pinned the N to the CPC. Builders being builders seem to think it's fine as the fault "disappears" when the screw in question is removed.
I'm unhappy and will ultimately go and fix and make...

 

Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted. Discussion ThreadHelp with light blowing breaker. Not newly fitted. Electrical Advice

dining room light suddenly started blowing the lighting breaker in the house.
I’ve had the boards up and can’t see any shorts in the wiring. It happens even when the light fixture is removed.

Flick switch, breaker blows.

Looking for what to try next to be honest.

Any help greatly appreciated.
Lee

Help with light blowing breaker. Not newly...

 

Is this relay suitable for 3kw Willis Heater Discussion ThreadIs this relay suitable for 3kw Willis Heater Electrical Advice

Hi

My electrical background is Auto Electrics from decades ago - 230v electiics experience is very mucch DIY.

Willis type 3kw heater. Currently switched with a DPST Manual switch.
I am hopping to add a relay in parallel with the manual switch. Relay will be switched from a SONOF / eWeLink smart switch with 230v AC output.

Just double checking if there is...

 

What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25) Discussion ThreadWhat is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25) Electrical Advice

I did a poll last year (and the year before) on exactly this.

Below I have pasted what I wrote in the thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed our prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate)

pasted...

I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average...

 

Electrical symbol Discussion ThreadElectrical symbol Electrical Advice

Hi guys. Could anyone please tell me what this electrical symbol means ? It's on a KTM motorcycle electrical diagram. Thanks in advance



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WIRING DIAGRAM FOR DEFENDER POWER POD 110V VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER Discussion ThreadWIRING DIAGRAM FOR DEFENDER POWER POD 110V VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER Electrical Advice

Hi there,
I have dismantled my DEFENDER POWER POD 3KVA 110V TRANSFORMER & upon re- connecting the wiring, there now appears to be 2 extra wires, one brown & one blue, coming from the sealed base & no connections for them.
I would REALLY appreciate it if someone could help or supply me with a wiring diagram as I am going...

 

C&G 2365 Level 3 Principles of Electrical Science Exam Discussion ThreadC&G 2365 Level 3 Principles of Electrical Science Exam Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,
Quick background. 37, Employed Full Time working offshore in a mechanical role (zero electrical skills needed). Self funded and completed 2365 L2 with Total Skills in Nottingham doing hybrid learning (online for theory, visit centre for practical). Reason for this is I work offshore on adhoc basis so cannot attend college as per...