Electrical Advice

Subject: Advice Needed on NVQ Level 3 and NAPIT/NEICC Registration Discussion ThreadSubject: Advice Needed on NVQ Level 3 and NAPIT/NEICC Registration Electrical Advice

Hey all,
I’m looking for some advice regarding my qualifications and registration. Here’s where I’m at:
• Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) – 600/5498/0
• Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) (2365-03) – 600/5499/2
• Level 3 Award in the...

 

Extractor fan connection Discussion ThreadExtractor fan connection Electrical Advice

Hi,

I hope you can help me please. I am replacing extractor fan with timer and PIR (100TM model) to model 441625A (100T) with just the timer. With the old one (the one with orange drawing) 3 wires are connected in the same order Ls,N, L (L at the bottom) and all works fine. It is activated on movement (movement only, pulling a light string without movement in the bathroom does not activate fan)...

 

Pen fault pme fault detection? Discussion ThreadPen fault pme fault detection? Electrical Advice

So I’ve been looking for a pen fault detection device for hours and only found like 1 which is sold out ?! Any idea or urls anyone can send for a pen device. I’ve found a lot of pme faults detection for ev. But I want pen. Or does it not matter I thought it did matter

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Fire Damper Actuators Discussion ThreadFire Damper Actuators Electrical Advice

Hello

Working on a site with dampers fitted on the ducting which need fire shut offs connected to the fire panel via an actuator.

The actuators have 4 contacts “Damper Closed NO and NC” and “Damper Open NO and NC”.

Presuming they need a NC contact so the actuator operates and closes the damper when the alarm goes off but not sure which NC contact to utilise.

Any insight appreciated.

Thanks.

Fire...

 

Ev charger Discussion ThreadEv charger Electrical Advice

Yes guys just a quick one. A friend of mine wants me to connect up an old Tesla charger by installing a commando socket and then a commando plug from the Tesla charger to the socket. Now do I need a pen fault system as it’s not a tt system ? Cheers guys

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Switch won't physically operate Discussion ThreadSwitch won't physically operate Electrical Advice

I have this gewiss switch that is being used as a switch for a hot tub.

VERTICAL FIXED INTERLOCKED SOCKET OUTLET - WITH BOTTOM - WITHOUT FUSE-HOLDER BASE - FOR HEAVY-DUTY USE - 2P+E 63A 200 - 250V - 50/60HZ 6H - IP66 | Gewiss...​

 

DC wiring circuit for controlling fans Discussion ThreadDC wiring circuit for controlling fans Electrical Advice

Hi All,

Trying to put together a circuit to make some fans work via a thermostat. The thermostat will pick once a certain temp reaches which will notify the system the temp has increased and at the same time allow the fans to turn on as the contact in thermostat is normally open and closes once the temp reaches to the set limit.

Had a few doubts not sure if I can use the...

 

Shaver socket in cabinet not accepting toothbrush? Help please Discussion ThreadShaver socket in cabinet not accepting toothbrush? Help please Electrical Advice

Good afternoon

I have recently had a bathroom makeover and had the existing shaver socket removed as I purchased a cabinet with socket enclosed. However, my oral b toothbrush 2 pin doesn't fit into thr 230v 2 pin socket in the cabinet whereas i had no issues with the previous socket.. I'm not sure what I need to buy in...

 

TT supply for hot tub Discussion ThreadTT supply for hot tub Electrical Advice

Hi,

I have recently had a hot tub fitted and am not comfortable with it being supplied directly from TN-C-S supply. I’m looking for someone to modify to TT, but struggling to find anyone locally who can help.

Location - Warrington, Cheshire.

Thanks.

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Downlights Discussion ThreadDownlights Electrical Advice

Hi im fitting 6 led downlights into a media wall and wabtung to connect to a new dimmer swirch i also have a ceiling light that i want to connect into this double dimmer switch, Has anybody got a diagram or could explain to how its all wired up fully please

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Gas cooker change to an electric cooker Discussion ThreadGas cooker change to an electric cooker Electrical Advice

Hi everyone, we currently have a gas cooker which is getting old and needs to be replaced. The problem is that the width is 55cm and there are few gas cookers of this size nowadays. The question is - how easy would it be to change to an electric cooker? Our current gas cooker has a 13amp connection for cooker lights etc but obviously this wouldn't be sufficient for an...

 

Shared immersion heater circuit Discussion ThreadShared immersion heater circuit Electrical Advice

Hi everyone

Is it permissable to connect 2 immersion heaters to one RCBO and supply cable?

I'm installing a water cylinder (which has 2 immersions) in a new utility room, which used to be a kitchen.

I want to repurpose the old cooker supply cable which is 10mm. If it's legal, I want to feed both immersions vis seperate DP switches, but they will share the same RCBO in the consumer...

 

Contactor not latching Discussion ThreadContactor not latching Electrical Advice

Hi all.

Is it too early to wish everyone a happy Christmas?😅

Looking for a little bit of help regarding a contactor.

I got a call to look at a 230v heavy duty mixer/blender in a busy hospital kitchen. It has stop/start buttons and a contactor within the appliance itself. Contactor is a Teco, 3 pole normally open. When I arrived I assumed it was the contactor. Start button wasn't energising the coil...

 

Difference between c&g 2391-52 and eal 2625 Discussion ThreadDifference between c&g 2391-52 and eal 2625 Electrical Advice

Hi,

I am looking to take my initial verification and periodic inspection course and from what I can see online there are two options to go for as mentioned in the title. From what I can see there isn't much difference in these course as to the level and recognition. I was curious what other experience is in the difference between these two bodies that offer the...

 

Bnc cable with power messed up for cctv Discussion ThreadBnc cable with power messed up for cctv Electrical Advice

Hi I have stupidly cut the cable to push through the wall . Idea was to join them back together.

There's 2 wires inside blue and a white one. The white one has copper strands exterior around it.

When I joined it back together. The camera didn't work.

I'm unsure if it's down the cable I've knackered now from that bit. Or I might have nicked it from outside when trying...

 

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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