Electrical Advice

THTC and SPD's Discussion ThreadTHTC and SPD's Electrical Advice

Probably more of a question for those north of the border.
What is everyone doing for Board changes with Total Heating Total Control?

I had thought to use a 4 pole SPD in a separate enclosure but Space is a bit limited and adding another 8w board might be a bit tight.
Or additional SPD kit in an SPD split load board with an additional small board for the hot water.

For context it's 2 THTC boards on separate phases and...

 

Wagos for oven Discussion ThreadWagos for oven Electrical Advice

Hi all. Hope you are well.

So my dad has just bought a new induction oven. He already has an electric oven under it which appears that it is hardwired from 6mm T&E that literally just comes out of the wall 🤦🏻‍♂️

the new induction hob has 5 wires (which obviously has doubled up lives and neutrals) but along with the oven as well it would be much easier in a confined space to connect in a junction box with Wagos.

I...

 

Best certification software Discussion ThreadBest certification software Electrical Advice

Hi all

I was wondering what everyone’s preferred certification software is , I’ve been having a go with easy cert and NAPIT fast test 2

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Zanussi electrical oven started tripping the RCD Discussion ThreadZanussi electrical oven started tripping the RCD Electrical Advice

Hi All,
I am new here.
I searched the forum regarding this issue and most professional advice was that the heating element should be at fault.
I am a DIY person and I would not have a problem replacing it myself, only that a new heating element costs £45 on Zanussi.co.uk and I would not want to pay for it if thats not the issue.
It started tripping 4...

 

Hi Everybody! Discussion ThreadHi Everybody! Electrical Advice

Hello to everyone and thank you for welcoming me in your lovely community!
I am sure I will find loads of valuable advice here!

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My Zanussi Electric oven started tripping the RCD Discussion ThreadMy Zanussi Electric oven started tripping the RCD Electrical Advice

Hi All,
I am new here.
I searched the forum regarding this issue and most professional advice was that the heating element should be at fault.
I am a DIY person and I would not have a problem replacing it myself, only that a new heating element costs £45 on Zanussi.co.uk and I would not want to pay for it if thats not the issue.
It started tripping...

 

Storage heater swap out first floor flat Didcot Discussion ThreadStorage heater swap out first floor flat Didcot Electrical Advice

I am looking for an Electrican to do a swap out of a storage heater in a first floor flat in Didcot.

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Minor works certificate - Ze Test Discussion ThreadMinor works certificate - Ze Test Electrical Advice

Hi on the minor works certificate it asks for Ze, so any time i install an addition to a circuit lets say, i then have to isolate the whole system disconnect the main earth and test each time? Is there anything that permits the test be completed without having to disconnect main earth? Thanks

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Tone generator advice Discussion ThreadTone generator advice Electrical Advice

Hi,
Could I ask for some pointers and recommendations for a tone generator/tracing tool please?

Having browsed various sites including Amazon, CEF and RS the range of options is vast from £20 up to many hundreds. Are the cheap ones junk? What do the more expensive tools provide? I don't have a specific budget in mind but keen to avoid "buying cheap and twice".

This is for occasional DIY use, prompted by...

 

Designing an Electrical Power System for a rack Discussion ThreadDesigning an Electrical Power System for a rack Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

I’m in the process of designing an electrical power system for a rack(cabinet enclosure), and I would love some input from the community.

The components I’m planning to use include:

• Circuit Breakers (Main CB: 35-40A, Other CBs: 2A)
• Surge Arrester
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
• Overvoltage/Undervoltage (OV/UV) Protection...

 

How much are we charging per point. Discussion ThreadHow much are we charging per point. Electrical Advice

Hi guys

Been having a lot of discussions about pricing jobs lately.

Was wondering what kind of prices per point are we all charging.

We are currently at £70 per point for sockets, switches and lighting.

It will be interesting to see the difference in pricing.

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Seeking advice / assistance in a power generation project. Discussion ThreadSeeking advice / assistance in a power generation project. Electrical Advice

Basically a gravity generator with a different implementation, smaller.

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Sunbeds electrical school Discussion ThreadSunbeds electrical school Electrical Advice

Hi everyone... anyone know if in the UK there are any schools to study about sunbeds, to become an engineer or technician for sunbeds maintenance and repairs .? Thank you.

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Insulation resistance results weird on actuator circuits Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance results weird on actuator circuits Electrical Advice

Interested in people's thoughts/experience here. I've just been testing out the insulation resistance on a 20 year old surface water pollution control facility. It has a large number of penstocks with Auma actuators.

Here's the puzzle: on a few of them, the resistance - although passable - is conspicuously low at 3-4MR in one case...

 

How can you clear a fault but have no power Discussion ThreadHow can you clear a fault but have no power Electrical Advice

Hi all.

Big old house with upstairs lights tripping. Barely any access in attic due to old beams etc.

Insulation resistance fault of 0.34 Live to Earth
Disconnected all conductors at assumed first light fitting.
IR fault at CCU now >10MO
I re-energise at the CCU so I can see if any other lights are now working so I can narrow down the fault.

BUT, I test for...

 

Looking for some pure white sockets and switches Discussion ThreadLooking for some pure white sockets and switches Electrical Advice

I have a customer who is building two houses. In the first house I fitted White Scolmore click / Click mode sockets and light switches etc. The builder and his girl friend remarked that they looked off white in colour and almost have a grey tint to them. They have asked me if I can source some true / pure white sockets when I come to do 2nd fix on the...

 

RCBO identification Discussion ThreadRCBO identification Electrical Advice

Take a look at the 8 live circuits, including lighting made off into 1, 20A MCB I found while carrying out an EICR inspection today! Does anyone recognise the manufacturer of RCBO?

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MCB in an 85x85x45 box Discussion ThreadMCB in an 85x85x45 box Electrical Advice

Does anyone know of a plate that accepts an MCB?

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illuminated switches? Discussion Threadilluminated switches? Electrical Advice

I have a ceiling fan/light with a dual switch on the wall. Curiously, the wall switch for each is illuminated IF the light or fan are turned on with the pull chain. If the pull chain has the light or fan turned off, the switch illumination for the light or fan is off. I have another fan/light whose wall switch is always illuminated whether or not the pull chain is off or on. What's going on here? Is this a...

 

EV chargepoint charging providers Discussion ThreadEV chargepoint charging providers Electrical Advice

I have a customer who has a holiday letting business sleeping up to 30 people. Fairly rural with limited charging facilities available locally. She is looking to install an ev chargepoint that her guests can use on a pay as you go basis. Any recommendations for charge platform providers? Ideally she would like the process for her customers to be as simple and straightfoward as...

 

Using tradify at the minute but looking an alternative. Discussion ThreadUsing tradify at the minute but looking an alternative. Electrical Advice

Hi just wondering if anyone knows of any other software.

I have been using tradify for the last few months and it has been quite useful for assigning jobs to staff members. I haven't used the software to it's full potential as there are a few things that I can't complete the way I would like to on the apps.

A lot of my work requires...

 

which charger for Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 7.0Ah? Discussion Threadwhich charger for Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 7.0Ah? Electrical Advice

I'm planning on buying 12V 7.0 lead acid battery (item 38315 from Screwfix) to power a small water pump(Seaflo 12V 1.2 GPM 35 PSI Water Pressure Diaphragm Pump).
I've searched a bit for which charger to charge up battery but was hoping someone would point me to an affordable option or tell me what to search for.
From researching, it seems like...

 

Rcbo intermittently tripping Discussion ThreadRcbo intermittently tripping Electrical Advice

Done a board change at domestic property ti an rcbo and spd board, previously had old rewireable fuse board, and done all my ir tests and so on and everything seemed good, lo and behold I get a phone call that the downstairs sockets have tripped, I told them to remove all loads and the circuit still tripped overnight.
I then went back to job and found a loose neutral in one of the sockets...

 

EICR Fraud or Legit Discussion ThreadEICR Fraud or Legit Electrical Advice

I'm working on an article that dives into a big question: Are large commercial inspection and testing companies truly delivering quality, or are they just profit-driven machines cutting corners?

I’d love to hear from those who currently work (or have worked) for these larger organizations. What were your daily targets like? Were you ever expected to compromise on quality to meet those targets? And more...

 

NVQ / Portfolio, and optimal progress into the profession - a few Questions Discussion ThreadNVQ / Portfolio, and optimal progress into the profession - a few Questions Electrical Advice

A bit of a mini essay but these questions have been building up in my mind over the last weeks and months as I've been studying and volunteering in the field.

Just wondering if anyone can give some advice about the NVQ / portfolio. I'm currently studying level 2 EAL in the evenings, while...

 

What is Maximum circuit amps? Discussion ThreadWhat is Maximum circuit amps? Electrical Advice

Compressor plate
LRA 82, RLA 16
Fan FLA 1.6
Maximum circuit amps 21.4
Max fuse 30

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What is Maximum circuit amps? Discussion ThreadWhat is Maximum circuit amps? Electrical Advice

Compressor plate
LRA 82, RLA 16
Fan FLA 1.6
Maximum circuit amps 21.4
Max fuse 30

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Consumer unit relocation Discussion ThreadConsumer unit relocation Electrical Advice

Sorry, I know this has probably been covered, but I'm struggling to find a recent and specific answer.

Old 1930's bungalow. Really old CU tucked in the corner of the old converted garage, slightly behind a wall, so barely accessible now. Definitely needs moving, but want to move it toward the main building as we're doing a complete rewire inside.
Don't want to pay the DNO £2.5k they've quoted to...

 

Subject: EICR Findings - Advice on Coding Required Discussion ThreadSubject: EICR Findings - Advice on Coding Required Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

I recently completed a domestic EICR and came across something unusual. There’s a 10mm² twin and earth cable directly connected to the 100A cut-out fuse at the service head. The cable is concealed within the client’s wall and reappears next to the consumer unit, where it connects to a feeding cable that supplies the neighboring...

 

External lighting around perimeter of Sports Complex Discussion ThreadExternal lighting around perimeter of Sports Complex Electrical Advice

Recently did an EICR on external lighting, installed in the early 70’s, never been tested before & never compliant.
The Swa’s are 2.5 x2 core entering in a recently new Cut Out.
The problem the Client as now is that @ least 4 lighting points have high Zs reading over 10 ohms.
Installing new Swa to these positions are gonna be problematic.
The...