Electrical Advice

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...

 

Forum too much advertising Discussion ThreadForum too much advertising Electrical Advice

Not liking all the advertisements I’m looking at the site on Chrome now but do prefer Safari.
I do have extensions on & need them on, love your forum & still visiting 🤙😎

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Green2Go (Sponsor) has EV Chargers Discussion ThreadGreen2Go (Sponsor) has EV Chargers Electrical Advice

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BSEN 60309 socket for ev charging Discussion ThreadBSEN 60309 socket for ev charging Electrical Advice

Hi to all,

I've been installing hypervolt and zappi units the last couple of years. Recently a client has come to me with Audi supplied 32amp charging lead. It has a 32amp Bsen 60309 commando plug and what looks like a protective device on the lead, a bit like a granny charger.

Assuming i can deal with PEN fault protection (Matt.e or similar) and max demand is okay (load...

 

Transformer failure Discussion ThreadTransformer failure Electrical Advice

Have you ever wondered what happens to a big transformer when it fails? It's going to be stripped down to see what caused the failure...

 

Rewiring Attic in Edinburgh Discussion ThreadRewiring Attic in Edinburgh Electrical Advice

I'm from The Netherlands and currently visiting family in the UK. I used to run an electrical contracting company in the Netherlands a few years back, we did a lot of big houses and industrial stuff. But in he UK materials are different and I'm looking for some advice on selection of materials.

The appartment is about 100 m2 and has a DB with 16 circuits. Few 6 Amp for lights, 20 and 32 Amp...

 

Where does my cooker switch connect to? Discussion ThreadWhere does my cooker switch connect to? Electrical Advice

I have a cooker switch which isn’t connected to a socket. The socket behind the cooker doesn’t have a switch so assumed it’s connected to the cooker switch but it doesn’t switch the cooker off. I checked the circuit breakers and the switch is connected to the “cooker” breaker but the socket behind the cooker is connected to the “kitchen sockets” breaker. Where is the...

 

Connecting integrated kitchen appliances. Discussion ThreadConnecting integrated kitchen appliances. Electrical Advice

I have seen these extensions in the kickspace under kitchen units to connect appliances. One I saw was hard wired into a junction box with flex secured supplying the integrated fridge. There was a hole cut in the unit the fridge was in with fridge's flex and plug dropping into the kickspace plugged into the extension. The extension was resting on a block of wood I...

 

Multipack Madness is Back! 💡 Discussion ThreadMultipack Madness is Back! 💡 Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

This weekend we have a returning favourite sale on Downlight Multipacks!

Take a browse through Collingwood, Ovia and Ansell multipacks... but make sure you buy them soon!

These prices are only here until this Sunday at Midnight! (13/10/24)

Have a good weekend!



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Electricians Wanted Discussion ThreadElectricians Wanted Electrical Advice

Electricians required throughout the UK

3 in Scotland
3 in Wales
10 in England

Duties: Maintenance, PPM's, reactive and installation work on a selected number of commercial stores, within a set radius of your home .

Package:
*PAYE upto £42,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
*Van, fuel card
*28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
*45 hour week. (9 hour days paid door to door) and...

 

Air to water heating with solar pack Discussion ThreadAir to water heating with solar pack Electrical Advice

Good evening fellow sparks !
Here’s a question for all you guys working with Solar as part of your installation !
I have a pal that’s had one of these all singing and all dancing airsource heating systems fitted complete with solar panels and a 5kw battery storage !
He has an off peak supply that is on cheap rate from 7.30pm until midnight.
When would the best time be to...

 

Can i put a lamp on a smart lighting system? Possibly using a lighting socket. Discussion ThreadCan i put a lamp on a smart lighting system? Possibly using a lighting socket. Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm installing a smart lighting system for ambient lighting in a "traditional" kitchen dinning room it's a big area. I want to be able to put all manner of lights on this smart controller in kitchen but I think it would be really cool if I could get a standing lamp or something similar to...

 

Landlords certificate. Discussion ThreadLandlords certificate. Electrical Advice

Are these still a thing? I've been asked to do a couple for someone who rents a few houses out as a side line. I've had a quick loot at the property and from a safety point of view its fine, although its an old and scruffy installation. If I was to do an EICR on it it would probably "fail" on a few points but that would involve more detailed testing.

I note that on the NAPIT site they do a "landlords...

 

Electricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Discussion ThreadElectricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

Moving into my new property in a couple of weeks to find a concerning electrical installation in the cubby hole underneath ther stairs. I have attached a couple of pictures of the installation.

1. Does this main feed from the DNO (#3) look safe (left hand picture)? It is corroded and appears unsafe. What to do?
2. I am a...

 

Advice about PHEV car charging. Discussion ThreadAdvice about PHEV car charging. Electrical Advice

We have 2 PHEV vehicles in the family which we charge overnight in the garage, each car plugs into a normal 3 pin household socket. There is a small garage Hager consumer unit in the garage which has a 16A MCB protecting all the wall sockets which are wired with 2.5mm cable. The car chargers are 2.4kw with a current max rating of 10A. One night the 16A MCB tripped but we're unsure why...

 

2391 multichoice and Coding exam Discussion Thread2391 multichoice and Coding exam Electrical Advice

I done the course to gain my 2391 inspection and testing and passed the practical and written however I failed the multichoice and coding. I’m doing it with city and guilds. Can anyone help with some advice on how to prepare and revise for it if they have any good recommendations that they used that helped them get through it please.

2391 multichoice and Coding exam for the...

 

3-phase installation Discussion Thread3-phase installation Electrical Advice

Hello,
As part of unlooping the DNO has installed 3-phase residential supply. My supplier has installed a 3 phase meter as well.
I believe I now need to have a 3 phase distribution board installed?

Can any of you guys know how long this would take at all? I do not know what hardware is required?
It would be prudent to install a new CU as well, as the current one is 30 years old.
Thank you for your...

 

Any experience with Optima Electrical Training Discussion ThreadAny experience with Optima Electrical Training Electrical Advice

I am looking to start my Level 2 Electrical Installation training, and have came across Optima Electrical Training, who claim that I can achieve Electrical Level 2 through their eLearning (at home) course. Upon speaking to a chap over the phone he explained that they will send me the resources needed to study for assignments and exams, as well as attending...

 

Unbalanced final ring Discussion ThreadUnbalanced final ring Electrical Advice

I have seen a final ring that had the heavy appliances on one leg (L1). Drawing 19.5 amps in total, one leg (L1) was drawing 82% of the 19.5 amps of current. If the ring went up to 32 amps the 2.5mm cable would in theory be just safe enough under the 27 amp maximum.

My question is, if 32 amps worth of appliances were drawing current on L1 would the 82% be reduced as there would be more resistance on L1...

 

Max distance cable can run overhead without support Discussion ThreadMax distance cable can run overhead without support Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that distance. Cable does not under tension. Any guidance...

 

Overhead cable length Discussion ThreadOverhead cable length Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that distance. Cable does not under tension. Any guidance would be helpful.

Overhead cable length for the original...

 

Replacing MCBS with RCBOs Discussion ThreadReplacing MCBS with RCBOs Electrical Advice

Will new MK Honeywell RCBOs fit onto the din rail of a MK consumer unit.
See attached pics of the existing consumer unit.
I have been asked to replace this consumer unit with a new dual RCD unit as the existing unit has no RCDs fitted. However because it looks like the consumer unit was installed and then the cupboard fitted around it, it would be very difficult to replace. The other option would...

 

Need Advice on ATS for PV System. Discussion ThreadNeed Advice on ATS for PV System. Electrical Advice

Does Anyone know of a switch or ATS that can work in the diagram attached?

Was told by the manufacturer that these inverters can work solely as hybrid inverters. However it appears the ATS Inside the Hybrid inverter can not be avoided. Under Normal circumstances the Inverters want to sit in between the grid and the load but that is not acceptable in this system as even when the...

 

Uh oh...shorted MICC. How scr*wed am I? Discussion ThreadUh oh...shorted MICC. How scr*wed am I? Electrical Advice

I've just been fettling some 50 year old 2L2.5 pyro (MICC) to relocate a plug socket. I probably bent the cable a little more than I should have (although I didn't feel it was particularly tight when I did it) when I was doing the fettling, but now I've pulled the cable straightish again, I seem to have a short across the live, neutral and earth on the cable in question...

 

Getting Older and Slower Discussion ThreadGetting Older and Slower Electrical Advice

Hi everyone.
I’m now 50 and find myself taking twice as long doing things that in my head should not be taking as long.
Not sure if it’s an age thing or a state of mind I also find myself double checking things more.
I know I may be comparing to my younger self, who was bought up on a diet of local authority occupied rewires and Bovis new builds, where speed was more of a priority than anything...

 

Amps & generator load Discussion ThreadAmps & generator load Electrical Advice

Year 2002 two ton 240vac hvac compressor. Plaque says 21.4 amps. Paperwork says use 30a dbl breaker.

Is that 21.4 amps on each hot wire?

Air handler central hvac 120vac fan paperwork says 6.2 amps

2 fridges in house. Plaques say 6.5 & 4.5a. 120vac.

Both fridges on same hot. The 6.2 amp central fan is on the other hot.

Only other things running were modem\router and two phone charges. Smart tv &...

 

need to replace thermostat help Discussion Threadneed to replace thermostat help Electrical Advice

Hi, cm921 honeywell thermostat is old and need a new one so i ordered a new replacement (picture below). This new one i bought which is coming tomorrow has a receiver not sure if I have to wire it up but I assume i have to, its hannicks brand but ill see if it can pair with honeywell maybe it does idk, so I was thinking if I won't be needing the wired honeywell receiver at the boiler I...

 

Is an eicr still valid if company that carried it out goes into liquidation Discussion ThreadIs an eicr still valid if company that carried it out goes into liquidation Electrical Advice

Hi all
Quick question, is an eicr still valid if the company that carried it out goes under.

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Help wires for outside lights Discussion ThreadHelp wires for outside lights Electrical Advice

Hi I have a small problem had new windows fitted to my porch and the guys that fitted them took down my old lights and left the wires out ready for me to put new ones up only when I did put the new ones up they didn’t work only to find out that they have removed 2 of the wires from the switch but they did mark them as outside light wires but am still waiting for them to call back but that...

 

How long would this take you to do, on price? Discussion ThreadHow long would this take you to do, on price? Electrical Advice

Good evening all, need some guidance with time management and pricing. I haven’t really done any price work before and recently becoming self employed I’ve been offered to do these 1 bed disabled flats on price.

I’ll be second fixing everything here’s the list

10-12 way board + test

pendants - 6

Fluorescent light - 1

Light for bathroom - 1

Extractor...