Electrical Advice

What size SWA cable and what Distribution boards required to shed and garden office. Discussion ThreadWhat size SWA cable and what Distribution boards required to shed and garden office. Electrical Advice

Want to install a garden shed with Tumble Dryer and separate garden office building. I have run duct from side of house to where garden shed is going to be, then run another duct to where garden office is going to be. I am planning of having the office heated by electric most...

 

My day 4: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Discussion ThreadMy day 4: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Electrical Advice

Got rid of mains relays and used 5v ones.




Sorted out a little charging circuit and change over for the battery...

 

NAPIT - improvement action - current waste regulation Discussion ThreadNAPIT - improvement action - current waste regulation Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I was wondering if you could help with this matter. I had a Napit assesment recently and I have an improvement action "To provide evidence of compliance with the above standard"

Napit replied to me: "there is a from on the site to complete and send to us to state you comply with getting rid of waste in the correct manner" , however...

 

Watt hour means what? Discussion ThreadWatt hour means what? Electrical Advice

What does Wh indicate in a battery monitor?

Watt hour means what? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Fast Track Course Worries Discussion ThreadFast Track Course Worries Electrical Advice

Hello, for a while I’ve wanted to become an electrician and have applied to every apprenticeship possible and have never been successful and it’s sowmthing I really want to do so I’ve decided to do a fast track course however I’ve seen tons of people saying that it’s frowned upon and I’m just a bit worried because it’s something I really want to do but how else can I get into the industry if I...

 

Day 3 - So what's that bit for? Discussion ThreadDay 3 - So what's that bit for? Electrical Advice

Well, this wasn't going to be my day 3 subject but today has been a long day and time is short.

At power stations electricity is generated at one voltage then stepped up for distribution. The generator output is usually around 21kV. National Grid distribute at either 275kV or 400kV. DNOs go up to a maximum of 132kV. So, the generated voltage has to be stepped up to the distribution...

 

Level 3 nvq Discussion ThreadLevel 3 nvq Electrical Advice

Hi, doing my nvq, need work in west sussex to complete portfolio evidence, have 18th regs, ipah and own tools. Any availability or if an extra pair of hands are needed, please om me. Thanks

Level 3 nvq for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

SWA cable Terminating or not?? Discussion ThreadSWA cable Terminating or not?? Electrical Advice

Had a discussion with my electrician today about upgrading the SWA mains cable fed from my house to my garage as im looking to use the garage for some woodworking machines, eg table saw, planer as well as some sockets and lights.
Sparky has informed me that there is currently a 3 core 6mm SWA feeding the garage and for what im looking to add It would be best to change this out to a 3 core...

 

Day 3 Discussion ThreadDay 3 Electrical Advice

I have a book recommendation for you.

I tend to listen to books when I am driving but it is also available in physical form

A truly enlightening book for people who like to understand what can be achieved if you really try at it.

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Just another Pirate rant...#3 of this week's 5, but probably #5 of this series... Discussion ThreadJust another Pirate rant...#3 of this week's 5, but probably #5 of this series... Electrical Advice

Whatever...
I awoke this morning ready for an intersting and relaxed day at work at my local branch of the Men's Shed charity. " jobs pending here...installtion of 4 infrared ceiling mounted heater panels, and also 4 large LED batten lamps in the attic.

Had to start with the LED battens...

 

Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire Discussion ThreadLucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire Electrical Advice

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.


Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try...

 

My day 3: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Discussion ThreadMy day 3: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Electrical Advice

Seems to be working ok, as in texting and calling.


The mains relay's I have used are getting too hot, seems that the led resistor is of the wrong value so are dissipating too much heat.

Have started to do it another way...

 

Wire identification Discussion ThreadWire identification Electrical Advice

How to wire, 3wire 240v submersible well pump Identify wire color

Wire identification for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Day 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident waiting to happen Discussion ThreadDay 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident waiting to happen Electrical Advice

Just seen this on a YouTube short and thought I’d screenshot it. People chucking dog muck in a damaged ULEZ cabinet.

Is that a service cut out with exposed live parts?



Day 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident...

 

Littlespark A Thread A Day (3) “My Turn For A Rant” Discussion ThreadLittlespark A Thread A Day (3) “My Turn For A Rant” Electrical Advice

Existing customer and close friend of the in-laws have just moved house and asked me to give it a quick look before getting me in to do a few jobs.

Old…. Very old building… red/black twin and earth, with an earth in the lights… so not ancient.
Accessories could do with being changed, but all in all, fairly standard for the age.

I get to the...

 

Help with S Plan with 2 zones one controller Discussion ThreadHelp with S Plan with 2 zones one controller Electrical Advice

Hope you can help as have dealt a lot with heating controls have air source heat pump and install totally sub standard so I'm upgrading the wiring plus underfloor heating and thermaskirt upstairs Below is what I have

Riello NXHM 016 Monobloc heat pump

Drayton wise (DW) thermostat kit 3

2 x zone pumps for ( 1x upstairs. 1x downstairs)
3 way valve

Upstairs is...

 

Hoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer running warm Discussion ThreadHoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer running warm Electrical Advice

I have a Hoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer. Probably 3 years old. It's immaculately clean inside and out. It looks brand new but the fridge is idling at 13 degree, Freezer is fine. I got a spare thermostat and took a picture as I unplugged it for the wires. It was only after unplugging it that I realized the picture didn't take...

 

Day 3 TV stuff (this is harder than I expected it to be lol) Discussion ThreadDay 3 TV stuff (this is harder than I expected it to be lol) Electrical Advice

well now to throw some stuff on the tv wiring I did ages ago
I have a labgear 8 port distribution amplifier mounted in the airing cupboard (eventually I'll add a socket for it one day)
then I have a fm antenna connected to it and an older tv aerial in the back garden ran with a 20 ish meter maybe run of rg6 coax that runs up the...

 

DAY 3 Lightening conductor Discussion ThreadDAY 3 Lightening conductor Electrical Advice

Another snap taken in Poland of a castle, the lightening conductor up the building (crude at that), you can see that they have bonded the iron window bars off it as well. I know this is a specialist area my knowledge is zero, your thoughts please.

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Help picking a new SDS battery drill - Day 3 Discussion ThreadHelp picking a new SDS battery drill - Day 3 Electrical Advice

Good morning I'm after a new battery operated SDS drill.

I currently have a Bosch SDS hammer drill 240v that I bought 10-15 years ago for home use, however after being in Electrical vehicle engineering, I'm now doing L3 Electrical Installation and realised I'm going to need a battery SDS. I already have Milwaukee 18v and 12v battery system so was thinking it...

 

Day 2 trade school and proving a point Discussion ThreadDay 2 trade school and proving a point Electrical Advice

Ok so this would be my Day 2 thread. It's still Tuesday where I am so I hope that counts.

When I joined this I was in trade school, I chose the DIY role because it was what fit at that point, but it's been a while since I finished all my courses and graduated with decent grades even.
I didn't go to college due to how they handled all the COVID thing back in the day...

 

Im testing some badges out. Discussion ThreadIm testing some badges out. Electrical Advice

You may be awarded some but they will be taken away again so please don't get too attached to them while I work them out a bit.



Im testing some badges out. for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

120 Volt Light on 277 Volt Line Discussion Thread120 Volt Light on 277 Volt Line Electrical Advice

I had a question I could really use some help with.

I work on Commercial Properties. We have been having some light fixtures blow, and been having an electrician come and replace them when they do. As you know that can add up over time.
So I decided to take a look at what has been done in the past replacing and try and replace them myself.

So today I looked up in the ceiling at a...

 

Mitsubishi Q Series PLC Discussion ThreadMitsubishi Q Series PLC Electrical Advice

Hi guys,

long time no show I know. Anyway, started a new job few years ago, there is a pre-historic gear cutter with a Q series Mitsubishi PLC in it. I need to pull out the ladder logic, what software do I need?

Mitsubishi Q Series PLC for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

RCD trips Discussion ThreadRCD trips Electrical Advice

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Hello
Elderly woman here, read lots of forums like this looking for advice but currently none the wiser,!
I had Led PIR lights installed recently, replacing old pir security lights and an old decorative light at the front door all using the original wiring. An electrician did the work. The lights run off my upstairs light circuit re the security lights...the front door light is via a switch by the front door. Electrician...

 

Day 2 (what a day) Discussion ThreadDay 2 (what a day) Electrical Advice

so today started at about 6am

Trip to birmingham to collect some tools and cable that I had forgotten to load into the car last night. Grrrr.

Then a full day fitting new light guards and control panel to a cnc sheet bending machine.
Not quite finished but company closes at 17.30 on the dot.

Brakedown call out to the local abattoir as one of there sheep moving conveyors is tripping the breaker.
Found faulty...

 

Led ceilings lights Discussion ThreadLed ceilings lights Electrical Advice

Hi, please could anyone help me, I have some ceilings led strip lights however they are not working. I have a power unit that is connected to the lights. I will post a picture of unit with the name and make. Many thanks in advance.

Led ceilings lights for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Fault finding job Discussion ThreadFault finding job Electrical Advice

Did a fuseboard change yesterday from an old wylex board to dual rcd on a TT system with 14ohms ZE and finished pretty late. Went back this morning to test and was told that her cooker was tripping the rcd.
Before checking the cooker element I did an rcd test this morning on the left side of board (side with cooker circuit) and the rcd wouldn't trip. Did an rcd test on the right rcd and it would trip both rcds...

 

I lumos light switch Discussion ThreadI lumos light switch Electrical Advice

Hi,

I have installed a new I lumos smart light switch it's a 4 gang switch. The switch has 2 modules that control 2 lights each. When my LED downlights are in the the same module as any other light it causes the other light to flicker. Does anyone know why my LED downlights are causing the other lights to flicker I have tried my dining light with LED bulbs and when my downlights were on my dining light...

 

2357 NVQ - I need help with containment examples Discussion Thread2357 NVQ - I need help with containment examples Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I hope you are well?

I'm in the process of completing my NVQ and I'm wondering if there are any local companies close to Glasgow that can help me with getting evidence for the following:

Steel/Plastic Conduit - maybe installing a luminaire using singles?
Steel/Plastic Trunking - maybe installing a ring main using T&E?
Cable Tray - And running...