Electrical Advice

Feeding a mains outlet from a PDU. Discussion ThreadFeeding a mains outlet from a PDU. Electrical Advice

Good afternoon All,
i have been advised that it's ok to install a double gang standard mains socket on a piece of furniture fed from a 10amp outlet of a 6 way 3 pin plug power distribution block. Can this be done by using a 10amp fuse in the plug that feeds the outlet?
I don't believe this is right, but would like to know the reasons why so i can put them to the 'powers that...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

GFCI in bathroom was not working - DIYer Discussion ThreadGFCI in bathroom was not working - DIYer Electrical Advice

I’m trying to replace a gfci outlet which does not work in a bathroom at a relatives house which was just purchased. Circuit checker shows no power and no little green light. I checked the breaker, all ON. Switched breakers off then back to on. Still no power. I believe this is the first outlet in a circuit of 3 outlets. This one is the only that has the test buttons...

 

Borrowed earth Discussion ThreadBorrowed earth Electrical Advice

I have found that the garage light is on some original 2 wire from the 1970s. I could change the fitting to a class 2 but would like to know why I cannot borrow an earth from the nearby ringmain with 4mm. All domestic earths are bonded together independent of MCBs or RCBOs, so there cannot be any potential difference in the earth circuitry should anything fail.

Borrowed earth for the original thread on...

 

PFC & Water & Gas bond Discussion ThreadPFC & Water & Gas bond Electrical Advice

Hi All

I want to clear some bits up as i have been picked up on them and feel a bit stupid

1 ) To do my PFC test leaving all earths in block and all breakers on including the main switch i place an earth clip over the earth block and with that place the neutral probe.

I then place the live probe into the live of the main double pole switch and take the reading.

2 ) I then place earth clip over earth...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...