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RCD issue baffling me Discussion ThreadRCD issue baffling me Electrical Advice

I have a dual board consumer unit. Both sides have a RCD. The left hand side of the board has all the MCBs for all the 6 ring mains for the property. The right side of the board has the lighting and hob and cooker for the house.

Whenever a current is drawn from a socket the right side RCD trips, but not the left side. So my lights trip but sockets stay on. It happens on any of the 6 ring mains. And seems...

 

assembling and using both Diferential Switch Triphasic and Monophasic; Discussion Threadassembling and using both Diferential Switch Triphasic and Monophasic; Electrical Advice

I am confronted by people with experience in using them for lighting circuits and sockets in a three-phase installation, as it is only allowed to assemble in an electrical panel four-pole differential switches and one cannot assemble single-phase switches for the protection of sockets or of the lighting for...

 

3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Discussion Thread3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Electrical Advice

I had this issue with the old wiring on the chandelier along with light flickering, so I rewired the chandelier with new sockets and 2ft. leads into the main house wiring as it had been before. Same issue was happening, so I replaced the dimmer switch, same issue happening. I...

 

Electricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors Discussion ThreadElectricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors Electrical Advice

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Australian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia Discussion ThreadAustralian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia Electrical Advice

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Dutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands Discussion ThreadDutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands Electrical Advice

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German Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany Discussion ThreadGerman Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany Electrical Advice

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Electricians in France - French Electrical Contractors Discussion ThreadElectricians in France - French Electrical Contractors Electrical Advice

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12 way Ryfield board Discussion Thread12 way Ryfield board Electrical Advice

Hi my name is karl of sims electrical contractors. I just started a block of flats and have to install a 12 way ryfield board via a 400amp a TP/N Isolator in a riser cupboard. What size tails should I install from isolator to ryfleld board. All to be enclosed into 6-6 metal trunking

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Does This Installation Look Correct? Discussion ThreadDoes This Installation Look Correct? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I wondered if you could give us your thoughts on our friend's installation? I've included some photos. We're sure that there's something wrong with it, but we wanted some expert opinions.

Here's a bit of background:

An electrician changed the original split distribution board and carried out an EICR. Prior to the CU change, the upstairs and downstairs lighting was...

 

Voltage Optimiser Inspection Discussion ThreadVoltage Optimiser Inspection Electrical Advice

Hi

i've been asked to look into an existing voltage optimiser unit, and provide feedback on it whether or not it needs to be replaced. Is there anything i should particularly look out for? Customer also wants the info on size and type i assume this info will be on the VO?

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Spotlight Replacement Discussion ThreadSpotlight Replacement Electrical Advice

I need to replace a spotlight in my porch but i can't tell how to replace it as there is no obvious way to do this, and wonder if i need to replace the whole thing. It is a Luceco EFTE45PC40-0. I can post photos. Thanks.

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Access problem Discussion ThreadAccess problem Electrical Advice

Can't access account and can't change password , help please

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Is This Installation Wired Correctly? Discussion ThreadIs This Installation Wired Correctly? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I wondered if you could give us your thoughts on our friend's installation? I've included some photos. We're sure that there's something wrong with it, but we wanted some expert opinions.

Here's a bit of background:

An electrician changed the original split distribution board and carried out an EICR. Prior to the CU change, the upstairs and downstairs lighting was...

 

Convert mixed earthing arrangements to TN-C-S Discussion ThreadConvert mixed earthing arrangements to TN-C-S Electrical Advice

Hello, I've been asked to install another DB at a property.

With reference to the photo below I notice that there exists at the moment multiple earthing arrangements; a mixture of TN-C-S (with 25mm tails and 16mm CPE) and TNS (with 10mm CPE). It looks like the incoming TN-C-S has been added more recently alongside a legacy of TNS boards over the years. I...

 

Electricians in Chorley - Berry and Clarkson Ltd Discussion ThreadElectricians in Chorley - Berry and Clarkson Ltd Electrical Advice

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Domestic electricians covering Chorley and surrounding areas :
Adlington, Horwich, Westhoughton, Eccleston, Mawdesley, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods, Leyland and...

 

First post and its in welcome. Discussion ThreadFirst post and its in welcome. Electrical Advice

20 Years since I did electrical work so 16th edition. Joined to refresh as I'm just about to run a supply to a new shed. Need to make sure I'm up to date.

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Wiring underfloor heating with 3 manifolds Discussion ThreadWiring underfloor heating with 3 manifolds Electrical Advice

Hi all, taken on a new build project and they have quite a large property with three separate manifolds. I have wired before with one manifold but getting slightly confused.

Do I need to take a fused spur to each individual manifold to power the pump or can this be done via the three cores back to the wiring centre.

I usually run 3 three cores back from the...

 

Electric cooker 2500 watts to plug into normal spain plug socket? Discussion ThreadElectric cooker 2500 watts to plug into normal spain plug socket? Electrical Advice

Hi All,

We have an old Country villa in Spain. The housing electrics were not good so the house recently has been completely re-wired to a good standard.
Due to some miscommunication with the electrician however, he forgot to create a separate circuit for the electric cooker.
Looking at the cooker, it is an old one...

 

Is this 70s wiring the equivalent of 4mm T&E Discussion ThreadIs this 70s wiring the equivalent of 4mm T&E Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I've been doing some mapping of the wiring in this property I recently purchased, the cabling for the main living and bedrooms appears to be a radial circuit (see plan, starts at the green dot, red obviously sockets and purple is the wiring). This circuit connects to a 32amp circuit breaker, and I presume it was laid in the 70s/80s. From what I...

 

Electric Cooker Discussion ThreadElectric Cooker Electrical Advice

Good Morning all

Looking for some advice.

Recently had an electric cooker installed from a company found on check a trade.

Before engineer arrived he advised me to buy a 2.5mm cable to connect to the mains. When purchasing the shopkeeper informed me that cookers usually would need a 6mm cable but the electrician insisted that 2.5mm was sufficient and came and installed it.

I’ve had further advice that this may...

 

Solar System Brian Cox - did anybody watch it? Discussion ThreadSolar System Brian Cox - did anybody watch it? Electrical Advice

It explained loads of things about the solar system but a lot about protons moving around when water and other chemicals on Saturn's moon Europa for example heat up and change the state from gas to liquid and to a solid.

Thought it was apt to post this in the solar forum mwahahaa ☀️🪨🌑

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SSE 3-Phase Upgrade Gone Wrong! Discussion ThreadSSE 3-Phase Upgrade Gone Wrong! Electrical Advice

Hello,

Looking for some advice following a botched 3 phase upgrade today. Some background:

• Commercial unit originally fitted out (4 years ago) with single phase main supply feeding into 3 phase DB. 2nd DB run off breaker to service single phase requirements (small kitchenette, lighting, sockets, shutter door motor)
• Electrician has prepped site with new 3 phase requirements...

 

240v/50a through two two-pole circuit breakers? Discussion Thread240v/50a through two two-pole circuit breakers? Electrical Advice

I have a dedicated line for a car charger running to my garage. It's 240 V/50a coming from my main breaker box. It initially went straight to the charger, but I thought I could run it to a subpanel in my garage to allow me to not only run 240 V and 50 A to the charger but also when that charger wasn't being used, have two separate 120 V lines for a shed...

 

How do I get rid of phantom voltage on LED lights feed. Discussion ThreadHow do I get rid of phantom voltage on LED lights feed. Electrical Advice

Have switched a light fitting from incandescent to LEDS. The LEDs continue to glow slightly after switching them off. The fitting is switched 240V live wires and there is a AC 5.1V induced phantom voltage. Little or no AC current. How do I get rid of the phantom voltage. A 4uF 400VAC cap across the wires does nothing.

How do I get rid...

 

What is the Pinout of Deutsch 8 Pin Connector ? Are some of the pins joined on the connector? Or are all the pins separate from one another? Discussion ThreadWhat is the Pinout of Deutsch 8 Pin Connector ? Are some of the pins joined on the connector? Or are all the pins separate from one another? Electrical Advice

Hello I am going to use this pin connector to power a HDPLEX HIFI DC-ATX 500 watt power supply. The power supply has a 8 pin dc input connector. I just need to know if...

 

Hello everyone Discussion ThreadHello everyone Electrical Advice

I've just joined and wanted to say Hi.

I haven't got to grips with the rules. It seems there are some threads that I'm not permitted to view without having 50 posts under my account. I have no idea what this means.

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Line voltage wall thermostat wiring. Discussion ThreadLine voltage wall thermostat wiring. Electrical Advice

Hi all

I'm in the process of replacing some 1970s underfloor heating line voltage sauter wall thermostats with new mechanical replacements (of which there seem to be incredibly few in existence - sauter were very unhelpful with suggestions!).

Anyway I have found a replacement (T4360B1015 for interest), but had a question about wiring.

There is only a single 2.5mm twin and...

 

Extraction fans/part F Discussion ThreadExtraction fans/part F Electrical Advice

Has part F now been modified with regards to notifications when installing extractor fans? It’s been many years since I’ve installed one but have heard that you must have attended a recognised training course, have a calibrated anemometer and complete a specific form for building control with the extractor details, extraction rates etc?

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Quickwire Now Sponsor ElectriciansForums.net Discussion ThreadQuickwire Now Sponsor ElectriciansForums.net Electrical Advice

I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest sponsors of ElectriciansForums.net - Quickwire! They have decided to join us after seeing you guys discussing their products here. Now we have an expert on board that you can chat to @Quickwire-Sam who will be happy to answer your queries...