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Scame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket Discussion ThreadScame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket Electrical Advice

Scame Advance 2 RCD interlock socket, has anyone fitted these? There is no access to the RCD when energised. How can you conduct an RCD function test?
I’ve attached the data sheet with a product photo

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First time NAPIT assessment Discussion ThreadFirst time NAPIT assessment Electrical Advice

Hi,
There are a few variations of this question here so apologies if its a bit of a broken record but I can't quite find the exact answers I'm after. Straight to the point:

Has anyone recently had a first time NAPIT assessment?
If so, were you able to show work in your own home? I know this used to be acceptable but I am sure I recently read this was no longer acceptable? I was thinking of...

 

has anyone done EAL Level 3 NVQ Discussion Threadhas anyone done EAL Level 3 NVQ Electrical Advice

hello so i've got a quote from training provider to do this NVQ

( EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical
Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the
Environment)
, but prior to the AM2 assessment & portfolio, i was asked to do 9 online sit in exams and i freaked out a bit

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Drop Saw Wiring Discussion ThreadDrop Saw Wiring Electrical Advice

Hi All, I am trying to repair a Elu Dropsaw for my Father. I am wondering if the controller that is original can be deleted and a standard safety on/off switch wired in? The "Solenoid" that`s in it is a) in Germany and b) too expensive.
I have attached photo`s for your evaluation.
Thank you for your time.

...

 

Sustainability, and Energy saving Discussion ThreadSustainability, and Energy saving Electrical Advice

Sustainability and Energy saving ideas

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Help / Advice required Discussion ThreadHelp / Advice required Electrical Advice

As an old time City & Guilds electrician who last worked as such back in the1960s I realise I’m a bit stone-age to say the very least. That said my daughter just installed a decent shed in the garden of her new home and rather conveniently there is an un-made SWA cable laid from the house distribution board to the shed and I’ve been asked to get it all up and running for her. From her pictures of the...

 

Wiring 3 way switch Discussion ThreadWiring 3 way switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire with red sleeve have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe the white wire is for the...

 

Wires care out of 3 way switch Discussion ThreadWires care out of 3 way switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire with a red sleeve have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe...

 

Wire came loose from 3 way light switch Discussion ThreadWire came loose from 3 way light switch Electrical Advice

Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway.
Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow wire have come out of the terminals as switch came out of casing.
I believe...

 

Impact and ingress rated wiring acessories? Discussion ThreadImpact and ingress rated wiring acessories? Electrical Advice

Does anyone make anything that ticks both?

Have a bakery with some metalclad sockets and spurs that are covered in mank but plastic flap outdoor sockets would get smashed up

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Hypervolt charger without ct clamp Discussion ThreadHypervolt charger without ct clamp Electrical Advice

Hello everyone
I’m looking to fit an Ev charger to a property.
An extension was built and a 10mm swa was ran from the cu to the driveway but no cat 5.
My question is can a Hypervolt charger work without a ct clamp?
There is no easy way to get a cat 5 to the driveway.
The main fuse is 80 amps and I’ve a max demand of 45 amps for the house.
I’d say I could use a zappi and harvi...

 

Connectors for T&E to Singles. Discussion ThreadConnectors for T&E to Singles. Electrical Advice

I’ve a job to do at home. I’ve a feed that connects my house to the garage consumer unit. The cable is in 10mm T&E.

I’m replacing the conduit for galvanised and spraying it white to match the render.

I was thinking where it exits the house in an end box rather than struggle with the T&E I was going to use 10mm singles instead. But is there connectors that anyone would recommend to join...

 

auto electrician courses recommendation please Discussion Threadauto electrician courses recommendation please Electrical Advice

Hi there,

I am wondering if any professional auto electrician can recommend any courses which helps me understand modern vehicle's electronic?


Thanks

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Amendment 3 2024, BS7671 2018. Discussion ThreadAmendment 3 2024, BS7671 2018. Electrical Advice

I can't see any thread started on the amendment, this is because. ..
A) I've had one strong beer and haven't looked hard enough.
B) It's not terribly important.
C) No one has thought about it yet.

Is this going to have much of an effect on us?
Personally, I don't fit PV or battery installs. I do install the odd EVCP though.

Will the manufactures update there MI to include the need (or...

 

FP200 3 phase rating? Discussion ThreadFP200 3 phase rating? Electrical Advice

Writing up a sizable EICR, one circuit is utilizing FP200 type cable (don't know the exact brand sorry I know they differ) for a 3 phase condenser, but the only ratings I can find for any softskin cables state single phase AC.

Is 3ph AC even permissable?

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Main Earth and Gas Bond Discussion ThreadMain Earth and Gas Bond Electrical Advice

Folks need advice. House I am working on. TT earthing. The rod is closer to the gas pipe/meter box than the Consumer Unit. I wondered why I could find no bonding conductor in the CU. It appears someone took the Main Earth 16mm cable from the earth rod to the gas pipe and then onto the Consumer Unit. The cable is not broken and continuous. II can't see this being correct but can't establish where in...

 

Insulation resistance problem Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance problem Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Stuck on another job here IR testing. It's a simple 3 bed semi and after short put L-N at board and testing to earth, I'm getting 0.16 Mohms.

I've disconnected main incoming neutral, no surge protection of any kind in the house, I've taken out all lamps and plugged out anything I could find plugged and the same reading is coming up. It's a small board thats also supplying a...

 

Am I mad Discussion ThreadAm I mad Electrical Advice

Prior to the rewire and fitting a new DB, I asked the apprentices. Does anything or things grab your attention and awareness with this old Wylex Fuse Box.??? (it was isolated).

We had Colours, Sleeving, double insulated etc etc.

I must be going mad.

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2365/615 Question 5 Help please Discussion Thread2365/615 Question 5 Help please Electrical Advice

I'm just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction with this question I'm struggling to work it out.


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Neff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Discussion ThreadNeff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Electrical Advice

After a few minutes the knob gets too hot to holfd<60c
The connections on the switch body stay cool.
The grill works fine.
Should I replace the switch asap/sometime?

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You may now upload massive images. Discussion ThreadYou may now upload massive images. Electrical Advice

Could do with doing some testing as to what we want the limits to be.

Try upload some normal photos from your phones and tablets and you on that PC do a screen shot or cam shot but clothes on this time please.

Let's see what we end up with getting through and I'll make some adjustments. I've already configured it but it speaks in KB and also dimensional pixels length and...

 

Motor wiring Discussion ThreadMotor wiring Electrical Advice

Hi, been given the task of installing a second hand radial arm saw in a workshop. Unfortunately the control panel is not there. This is what I have to connect, I assume there needs to be a starter & overload.
Thinner wires go to switch on saw but no clue of the actual connections if anyone has any ideas. Cheers...

 

Purpose of 110V 3 phase? Discussion ThreadPurpose of 110V 3 phase? Electrical Advice

Hi,

I have taken over a design engineering job for industry.

The design is using a 400V/110V transformer. Usually, the 110V is single phase. However, in this case it is giving 110V 3 phase 32A.

The 110v 3 phase is for use with 4P 110V socket to run a pump.

Being in the UK, I am used to seeing 110V single phase for this application.

Can someone explain why the 3phase option will have been...

 

How can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Discussion ThreadHow can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Electrical Advice

Hello,

Disclaimer: Not a qualified electrician but just doing some DIY as a hobby, I've wired up my own Fused Spur before so I know the basics.

I want to be able to wire up 3 20W Lights up to 2 PIR sensors on opposite sides of a fence. These must terminate to a standard UK plug socket due to it being at the end of a garden next to a standalone garage (don't mind...

 

2365 evening course advice Discussion Thread2365 evening course advice Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm currently doing level 2 2365 course 1 evening a week and I'm 8 months in and only have the practical (204) left to do. OK, so up until now we haven't touched anything practical, its all been theory based and a case of being handed a PowerPoint handout and sent on your way and doing it at home which is fine i get there needs to be alot of work done outside of college. Started the practical...

 

Wiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Discussion ThreadWiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Electrical Advice

I want to wiring in some new lights in an old shed I have. There’s an existing light switch for the toilet that powers a light, a fan and fan isolator, and it works fine. The shed can be dark in winter and I want to put a couple of lights in it with a switched light for the outside, and a light for inside. I believe I’ll need to wire in...

 

Join us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Discussion ThreadJoin us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Electrical Advice

If you are an electronics engineer, student, or hobbyist, here is great news for you all. PCBWay is celebrating its 10th Anniversary !! So if you are searching for a PCB prototype with an amazing discount then here it is.

PCBWay is one of the most experienced PCB...

 

Twisted solid copper wire. Discussion ThreadTwisted solid copper wire. Electrical Advice

Hello,

When I bought my flat it came with all wiring installed (220V). When I looked at consumer unit I noticed that wiring is done with twisted solid copper wire. This means that they took 2x1.5mm as Live and 2x1.5mm as Neutral

something like this but solid copper instead...

 

Omega Juicer Discussion ThreadOmega Juicer Electrical Advice

I'm dealing with an Omega VSJ843RSG vertical juicer that appears to be dead. The mains switch and fuses are all good.
I can't find a circuit, service manual or disassembly instructions – access is seemingly tricky, and the circuit board, at present, is inaccessible.
I am wondering whether anyone might have knowledge of the unit or access to a service manual.
Thanks for any advice.

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Has my UK property had its 10 year inspection performed correctly? Discussion ThreadHas my UK property had its 10 year inspection performed correctly? Electrical Advice

I have a property that was built (barn conversion) in 2008. I have the corresponding electrical inspection certificate dated 10-Jul-08, which states performed in accordance with BS7671 2001, amended to March 2004.

I since had an inspection in 2014 with no issues reported.

I have recently had an inspection and have...