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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...

 

Rewire required. Discussion ThreadRewire required. Electrical Advice

Most effective way to upgrade housing wire. Needs everything. Built 1885. Don’t want to walk into it, totally blind.

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New Consumer Unit, Water and Gas bonding Discussion ThreadNew Consumer Unit, Water and Gas bonding Electrical Advice

During a new CU installation does the bonding for the gas and water also have to be upgraded to the latest regulations or just tested/ inspected?

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Where can I get one Discussion ThreadWhere can I get one Electrical Advice

Anyone know where I can get these. I lost the one I had and don't know where I got it from. It fitted in my little Wera ratchet or my Leatherman and saved me from carrying a separate key.
So that's all it is, a cabinet key (double bit) with a 1/4" hex end.

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I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Discussion ThreadI turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Electrical Advice

I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible?

I turned off the circuit breaker...

 

Hi all, Newbie here. Discussion ThreadHi all, Newbie here. Electrical Advice

Hello all, stumbked across the forum whilst searching for some wiring schematics for an S plan heating system with added Log burner back boiler. Hope you’re all well Hopefully speak to some of you on the main forum pages.

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Hello everyone! Discussion ThreadHello everyone! Electrical Advice

Hello everyone!

Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to sharing experiences and getting valuable advice from all of you.

Looking forward to connecting!

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Hi everyone! Discussion ThreadHi everyone! Electrical Advice

New forum member from Latvia.

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EV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels Discussion ThreadEV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels Electrical Advice

Hi

My first post here, so apologies for any mistakes.
I think it will be DIY job with electrician sign off if required, but would like to do as much as possible by myself.

Aim is to install 32amp commando socket in my shed to plug in portable Tesla EV charger and future prove it so proper home charger can be installed in future.

I'll start...

 

Maxi trunking running around consumer unit Discussion ThreadMaxi trunking running around consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi all, recently seen a wylex consumer unit install video, they use bush and couplings to connect to the pvc trunking running horizontal on the top on the consumer unit, is this necessary? They also show another option using strain relief grommets (inside the trunking going into the CU) How would you go about joining it to a hager unit where they have the square...

 

Is this meter installation ok? Discussion ThreadIs this meter installation ok? Electrical Advice

Hey guys, just wondering if this installation is ok? the neutral can get isolated on the main circuit which if the second circuit is not isolated would mean there is no return for the second circuit. the isolator switches are individual (its actually two isolators in one shell)

Is this meter installation...

 

Thoughts on this set up Discussion ThreadThoughts on this set up Electrical Advice

This is supplying a small commercial set up. SWA is only 16mm and the isolator is rated at 100A. Earth cable between MET and SWA is only 10mm.
How would you code it? Having a brain fart and thought I'd seek other opinions.
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Hello from Ireland Discussion ThreadHello from Ireland Electrical Advice

Hello all I am new here an Irish lad doing an apprenticeship loving the job at it over two years now attending day release learning lots at day release and at work all the time

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Whirlpool bath Discussion ThreadWhirlpool bath Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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MOTORUN 2HP Static Phase Convertor Discussion ThreadMOTORUN 2HP Static Phase Convertor Electrical Advice

Hello,

Last year my 30 year old Static Pase convertor stopped working, the 3 phase motor is 0.55KW / 0.74HP and drives a small lathe. When I switched it on the contactor in the Phase converter was being swiched on and off quite fast by the small Relay 1 oscillating on/off, and would not start the Motor.

I am not an electrician but I drew a Schematic of sorts but have only...

 

Bonding Discussion ThreadBonding Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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Bonding Discussion ThreadBonding Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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Can I Put a house plug on a 120v 60hz 0.55amp microwave fan and motor? Discussion ThreadCan I Put a house plug on a 120v 60hz 0.55amp microwave fan and motor? Electrical Advice

I have a microwave oven that I tore apart before taking metal to scrap. I safely discharged the capacitor first, then took out the interior parts.
The blower fan looks really nice with the above mentioned motor on it. I'd like to use it for another project by attaching a standard U.S. plug to it. Do I need to...

 

rcd tripping Discussion Threadrcd tripping Electrical Advice

Has anyone found the rcd tripping even when on no trip on a new circuit. Cannot find a fault on the circuit. Tried on another socket circuit in the premises & that tripped as well.

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Kitchen extractor fan Discussion ThreadKitchen extractor fan Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I'm looking for recommendations for a kitchen extractor fan with a rate of 60l/s.

We're nearly done with our renovation, but we've just been informed that we need one (I know, a bit late in the day, and I’m not happy, but here we are). I’m considering installing one in the top kitchen cabinet that would extract out, but this would require cutting a hole in the kitchen furniture, and I’m unsure if...

 

2010 Kia Sorento kx2 rear indicator problem Discussion Thread2010 Kia Sorento kx2 rear indicator problem Electrical Advice

Hello

I have a problem with my 2010 Kia Sorento kx2. I recently bought a second hand trailer. I was told all the lights were working so I plugged it in. However, nothing works.

When I got home I found a number of shorts on the trailer that I have now fixed. However, my car since has a persistent problem that I cannot fix, even when the trailer is not connected...

 

Zs too high Discussion ThreadZs too high Electrical Advice

I have a Ze reading of 0.35 on a TNCS system and I've had the DNO out to check and they say its ok.

From my main board I have 2x 10mm sub mains feeding another board and my Zs on the cables is ~0.45 ohms. Max allowed according to BS7671 is 0.35 ohms. What can I do in this instance as the high Zs is caused by the high Ze which the DNO has okayed.

Thanks for the input.

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Fire alarm cert for extra smoke detector Discussion ThreadFire alarm cert for extra smoke detector Electrical Advice

Morning, do u need to produce a separate fire alarm cert for niceic if I am just adding an extra smoke to existing system. I understand if it was a new install grade D domestic then I would complete a full cert for that. Do I have to fill in a minor works like you do for an alteration to an electrical circuit?
Thanks

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Please read your Conversations (Private Messages) Discussion ThreadPlease read your Conversations (Private Messages) Electrical Advice

You will spot a new notice if you have an unread PM land in your inbox. It'll be massive at the top of all pages and won't go until you've read them all. And it'll help you keep your mailbox tidy.

We get a lot of emails saying they can't find a link to it so I thought I'd make it more obvious for you all.

Done this network-wide.

Please read...

 

Replacing LED chip on ceiling light. Discussion ThreadReplacing LED chip on ceiling light. Electrical Advice

I have bought new chips as per photo. Does it need to be held in place with insulating glue, and should I solder between the bare areas as per the old one not removed yet? Thanks for any...

 

Safe Summerhouse Supply Discussion ThreadSafe Summerhouse Supply Electrical Advice

Good Evening Folks!

I recently started on my house for an Outhouse/Summerhouse 35m away from main Property.

It requires :-

x5 Double Sockets
x2 Strip Lights

The sockets will be used for Televisions and Charging.

I have 2 ways i’d like to to this.

A 6mm SWA from Main CU/32A RCD clipped Direct to Outhouse.

Onto the back of a 2.5mm Ring Circuit which will interpret a 5A FCU Spur for the 2 Lights...

 

Economy 7 confusion Discussion ThreadEconomy 7 confusion Electrical Advice

Hello all,

We have just moved into our new place and it is all electric running a economy 7 set up.

I have done some looking and it seems I want my off peak switch always on and keep the on peak switch off. My confusion is nothing is marked.

I have attached photos of the water heater with the only switch I can see turned on. This looks like it’s the off peak as it’s coming from the bottom of the tank...

 

Consumer Unit cover not on properly Discussion ThreadConsumer Unit cover not on properly Electrical Advice

I had an EICR a few months ago and have only just now noticed the Consumer unit cover is not on quite properly.

Below is a photo before the EICR...

 

Insulation resistance test readings. Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance test readings. Electrical Advice

Had an interesting one today, ring circuit blown the Mcb in a kitchen apparently a few times over last day or so. It has blown once when nothing was really in use in kitchen so kind of ruling out overload.
When turned up and turned it back on it held for maybe 5 minutes before blowing again…. Unplugged everything and tested IR which was down on L-N,L-E & N-E.
Rcd never tripped...