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Help. Boiler leaking (heater exchanger connection) Discussion ThreadHelp. Boiler leaking (heater exchanger connection) Electrical Advice

Does anyone know why water is leaking on that connection. It's heater exchanging connection, the one which is secured by the clamp (there is no rubber seal -how does this even works...

 

New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Discussion ThreadNew induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Electrical Advice

Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable...

 

Testing Discussion ThreadTesting Electrical Advice

Hello good people

I haven't worked in the industry and I have DIY experience.

I am studying the course at York college.

I have a practical exam coming up. So i just want to get some practice in beforehand. Got a couple of months left yet.

I've made or should I say attempted to make a little sketch of the board will be.

The consumer unit will have RCD protection although this board doesn't seem to have it.

Can someone please...

 

Live garden SWA wrapped in tape Discussion ThreadLive garden SWA wrapped in tape Electrical Advice

The image shows an SWA feed for a garden building which is not yet built. The feed is part of a new build house installation and the circuit is supplied via a hager RCBO and was energised when I found the cable, I've switched the breaker off. Is leaving a circuit in this condition compliant with the 18th Edition?

Thanks

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Fire alarm panel. Don’t recognise fault code Discussion ThreadFire alarm panel. Don’t recognise fault code Electrical Advice

The big stately home I’ve been working in has an EMS 5096 alarm system with over 100 detectors and 3 (that I know of) panels.
All detectors are battery powered and radio back to its closest panel. All panels are also radio linked together.

They get the odd fault code which is usually a flat battery. They can change the battery’s and reset the system...

 

Bs 7288 Discussion ThreadBs 7288 Electrical Advice

Without looking in regs have rcd spur units found their way back in book .I've been going through test sheets all day but I'll look after my spag boll

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First visit , Bungalow question. Discussion ThreadFirst visit , Bungalow question. Electrical Advice

Hi, first visit and hopefully I get this question in the right forum (advise if I have got it wrong please) and is appropriate for this site. I do have ancient electrical qualifications - C&G 232 pts 1,2 +3. but my experience is more commercial appliance and have very limited domestic installation, .Anyway, my question is I'm looking at purchasing a dated bungalow with tired...

 

Make/model of piv unit? Discussion ThreadMake/model of piv unit? Electrical Advice

Does anyone know the model of this piv unit please? Thanks

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Wagos/ connectors ? Discussion ThreadWagos/ connectors ? Electrical Advice

Which are the best for cost effective to buy? And where from?

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Dewalt drill parts Discussion ThreadDewalt drill parts Electrical Advice

Is there a supplier of dewalt parts, namely the clutch of a 18V SDS dewalt drill.

The rotary stop of my drill must be worn out as the chisel spins with little resistance when it should be straight.
Hammer drilling and non hammer drilling seem to be ok.
I’m hoping I can just replace the innards.

I’ve probably worn it out myself as I’ve had a lot of chasing out to do recently…. But depending on price, I...

 

Changing gas cooker to electric oven with hob Discussion ThreadChanging gas cooker to electric oven with hob Electrical Advice

Hi, I have an old gas cooker, which I am changing to a electric integrated cooker with induction hob(the hob can be plugged in to a 13 amp socket, but I'm not sure if this would be powerful enough. The power of the hob is 2800W). I have a cooker switch which has its own dedicated 32A fuse. My question is , would my best option be to chase out the wall to...

 

Does anybody still have an issue with the forum style NOT loading colour? Discussion ThreadDoes anybody still have an issue with the forum style NOT loading colour? Electrical Advice

The forum should look like this.

(Or similar)

If the forum is colourless, please scroll all the way down to the bottom of the forum and there's a tiny paint brush on the left. Use that to change the style, try a couple, one...

 

wiring up a 4 aircon units Discussion Threadwiring up a 4 aircon units Electrical Advice

I have 4 aircon units outside my house going to 4 units inside. I have been told i need a isolator switch for each one. And just wondering how to wire it up myself. I have been told they but out 8amps max and need to wire to my fuse board, just wondering if i can wire each switch on a ring main?

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Affordable & Stylish Lighting Solutions for Every Space Discussion ThreadAffordable & Stylish Lighting Solutions for Every Space Electrical Advice

LightingLiquidators is your ultimate destination for premium lighting solutions at unbeatable prices. We specialize in a wide range of products, including indoor and outdoor lighting, modern chandeliers, LED fixtures, and more, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Our mission is to provide stylish, energy-efficient, and...

 

Collective thoughts about issue… Pub kitchen Discussion ThreadCollective thoughts about issue… Pub kitchen Electrical Advice

Been asked to look at local pub kitchen as a circuit was tripping.

The circuit appears to be a repurposed cooker circuit, fed in 6mm t&e to two MK double sockets. Second socket is fed in 2.5 from the first.
The load is 2x twin fryers… at 2.6kW per unit… so 4 units, but only 3 are ever used as the last one is positioned under a shelf.
The RCBO is only a...

 

Lift supplys Discussion ThreadLift supplys Electrical Advice

Hi guys hoping someone can clarify something for me. Basically I’ve been asked to fit new SWA from a fused isolator to a new rotary isolator in a lift shaft. I don’t know if I can do it based on my quals (18th edition, part P, level 3 test inspect) and that I’m not NICEIC registered yet for myself as I work for a company under their registration. I’ve been told a minor works certificate is required but don’t want to fall...

 

Reverse polarity on pressure mat Discussion ThreadReverse polarity on pressure mat Electrical Advice

I have this PM156 pressure mat 25V/0.25A and I want to make it operate a low voltage light by switching off the light when pressure applied, I will need to reverse the polarity, does anyone have any ideas?

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electriciantraining website giving WRONG answers in 2391 mock test!!!!! Discussion Threadelectriciantraining website giving WRONG answers in 2391 mock test!!!!! Electrical Advice

electriciantraining.co.uk is giving wrong answers in the multiple choice 2391 has the website been hacked or is this purposely? here is the screenshots

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3 phase domestic supply Discussion Thread3 phase domestic supply Electrical Advice

I watched this vid on Youtube. Interesting. They have 3 phase supplies. Does anyone know the cost of upgrading from a single to a 3 phase domestic supply?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI7wxNtrorQ&lc=UgyPTN2d89tBByfm4Dx4AaABAg.9CrcYe7x50b9CsC6DnPJKw

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compulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties? Discussion Threadcompulsory E.I.C's for domestic properties? Electrical Advice

Good afternoon all hope all is well, just a quick question to everyone and to get some feedback. How many agree that all domestic properties should have to have a 20% test done each year to comply with building insurance and make homes much safer? All thoughts welcome please gents and ladies!

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