Electrical Advice

WT Henley series 4 cutout Discussion ThreadWT Henley series 4 cutout Electrical Advice

Hi there, I recently had a home rewiring and the electrician spotted we had no earth. It's an old house and it was never added by previous owners.

He installed a WT Henley series 4 cutout device for the time being as it was a more cost effective solution.

He's wired it up and now the property is all grounded to this box and it has an external 100amp fuse but aside from that, I don't really know...

 

Single phase spur from Three phase isolator. Discussion ThreadSingle phase spur from Three phase isolator. Electrical Advice

Morning all,

Little advice regarding whether spuring from a Three phase isolator to a single phase FCU is allowed?

I need to wire a Single phase FCU which is located right next to a 16A TP isolator to a high speed door. Obviously, It would be a lot less pain to wire straight from the TP isolator to a SP FCU. Rather than running a cable from the Sub main for...

 

W2D3…. EV charging question Discussion ThreadW2D3…. EV charging question Electrical Advice

Actually a valid question for day 3

My daughters place of work has bought a 7kW EV charge point (project EV from screwfix, with RFID) and asked me to run in a supply for it and set it up.

Looking at the board, there’s a space for a 3 phase charger.

Now, the question is, would advising them to go with a 22kW 3 phase version be beneficial?

Ok, charging will be quicker… but is that only for...

 

#3 of 5 this week... Discussion Thread#3 of 5 this week... Electrical Advice

A favourite quiz question:
Name 3 bands from Australia beginning with the letter "M".
Thus, 3 great songs emerge!
In no particular order, let's go!

#3 of 5 this week... for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What is CuF25 - DIN 1787 (1973) Discussion ThreadWhat is CuF25 - DIN 1787 (1973) Electrical Advice

Hi expert

I'm in this forum. I wanna ask about the copper standard for busbar electrical connections. My customer requests copper CuF25 as per DIN 1787 (1973). When I'm looking the DIN 1787 (1973) this standard has been withdrawn, is it right??
Do you have any recommendations, what the alternative copper bar its similar or equivalent with CuF25??

Thanks, have a nice day

What is...

 

WD40 R2D2 Discussion ThreadWD40 R2D2 Electrical Advice

In keeping with recent threads, I'm trying to decide which of the above is better.

WD40 R2D2 for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

W2D2…. Not enough days in the week Discussion ThreadW2D2…. Not enough days in the week Electrical Advice

I’m coming down with work just now…. What the heck is going on?
And who should I prioritise?

Got a couple of small jobs that fell by the wayside when I dad went into hospital, getting back to those…

Just been to look at a number of little jobs at a friends of FILs… Faulty light switch, socket behind washing machine not working… wants a ring doorbell put in…. Could be a Saturday...

 

fusion essential led g9 Anyone? Discussion Threadfusion essential led g9 Anyone? Electrical Advice

Has anyone experience of the fusion essential led g9 available from CEF ?

They are considerably cheaper than Philips, or Osram but not so much like the "unknown" brands touted about the Internet sales.

fusion essential led g9 Anyone? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Need Advice Discussion ThreadNeed Advice Electrical Advice

Hi,

So I need some advice, I’m currently doing a fire and security apprenticeship and I don’t really like it and I’m not really interested in it. I’ve always wanted to become an electrician and do an electrical apprenticeship. So should I stay on my current apprenticeship and get the qualification and then do an electrical apprenticeship later or should I quit my apprenticeship now and start looking for an electrical...

 

heat source pumps wiring Discussion Threadheat source pumps wiring Electrical Advice

any body point me to the right direction on heat pumps wiring ,or done any or pdf
how the wiring done on them .

heat source pumps wiring for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

EICR and outside lighting Discussion ThreadEICR and outside lighting Electrical Advice

Hello,

How would you go about testing outside lights on an EICR if they are supplied off an outside socket?

The sockets are supplied off the downstairs ring main, inside there is a 13amp switched fuse spur, then a double pole isolator running outside to 3 x double outdoor sockets all run in SWA. There is a ‘Knightsbridge remote control lighting switch’ inside a weatherproof box plugged into one...

 

W2D2 - Hitchcock film Discussion ThreadW2D2 - Hitchcock film Electrical Advice

A random thought just came to me. I remember watching the Alfred Hitchcock film 'The Birds' many years ago. The birds all start attacking and killing humans. At the time it was a scarry film. I was just thinking, would it have had the same effect if it had been ducks?

W2D2 - Hitchcock film for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Song words. Discussion ThreadSong words. Electrical Advice

I mentioned this a while back as a thread on another forum which has 3k+ posts, it may work here it may not so let's see. Someone puts up a song with a link from YouTube and the next puts up another using one word from the previous song title and so on, for example;
Name Of The Game - ABBA followed by Swords "Of" A Thousand Men - Tenpole Tudor, hope that's clear so I will start.
Into The Valley - The Skids (someone now uses...

 

Does anyone knows a good video or content in regards with Level 4 Design project Discussion ThreadDoes anyone knows a good video or content in regards with Level 4 Design project Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I currently doing a level 4 Design Course and I am working at the project at the moment. I managed to pass the 3 hours written exam and all I have left is the project. Does anyone knows some decent content I can watch as I feel that I need a different perspective when it comes to...

 

What am I looking at? Steel CPC? Discussion ThreadWhat am I looking at? Steel CPC? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

This is found behind a single socket, house probably wired 1970.

Can you tell me about the steel wire earth?

Why does this differ to the copper cpc throughout the house?

Thanks

What am I looking at? Steel CPC? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Teeside HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering Discussion ThreadTeeside HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Advice

Hi Guys

I recently started the HNC in electrical and electronic engineering in online learning through teeside university. Im hoping someone on this is in the same boat as me. First assignment ENS-1-TMA already has me struggling as it is not electrically based. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gonna be a long 18months or so!

Thanks in...

 

Switching relay Discussion ThreadSwitching relay Electrical Advice

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I am setting up a series of fish rearing tanks. Each tank will have a 240v centrifuge to collect sediment as I’m drawing water from my lake. The centrifuge has an automatic switch off when the sediment builds up and needs emptied. In the water line is a 240v 30amp UV sterilisation light. If the centrifuge automatically switches off the UV light will overheat and blow the expensive bulb.

What switching relay can I...

 

Day 2 of 5, and it's music again! Discussion ThreadDay 2 of 5, and it's music again! Electrical Advice

Crikey, is that the time???!!!
I must get some sleep soon as I have a busy day ahead, and looking forward to working alongside a forum member later.

Anyway, I promised something gentler this time, so here is today's offering.
I do like a duet, and HF is a fave of mine, so together with AB they do a nice job of this:

View...

 

Do I need to downgrade my main breaker? Discussion ThreadDo I need to downgrade my main breaker? Electrical Advice

When I moved into my house 42 years ago, there was already a 100 amp panel with a 100 amp main breaker but I recently found out that the service wire to my house and all my neighbors (who also have 100 amp min panels) is a #8 aluminum, which is only rated for 40 amps! I checked my historical usage as far back as I could on the utility site and bought an emporium energy...

 

Circuit design calculation Discussion ThreadCircuit design calculation Electrical Advice

I have a question i hope someone can just give me a little clarification on .
When carrying out preliminary cable design for a given circuit we use this formula = ( milliohms per metre x Length x multiplier Factor for maximum operating temperature ).


Do we still need to use the the maximum operating temperature factor for the given cable type in the above formula if we use the Zs measured value...

 

How can I tell if my ceiling fan supports wiring the lights and fan separately, before calling an electrician to actually wire it up? Discussion ThreadHow can I tell if my ceiling fan supports wiring the lights and fan separately, before calling an electrician to actually wire it up? Electrical Advice

I have a few ceiling fans in my house. Each is controlled by a single wall switch. I'd like to have them re-wired so that I can control the fan and the lights independently. I can't...

 

Electricians' Talk Screwfix Forum - Anybody there? Discussion ThreadElectricians' Talk Screwfix Forum - Anybody there? Electrical Advice

Anybody on the screwfix forum?

(Just testing something)

Electricians' Talk Screwfix Forum - Anybody there? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Talk Electrician Forum .co.uk Discussion ThreadTalk Electrician Forum .co.uk Electrical Advice

Oh check this out, not another forum with the same bloody name again!

DiverseWeb - https://electrician-forum.co.uk



Talk Electrician Forum .co.uk for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Help for Smart Switch Discussion ThreadHelp for Smart Switch Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I've been at this all night for a smart switch I've installed for exterior lighting for the house located in the eve's of the house attic (2nd photo is the original)

It has 2 neutral (both wired in N) + 2 live wires that i've tried both wiring in L and L1 and simultaneously in other multiple combinations but still no lighting outside. I've left the earth sleeved, disconnected as no place for it...

 

NVQ Portfolio Help Discussion ThreadNVQ Portfolio Help Electrical Advice

Hi all,
I’m about to complete my portfolio and need some help to get Unit 115 - Fault Finding signed off.
I work in maintenance and we don’t have multi-tester I can use for this module. The assessor brought his when I did Inspection and Testing, but I ran out of time to get one job for 115 as well.
My question is can I use a multimeter for a loose connection fault to prove continuity after fault rectified?
I...

 

How do I wire this plug up as the wires are not colour coded Discussion ThreadHow do I wire this plug up as the wires are not colour coded Electrical Advice

It's for a electric griddle pan, it had a US two pin plug which I cut off and thought just wire up with a UK plug but the wires are not colour coded so what should I do?

Or have I messed up?

...

 

Big news! Discussion ThreadBig news! Electrical Advice

Ok, my new day 1 thread was about my dad’s recovery… so this one is day 1.5… I can’t wait for tomorrow.


You may have heard in the entertainment news that there are rumours of a long awaited Oasis comeback… supposedly being announced tomorrow. (hence writing this today)

Well, I’m here to not only confirm those rumours, but also to announce that Oasis will be the UKs Eurovision Song Contest entry for 2025

You heard it here...

 

Can somebody help me with changing an outlet? Discussion ThreadCan somebody help me with changing an outlet? Electrical Advice

I painted a bathroom and must’ve gotten paint inside an outlet because it’s not working. Went to the fuse box cut it off and changed out the outlet for a new one as I was doing that white wire and black wire touched and sparked. Went back to the fuse box. Everything was fine and change outlet. Turn the fuse box back on outlets not working. What do I do now...

 

Faulty Megger 1740. Discussion ThreadFaulty Megger 1740. Electrical Advice

On an EICR today my Megger crackled on a pscc test then started giving a 20ka reading (which giving the EFLI was 0.19 and had a corresponding PEFC seems impossible) and claiming it was overheating. From that point onwards it would no longer perform either a 2 hi or 3 lo loop test and seemed to be inconsistent on r1+r2 readings. Has anyone else had this happen ?

Faulty Megger 1740. for the original...

 

W2D1 - Do I need one? Discussion ThreadW2D1 - Do I need one? Electrical Advice

Well, Week 2, Day 1.
Been relaxing in our chalet near Minehead, thinking about life and what do do when I retire. I had planned on quiting at the end of the year but looking at the woodwork on the chalet that needs to be replaced it looks like I'll be working another year to pay for it.
Anyway, one of the toys I really fancy getting myself for retirement is a 3D printer but where do you start? Should I buy...