Electrical Advice

which charger for Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 7.0Ah? Discussion Threadwhich charger for Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 7.0Ah? Electrical Advice

I'm planning on buying 12V 7.0 lead acid battery (item 38315 from Screwfix) to power a small water pump(Seaflo 12V 1.2 GPM 35 PSI Water Pressure Diaphragm Pump).
I've searched a bit for which charger to charge up battery but was hoping someone would point me to an affordable option or tell me what to search for.
From researching, it seems like...

 

Rcbo intermittently tripping Discussion ThreadRcbo intermittently tripping Electrical Advice

Done a board change at domestic property ti an rcbo and spd board, previously had old rewireable fuse board, and done all my ir tests and so on and everything seemed good, lo and behold I get a phone call that the downstairs sockets have tripped, I told them to remove all loads and the circuit still tripped overnight.
I then went back to job and found a loose neutral in one of the sockets...

 

EICR Fraud or Legit Discussion ThreadEICR Fraud or Legit Electrical Advice

I'm working on an article that dives into a big question: Are large commercial inspection and testing companies truly delivering quality, or are they just profit-driven machines cutting corners?

I’d love to hear from those who currently work (or have worked) for these larger organizations. What were your daily targets like? Were you ever expected to compromise on quality to meet those targets? And more...

 

NVQ / Portfolio, and optimal progress into the profession - a few Questions Discussion ThreadNVQ / Portfolio, and optimal progress into the profession - a few Questions Electrical Advice

A bit of a mini essay but these questions have been building up in my mind over the last weeks and months as I've been studying and volunteering in the field.

Just wondering if anyone can give some advice about the NVQ / portfolio. I'm currently studying level 2 EAL in the evenings, while...

 

What is Maximum circuit amps? Discussion ThreadWhat is Maximum circuit amps? Electrical Advice

Compressor plate
LRA 82, RLA 16
Fan FLA 1.6
Maximum circuit amps 21.4
Max fuse 30

What is Maximum circuit amps? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What is Maximum circuit amps? Discussion ThreadWhat is Maximum circuit amps? Electrical Advice

Compressor plate
LRA 82, RLA 16
Fan FLA 1.6
Maximum circuit amps 21.4
Max fuse 30

What is Maximum circuit amps? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Consumer unit relocation Discussion ThreadConsumer unit relocation Electrical Advice

Sorry, I know this has probably been covered, but I'm struggling to find a recent and specific answer.

Old 1930's bungalow. Really old CU tucked in the corner of the old converted garage, slightly behind a wall, so barely accessible now. Definitely needs moving, but want to move it toward the main building as we're doing a complete rewire inside.
Don't want to pay the DNO £2.5k they've quoted to...

 

Subject: EICR Findings - Advice on Coding Required Discussion ThreadSubject: EICR Findings - Advice on Coding Required Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

I recently completed a domestic EICR and came across something unusual. There’s a 10mm² twin and earth cable directly connected to the 100A cut-out fuse at the service head. The cable is concealed within the client’s wall and reappears next to the consumer unit, where it connects to a feeding cable that supplies the neighboring...

 

External lighting around perimeter of Sports Complex Discussion ThreadExternal lighting around perimeter of Sports Complex Electrical Advice

Recently did an EICR on external lighting, installed in the early 70’s, never been tested before & never compliant.
The Swa’s are 2.5 x2 core entering in a recently new Cut Out.
The problem the Client as now is that @ least 4 lighting points have high Zs reading over 10 ohms.
Installing new Swa to these positions are gonna be problematic.
The...

 

Forum too much advertising Discussion ThreadForum too much advertising Electrical Advice

Not liking all the advertisements I’m looking at the site on Chrome now but do prefer Safari.
I do have extensions on & need them on, love your forum & still visiting 🤙😎

Forum too much advertising for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Green2Go (Sponsor) has EV Chargers Discussion ThreadGreen2Go (Sponsor) has EV Chargers Electrical Advice

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Check them out if you're looking for electric vehicle...

 

BSEN 60309 socket for ev charging Discussion ThreadBSEN 60309 socket for ev charging Electrical Advice

Hi to all,

I've been installing hypervolt and zappi units the last couple of years. Recently a client has come to me with Audi supplied 32amp charging lead. It has a 32amp Bsen 60309 commando plug and what looks like a protective device on the lead, a bit like a granny charger.

Assuming i can deal with PEN fault protection (Matt.e or similar) and max demand is okay (load...

 

Transformer failure Discussion ThreadTransformer failure Electrical Advice

Have you ever wondered what happens to a big transformer when it fails? It's going to be stripped down to see what caused the failure...

 

Rewiring Attic in Edinburgh Discussion ThreadRewiring Attic in Edinburgh Electrical Advice

I'm from The Netherlands and currently visiting family in the UK. I used to run an electrical contracting company in the Netherlands a few years back, we did a lot of big houses and industrial stuff. But in he UK materials are different and I'm looking for some advice on selection of materials.

The appartment is about 100 m2 and has a DB with 16 circuits. Few 6 Amp for lights, 20 and 32 Amp...

 

Where does my cooker switch connect to? Discussion ThreadWhere does my cooker switch connect to? Electrical Advice

I have a cooker switch which isn’t connected to a socket. The socket behind the cooker doesn’t have a switch so assumed it’s connected to the cooker switch but it doesn’t switch the cooker off. I checked the circuit breakers and the switch is connected to the “cooker” breaker but the socket behind the cooker is connected to the “kitchen sockets” breaker. Where is the...

 

Connecting integrated kitchen appliances. Discussion ThreadConnecting integrated kitchen appliances. Electrical Advice

I have seen these extensions in the kickspace under kitchen units to connect appliances. One I saw was hard wired into a junction box with flex secured supplying the integrated fridge. There was a hole cut in the unit the fridge was in with fridge's flex and plug dropping into the kickspace plugged into the extension. The extension was resting on a block of wood I...

 

Multipack Madness is Back! 💡 Discussion ThreadMultipack Madness is Back! 💡 Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

This weekend we have a returning favourite sale on Downlight Multipacks!

Take a browse through Collingwood, Ovia and Ansell multipacks... but make sure you buy them soon!

These prices are only here until this Sunday at Midnight! (13/10/24)

Have a good weekend!



Multipack Madness is Back! 💡 for...

 

Electricians Wanted Discussion ThreadElectricians Wanted Electrical Advice

Electricians required throughout the UK

3 in Scotland
3 in Wales
10 in England

Duties: Maintenance, PPM's, reactive and installation work on a selected number of commercial stores, within a set radius of your home .

Package:
*PAYE upto £42,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
*Van, fuel card
*28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
*45 hour week. (9 hour days paid door to door) and...

 

Air to water heating with solar pack Discussion ThreadAir to water heating with solar pack Electrical Advice

Good evening fellow sparks !
Here’s a question for all you guys working with Solar as part of your installation !
I have a pal that’s had one of these all singing and all dancing airsource heating systems fitted complete with solar panels and a 5kw battery storage !
He has an off peak supply that is on cheap rate from 7.30pm until midnight.
When would the best time be to...

 

Can i put a lamp on a smart lighting system? Possibly using a lighting socket. Discussion ThreadCan i put a lamp on a smart lighting system? Possibly using a lighting socket. Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm installing a smart lighting system for ambient lighting in a "traditional" kitchen dinning room it's a big area. I want to be able to put all manner of lights on this smart controller in kitchen but I think it would be really cool if I could get a standing lamp or something similar to...

 

Landlords certificate. Discussion ThreadLandlords certificate. Electrical Advice

Are these still a thing? I've been asked to do a couple for someone who rents a few houses out as a side line. I've had a quick loot at the property and from a safety point of view its fine, although its an old and scruffy installation. If I was to do an EICR on it it would probably "fail" on a few points but that would involve more detailed testing.

I note that on the NAPIT site they do a "landlords...

 

Electricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Discussion ThreadElectricity DNO Supply installation outdated and UNSAFE? Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

Moving into my new property in a couple of weeks to find a concerning electrical installation in the cubby hole underneath ther stairs. I have attached a couple of pictures of the installation.

1. Does this main feed from the DNO (#3) look safe (left hand picture)? It is corroded and appears unsafe. What to do?
2. I am a...

 

Advice about PHEV car charging. Discussion ThreadAdvice about PHEV car charging. Electrical Advice

We have 2 PHEV vehicles in the family which we charge overnight in the garage, each car plugs into a normal 3 pin household socket. There is a small garage Hager consumer unit in the garage which has a 16A MCB protecting all the wall sockets which are wired with 2.5mm cable. The car chargers are 2.4kw with a current max rating of 10A. One night the 16A MCB tripped but we're unsure why...

 

2391 multichoice and Coding exam Discussion Thread2391 multichoice and Coding exam Electrical Advice

I done the course to gain my 2391 inspection and testing and passed the practical and written however I failed the multichoice and coding. I’m doing it with city and guilds. Can anyone help with some advice on how to prepare and revise for it if they have any good recommendations that they used that helped them get through it please.

2391 multichoice and Coding exam for the...

 

3-phase installation Discussion Thread3-phase installation Electrical Advice

Hello,
As part of unlooping the DNO has installed 3-phase residential supply. My supplier has installed a 3 phase meter as well.
I believe I now need to have a 3 phase distribution board installed?

Can any of you guys know how long this would take at all? I do not know what hardware is required?
It would be prudent to install a new CU as well, as the current one is 30 years old.
Thank you for your...

 

Any experience with Optima Electrical Training Discussion ThreadAny experience with Optima Electrical Training Electrical Advice

I am looking to start my Level 2 Electrical Installation training, and have came across Optima Electrical Training, who claim that I can achieve Electrical Level 2 through their eLearning (at home) course. Upon speaking to a chap over the phone he explained that they will send me the resources needed to study for assignments and exams, as well as attending...

 

Unbalanced final ring Discussion ThreadUnbalanced final ring Electrical Advice

I have seen a final ring that had the heavy appliances on one leg (L1). Drawing 19.5 amps in total, one leg (L1) was drawing 82% of the 19.5 amps of current. If the ring went up to 32 amps the 2.5mm cable would in theory be just safe enough under the 27 amp maximum.

My question is, if 32 amps worth of appliances were drawing current on L1 would the 82% be reduced as there would be more resistance on L1...

 

Max distance cable can run overhead without support Discussion ThreadMax distance cable can run overhead without support Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that distance. Cable does not under tension. Any guidance...

 

Overhead cable length Discussion ThreadOverhead cable length Electrical Advice

Hi folks,

I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that distance. Cable does not under tension. Any guidance would be helpful.

Overhead cable length for the original...

 

Replacing MCBS with RCBOs Discussion ThreadReplacing MCBS with RCBOs Electrical Advice

Will new MK Honeywell RCBOs fit onto the din rail of a MK consumer unit.
See attached pics of the existing consumer unit.
I have been asked to replace this consumer unit with a new dual RCD unit as the existing unit has no RCDs fitted. However because it looks like the consumer unit was installed and then the cupboard fitted around it, it would be very difficult to replace. The other option would...