Electrical Advice

Why is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Discussion ThreadWhy is there no ground connection in the ceiling light I bought? Electrical Advice

I haven't installed it, don't worry.

I bougt this ceiling light that came with a metal housing and no ceiling rose. The only thing in there was this plastic junction box for the L/N wires.

Means I'll have to use some Wago connectors to make up for the ceiling rose. But what about ground...

 

Electrical Safety Solutions for a Property Without CPCs Discussion ThreadElectrical Safety Solutions for a Property Without CPCs Electrical Advice

Hello All,

I have a slightly different question today, I have a customer who has multiple lights without CPCs terminated, the cables completely lack a CPC, however in some rooms they have a CPC and in other rooms they do not, so yes a CPC leaves the board, but does not run to all light fixtures and switches! Most of the class 1 equipment...

 

Can someone explain what this link is in this contactor drawing? Discussion ThreadCan someone explain what this link is in this contactor drawing? Electrical Advice

This is in the level 3 science material handout. I know how a contactor work and asked my tutor what the link is, he looked at it and said he doesn’t know. Can someone please explain what it is please.

Can someone explain what this link is in...

 

European hogklassic cooktop Discussion ThreadEuropean hogklassic cooktop Electrical Advice

Any European appliance specialist sparkie here

Any European appliance specialist sparkie here ?

I replaced Chinese Omega cooktop with an IKEA European brand Hogklassic.

It does not turn on, could anyone please help find what did I do wrong?

Or is it me not able to turn it on ??

Thanks everyone...

 

Apprenticeship Discussion ThreadApprenticeship Electrical Advice

I am starting an apprentice i have the basics wera screw drivers and some nws bits just looking for ideas for bits i maybe overlooking

Apprenticeship for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Can Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Discussion ThreadCan Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Electrical Advice

Anyone know if its possible for a rooftop solar array to cause an RCD trip even when the solar circuit is isolated at its rotary isolator ? I've had no dealings with solar atall so wouldn't know . The solar circuit is in a split load RCD board. I'm assuming the solar install was bonafide as its on a fairly newbuild. Stray earth current leakage from the...

 

Can people not wait 24 hours Discussion ThreadCan people not wait 24 hours Electrical Advice

Just got a phone call about a freezer in a shed 16 miles from me that's not working. Rcd in shed trips with test button but no power to sockets .explained to customer i can attend tomorrow and can you run an extension lead to shed just to keep freezer going. "Would really like it sorted asap" was the reply .when I say customer I mean random customer .what would you charge for a Sunday.,not...

 

5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Discussion Thread5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Electrical Advice

Hi all,
I’m a last year apprentice hoping to complete Level 3 5357-03 qualification sometime this year.
I completed the science part about a year ago by passing all my exams and have received certain certificates for this.
The whole experience hasn’t been good at all with weeks of no tutor available or having a non electrically qualified person (bricklayer) who...

 

Is there a table of expected R1+R2 results in BS7671? Discussion ThreadIs there a table of expected R1+R2 results in BS7671? Electrical Advice

Evening...

I always use my OSG to find R1+R2 when needed for designing a circuit (staying withing the Zs limits), but I wondered if the same table is somewhere in BS7671? Its table I1 in the OSG. I've hunted high and low so I expect it's just something that the OSG offers and isn't in BS7671, but I thought I'd ask :smiley2:.

Is there a...

 

My recent Napit assessment. Discussion ThreadMy recent Napit assessment. Electrical Advice

Just a bit of reassurance for those of you who are about to be assessed for the first time, and some advice for those who are already registered.

The initial assessment takes around 3 - 4 hours. Subsequent assessments around 1.5 hours. They are definitely not out to fail you, they want your money. Virtually everybody passes.

Open, read and deal with the link the assessor sends you as this...

 

2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down Discussion Thread2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down Electrical Advice

During the construction of an installation, insulation resistance tests have been carried out between live conductors and earth on the individual circuits and the L to E results are shown below. What is the expected value of insulation resistance L to E when the whole installation is tested...

 

Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician Discussion ThreadTransition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician Electrical Advice

I am currently employed by the RAF as an Electrical Engineer/Technician, but I'm interested in going down the route of a domestic electrician.

I'm wanting to know if anyone else has gone through this transition, and would be able to advise me what the right steps would be in terms of qualifications & courses...

 

Light switch with overrun timer... Discussion ThreadLight switch with overrun timer... Electrical Advice

I went to swap a fan for a customer, they wanted a humidistat one. When I dropped the old fan I found it was wired with T&E.
I explained there was no permanent live so no overrun was possible, and that I'd either have to make a lot of mess running a three-core or they'd be best off leaving the light on after using the shower, they said to put it back for now.
Then I thought, could...

 

Oven element insulation resistance readings Discussion ThreadOven element insulation resistance readings Electrical Advice

I have a dual grill element from an electric oven, one circuit of which trips the power when switched on. I have removed this to replace it and have since tested it with an insulation resistance tester. For the good circuit, I get a reading of 500MegOhms, for the supposed "bad" one, 20MegOhms. I am puzzled by this since (a) I read on the internet that element...

 

C&g 232 Discussion ThreadC&g 232 Electrical Advice

Hi all.

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this question. I apologize if this it's not.

I'm hoping to change from a domestic spark and get myself a career in HV.
Most of the positions I've seen advertised stipulate City and Guilds 232 as a required qualification but I can't find any information about this course.
Is it a bit like the BESC which is required for grid work but you can't 'walk in off the street and...

 

What are your thoughts on outdoor consumer units for EV? Discussion ThreadWhat are your thoughts on outdoor consumer units for EV? Electrical Advice

Hi people,

Just wanted to know what everybody’s thoughts are on small outdoor consumer units for EV chargers?

Some are saying that they aren’t good because you get condensation build up in them and terminations rust corrode etc after a few years and they don’t last.

Do you fit them?

What are your thoughts on outdoor consumer...

 

Laser level /spot light marker... Discussion ThreadLaser level /spot light marker... Electrical Advice

Hi All, I think I need to invest in a laser level / spot light grid marker, I've not had one or used one before, so I'm after any advice and recommendations.

Laser level /spot light marker... for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc Discussion ThreadUsing old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc Electrical Advice

Can i add additional sockets off a cirvuit that uses 1mm cpc within a 2.5t&e cable please?
Or can i use it to feed a switch spur then 2 x sockets?

Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Check Out PCBWay's Latest at Embedded World 2025 and AMPER 2025! Discussion ThreadCheck Out PCBWay's Latest at Embedded World 2025 and AMPER 2025! Electrical Advice

We are excited to announce that PCBWay's first round of exhibitions in 2025 is just around the corner. These two events will be held in Europe in March: Embedded World 2025 in Germany and AMPER 2025 in the Czech Republic.


Embedded World 2025 focuses primarily on embedded systems, providing professionals and...

 

Heated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? Discussion ThreadHeated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? Electrical Advice

Can anyone tell me if it's OK to install an IP66 or IP68 heated towel rail (240V not SELV) in bathroom Zone 2?

Heated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? for the original thread on Electricians Forums