Electrical Advice

Small Data Cabinet Conundrums Discussion ThreadSmall Data Cabinet Conundrums Electrical Advice

Been asked to supply an FCU for a data cabinet. Sounds simple right? Not a huge server room style thing, just a small 6U data cabinet mounted on a wall containing a network switch, CCTV recorder and a 6-way 13a PDU

I've seen these done in a variety of ways but not sure what's best to do. My first query is regards bonding of the cab:-

Once the equipment is loaded it will be "indirectly"...

 

Does this meet BS 7671? Advice needed please! Discussion ThreadDoes this meet BS 7671? Advice needed please! Electrical Advice

Hiya,

Our neighbour runs an unarmoured cable on our land where I park my car, buried about an inch under the soil. This is used to power their garage and EV charger.

They have said that they have attempted to comply with BS7671 as it is in a green plastic pipe that looks like a hosepipe. We are still concerned about the safety, particularly as I drive my...

 

What am I allowed to do in Scotland? Discussion ThreadWhat am I allowed to do in Scotland? Electrical Advice

I'm looking to remove the shaver socket in our bathroom because it's never been used, but apparently this might be "notifiable" or "certifiable" under updated regs as it's "altering" a circuit in the bathroom.

A google led me to Part P but this doesn't apply in Scotland. So...searching and trying to navigate the Scottish building regs is a total mess, going round in circles...

 

Fitting your own air con unit? Discussion ThreadFitting your own air con unit? Electrical Advice

I have a large gym in the garden and it gets ridiculously hot in the summer.

I have utilised pretty much every inch of space and do not want to put a plug in air con unit that sits on the floor as it would just be in the way.

What puts me off a wall unit is the fact you have to get an F-gas registered engineer to fit and these guys are quite expensive. I would like to do it myself.

I...

 

Do I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster? Discussion ThreadDo I need to use plastic back boxes for Lime plaster? Electrical Advice

The customer has specified plastic recessed back boxes and stainless steel screws for a rewire, as it will all be lime plaster. Is this absolutely necessary?

If so, I have found the marshall tufflex boxes, but finding the right screws seem harder. I can find 30mm stainless stell socket screws, but it would be great to have some 40mm and 50mm...

 

2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation Discussion Thread2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation Electrical Advice

I have a little disagreement between the thoughts of 2 different electricians. No, I am not crazy, I did not have them out at the same time. Maybe I should have. The issue, I have a new Leviton Smart panel that I had installed last year. The bonding and grounding is done at this main service panel. I also have an RV 50AMP panel...

 

12v Switch Wiring DIY question Discussion Thread12v Switch Wiring DIY question Electrical Advice

So, I am a relative beginner (only fiddle when needed and usually following clear instructions or diagrams) when it comes to 12v switches and relays, but I am needing some help with a set of switches and a micro relay I purchased from Amazon (those who purchase here know most stuff comes with either no instructions or very basic and unclear sets). The switches are 5 pin latching on/off...

 

Connecting a socket to a switch?? In kitchen Discussion ThreadConnecting a socket to a switch?? In kitchen Electrical Advice

Hi guys

Is it possible to spur a socket from this switch? This is a switch for a combi boiler.

Thank you.

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5357 - College Design Calculations Discussion Thread5357 - College Design Calculations Electrical Advice

Hi all,

According to my calculations (CCT9) - I am getting a 50A breaker on the sockets in the changing rooms leaving me with a 10mm cable to install. The reason why is because I’m calculating the sockets at full load.

Cable length 13.4m
Design current of 40.70A
Ambient temperature of 40c
Ref method B
90 degree PVC conduit

Is this viable or do I need to rethink my design...

 

NAPIT renewal cost Discussion ThreadNAPIT renewal cost Electrical Advice

Just had ours through, wow £650 for the year, basic as well, no 3rd party or EICR's. Everyone wants a piece of our hard work nowadays.

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110v consumer unit Discussion Thread110v consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi, not experienced this before but i have a workshop where the 110v consumer unit (old wylex 3036 board 4way)
Do the board is fed from a 16amp sp mcb from a t0&n board. Then goes into. Standalone transformer wall mounted 3.5kva then into the cu and then to 4x 110v socket outlet.

Ive managed to source a (protek 110v double pole rcd) so i was going to arrange the new consumer unit in this order
2 pole 100amp...

 

Bitzer NES20Y-40P Compressor Part winding start starting issues Discussion ThreadBitzer NES20Y-40P Compressor Part winding start starting issues Electrical Advice

Hello I have been asked to assist in fault finding on the above refrigeration compressor the unit is wired as a part winding 20 HP 3 phase 415 volt 32 amp run current with an approximate starting current of 98 amps.
This is supplied from a 31KVA Stanford Genset.
The 50 amp “Schneider NSX100B with a TM 50 D overcurrent trip...

 

American Electrical Advice Forum Discussion ThreadAmerican Electrical Advice Forum Electrical Advice

I've created this forum category titled American Electrical Advice Forum for those that visit the forum from America and wish to seek electrical advice from fellow Americans.

Please create a new thread in the American Electrical Advice Forum if you have a question you'd like answering. Anything electrical can go in this forum. 🙂

Create a new thread here...

 

Stuttering short circuit in a single circuit (several sockets)? How to identify short circuit? Discussion ThreadStuttering short circuit in a single circuit (several sockets)? How to identify short circuit? Electrical Advice

Hello.

There is a persistent short circuit on a circuit (a fuse switch).
All plugs have been unplugged.
All sockets are free.

I have continuous beeping continuity and “30 Ohm” resistance on several sockets.
I also have 30 ohms on one outlet, but a stuttering...

 

Rewiring a 5-Bedroom House with Powerwall 3 Integration Discussion ThreadRewiring a 5-Bedroom House with Powerwall 3 Integration Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,
I’m working on a full rewire for a 5-bedroom house with a loft, first floor, and ground floor, along with an attached garage. Renovation is currently underway, and i’ve been instructed to install two consumer units (CUs):

First CU in the loft to serve the loft and first floor.
Second CU for the ground floor, garden, and...

 

Underfloor Heating on 32 amps ring Discussion ThreadUnderfloor Heating on 32 amps ring Electrical Advice

We had our kitchen done a few years ago with underfloor heating. When the kitchen was done, a new CU was fitted and everything’s been OK so I didn’t really check anything. The breakers weren’t labelled which ----ed me off at the time so I labelled them all but forgot to check which circuit the floor was on. I just took a look and the floor is on the kitchen ring on a 32 amp...

 

Deta 20a mcb Discussion ThreadDeta 20a mcb Electrical Advice

Help!
Does anyone have a deta 20a mcb 6 or 10k. I’ve got a faulty 20a mcb that I’d like to replace so I don’t have to do anything more involved to split a ring main with open neutral end to end continuity.
It’s an old er version where the switch is black and the busbar splits around the bottom terminal screw.
I’m willing to if to pay if some one does.
Thanks

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EIC with no building regulations compliance certificate Discussion ThreadEIC with no building regulations compliance certificate Electrical Advice

May seem like a pretty silly question, but can you issue a EIC without a building regulations compliance certifcate as long as the work is non-notifiable. I am finding recently that during EICR remedial's I am having too many alterations to fit on a multiple minor works certificate so I am having to issue a EIC. I don't want to also pay...

 

Best solution to minors works certs for over 100 circuits only altered with a 2m cable from an isoltor to a plug? Discussion ThreadBest solution to minors works certs for over 100 circuits only altered with a 2m cable from an isoltor to a plug? Electrical Advice

I have a situation where we have altered nearly 100 new circuits purely by adding a cable from the supplied isolator to a 3p+n plug to supply pumps. Each isolator is on its own circuit from the local DB and we need to issue...

 

Getting in to the trade? Discussion ThreadGetting in to the trade? Electrical Advice

Hi all!
I'm looking for some advice about retraining and getting into the trade, particularly from people who are in a similar situation or thoes who have been there and done it. I have seen that a local colege has a EAL Level 3 installation inspection, testing, certification evening course as well as other companies offering part P and 18th edition courses. would these be a good place to start...