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how do I post items for sale? Discussion Threadhow do I post items for sale? Electrical Advice

How do I post items for sale?

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Solar and Battery Sign Off Discussion ThreadSolar and Battery Sign Off Electrical Advice

Hi
If a new build has solar and battery fitted, but no paperwork or sign off has been completed, what are the implications?
Do you need a mcs cert for BC sign off like Part P for an install?

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Motorhome Electrics Discussion ThreadMotorhome Electrics Electrical Advice

I've seen a few posts here which tend to suggest that wiring in a motorhome (or caravan) wouldn't be subject to normal inspection rules, but even so that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done properly!

So, here's the background: My van was built a few years ago, so it doesn't have double pole MCBs, although the ELCB is double pole. There is no main isolator (other than the ELCB) and it's a very small...

 

Spur line arrangements. Discussion ThreadSpur line arrangements. Electrical Advice

hI Gent's.
I I can explain this spur line briefly, maybe someone can help me?

Everything is Spur, no rings.
Inside of the house and main fuse box 3-banks or MCB' left 1-RCD on right side each bank

On the upper bank there was is one space available on the top row, MCB's -1-RCD - MCB - RCD adding 45A 30ma R/Side.
A cable of +/- 40m 4mm2 4-core was installed from house to pool house and sufficient...

 

a good quality LockOut /Tagout kit? Discussion Threada good quality LockOut /Tagout kit? Electrical Advice

Hi Guys,

can anybody recommend a very good quality Safety Lockout/Tagout kit?

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surge protection for heating system Discussion Threadsurge protection for heating system Electrical Advice

last week, houses in the road had a power cut one evening, although we hadn't at that stage...then, in bed near midnight, we were dozing, then heard a loud pop in the hall....got up and smelt a very strong electrical burning smell (we were also then without power), it was coming from the programmer, so i unplugged the heating system: it is plugged into an ordinary socket which...

 

Your number of phonecalls Discussion ThreadYour number of phonecalls Electrical Advice

Hi there !

I'm looking for answers about the electrician industry in the UK in general for a service I'm developping.
That'd be really nice if you could answer honestly :

• I need to know what's the average revenue per job for an electrician in the UK?

• How many phone calls and missed calls do you guys have every week ?

• Do you feel like you lose business because of the...

 

Social housing unsafe Discussion ThreadSocial housing unsafe Electrical Advice

I found this on a local news feed...a survey was done in December of council tenated homes and uncovered a plethora of safety failings. joke of a system and this is just one small borough...

• Approximately 1,700 council homes were without a current electrical condition report
• 1,000 homes had unsatisfactory electrical certificates
• 100 communal blocks had no...

 

Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included Discussion ThreadMegger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included Electrical Advice

Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv.

$1700 shipped PayPal F&F accepted only.

In great condition, like new.

Recently calibrated- valid till 23.05.2025

Comes exactly as pictured with standard leads, power cord and manual...

 

Powered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice. Discussion ThreadPowered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice. Electrical Advice

Hello, stating I am not an electrician,

I have purchased a fairly expensive set of used powered studio monitors and I’m concerned about one of them. I was switching the power switch at the back and I’ve switched it off quite...

 

Registration ! Discussion ThreadRegistration ! Electrical Advice

hello, I’m not far off going fully on my own,
Was wondering
Do I need to register with cps or building control? Was gonna go napit or any others that’s cheaper.
So I can sign my domestic work off.
But then thought do you acc need them? Can I not just make my own templates and give them my own certificate as I’m competent and a registered electrician?

If I do then is napit decent or is there a cheaper one out there...

 

Electrical shower problems Discussion ThreadElectrical shower problems Electrical Advice

I have installed a new shower and when the dial is turned to economy the light on the shower comes on but no water flows through, have checked water pipes and the are not blocked, when the dial is turned to hot or cold the light on the shower goes off, the light on my old shower would flicker on then off when it was turned on

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SECTT test Discussion ThreadSECTT test Electrical Advice

Hi I’m taking my SECTT test in a few weeks, just wondering what it actually consists of? What to study and research as I can’t find anything online

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Overage protector for Espresso Machine Discussion ThreadOverage protector for Espresso Machine Electrical Advice

I bought a new Breville Barista Pro espresso machine and, after about 6 months, it started smoking from the interior. I returned it, Breville fixed it and, again, the same problem. Thereafter, Breville sent me a new machine, same problem.

It’s not a problem that’s widely reported for this machine and I’m starting to think there’s something off with our electricity.

Any...

 

AFDD Discussion ThreadAFDD Electrical Advice

just fitted a afdd between the db and the first socket what tests are required

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Solaredge inverter failure Discussion ThreadSolaredge inverter failure Electrical Advice

Hi all.

OK... Let me just try and clear a 1" square space on the screen inbetween all the highly intrusive ads....

On a site (NHS in fact) and they have SolarEdge inverters of which a few appear to have failed. I don't normally touch anything solar (17th edition here.... just doing 18th).

The original installer has walked away and Solaredge refuse to help.

We were asked to find out why they...

 

fast track 2365 level 2 and 3 via TradeSkills4U - is it a good idea? Discussion Threadfast track 2365 level 2 and 3 via TradeSkills4U - is it a good idea? Electrical Advice

Hi Guys, this is my first post and I apologise if I have done anything wrong.

I am severely in need of help and reassurance on the pathway I am aiming to go through to train to be an electrician.

The current chronological pathway I am looking to follow is:
-fast track C&G 2365 level 2 and 3 via Tradeskills4u...

 

Possible faults with old charge master/ no pulse Discussion ThreadPossible faults with old charge master/ no pulse Electrical Advice

Customer asked me to look at their ev charger, I’ve turned up, but they’re not in. Typical.
I’ll come back on my way home later, but wondered if anyone knew how these things work.

Customer just said it wasn’t charging the car. No other details.

From google, it’s an old original bp pulse aka charge master. You can see the orange light, so there is...

 

Megger PAT450 Question Discussion ThreadMegger PAT450 Question Electrical Advice

Hi, Ive got a couple of Megger PAT 450 testers, and, for a number of reasons, Im not happy with the printer it comes with.

Does anyone on here use that tester? what I'd like is an option to print a branded barcode/pass label with my company details on it, I've spoken to Megger and they wouldn't give much info bar telling me the printer I have is the one that they supply!!!

TIA

Megger PAT450...

 

Hydraulic crimping of 25mm 19 strand cables in flat crimp pins? Discussion ThreadHydraulic crimping of 25mm 19 strand cables in flat crimp pins? Electrical Advice

Evening chaps. What's the rules on this? I can't specifically see anything relative to the 19 stranded cables.

My boss says he won't crimp in consumer units, avoid it all costs, he rather strip a whole house down or add additional boxes than use a single crimp. Fair play to him.

However on commercial jobs I've seen...

 

Neff Model Numbers - Explanation Discussion ThreadNeff Model Numbers - Explanation Electrical Advice

Can someone provide information on where to find an interpretation of the letters/numbers associated with Neff Appliance Model Numbers?…my interest is Neff Electric Ovens…thank you.

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Mechanical Protection for Tails between Meter Cupboards on outside wall Discussion ThreadMechanical Protection for Tails between Meter Cupboards on outside wall Electrical Advice

Hello, what products are people using for suitable mechanical protection in compliance with regs for the following job?

Existing Meter Cupboard recessed into outside wall adjacent to driveway on a domestic property with incoming Mains Supply, Meter and Tails.
Requirement to add an additional surface mounted...

 

Legal question regarding overhead service line Discussion ThreadLegal question regarding overhead service line Electrical Advice

Hi guys!

Just looking for a little legal advice.

Long story short, I'm looking at installing a new poly water tank.
Only issue I have is my low hanging service line is in the way.

The "correct" option would be to have someone from the power co come out and either temporarily take down the line, or maybe just lift it out of the way with a hot...

 

How to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit Discussion ThreadHow to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit Electrical Advice

Ok, please be aware that I am a 'do-it-yourself-er,' so if this isn't the right place to be posting this thread, let me know where I should be posting it.

The other day, my wife plugged in the vacuum cleaner and the whole living room circuit went dead. I figured that it was just either a problem with the vacuum cleaner, or else...

 

Inverter over grid voltage fault Discussion ThreadInverter over grid voltage fault Electrical Advice

I have a Solis 3.6 KW inverter which works well until it exceeds about 2000W when it shows "over grid voltage" and shuts down. This does not happen if something is switched on in the house which draws a large amount of current such as the immersion heater. I have a voltage meter in the house which can be showing around 240V, but as soon as the inverter starts up, the voltage climbs...

 

Help with Reg 551.7.2 Ina >= In + Ig(s) on 3 Phase Supply Discussion ThreadHelp with Reg 551.7.2 Ina >= In + Ig(s) on 3 Phase Supply Electrical Advice

Hello, I'm struggling to understand how to apply Reg 551.7.2 [in particular the formula Ina >= In + Ig(s) ] to the following situation.

I hope the attached image is clear enough, it shows an existing 3 Phase Domestic supply with:
A) CU1 is a single phase consumer unit serving the main house with circuits as shown (uses Line 3 from the...

 

Eathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Discussion ThreadEathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Electrical Advice

My friend has a conundrum regarding earthing the metal parts of his garage. It's an extension to his home which is on a TT supply, It's of concrete block construction with a metal roof, attached to timbers but touching 3 RSJ's which supports the whole roof. None of which is bonded. There are tw/e cables crossing over the beams...

 

Axiom main switch compatibly (temporary) Discussion ThreadAxiom main switch compatibly (temporary) Electrical Advice

Hello, I hope you are well, a friend has lost power and it's the main switch that has failed I've got a bunch of different brands in the garage, does anyone know one which is compatible till Monday? Fairly modern one looks like Wylex style

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Did england just win then? Discussion ThreadDid england just win then? Electrical Advice

I think England just won. Is that right? Penalties?

(Couldn't find another thread - did we not have enough faith to start one 😕)

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Snap-On Hand Discussion ThreadSnap-On Hand Electrical Advice

Selling my Snap-On Hand-Held 5 Gas Analyzer HHGA5B, Still in a good condition.

Price: $2,500

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