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Horsebox conversion electrical guidance please Discussion ThreadHorsebox conversion electrical guidance please Electrical Advice

Hi All,

I'm currently converting a horsebox into a coffee unit and I'm looking for some guidance on what route to go down power wise, any help would be much appreciated.

Here's my expected electrical requirements -

Item - Must Haves	Wattage (w)
BAM2E Coffee Machine	2850
Under counter fridge

...

 

New van Discussion ThreadNew van Electrical Advice

I'm doing my usual nonsense by obsessing about something months in advance.
I'm due to change my van in January.
I have a VW Transporter that I am more than happy with but it's a lease and has to go.
Given the choice I'd just get another VW but it looks like the next Transporter is a Transit custom under another name.
Does anyone have the new Ford Transit Custom?
If so what are your thoughts?

New van for the original thread...

 

Government ECO-4 and ECOflex grants. Discussion ThreadGovernment ECO-4 and ECOflex grants. Electrical Advice

Anyone on here have experience of these grants, either as a recipient or an installer?
A few weeks ago I was contacted by an acquaintance, who was being bombarded by emails and phone calls, encouraging her to sign up to this scheme, and she wanted me to "look into it" and say whether I thought it was legit or a scam.
I did as asked,and discovered it was a government backed...

 

Failing Apprentice - What to do Discussion ThreadFailing Apprentice - What to do Electrical Advice

What to do with a failing apprentice........ bin him but what are the legal problems that may arise.

Failing Apprentice - What to do for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

LED strip light load on 5amp circuit Discussion ThreadLED strip light load on 5amp circuit Electrical Advice

Hello,

Newbie here. Tried to find the answer through searching, apologies if I've missed it.

We are refurbing our house. I want to install RGBW LED lightning.

• 3 zones: A) Round the lantern roof light, B) Kitchen cabinets and Island C), Snug room (TV and cabinets)
• I would like them switched from the wall and App controlled.
• I asked the electrician to leave...

 

Is this cable cord suitable? Discussion ThreadIs this cable cord suitable? Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am an expat living in Estonia.
My wife bought this picture light box from a second hand shop. It seems hand made when I took it apart. Looking at the cable and how thin the wiring is, is this okay plugged in to 230v? It seems a very thin cable to me to be carrying 230v.

Is this cable cord suitable? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Is there anybody out there? Discussion ThreadIs there anybody out there? Electrical Advice

Morning fellow sparks,

Just touching base, always read these forums but never signed up, but I guess I'm here now

S Wales based.

Is there anybody out there? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Assistance with Electrical design project Discussion ThreadAssistance with Electrical design project Electrical Advice

Hi,

I hope you’re all well. To cut a long story short, I’m going to be a young Dad very soon and need some help/advice/peer review with an electrical installation design project I’m working on(theory/written).

It’s mainly cable calculations I need checking/proof reading.

Everything is fairly overwhelming for me at the moment so any and all help will be...

 

Boiler Fault Discussion ThreadBoiler Fault Electrical Advice

I’m hoping someone can help with this boiler problem. Couple have just moved into a house that has a Grant Vortex combi boiler. The current setup is a two channel programmer, turn the heating on at programmer & it calls for heat at stat that then returns to CH terminal inside boiler. Hot water from programmer on is wired to DHW port in boiler. Now it all works fine heating wise when it’s only the CH that’s on at the...

 

Cheap 2nd hand CCTV cameras? Discussion ThreadCheap 2nd hand CCTV cameras? Electrical Advice

Hey guys

I'm trying to help an elderly neighbour where money is an issue.

So I'm going to buy the CCTV cameras for her myself. Plus I'll get some experience

She needs 2 cameras with an option to get a 3rd camera in the future .

Which CHEAP SECOND HAND KIT shall I look for on ebay?

Thanks all

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Electrical safey Discussion ThreadElectrical safey Electrical Advice

Good evening. Looking for some advice on how to define my career. Quilfiifed electrician, 2391, 18th edition, all of that good stuff.

Looking at taking a slightly different path, would
Like to get into electrical safety, electrical safety consultant type work.

At the beginning of the path, but what courses do you recommend. My knowledge of EAWR 1989 is fairly good.

Help / advice would be great

Dave...

 

Is LCL 601/5928/5 equivalent to C&G 2391-52 Discussion ThreadIs LCL 601/5928/5 equivalent to C&G 2391-52 Electrical Advice

I asked my boss for an inspection and testing course and have recieved the go ahead, the only downside is that the only centre close to me for training offers the LCL qualification which is supposedly equivalent. Has anybody else done this one and is it as accepted? Thanks

Is LCL 601/5928/5 equivalent to C&G 2391-52 for the original thread on...

 

SJIB ECS card grading for 2391-52 (equivalent) Discussion ThreadSJIB ECS card grading for 2391-52 (equivalent) Electrical Advice

Hello everyone,

I direct this question, mostly to electricians registered at SJIB, as JIB has a little bit different rules apparently.
I'm looking for confirmation, how grading of your 2391-52 looks like, on the reverse of your ECS cards.

Recently, I completed equivalent of C&G 2391-52, which is :

LCL Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification...

 

Flashing LED advice Discussion ThreadFlashing LED advice Electrical Advice

Hi All

Was hoping to pick your brains regarding a job that had me scratching my head today.

6 x 6ft LED Ansell in a small garage, controlled via a PIR at either end. Been in for approximately 4 years no issue. They now (when triggered) all begin to flash (randomly along the fitting, not in one particular spot) settle after 60 seconds leaving 1 or 2 of the fittings randomly flashing. I don't believe they have...

 

UK Electrician looking to move to Australia 2025 Discussion ThreadUK Electrician looking to move to Australia 2025 Electrical Advice

Hi Everyone
Looking for some advice/help with contacts. I have been a fully qualified electrician for two years and I am currently working in the healthcare sector. I have previous industrial/commercial experience as this is what I done during my apprenticeship. I am now looking at possibly doing a working holiday/year or two in Australia from the...

 

Closed Loop Control System for IR Heater Discussion ThreadClosed Loop Control System for IR Heater Electrical Advice

Hello All,

This is Vaithees from India. We are using an IR heater for a vacuum & non-vacuum chamber and got a heater from Chinese company and its supply will be 208VAC 3 Phase, totally 4.5kW for whole chamber(3 Layers totally, individual layer has 1.5kW each).

The below image explains how the heaters are mounted in the chamber. Let me explain how it is mounted.

1...

 

Anybody using Job Management Software? Discussion ThreadAnybody using Job Management Software? Electrical Advice

Hi all.

I am pondering on the idea of using a job management software package for my business.
I have a large number of clients with many of them being repeat customers and I'm running myself into the ground with paperwork!
Tracking each job and what stage it is at is becoming a bit of a chore and is adding a lot of stress to my already busy day.
I've tried my best to...

 

Hi there, any chance you could...... Discussion ThreadHi there, any chance you could...... Electrical Advice

So I work out a quote for a customer. Two months later, nothing heard. That's fine, the customer is under no obligation to reply, although it would be polite.

A couple of weeks ago he asks for another quote for some different work. I get it out to him straight away. No reply as yet.

Today, he texts.....

"I'm having a handy man run some cables in to position. He's asking if...

 

Lockable sockets wired wrongly Discussion ThreadLockable sockets wired wrongly Electrical Advice

During an eicr i found that all of the lockable sockets had reverse polarity , presumably from the manufacturer .
Of course this also questions the installation electrician and testing or lack thereof .
Has anyone else encountered this ?

Lockable sockets wired wrongly for the original thread on...

 

I own a 1991 Toyota Celica Discussion ThreadI own a 1991 Toyota Celica Electrical Advice

I own a 1991 Toyota Celica gt4 about a year ago I tried to start the car it grudgingly turned over a couple of times then died, changed the battery and still wouldn’t start, eventually traced the fault to the 150amp mega fuse that is between battery and fuse box, exactly the same issue with same out come today, any idea why the fuse blows, many thanks.

I own a 1991 Toyota Celica for the...

 

Ads, Privacy options and forced participation? Discussion ThreadAds, Privacy options and forced participation? Electrical Advice

I haven't posted here for a while due to the constant bombardment of ads but still look in occasionally and it just seems to be getting worse. The pages I see are a page full of ads with a little bit of content instead of the other way around...

 

Electrician mate job / London Discussion ThreadElectrician mate job / London Electrical Advice

Hi

I need electrician mate or improver to help me carry out installation for fire alarm.cables in Central London

Start from tommorrow or Monday morning

Work is in construction site CSCS required

Work.is availble for 4 weeks at moment

More work will follow after that

Call me on 07379416218

Email [email protected]

Electrician mate job / London for the original...

 

Automatic gyroscope laser level Discussion ThreadAutomatic gyroscope laser level Electrical Advice

Automatic Gyroscopic Laser Level

Do they all automatically stay level? Thought a tripod was used that has a bubble in it, I didn't realise they did them like this. And for the money too! 💰 🤑 💸 💲 🪙

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NIECEIC or Napit reg. Discussion ThreadNIECEIC or Napit reg. Electrical Advice

Hi all,
I am a qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer from Denmark. I recently had my 25 year old Danish qualifications assessed by UK ENIC because I was interested in doing some test and inspection work and certification when I have the time, simply due to my passion about my past skills (I am in a higher management position currently).
Just to give you a little background (please forgive me if it...

 

3 phase TPN boards - earthing TT Discussion Thread3 phase TPN boards - earthing TT Electrical Advice

Hi guys, starting a new install on a job son and having a complete mind blank. The supply at the main cut-out is a 3 phase TNCS supply. There is then a 50mm SWA running a considerable distance to a workshop where i will be installing a new TPN board as well as an earth rod to make all the workshops on a TT arrangement. From the cut-out end obviously the SWA armouring will be earthed...

 

What is this 1970s fuseboard? Discussion ThreadWhat is this 1970s fuseboard? Electrical Advice

Hi, went on a job today, to swap over an oven. On arrival, the homeowner was on a work video call and I couldn't isolate the circuit as there were no labels on the fuseboard. Worse, there was no local isolator for the oven so I had to walk off the job as it needed a new quote etc. (My Job Quote).
Anyway, I was confronted by this fuseboard thing with switches. I have come across BS3036 and...

 

AC servo motor burning out 1 phase (motor side) but ok VFD side Discussion ThreadAC servo motor burning out 1 phase (motor side) but ok VFD side Electrical Advice

Hi all,

First post, so not sure how this will work out…

I’ve currently got a 3 phase AC servo motor (Lenze brand) at work that seems to be overloading 1 phase (U phase of motor)…
This motor is VFD driven by again a Lenze brand 9300.

The load for the motor is a coupling driven pressure roller, with another identical...

 

Another poll! Average age of the person on this site. Discussion ThreadAnother poll! Average age of the person on this site. Electrical Advice

Lets keep it simple. Anyone can vote! It's just to get an idea of the age of the people on this site, thought it might be a little interesting.

I've always assumed its mainly middle aged with a few retired and a few youngsters, we'll see.

edit.. the damn thing just pressed enter by its self! @westward !!! help!
I need to start again and add...

 

Will you vote? Discussion ThreadWill you vote? Electrical Advice

So the general election upon us after a month of farcical campaigns by some appalling candidates. Without starting a political argument what are you going to to?

Will you vote? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Floating Neutral Discussion ThreadFloating Neutral Electrical Advice

I am a long time retired electrician, I have worked on many different
systems, I was High Voltage trained among other things.

I understand what floating means, but I don't understand a floating
neutral.

To amuse myself in my retirement, I decided to build a Solar System,
something that I knew nothing about, except that it is like black magic,
electricity from the sky!

I have 2 inverters, 12v X 3Kw and 12v X 4Kw...