Electrical Advice

3 phase submain showers Discussion Thread3 phase submain showers Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm working in a building which has a three phase supply. There is two electric showers, sockets, water heater and lights going in a toilet block/seating area. For this I'm looking to take a 10mm 4core cable to a submain near the toilet block and running everything from here. The run is about 20m. Would this be sufficient for two showers being used in the morning and evening regularly. Should I be...

 

Combine two electric meters? Discussion ThreadCombine two electric meters? Electrical Advice

Hi Guys,

Please be gentle this is my first thread!

Really need expert, independant advice.
I have a shop which has two electric meters one is for the lighting/ power sockets, the other is for night storage units.
Would it be cheaper to combine the two meters? I'm currently paying the same kwh rate and daily service charge for both meters. The amounts are, 22.02 kwh and £7.00 monthly service...

 

EICR question, OLD AC RCD- code 3 or no code? Discussion ThreadEICR question, OLD AC RCD- code 3 or no code? Electrical Advice

With regards to Regulation 531.3. 3 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

Older AC type RCD's are prone to being blinded by dc leakage from other items plugged in to the property. In other words this RCD may fail to operate when other electronic items are plugged in which leak DC in to the mains.
Regulation 531.3. 3 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 states that the appropriate RCD...

 

My outlet is on two circuits at once... Discussion ThreadMy outlet is on two circuits at once... Electrical Advice

I have an ancient home with knob and tube wiring, and a breaker box from the 70s. It's all a mess, with circuits powering random things on opposite ends of the house. The breaker box has breakers with multiple wires spliced or coming out of the stud and all the neutral studs are overloaded with wires. Yes I would update this if I could afford it but until then I have one...

 

Improper Grounding Question - Outlet Receptacle Discussion ThreadImproper Grounding Question - Outlet Receptacle Electrical Advice

I'm trying to replace an outlet receptacle in my house. The home was built in 2001 and we have never replaced any receptacles. I realized after undoing the box (power was shut off and tested a low voltage but no issue) that there were two copper grounding wires wrapped around a screw in the back of the metal box behind the outlet receptacle. There was no...

 

Advice required please Discussion ThreadAdvice required please Electrical Advice

Been asked to provide a cost to convert office into 18 studio apartments. Only usually carry out smaller installations or reactive maintenance. Who could I use to help with designing this installation?

Advice required please for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

How Did we cope back in the Day Discussion ThreadHow Did we cope back in the Day Electrical Advice

1992 BS7671 16th Edition who remembers doing Supplementary Bonding to everything in Bathrooms..
How did we connect the 4mm in the fittings 😂

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Advice required please: Discussion ThreadAdvice required please: Electrical Advice

Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a dryer).
Thanks in advance.

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Do you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Discussion ThreadDo you think then solar boom is over for existing properties? Electrical Advice

I think I'm right in guessing that most of the grants have stopped long ago when it comes to adding them to your existing property?

So does that mean the solar boom a decade back has fully stopped these days?

Any grants and things to add them to new properties? Or would you just be buying a house with them already on these...

 

Ryefield Board Discussion ThreadRyefield Board Electrical Advice

Hello all.
I have been asked to fit a Ryefield board and switch-fuse on an existing 3 phase supply so that a shop can have its own meter and 3 additional meters are going to be installed for future flats above the shop.
All of these are currently on 60a switch fuses.
Have spoken to UKPN and they are only down to upgrade the existing fuses to 100amp, the connection of the Ryefield and meters is to be carried out by...

 

Ferrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Discussion ThreadFerrule for triple solid core CPC in socket w/metal back box Electrical Advice

Ancillary to my other post, I wanted to check if something was up to standard in part of the installation I'm doing.

We have a metal back box in this case. I've got a fly lead going to the face plate, which has the two other CPC cables going to it also. I've not been happy with how sturdy the connection is if I use 3 solid core...

 

wise box Discussion Threadwise box Electrical Advice

HI. I have a problem with the Wise Box coverage. I have placed the 4 button switch inside and after the door is closed , the switch is not working. I will be grateful if anyone could help!

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Man cave power feed from new build property issue Discussion ThreadMan cave power feed from new build property issue Electrical Advice

Hi All,
I am in the process of purchasing a new build property in Swadlincote Derbyshire
And want to build a man cave so require the standard lights and sockets for the build
The house builder has mentioned running from an external socket ?
The little bit I do know of electrics this doesn’t sound correct or adequate,
I have mains in the garage with...

 

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! Discussion ThreadMerry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! Electrical Advice

Seasons greetings to you and yours.

Come on then, show us what you got from Old St Nick…..

I’ll post mine later…. Still building it!

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What LED failure rate is acceptable? Discussion ThreadWhat LED failure rate is acceptable? Electrical Advice

Hi,

What do people consider is an acceptable failure level for LED bulbs?

I have two examples, both from TLC "LEDLite" home brand lights.

1st, I fitted 6 of their 8W filament LED bulbs with 2 years guarantee in my parents house, and 3 have failed within the first year. (50% failure in half the guarantee period)

2nd I fitted 45 “LED Fire Rated Downlight” lamps (all in one...

 

Ethernet cable Discussion ThreadEthernet cable Electrical Advice

Ethernet cable problem

Hello, I have a 400mbps internet contract. When I plug my Ethernet cable into the modem->straight into my laptop I get my 400mbps. When I plug my Ethernet cable into one of the outlets trough the house I only get a 100mbps. All the cables are CAT6 and I’ve tested all of them. When I use them straight out of the modem they just give 400mbps. Speed & duplex is set to auto negotiation.
I would...

 

E-stop Discussion ThreadE-stop Electrical Advice

Good morning all, just after a wider view on this,

we have a large control panel which allows the company to test motors on. This allows the company to verify the condition of the motor after repairs. The motors are connected to the test panel by a series of sockets from 16a up to 500a outlets, the company then has test leads with the correctly selected cable for that outlet, the test cable has a plug on one end, and the other end is...

 

Plug socket disconnected live wire.no power to rest of sockets. Should I reconnect this wire? Discussion ThreadPlug socket disconnected live wire.no power to rest of sockets. Should I reconnect this wire? Electrical Advice

Hello, I’ve recently purchased a house, I noticed none of my plug sockets in one of my rooms are working including a switch for the outside garden light. After some investigating I found one of the sockets to have had the live wire blanked off . Am I right in...

 

50% off tools inc makita till 3rd Jan 2025 Discussion Thread50% off tools inc makita till 3rd Jan 2025 Electrical Advice

50% off tools & equipment | eBay. Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out. ​

Goodyear, Makita & more. Don't miss out.
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How do I wire a 3-way Zooz Zen21 smart switch? Discussion ThreadHow do I wire a 3-way Zooz Zen21 smart switch? Electrical Advice

The following dead-end 3-way wiring diagram shows my current setup with the Zooz Zen21, but it's not working. This wiring works fine with a simple standard paddle 3-way switch that doesn't require a neutral wire. However, since the Zooz switch requires a neutral wire, I ran a white wire from the capped neutral wire from the breaker and the light switch to...