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Discrimination Discussion ThreadDiscrimination Electrical Advice

First post - Go easy!

Advice please - suggestions/best practice.

Domestic property, TNCS supply, 25mm tails to RCBO C/U with 100A main switch.

I want to install a distribution circuit from the aforementioned C/U (I dont want to split tails) to supply a second RCBO C/U (essentially a garage board), serving little more than a lighting and power circuit.

The cable supplying the second board is 10mm T&E and already...

 

Disabling a setting on a Belling cooker hood. Discussion ThreadDisabling a setting on a Belling cooker hood. Electrical Advice

I am going to install a log burner in an open plan kitchen breakfast room. I think the Belling cooker hood, on it's highest setting, is extracting too much air. Setting 1 and 2 seem to be ok. To satisfy my burner fitter, is it possible to disable setting 3 on the hood. If so, how is it done. Thanks.

Disabling a setting on a Belling cooker hood. for the...

 

Using a surface box differently Discussion ThreadUsing a surface box differently Electrical Advice

An electrician installed a NEMA 6-20 20A 230V outlet in a surface box for me in my garage, on a dedicated 20A breaker. He was even kind enough to follow code and run a neutral wire:

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I would like to replace this outlet with a side-by-side single 6-20 and 5-15 duplex so the box can be used for either for 115V or 230V tools...

 

Sales Desk Manager for a large UK Lighting Supplier Discussion ThreadSales Desk Manager for a large UK Lighting Supplier Electrical Advice

Hi there,

Introducing myself to you all.

10+ years in lighting, giving technical and sales advice to consumer, electricians and wholesalers. With a few of my own full house re-wires. Happy to share experience and answer all questions

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Hive connections Discussion ThreadHive connections Electrical Advice

A neighbour asked me to connect up a Hive wireless controller.
Seemed easy enough, it uses the same standard back plate and connections. Straight swap there… and disconnected the wires going to the room stat, and linked through in the wiring centre.

That was before I went on holiday, and now she says the heating only works when water is on.

I’m going back to have a look, and I really should have taken...

 

To be reactivated or not to be reactivated? Discussion ThreadTo be reactivated or not to be reactivated? Electrical Advice

I ripped off the old cracked coverings on a wall to install new gyproc. I found in the wall an electrical single gang box (without the receptacle). The white and black wires were black-taped over.

I removed the tape and connected both wires to this device. I did this process twice. First by putting the black wire to the right side of device/white wire to left...

 

What is this called and where can I get it? Discussion ThreadWhat is this called and where can I get it? Electrical Advice

Hi FOlks,

This foil or aluminium lined sheath is used in Toyota's to cover the wires running from the Reverse camera to a connector at the front of the vehcile. The sheath starts a little bit after the camera. As far as I can tell, there are four wires and one wire with no insulation running inside the sheathing the other wisres are in. I've attached an image...

 

RCD issue baffling me Discussion ThreadRCD issue baffling me Electrical Advice

I have a dual board consumer unit. Both sides have a RCD. The left hand side of the board has all the MCBs for all the 6 ring mains for the property. The right side of the board has the lighting and hob and cooker for the house.

Whenever a current is drawn from a socket the right side RCD trips, but not the left side. So my lights trip but sockets stay on. It happens on any of the 6 ring mains. And seems...

 

assembling and using both Diferential Switch Triphasic and Monophasic; Discussion Threadassembling and using both Diferential Switch Triphasic and Monophasic; Electrical Advice

I am confronted by people with experience in using them for lighting circuits and sockets in a three-phase installation, as it is only allowed to assemble in an electrical panel four-pole differential switches and one cannot assemble single-phase switches for the protection of sockets or of the lighting for...

 

3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Discussion Thread3 light chandelier issue, 2 bulbs are dim but if I install the 3rd, the other 2 go off. Electrical Advice

I had this issue with the old wiring on the chandelier along with light flickering, so I rewired the chandelier with new sockets and 2ft. leads into the main house wiring as it had been before. Same issue was happening, so I replaced the dimmer switch, same issue happening. I...

 

Electricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors Discussion ThreadElectricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors Electrical Advice

Give us a nod if you're one of our Electricians in New Zealand - New Zealander Electrical Contractors.

Register to the forum, it's free. We need a few friendly New Zealanders like your good self.

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Australian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia Discussion ThreadAustralian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia Electrical Advice

Just a shout out to our friends, the Australian Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Australia.

Welcome to the forum. Register if you haven't already. It's free.

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Dutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands Discussion ThreadDutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands Electrical Advice

Dutch Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Netherlands.

Join the forum, it's free. 🙂

Members; don't mind me while I try something. 😛

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German Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany Discussion ThreadGerman Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany Electrical Advice

Just a quick shout out to any German Electricians - Electrical Contractors in Germany.

Join the forum, its free, and you may teach us some German words. 🙂

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Electricians in France - French Electrical Contractors Discussion ThreadElectricians in France - French Electrical Contractors Electrical Advice

Just a shout out to Electricians in France - French Electrical Contractors.

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12 way Ryfield board Discussion Thread12 way Ryfield board Electrical Advice

Hi my name is karl of sims electrical contractors. I just started a block of flats and have to install a 12 way ryfield board via a 400amp a TP/N Isolator in a riser cupboard. What size tails should I install from isolator to ryfleld board. All to be enclosed into 6-6 metal trunking

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Does This Installation Look Correct? Discussion ThreadDoes This Installation Look Correct? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I wondered if you could give us your thoughts on our friend's installation? I've included some photos. We're sure that there's something wrong with it, but we wanted some expert opinions.

Here's a bit of background:

An electrician changed the original split distribution board and carried out an EICR. Prior to the CU change, the upstairs and downstairs lighting was...

 

Voltage Optimiser Inspection Discussion ThreadVoltage Optimiser Inspection Electrical Advice

Hi

i've been asked to look into an existing voltage optimiser unit, and provide feedback on it whether or not it needs to be replaced. Is there anything i should particularly look out for? Customer also wants the info on size and type i assume this info will be on the VO?

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Spotlight Replacement Discussion ThreadSpotlight Replacement Electrical Advice

I need to replace a spotlight in my porch but i can't tell how to replace it as there is no obvious way to do this, and wonder if i need to replace the whole thing. It is a Luceco EFTE45PC40-0. I can post photos. Thanks.

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Access problem Discussion ThreadAccess problem Electrical Advice

Can't access account and can't change password , help please

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