Electrical Advice

Running cable over / through garage blockwork Discussion ThreadRunning cable over / through garage blockwork Electrical Advice

I am finishing up my NAPIT LCL training, got all of my modules, 18th edition and I+T all done- heading out to support another sparky as a freshly retrained 53 year old. Just doing the final design assignment to finish up the course, which involves a virtual garage extension to a house, built in rendered blockwork. I have to spec out the whole job, which is...

 

Socket Tester recommendations Discussion ThreadSocket Tester recommendations Electrical Advice

I’m looking to build my tools back up after a bit of bad luck. I’ve bought some screwdrivers, cutters etc. I’m just making a list of what I had. I’m just after a socket tester. I’ve seen Fluke now have one that looks very good. I did have just the basic Kewtech.

Socket Tester recommendations for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Old intruder alarm Discussion ThreadOld intruder alarm Electrical Advice

Hi there
I have been on a job to fix intruder alarm.
Alarm Texecom 1995 very old alarm .
Owner 96 years oldman wanted to replace battery inside the panel. Unfortunately when he took cover down battery fell pulling other cables from terminals. I’ve managed to terminate cables back as I thought they need to be. Now I need help with the siren outside + small siren near the panel. How do I connect them . Obviously...

 

Hello Everyone! Discussion ThreadHello Everyone! Electrical Advice

Good afternoon

Hello Everyone! for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

02 cable install in 01 MCT: please help me explain it Discussion Thread02 cable install in 01 MCT: please help me explain it Electrical Advice

02 cable install in 01 MCT: please help me explain it for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Do the voltage drop and fluctuation occur? Discussion ThreadDo the voltage drop and fluctuation occur? Electrical Advice

Hello,

We have a mini split AC Inverter. We need electrical wire for the second mini split AC inverter.
Can we get a wire branch from the first AC terminal?
Do the voltage drop and fluctuation occur?


...

 

Bug Report: Displays 5 new tool threads on whats new page. Discussion ThreadBug Report: Displays 5 new tool threads on whats new page. Electrical Advice

Don't know if it's relevant, an intentional change, or a different minor bug completely, but when clicking on "what's new", there's a small section, titled "5 Popular Electricians Tools Thread" that has recently appeared before the list of new posts.
Laptop running Windows 10 and Chrome.

Bug Report: Displays 5 new tool threads on...

 

L3 books ? Discussion ThreadL3 books ? Electrical Advice

Hey guys

Not sure where to put this.

I am due to start my level 3 electrical installation course this Sept.

I wanted to get abit of an head start.

Is there any decent books I can buy for theory purposes etc?

L3 books ? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Hi everyone I’m currently doing my level 3 hotel project and I’m stuck on questions 4-5-6 and 8-9 if anyone can help me would appreciate! Discussion ThreadHi everyone I’m currently doing my level 3 hotel project and I’m stuck on questions 4-5-6 and 8-9 if anyone can help me would appreciate! Electrical Advice

Hi everyone I’m currently doing my level 3 hotel project and struggling on it any help would be appreciated

Hi everyone I’m currently doing my level 3 hotel project and I’m...

 

Immersion fuse or MCB? Discussion ThreadImmersion fuse or MCB? Electrical Advice

An immersion heater 3kW, say off a final ring. A number of points.
Is is best have a 13A double pole FCU switch or a double pole 13A type C MCB?
A fuse is one-shot. If it blows the danger is eliminated until seen to. The MCB in a local enclosure doubles as switch but can be switched back on by the user.

Gradual current increase on a 13A fuse can cook a 2.5mm cable before a fuse blows. This can be a...

 

Bus bar advice Discussion ThreadBus bar advice Electrical Advice

Hi, can someone help me understand if I would need a new bus bar or a new board. The bus bar has a gap like it has been snapped or sawn off between the circuits on the right and left hand side. I have been advised by an electrician that a new board would have to be installed.
I would appreciate if...

 

2391 Course pass rate Discussion Thread2391 Course pass rate Electrical Advice

I have been meaning to get around to doing this coarse just wondering what the pass rate is ? How hard is it, what kind off study material would I need. I do alot of condition reports already and fault finding.

2391 Course pass rate for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

I want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go? Discussion ThreadI want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go? Electrical Advice

I want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and...

 

grade B ld1 conventional fire detection system Discussion Threadgrade B ld1 conventional fire detection system Electrical Advice

Are fire alarm companies/engineers the only people who can certify Grade B LD1 conventional fire detection systems? It’s on a domestic house

Or can any spark self certify them through their competent person scheme using the certificate templates provided?

I’ve been asked to install a system like this, but haven’t done any courses on fire, but know how to...

 

Are at home Level 2 courses actually viable? Discussion ThreadAre at home Level 2 courses actually viable? Electrical Advice

I have been working as a trainee electrician since March 2024, I am looking to start my Level 2 now and being 25 years old of course I want to get on with it as quickly as I can without relying on college. I have found a couple of courses in the UK which state that they send you the study resources to do in your own time and when ready you can take assessments...

 

gate intercom / gate openers Discussion Threadgate intercom / gate openers Electrical Advice

can anyone advise me what a good make of intercom and gate actuators for 2 x steel gates about 2.5m x 2.5m each opening as a pair.
keypad entry codes required

gate intercom / gate openers for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Compex EX 04 fail Discussion ThreadCompex EX 04 fail Electrical Advice

Hi. I’m new to the Forum and not sure I’m in the right place to ask this. I’m an instrument tech who is doing my second resit for EX04 inspection after passing the other module parts of the compex. I’m looking for any advice on getting through this, it’s not that I don’t know the theory but I think I’m too slow/ over cautious and not getting enough written down on the sheet in the allotted time.

Any help or tips...

 

Emergency light not coming on, batteries or replacement lamps? Discussion ThreadEmergency light not coming on, batteries or replacement lamps? Electrical Advice

Hi there trainee electrician, when im doing monthly flick testing and an emergency light doesnt illuminate at all, how do i know if i need to replace the batteries or fit replacement lamps?

Emergency light not coming on, batteries or replacement lamps? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Electronic Books Discussion ThreadElectronic Books Electrical Advice

I’m looking to buy some electronic books. Would anyone have any recommendations?

Electronic Books for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Replacing storage/24hr heating/off peak water consumer units Discussion ThreadReplacing storage/24hr heating/off peak water consumer units Electrical Advice

What are your go to “heating” consumer units to fit these days? Have a domestic consumer unit and a combined storage/24hr heating/off peak water consumer unit to swap. Normally use Fusebox spd/rcbo for domestic swaps the last while but what are options for the other? I know Hager do/did a 3 main switch board and can see Fusebox...

 

Plumbers Forums .net has switched to Plumbers Talk (plumberstalk.net) Discussion ThreadPlumbers Forums .net has switched to Plumbers Talk (plumberstalk.net) Electrical Advice

Our Plumbers Forum is now on a new domain; Plumbers Talk - www.PlumbersTalk.net​

• www.PlumbersTalk.net is now online. We've transferred our plumbing forum from...

 

Bug Report: Please Fix Clicking "Unread Posts" and it loading the bottom of the page Discussion ThreadBug Report: Please Fix Clicking "Unread Posts" and it loading the bottom of the page Electrical Advice

Can you also fix this thing that's started lately where you click on a thread with unread posts and it scrolls right to the very bottom. Then you have to scroll right up to find the last post(s) that you haven't read yet. Very annoying. Cheers.

Bug Report: Please Fix Clicking...

 

Tamper Proof Lights Discussion ThreadTamper Proof Lights Electrical Advice

Note Im 5'7" (maybe pushing the 7 maybe 6)
Funny thing someone pinched the Lamp Shades (Case) around LED lights on the Ceiling (NOTE i can touch this Ceiling without really jumping)
Its located in the Ladies Toilet of a pub, they want a replacement as you can TOUCH the LED lights.

I dont know what to suggest if they are just going to steal the Cover.
so i need some thing that you need to screw the case ON...

 

Insulation Resistance Discussion ThreadInsulation Resistance Electrical Advice

As an adult learner I understand that any equipment connected to a circuit that may be damaged by the IR test voltage should be disconnected. I watched an electrician carry out an EICR on a property I rent. On a ring final circuit he removed the plugs fom the sockets before carrying out the tests. If the socket is switched off why does he need to remove it? Thanks in advance.

Insulation Resistance for...

 

Would any regular like to apply to become a member of a new type of help we need. Discussion ThreadWould any regular like to apply to become a member of a new type of help we need. Electrical Advice

Needs explaining doesn't it that title.

We have a new type of moderation system. Maybe that's the wrong word. It's more or a "content checker" who clears all posts as they read them.

So I need 10 positions filling. (More explanation below but need see the images and the new wording...

 

Two core wiring with the same sleeve colour Discussion ThreadTwo core wiring with the same sleeve colour Electrical Advice

Just asking more for my own curiosity if that's okay. When running say cable when both wires are the same colour sleeve, say dual blue or brown, and there is no power in the circuit yet, how do electricians know which wire is which at each end?!
Thanks and apologies for the possibly annoying question but I'm just curious to know

Two core wiring with the same...

 

Do I need my employer to sign off on C&G 2357 NVQ? Discussion ThreadDo I need my employer to sign off on C&G 2357 NVQ? Electrical Advice

Hey guys, I started my self funded 2357 NVQ earlier this year while working as a subcontractor for an electrical company. I am however looking at leaving this company due to a number of reasons but don’t want this to hinder me completing my NVQ in case my current employer needs to sign off on anything for it?

I have managed to fill out a good...

 

Switchgear upgrade advice needed. Discussion ThreadSwitchgear upgrade advice needed. Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am new here and I am not an Electrician.

However, I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a fair degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residential work.

I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the traditional natural gas HVAC and Boiler systems in roughly 9 existing school buildings.

We...

 

Advice needed on switchgear upgrades for full electrical Discussion ThreadAdvice needed on switchgear upgrades for full electrical Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am new here and I am not an Electrician. I am an engineer, understand electricity (to a degree), and pretty comfortable doing my own residence work.

I am helping assemble an electrification roadmap for a local town who wants to explore replacing all of the traditional natural gas HVAC and Boiler systems in roughly 9 existing...

 

Alternative to Envirovent for axial/in-line extract fans Discussion ThreadAlternative to Envirovent for axial/in-line extract fans Electrical Advice

Eh up

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer of axial and in-line timer fans, as alternative to Envirovent SIL100T / SILMV 250/100T (or SILMV 160/100T)? Requirements:

• No manufacturer's requirement for 3A fuse
• Reasonably quiet
• Good quality more important than cheap as chips
• Not too ugly (axial version)...