Electrical Advice

LV and ELV Power Cables and earthing cables Discussion ThreadLV and ELV Power Cables and earthing cables Electrical Advice

Can LV cables and earth cables be run in the same ducting or conduit or do the need to be run separately? Same applied to ELV and earth cables?

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Difference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test? Discussion ThreadDifference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test? Electrical Advice

Hi I hope everyone is all well.

I’ve built a rig at home on some ply to do some testing and fault finding to prepare for my exam and just learn in general…

I put 100v then 250v through L & N through a B22 led lamp and also the spur neon to see what reading I would get. They were both...

 

new build work utr number Discussion Threadnew build work utr number Electrical Advice

hi all,ive been working for many years as employee (electrician/tester) and recently a friend of mine asked me to help him doing some second fix on a new build flats. ive still got my utr number,my question is do i need to do anything else such as register as solo trader or limited company?the agreement with him is to provide him invoice every week..do i need something more than utr num?
thank you...

 

Just a little tip that you all might know... Discussion ThreadJust a little tip that you all might know... Electrical Advice

I've had a tiny problem with little spots of black mould around my bath. The guys who fitted out the bathroom were ----.
Cheap Silicon sealer will always yellow, and black spots are always a hassle.
I intended to redo it all, but time passes by...suddenly, I have a couple of visitors coming to stay, so I set about stripping out all the old sealant and applying...

 

CF20/CF20TX - Fan Replacement Discussion ThreadCF20/CF20TX - Fan Replacement Electrical Advice

I've been asked to replace an Xpelair CF20 extractor fan which has been recessed into the ceiling. I've had a rummage and managed to find a CF20TX in my store. Seems to be very similar looking albeit with rounder corners. Does anyone know if it can be used as a direct replacement or will I be left trying to fit a round peg into a square hole?

On the Xpelair website it says...

 

Ceiling rose removal Discussion ThreadCeiling rose removal Electrical Advice

Hi All,
i have removed a ceiling rose, to install an LED light, the issue i have is, i have 2 black wires and 2 red and an earth coming out of the ceiling, the LED has only 3 live, neutral and earth, basically what goes where ?

thanks

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Im on my NVQ, I have testing questions. Discussion ThreadIm on my NVQ, I have testing questions. Electrical Advice

Testing questions

I installed a socket outside (on a garden bar) which is run from a DB from the side building, fed from the main CU in the house on a 20amp.

The DB which feeds the garden bar has been turned into a TT system.

1. Would you do EFLi at the DB or main CU?

2. The 3core SWA is only connected to the MET in the CU, this is correct if im right in believing...

 

Electrical apprentice needed... Discussion ThreadElectrical apprentice needed... Electrical Advice

Just seen this on facebook, near me (stroud , Glos)

There always seems to be people looking for experience or an apprenticeship, so hopefully this helps.

Ps.. I don't know these people at all, literally just forwarding a link...

 

Quick Ring Spotlight pro hardwire question Discussion ThreadQuick Ring Spotlight pro hardwire question Electrical Advice

Looking at getting their hardwire kit, I'm assuming ok to use 3core cable to a 3pin plug instead of going directly to consumer unit or wiring to back of plug socketas seen in many youtube videos? The latter 2 I'd obviously get an electrician in but I'm capable of wiring a 3pin plug.
Thanks

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Napit wont accept my C&G 2363 unit credits Discussion ThreadNapit wont accept my C&G 2363 unit credits Electrical Advice

Hi . Trying to rejoin NAPIT after about a 5 year break. I have submitted the evidence/photo of my C&G 2363 gained wayback in 1985, but its only showing the unit credits. They are saying I need my actual certificate even though the 'unit credits' are: credit, credit and distinction! So obviously a pass! I am trying to rejoin Napit after a 5 year break and it was...

 

Fault on lighting circuit Discussion ThreadFault on lighting circuit Electrical Advice

Bear with me because this is long. So got an intermittent fault on the upstairs lights. Trips the mcb after a few hours, getting a reading of 0.01 mega ohms between live and earth at the board, tested cable going to db from first switch and it’s clear. Tested the cable going from first switch to rest of switches and getting a reading of 5.2 megaohms so can’t understand where the 0.01 is coming from...

 

Great Quotes............... Discussion ThreadGreat Quotes............... Electrical Advice

Let’s try and lighten the mood a bit. Please add your favourite quotes.

Must add whom orginally said it.

“Never trust a man, who when left alone with a tea cosy does not try it on as a hat”

Billy Connolly.

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Schedule of inspections EICRS Discussion ThreadSchedule of inspections EICRS Electrical Advice

Hi all ,

Just a few random ones , when completing an EICR where are we coding things such as shared neutrals , voltage present on circuits etc.. what section on the schedule of inspections are we coding this against ?

Also unidentified circuits where you believe they warrant further investigation due to the condition of the install , rather than just keeping as a opperational LIM . Again...

 

Register Your Klein Tools Online Discussion ThreadRegister Your Klein Tools Online Electrical Advice

Register your Klein Tools online today to access tool details and protect yourself against tool theft!​

If you own Klein Tools in the USA or the rest of the world, then don't forget to head over to the Klein Tools website to register them online. You can find their website here.​

Founded in...

 

Ramifications of a worthless EICR Discussion ThreadRamifications of a worthless EICR Electrical Advice

Come across a few of these recently, EICRs that you're asked for an opinion on and all you can think of is asking if they have a printer that handles soft paper.

Highlights of yesterday's attempt included:

Limited to 30% of final circuits
"Currents (sic) feeding essential items shall not be isolated"
No entry's on "limitations agreed with"
No continuity readings at all - Lims in...

 

This needs renewing yes? What year is it from. Discussion ThreadThis needs renewing yes? What year is it from. Electrical Advice

Supply from pole on TT system embedded in render looks ancient and 16mm with an outer that feels like a caterpillar fur. Service head dodgy too



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Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please. Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) course - Help Needed Please. Electrical Advice

Hi all, I’m due to start the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations in February 25. I’ve been advised that part of the course is to complete a home project on a Hotel.
My question is does anyone have the paperwork / requirements for this part of...

 

Eaton Green Motion Home charge point Discussion ThreadEaton Green Motion Home charge point Electrical Advice

Anyone have any experience, good, bad or indifferent of Eaton Green Motion Home charge points? I've been asked about these, so I'd like to give the impression that I know a little of what I'm talking about.

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My boiler wiring has not gone to plan! Discussion ThreadMy boiler wiring has not gone to plan! Electrical Advice

Evening all..

I've got myself into a bit of a pickle with trying to install a hive thermostat.

The house has a combi boiler.
There are 2 zones.. upstairs and downstairs.

In the wiring centre in the boiler there is one 5 core cable going into it.
L, N, E and the other 2 cores go to the terminal block labelled 'Room stat/timer' (see picture).

In that little 2 way...

 

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