Electrical Advice

W2D1 - Do I need one? Discussion ThreadW2D1 - Do I need one? Electrical Advice

Well, Week 2, Day 1.
Been relaxing in our chalet near Minehead, thinking about life and what do do when I retire. I had planned on quiting at the end of the year but looking at the woodwork on the chalet that needs to be replaced it looks like I'll be working another year to pay for it.
Anyway, one of the toys I really fancy getting myself for retirement is a 3D printer but where do you start? Should I buy...

 

Connecting old rubber cables to new twin brown at a 1gang 2 way switch. Discussion ThreadConnecting old rubber cables to new twin brown at a 1gang 2 way switch. Electrical Advice

Hello please don't shoot me down its my first ever DIY post/question online. Recently updated upstairs to new regulation cables

The problem I have is at the hallway light. It's a 1 gang 2 way switch. The cables that come from downstairs are the old rubber ones. 2 of the them. They were in l1 and l2 on the...

 

Week 2, day 1 Discussion ThreadWeek 2, day 1 Electrical Advice

Or is it day 6? How are we counting this?


Todays subject is an update on my dad, and a newly discovered medical treatment for high blood pressure…
That is… having a stroke.


He’s been in hospital 3 weeks now, his blood pressure is within normal range, and he’s off the BP pills he’s been on for the last 20 years.

Now if we can just keep him off the ciggies, I think he’s going to be better off at home now than he’s...

 

The RCD is tripping after few minutes of the light is on. Discussion ThreadThe RCD is tripping after few minutes of the light is on. Electrical Advice

I have done the new wiring in my garage with a new distribution box having a RCD and 4 MCD's. And now when I switch a light on, it works for 5 to 10 minutes and then suddenly RCD trips. Please advice what I can do to find the fault. Many thanks.

The RCD is tripping after few minutes of the light is on. for the original thread on...

 

#1 of 5...and it's music this time...and for the rest of this week! Discussion Thread#1 of 5...and it's music this time...and for the rest of this week! Electrical Advice

Electricains like power!
Electricians like the JUICE!

Here's "juice" for you...

and though not all the lyrics are totally appropriate, let's take the chorus and remember...

RIP, Christina x

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTzGMEfbnAw

#1 of 5...and it's music this time...and for...

 

How many phases? And another Lucien grumble: 'Amps Per Phase' Discussion ThreadHow many phases? And another Lucien grumble: 'Amps Per Phase' Electrical Advice

When I joined this forum a decade or so back, there was a discussion going on about a welder that was connected with a 3-core cable to L1, L2 and earth of a 3-phase supply, operating on the 400V present between L1 and L2. The advantage of choosing 400V is the reduced current requirement. My own portable stick welder has this...

 

Test for nicebutdim Discussion ThreadTest for nicebutdim Electrical Advice

Let's see if he gets notified of this thread. I think he's just accidentally clicked watch in the off topic forum.

Test for nicebutdim for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Cupboard lighting push witch Discussion ThreadCupboard lighting push witch Electrical Advice

Hi all. I've just bought a cupboard push switch to turn the cupboard lights on when I open the door.

It's just a single in-line switch in a plastic housing.

The switch will be switching 240v mains taken from the lighting circuit but what are you thoughts... should I wire and switch the live or the neutral wire to break/connect the circuit?

Cheers. Steve.

Cupboard lighting push witch...

 

External lighting and wiring requirements Discussion ThreadExternal lighting and wiring requirements Electrical Advice

Hello

I'm a competent DIY electrician within the home , COVID gave me time to study City & Guilds although my attention was focused on everything within the home.

I've recently replaced my decking and now looking at wiring in the lighting (ip65 240v up/down lights on the decking posts). An electrician hired by the previous owners had simply daisy chained 1.5mm...

 

Dutch grand prix winner 2024 Discussion ThreadDutch grand prix winner 2024 Electrical Advice

Well done Lando!

Beat Max Verstappen with a 20 second lead too.

Didnt put winner in thread title in case i spoiled it for somebody.

It's been a good year for f1 loads of different winners. Finally max is knocked off his perch hopefully for a while too.

Dutch grand prix winner 2024 for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Pir light circuit on 24/7 Discussion ThreadPir light circuit on 24/7 Electrical Advice

I have just turned up at my parent house and they've tried to replace the old pir sensor but now the floodlight is on 24/7.
I've no multimeter and no idea which is switchedlive. can I just take out one of the live feeds and put it in Lout, and if it's still on 24/7 try the other live instead?

attached is the eisting wiring and also the pir diagram...

 

Hot tub pump blowing fuse Discussion ThreadHot tub pump blowing fuse Electrical Advice

Dont know much about motor testing but I have the following results. Pump was working fine until recently but blows fuse as soon as energised. The pump is 7amp max and was fused at 10a, glass type. I got 4 ohms between live and neutral at the pump terminals and >100 megs to earth. I have no idea other than a new pumps around 200 quid. Wiring all looks fine as does pump terminal block. Not sure what...

 

Bad starter motor or bad battery or something else? Help! Discussion ThreadBad starter motor or bad battery or something else? Help! Electrical Advice

Hello
I have issues starting my car after having the key in the accessory position for about an hour or so. Radio off.
The first crank of the starter becomes very slow and almost doesn't crank.

I hooked a meter inline with the battery, there's 2.2 amps being used when the key is in the accessory position, is this normal?

Thanks...

 

Fridge Thermostat help, please Discussion ThreadFridge Thermostat help, please Electrical Advice

Hi,

I was replacing the thermostat on my hoover/candy fridge freezer. I took a picture but it didn't save and now I can't find anywhere that tells me where the correct wires go.

Can someone help or tell me how to diagnose it myself? The fridge freezer is an integrated Hoover HBCP3150/1KD. The thermostat is wdf25t-100-027. The wires is black, brown, white and earth.

The only thing I...

 

If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time Discussion ThreadIf on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time Electrical Advice

If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time

If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it...

 

Looking forward to Monday! Start of the 1 a day for 5 days new threads! Discussion ThreadLooking forward to Monday! Start of the 1 a day for 5 days new threads! Electrical Advice

Dan said I could post about anything!

Great news!

My first thread will be musical...and include:
JN
BmcG
HF
AB

but I might just spread these over a few threads, rather than squander them all in one

Am I allowed to post links to YouTube videos? To make it easy for members to see?

Looking forward...

 

led staircase lights Discussion Threadled staircase lights Electrical Advice

Have customer who has staircase led lights if switched on and off within few seconds the rcbo trips, if switched on left for few seconds then switched off no problems, i am assuming the surge by transformer is issue ?

led staircase lights for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Using a proving unit to check for dead before removing this contactor. What do I probe on to ? Can someone please describe the tests i.e L1 -Earth. Discussion ThreadUsing a proving unit to check for dead before removing this contactor. What do I probe on to ? Can someone please describe the tests i.e L1 -Earth. Electrical Advice

Using a proving unit to check for dead before removing this contactor. What...

 

It's with regret I have to inform you, Christina (Sparkychick) has passed Discussion ThreadIt's with regret I have to inform you, Christina (Sparkychick) has passed Electrical Advice

It's with regret I have to inform you that Christina, the Sparkychick we all knew and loved, has passed.

I've just spoken to somebody on her phone and she informed me of the sad news. I'd been chatting to her about making a badge or 'golden spoon' as somebody put it, to give to those who are hitting or...

 

I like this post a day for 5 days! Discussion ThreadI like this post a day for 5 days! Electrical Advice

I do hope this game continues!
That way I will be able to post totally off-topic stuff, like a song I like or a recipe or some places you ought to visit...stuff like that!

Damn! I've just posted this on a Saturday, so it doesn't count towards the 5...what a waste of talent!

Hmm...maybe I'll just cut n paste it on Monday...no-one will notice!

I like this post a day for 5...

 

CompEx Ex01-Ex04 Discussion ThreadCompEx Ex01-Ex04 Electrical Advice

Hello Guys.please,
What is the meaning of this Statement on Compex Ex01-Ex04 Certificate got in july 2024? "This certificate does not and should not be used to infer or as verification of underpinning occupational qualifications”.
my company wants to know if the owner of this certificat is qualified to do Inspection,Maintenance & Repair on Ex Equipment....And Also wants to know if this is Full EX01-Ex04 Training...

 

Day 5 Discussion ThreadDay 5 Electrical Advice

Sorry, been a busy day.
Got the spinner project (day 1 post) running.
Driven from the midlands to devon
Half cut now! Successful day.

Day 5 for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Littlespark. A Thread A Day (5)- "I Failed" Discussion ThreadLittlespark. A Thread A Day (5)- "I Failed" Electrical Advice

Sorry, Dan... I couldnt do it.... Ive posted 4 really good threads but ive completely missed out on the 5th....

No badge for me now, i guess....

Littlespark. A Thread A Day (5)- "I Failed" for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Day 5 got my stuff finally and finished my 3d printer work Discussion ThreadDay 5 got my stuff finally and finished my 3d printer work Electrical Advice

Well this time I made it down and got my stuff
got my printer to have a filament sensor at last which is handy (still need to improve the mounting though)
only real headache was the cramped box that the printer uses lol

Still waiting on my amazon stuff also to clean up my loft equipment which is a pain....should be here Monday...

 

How to measure battery bank energy? Discussion ThreadHow to measure battery bank energy? Electrical Advice

Does monitor on a bank measure true watt hours if the batts have different state of charge?

How to measure battery bank energy? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Day 5 Thread 5 - Not what I wanted on a Friday Discussion ThreadDay 5 Thread 5 - Not what I wanted on a Friday Electrical Advice

Had an old concrete loading ramp knocked down, dug out and concreted flat for more storage space. Delivery driver that normally parks outside of the yard gates must’ve seen the new big open space and drove right in to the new concrete.

When asked if he saw the colour difference to the rest of the yard, he replied yeah, I just thought someone had wetted it...

 

Security alarm/access control/cctv learning material Discussion ThreadSecurity alarm/access control/cctv learning material Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I’m looking to expand my knowledge and learn more around this side of the electrical industry. I’m a commercial gold card electrician (1.5year qualified) however 99% of the time the security etc is Subbed out to specialist contractors (probably for the best😂) and we’re so busy I never get the chance to learn from them.

I’m wondering...

 

Trainee Electrician with a tool addiction needs ideas. DAY 5 Discussion ThreadTrainee Electrician with a tool addiction needs ideas. DAY 5 Electrical Advice

So as a 46-year-old bloke who is currently doing L3 Electrical Installation what tools should I be collecting now. I'm a qualified electric vehicle master tech who is also a fabricator, welder and machinist so have all the tools for those roles. I have a megger X1 and most hand tools so I feel I've withdrawal symptoms from not...

 

Day 5 - The new Transit :-( Discussion ThreadDay 5 - The new Transit :-( Electrical Advice

Well, I've had my new Transit for a few weeks now. It's only done aound 3000 miles so far but what do I think of it? Let's put it this way, if I could have my old Transit back I would. So, what's wrong with the new one? Well, I still hate the 'square' steering wheel. The fuel tank is a lot smaller so have to fill up more often. Everything is done via the touch screen. By the time you find what...

 

Motorcycle Wiring Symbol Query Discussion ThreadMotorcycle Wiring Symbol Query Electrical Advice

Hi, I need to rewire a mapping/traction control switch on a race bike that was damaged in a crash. The switch is not stock to install some other features and I can't find the company wiring anywhere on line. Can someone tell me what the following means?

Mode Switch:
...