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Electric heaters contactor wiring question Discussion ThreadElectric heaters contactor wiring question Electrical Advice

Hi ,



I have been tasked with putting 4 , 2kw panel heaters in a portacabin .


I plan on wiring four 16a radials to each circuit ( fused spur at each heater). These will be controlled by a 24/7 time clock. Back at the CU.

My question is to do with the contactors .

I was planning on feeding the time clock with a control circuit which will switch the contactor...

 

Best way to maximise export of generated electricity? Discussion ThreadBest way to maximise export of generated electricity? Electrical Advice

I hope to install an 8kw panel array. I have spoken to 2 installers who both seemed a bit cagey about maximum export on a G99 Fasttrack application.
In short one says I am limited to 3.68kw (which I thought was automatic on a G98) the other said 7.68kw but was selling a 5kw inverter on the quote?

I am really confused so can anyone just tell...

 

Should I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator? Discussion ThreadShould I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator? Electrical Advice

Hi Everyone,

I’m currently working on an HMO where the supply cables run from the Ryefield board in the electrical riser to each apartment's utility cupboard.

At present, the armoured cable from the Ryefield board terminates in a Redhead fuse link, and from there, it connects to the consumer unit switch. From what I...

 

What do I do with this? (192? home) Discussion ThreadWhat do I do with this? (192? home) Electrical Advice

I need counsel!

The existing fixture was not 100 years but was apparently floating over the plaster?

No ground. No way to see which wire is which (does it matter in this case?)

There is no box on which to affix the bar to hang the new fixture and the existing...ummm insulation or something hangs out of the plaster around 5/8 of an inch. Nothing to affix anything to other than...

 

Finally! No more faffing about with Sleeve! Discussion ThreadFinally! No more faffing about with Sleeve! Electrical Advice

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Edit by Admin: just testing something. I added that video directly to the post by clicking the three dots and finding the insert a video button. Ideally, we need pinch them and host them ourselves. They can report the video/post.

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Cara in California - Thanks in advance! Discussion ThreadCara in California - Thanks in advance! Electrical Advice

Out-of-work single mom recovering from learned helplessness and adventuring in home repairs.

House from the 1920s. Original everything, save the appliances.

I have been fortunate to find advice on all manner of forums across the Internet... I have faith that this forum is the best place for me at this time.

With your sage advice, I don't need luck.

Cara in...

 

Staircase cable run Discussion ThreadStaircase cable run Electrical Advice

Hi All,
In need of some advice on what is and isn't allowed under regs.

I'm extending a circuit in my house so I can install a socket on the landing. All the ring wires run through the main landing floor but where I want to install has 3 steps going down to it. I can run the wire down the back of the stairs,lifting the boards at the top and lowering it down and it will go and then lifting the board ar the...

 

NH Upgrade to NM 3rd Amendment Compliant Replacement Lids Discussion ThreadNH Upgrade to NM 3rd Amendment Compliant Replacement Lids Electrical Advice

Hi All
Just spotted these Metal replacement covers for old plastic Wylex Consumer Units. I was just wondering what the forum's opinion is of them? I guess they're a bit of a fudge as you still have the plastic box frame behind it, but is it a total waste of time if you can't afford a new CU at the moment?

Eg. does it remove a...

 

Advice re Grade A LD2 Fire Alarm System in Freehold Building Discussion ThreadAdvice re Grade A LD2 Fire Alarm System in Freehold Building Electrical Advice

HI,

I'm a director of a freehold building which is 4 stories (one flat per storey), with a basement flat with its own separate entrance down some stairs outside the entrance to the main building. In our latest fire health and safety report we have been advised that our freehold building needs to be retrofitted with a Grade A...

 

Just started looking into becoming an electrician, advice (38y) Discussion ThreadJust started looking into becoming an electrician, advice (38y) Electrical Advice

About me; I'am 38 left school to join army as this was all i wanted to do i didnt try hard at school. After going to Afghan i left the army and went to become a chef as i loved food and creativity i became very successful but family life suffered. Then covid hit and after having time off from the industry i could not go...

 

Aqualisa Quartz Electric Shower Fault - Identify Part Discussion ThreadAqualisa Quartz Electric Shower Fault - Identify Part Electrical Advice

Hi All

I have an issue with my shower and I suspect it's the solenoid.
The original fault is that the shower either wouldn't switch on at all, or it very briefly powers on, see video


I removed the front panel and as you can see below, manually pressing the plastic arm starts the water flowing, and it is heated too (i know the danger of...

 

NICEIC Competant person scheme Discussion ThreadNICEIC Competant person scheme Electrical Advice

Hi All

Hope this is in the right section and I appreciate this may have been asked before.

I’ve been in industrial maintenance for coming up to 15 years as an employee, the last 3 years have been as a Maintenance Manager at a small/medium sized plastics manufacturer and I’ve been responsible for several large projects involving installation and commissioning services for machines...

 

Emails should be working fine again now Discussion ThreadEmails should be working fine again now Electrical Advice

If you noticed a problem with emails over the past 4-5 days, you should find it starts to kick in today for you.

Let me know if you have any problems or don't get emails correctly.

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Gold card confusion Discussion ThreadGold card confusion Electrical Advice

Hi, I have read so many things as to what to do next to obtain a gold card that I am confused. I have over 5 years electrical experience, I have 18th edition, 2391-52 and my AM2 and a few other qualifications. I was investigating the Experienced Worker Assessment but as I have an AM2, I am confused as to how to proceed. Can anyone clarify the situation please. Thanks

Gold card confusion for the original...

 

Not DIY advice. How often do pros work live? Discussion ThreadNot DIY advice. How often do pros work live? Electrical Advice

First off there is no question of me doing anything live. Or even near anything live.

This is just a question triggered by observing they guys installing our solar. They did everything live, including installing a new RCBO in the garage consumer unit and connecting the new circuit. None of our electrics were switched off at any stage.

When I mentioned this...

 

The client is always right... after some advice. Discussion ThreadThe client is always right... after some advice. Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I've only fairly recently made the jump to working for myself, coming from a past if commercial, industrial and occasional very high end residential. I find myself now in a different place picking up very typical domestic jobs.

Recently I've been doing a partial rewire on a house for a young couple. Adding some circuits, new CU, opening up...

 

Air pump for camping Discussion ThreadAir pump for camping Electrical Advice

You may have read elsewhere that I managed to break the hand pump for my inflatable awning for my caravan, so I’m currently looking for an electric equivalent.

However, im looking to see if I can find a pump that will do the awning (low pressure) and double up as an emergency tyre inflater (high pressure)

Seen a few on Amazon that range in price.
Would like battery, either rechargeable, or compatible...

 

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Can i run Twin & Earth outside under the edge of my house? Discussion ThreadCan i run Twin & Earth outside under the edge of my house? Electrical Advice

I want to get power into my shed. I was wondering if i could run the twin and earth under the edge(lip) of my house and then bury it along my garden and then into my shed so the cable would only be exposed about 10m or so. Please let me know. Many thanks.

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Anyone here have links with Western Power training? Discussion ThreadAnyone here have links with Western Power training? Electrical Advice

Young girl (16 and great) who lives next door to me is trying really hard to find an electrical apprenticeship without much luck and I've just been chatting to her about it and she said she'd be really interested in overhead and HV work. Thought it might be worth me trying to do some investigation....

Anyone here have links with Western Power...