Electrical Advice

Hmo or standard rental Discussion ThreadHmo or standard rental Electrical Advice

Hi All,

Question for you/ your oppinion.

I have a customer that owns a 3 bed hmo and has asked me to install and sign of a new consumer unit for him.

Thing is he has said he doesn't want afdd’s installed due to cost and claims he will no longer rent it as an hmo. I don’t believe him.

So how do I cover my arse on this one? Do I specifically state “Rental non HMO consumer unit” on the EIC?

Open to...

 

Fixings for Aluminium channel in display fridge? Discussion ThreadFixings for Aluminium channel in display fridge? Electrical Advice

Hello, I hope you are well, I need to add a light in a display fridge in a shop at the top, the are aluminium U Chanel’s at the top which are designed for attaching things similar to unistrut but much smaller but I’m unsure of the fixings I need, can’t use self tappers as is glass all on the other side ( please see picture not the best as it’s what...

 

How to wire a C/B into a dual battery set up Discussion ThreadHow to wire a C/B into a dual battery set up Electrical Advice

QUESTION: How to wire the C/B into this current dual battery set up.

EXISTING SITUATION: MAIN Battery is OEM and feeds OEM circuits. Added an AUX Battery in the OEM dual battery location. Connected the AUX - terminal to the MAIN - terminal. Connected the 100A Accessory Fuse Block power cable to the AUX + terminal. Installed a smart isolator between AUX and...

 

Multipack Madness! Save on Downlights This Weekend Only! Discussion ThreadMultipack Madness! Save on Downlights This Weekend Only! Electrical Advice...

 

Pirate's Rant #2 Discussion ThreadPirate's Rant #2 Electrical Advice

People who claim to be plumbers...
and tilers...

New bath fitted and the drain is accessible from the side and there are isolating valves on the hot and cold supplies, about halfway along the bath, underneath it. So far so good. Tiler arrives to tile the walls and floor and without asking he proceeds to tile the side of the bath frame when a plastic panel was intended. Result is that the drain and isolators are no...

 

Automotive Relays in series Discussion ThreadAutomotive Relays in series Electrical Advice

I have a specific scenario where my new spot light/flood light pods have three wires feeding them. (Black-Ground, Red-white LED, Yellow-Amber LED) as you can imagine I’d like to have a simple operation to use on or the other but only if the fog light switch is active essentially giving the go ahead to the pods to them be selected for the desired output color.
Here’s what I’m thinking and...

 

Outdoor Electrical Cover for Pool Pump Area. Discussion ThreadOutdoor Electrical Cover for Pool Pump Area. Electrical Advice

Hi, I need to replace this outdoor electrical cover and have no idea where to find it. Thanks



Outdoor Electrical Cover for Pool Pump Area. for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Shower pump wired off shower Discussion ThreadShower pump wired off shower Electrical Advice

Work for a company who sub contracts to the local council and looking for some advice.
In the domestic properties the council have wired a shower pump off the load side of the showers in 2.5mm (40A RCBO) which then serves a 13A switched fused spur to feed the shower pump. I am unsure this is ok as a shower is a fixed load and worried about overload on the 2.5mm?
the council say it’s covered...

 

Definition of own circuit Discussion ThreadDefinition of own circuit Electrical Advice

H5 relating to an immersion heating over 15 litres of water says:

Should be supplied by their own separate circuit.

No mention of sub circuits, nothing. A final ring with 13A mcb off the ring, then a 20A switched-cord outlet connection unit complies. It then has its own separate circuit. A circuit not shared with any other outlet or appliance.

photo by Westward10...

 

Pirate's Rant #1 Discussion ThreadPirate's Rant #1 Electrical Advice

Ok, I haven't posted for a while, so now I am! I will post a thread a day for 5 days if I can find anything to say, and instead of covering numerous matters in one thread I'll spread them out.
This initial post is about two things, first of which is I can't see the blue "New Posts" button at the bottom of a thread. Secondly, and more of a rant:
Kitchen fitters! Need I say more? No, life's too short. Suffice to say...

 

Cheap resin for using in J/Bs Discussion ThreadCheap resin for using in J/Bs Electrical Advice

Looking to source some cheap resin to use in junction boxes used for wiring exterior lights. Hoping you guys can point me to a supplier or product you have used in the past that's not to expensive

Cheap resin for using in J/Bs for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

TradeSkills4U Feedback - The Most Recent Feedback Isn't Good! Discussion ThreadTradeSkills4U Feedback - The Most Recent Feedback Isn't Good! Electrical Advice

Please leave feedback if you've been on this course!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS THREAD IS FOR FEEDBACK RELATING TO THE COMPANY CALLED TRADE SKILLS 4U and NOT THE COMPANY CALLED TRAIN 4 TRADE SKILLS.

It has been a while since this thread was created to please do take a look at the latest threads. As they aren't...

 

Electric Fire Install - Gas pipe consideration Discussion ThreadElectric Fire Install - Gas pipe consideration Electrical Advice

Disclaimer - this isn't directly related to electrical matters. Rather it's a question about a situation which has cropped up during my going to quote an electrical job, and is basically me looking for any hints as to how to make certain (or as certain as possible) that I'm not going to drill through a gas pipe. As such hopefully its still not off topic...

 

Converting Crabtree Starbreaker to full RCBO..? Discussion ThreadConverting Crabtree Starbreaker to full RCBO..? Electrical Advice

Evening All

Quick question please and hope it's poss.

With an older star breaker split load DB, can I take out all the guts (apart from 100 DP iso) and convert to full rcbo?

Are all the 'plug in bits' a live terminal (e.g behind where RCCB currently is) ?

Would make my life easier if so ;-)

Thanks Sy

Converting Crabtree Starbreaker to full...

 

Whats the most flexible 2.5 T&E available . Cannot run singles on the Job . Discussion ThreadWhats the most flexible 2.5 T&E available . Cannot run singles on the Job . Electrical Advice

Not sure if brands change quality every year....but sometimes I find Doncaster excellent and then "meh" . Last lot of Prysmian was also a bit "meh" when using auto strippers .

Whats the most flexible 2.5 T&E available . Cannot run singles on the Job . for the original thread on Electricians...

 

Relay for a car horn upgrade. Discussion ThreadRelay for a car horn upgrade. Electrical Advice

OK, I only know the very basics when it comes to electrical circuits so any help will be really appreciated.
The horn on my car is a single tone sounder, (factory fitted). I'm curious if I can upgrade it to a dual tone. I'm aware that I may have to wire them as a parallel circuit but would I need to upgrade to a different relay as well?
Could I as an alternative swap to a different 'rated'...

 

Any recomendations for outdoor trunking? Discussion ThreadAny recomendations for outdoor trunking? Electrical Advice

I need some outside containment for about half a dozen or so unsightly cables run outdoor - a mix of black telephone, black security alarm, red (now faded to orange) fire alarm. These are all existing cables, and need tidying up and supporting properly (currently all tied to disintegrating plastic drainage pipe with cable clips that are also breaking down in in...

 

Forum Categories have Wicked Content Discussion ThreadForum Categories have Wicked Content Electrical Advice

Been working on these on all my forums and it's a really cool way to use the categories which otherwise just have the same forums in them as is displayed on the homepage, so its kinda duplicate content and Google doesn't like that.

So I've worked out a way to show some of the biggest threads, or busiest threads, or trending threads (quickly climbing in either).

• ...

 

BG Split load board 18th edition compliant? Discussion ThreadBG Split load board 18th edition compliant? Electrical Advice

6 Way Metal Dual Split Consumer Unit c/w 2 RCDs (Type A) c/w 6 MCBs | BG (CFUDP16606A-01)

BG are stating that these are 18th edition compliant. I'm doubtful if they meet regulations 536.4.3.2 & 536.4.202 - overload protection of switches and RCCBs.

the RCDs are rated at 63A. There is no way of configuring the supplied MCBs that doesn't exceed 63A.

I...

 

Diehl AKO Platinum Inverter 4300S Help Discussion ThreadDiehl AKO Platinum Inverter 4300S Help Electrical Advice

Good evening all - I used to be a member of this forum ages ago, but couldn't work out what my username and old email address was, so decided it was easier to register again.

Many years ago, (2012?) at home I had installed a 4kw system - 20 panels with a Diehl AKO Platinum Inverter 4300S. We had it installed just six days before the really good FIT rate reduced by half...

 

Testing the SELV Discussion ThreadTesting the SELV Electrical Advice

Correct me if I am wrong but if we are to test a SELV transformer do we:

1. Join conductors of low voltage side of transformer together.
2. Join conductors of primary side of transformer together.
3. Test between these at a voltage of 500V look for minimum reading of 1 MOhm.
4. Test between joined conductors of low voltage side and the earth of the primary side at 500V Look for minimum of 1MOhm.
5. Test between...

 

EXCESSIVE ADS Discussion ThreadEXCESSIVE ADS Electrical Advice

The amount of ads on this site is making it close to unusable.

EXCESSIVE ADS for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Lamination polution problem Discussion ThreadLamination polution problem Electrical Advice

Hello everyone,

We have observed the formation of EVA residues during lamination in solar panel production, which leads to contamination. Additionally, there is contamination caused by the Teflon wheels after lamination. What solution should we use, how frequently, and how should we clean the EVA in the lamination process? What is the most suitable type of Teflon for this purpose? Could you...

 

Welcome to the new Bar and Grill for Americans Only - First drink is on us Discussion ThreadWelcome to the new Bar and Grill for Americans Only - First drink is on us Electrical Advice

Welcome to the rebranding of the Americans-only forum. The Bar and Grill.

First drink is on us.

There should be around 670 members with access to here now. So let's get this place going.

No Brit's are allowed. Unless they're staff of course.

Welcome to the new Bar and Grill for...

 

NEW POSTS button (get well soon) Discussion ThreadNEW POSTS button (get well soon) Electrical Advice

There used to be a blue button at the bottom of each thread, near the post reply button.

It would take you back to the new posts screen.
for the last week or two this button has gone missing in action, I hope its stay in computer hospital / therapy etc. is a short one because I miss it terribly.

If for some reason it has slipped and fallen into the recycle bin, can someone jump in...

 

Modernising a Domestic Servants call system Discussion ThreadModernising a Domestic Servants call system Electrical Advice

I have a house built around 1900 with a servants call system. The indicator/bell unit is similar to the one shown in the attachment and the push buttons are all in place. Internal wiring of the unit is complete and local tests prove it all works. Unfortunately, all the wiring from the push buttons to the unit is not and it would be a major undertaking to rewire...

 

Post a thread to the forum week next week. Discussion ThreadPost a thread to the forum week next week. Electrical Advice

Doing a thing. Let's see if it works.

Going to encourage (via a notice) people to post a new thread to the forum about anything at all, every day for a working week.

During the whole of next week (mon 19th - fri 23rd inclusive) I'd love for all members to aim to try and post 5 threads over the course of the week.

I'll join in and get Lou to join in too...

 

Fluke 1664FC setting Discussion ThreadFluke 1664FC setting Electrical Advice

I recently bought a Fluke 1664FC. It's great but recently I chose to do a loop test on the no trip setting. Plugged the 3 wires in but noticed the screen says it's set for a L-N test with only Live and Neutral plugged in. I pressed F1 button to change this to L-PE, the tester beeps but it doesn't change. Anyone know why that might be? Cheers

Fluke 1664FC setting for the original thread on...

 

Horse stables Discussion ThreadHorse stables Electrical Advice

We're having a horse stable built consisting of a tack room and 2 stables. We need a light in each of the 3 rooms, 2 PIR flood lights 50w led and 2 power sockets - 1 in the tack room and one outside. All installations will be sufficiently IP rated. Wiring will be through metal conduit where required and switches on the outside of the 2 stables.
Planning on running armoured cable from house CU to CU in stable. Cable length...

 

New EICR - editable PDF certs Discussion ThreadNew EICR - editable PDF certs Electrical Advice

We have been updating our certs and have created the new EICR that will come with the next amendment. You can insert your own logo and the signature fields also take an image if you need to email them to your customer. You will be prompted for the report number. Please RTFM!!!!! All the usual bits, no warranty, liability etc, just enjoy!

Perhaps admin can make this a sticky...