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Borrowed earth Discussion ThreadBorrowed earth Electrical Advice

I have found that the garage light is on some original 2 wire from the 1970s. I could change the fitting to a class 2 but would like to know why I cannot borrow an earth from the nearby ringmain with 4mm. All domestic earths are bonded together independent of MCBs or RCBOs, so there cannot be any potential difference in the earth circuitry should anything fail.

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PFC & Water & Gas bond Discussion ThreadPFC & Water & Gas bond Electrical Advice

Hi All

I want to clear some bits up as i have been picked up on them and feel a bit stupid

1 ) To do my PFC test leaving all earths in block and all breakers on including the main switch i place an earth clip over the earth block and with that place the neutral probe.

I then place the live probe into the live of the main double pole switch and take the reading.

2 ) I then place earth clip over earth...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire the...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. I think these are pre IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...

 

Rcd fault not tripping Discussion ThreadRcd fault not tripping Electrical Advice

Hi
I have only had a quick look at a fault so haven’t gone too far into it.
Lighting mcb tripped out, elderly lady wanted it checked out before it went back on so meggered it, all lights worked but rcd would not trip.
It’s a BG 3+3 split load installed by someone when the heating was done about 8 years ago, no paperwork.
Swapped the second rcd for one I had on board but still would not trip, plugged...

 

Rcd fault not tripping Discussion ThreadRcd fault not tripping Electrical Advice

Hi
I have only had a quick look at a fault so haven’t gone too far into it.
Lighting mcb tripped out, elderly lady wanted it checked out before it went back on so meggered it, all lights worked but rcd would not trip.
It’s a BG 3+3 split load installed by someone when the heating was done about 8 years ago, no paperwork.
Swapped the second rcd for one I had on board but still would not trip, plugged...