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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...

 

Fridge & Freezer Radial - B or C curve on RCBO? Discussion ThreadFridge & Freezer Radial - B or C curve on RCBO? Electrical Advice

Hello,

Please help settle a mental ponderance.

What is the collective opinion on curve ratings on a 20A RCBO feeding two Radial feeds in 2.5 T&E, one going to a dedicated under counter socket (via DP isolator above counter) for a Freezer and the other doing the same but for a full height fridge. Could this sensibily be a C curve - in case both fire up...

 

Help with light switch wiring Discussion ThreadHelp with light switch wiring Electrical Advice

Hi can anyone advise on this please.
I am wanting to switch the front plate over to a newer modern type but I've no idea what all of the wires are doing and where they should go on the newer light switch.
The switches are 2 gang switches but I've never seen fittings wired up this way before so I've no idea how to rewire them in to the new switch
I've attached a photo of the old switch and...

 

Test equipment for commissioning Discussion ThreadTest equipment for commissioning Electrical Advice

Hey guys
What test equipment is the quickest and easiest to use when commissioning a system at the end of the job to get all required test results

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Open Ground Discussion ThreadOpen Ground Electrical Advice

Hi

I have just used a basic socket tester on one of my double electric sockets and it is reporting ‘Open Ground’

Other sockets are reporting correct

Any advice?

Open Ground for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Test equipment for commissioning Discussion ThreadTest equipment for commissioning Electrical Advice

Hey guys
What test equipment is the quickest and easiest to use when commissioning a system at the end of the job to get all required test results

Test equipment for commissioning for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Test equipment for commissioning Discussion ThreadTest equipment for commissioning Electrical Advice

Hey guys
What test equipment is the quickest and easiest to use when commissioning a system at the end of the job to get all required test results

Test equipment for commissioning for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Ctec fire alarm not lit up at all Discussion ThreadCtec fire alarm not lit up at all Electrical Advice

Hi, I have a ctec fire alarm, I think it's bi wire.
There are no lights apart from the one on the power supply.
I'm puzzled as it seems it just not be getting power but the call point lights up when pressed.

Should I just replace the whole panel or replace the power supply first?

Thanks

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Ctec fire alarm not lit up at all Discussion ThreadCtec fire alarm not lit up at all Electrical Advice

Hi, I have a ctec fire alarm, I think it's bi wire.
There are no lights apart from the one on the power supply.
I'm puzzled as it seems it just not be getting power but the call point lights up when pressed.

Should I just replace the whole panel or replace the power supply first?

Thanks

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Hello World! Discussion ThreadHello World! Electrical Advice

Hello from Wiltshire.

I am an electronic and electrical engineer, background is more electronic design commercially with a bit of panel building work. Occassional foray into domestic investigations and always interested in keeping up to date with wiring regs and testing methods. Also own far too much test equipment.

Keep ending up reading topics on here as its kind of the font of knowledge so thought it about time to...

 

Moving a socket on a ring ciruit Discussion ThreadMoving a socket on a ring ciruit Electrical Advice

I want to move a socket on a ring circuit approx 5-6 feet, fitted cupboards coming in will cover it otherwise. It has 2 2.5 mm cables coming into it. In the cellar these 2 cables go into a round 32A connection box with screw terminals and 4 cables in it, the ring in, ring out and the 2 socket cables. My question is, should all 4 cables be connected together (all 4 lives, all 4...

 

IP2X Rating on DB Discussion ThreadIP2X Rating on DB Electrical Advice

Hi
I have come across a new DB that has been installed that requires testing. The tails to the board have come in through a 40mm bush in the side of the unit. They are 25mm tails. Therefore the IP2X rating has been compromised.
The board however is in a lockable cupboard and anyone with access to it is fully trained.
Is this acceptable?

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distribution-boards vs consumer unit Discussion Threaddistribution-boards vs consumer unit Electrical Advice

hi doing my nvq at the moment
1st fix consumer unit installed a garage one rcd 2x mcb this was passed
2nd fix consumer unit garage one rcd 2x mcb this was passed
1st fix distribution board
2nd fix distribution-boards

now is a distribution board a domestic consumer unit with main switch as it distributes the power round the circuits

Consumer units are a type of...

 

Old film stuff Discussion ThreadOld film stuff Electrical Advice

Just loading a film into one of my cameras and came across some of my father's old stuff.
A metal self loading cassette with a label saying what it is loaded with and an unused Kodachrome film with it's metal can. The film in those days was bought process paid I wonder if Kodak will still process it for me?

Old film stuff for the...

 

Can I swap my RTS timer for a Time switch instead of using a smart meter? Discussion ThreadCan I swap my RTS timer for a Time switch instead of using a smart meter? Electrical Advice

Hi

Not an electrician, so would have a pro in to do this if its possible to do.

I have economy 7 for my heating and have brand new Quantum wi-fi enabled heaters: 3 X 1.5 KW 1 X 1.0 KW. Hot water is from bottled gas using Rinnai 55KW instant hot water boiler. Heating in bedrooms (3) and bathrooms (2)...