Electrical Advice

Insulation resistance problem Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance problem Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Stuck on another job here IR testing. It's a simple 3 bed semi and after short put L-N at board and testing to earth, I'm getting 0.16 Mohms.

I've disconnected main incoming neutral, no surge protection of any kind in the house, I've taken out all lamps and plugged out anything I could find plugged and the same reading is coming up. It's a small board thats also supplying a...

 

Am I mad Discussion ThreadAm I mad Electrical Advice

Prior to the rewire and fitting a new DB, I asked the apprentices. Does anything or things grab your attention and awareness with this old Wylex Fuse Box.??? (it was isolated).

We had Colours, Sleeving, double insulated etc etc.

I must be going mad.

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2365/615 Question 5 Help please Discussion Thread2365/615 Question 5 Help please Electrical Advice

I'm just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction with this question I'm struggling to work it out.


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Neff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Discussion ThreadNeff Oven grill switch knob gets hot Electrical Advice

After a few minutes the knob gets too hot to holfd<60c
The connections on the switch body stay cool.
The grill works fine.
Should I replace the switch asap/sometime?

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You may now upload massive images. Discussion ThreadYou may now upload massive images. Electrical Advice

Could do with doing some testing as to what we want the limits to be.

Try upload some normal photos from your phones and tablets and you on that PC do a screen shot or cam shot but clothes on this time please.

Let's see what we end up with getting through and I'll make some adjustments. I've already configured it but it speaks in KB and also dimensional pixels length and...

 

Motor wiring Discussion ThreadMotor wiring Electrical Advice

Hi, been given the task of installing a second hand radial arm saw in a workshop. Unfortunately the control panel is not there. This is what I have to connect, I assume there needs to be a starter & overload.
Thinner wires go to switch on saw but no clue of the actual connections if anyone has any ideas. Cheers...

 

Purpose of 110V 3 phase? Discussion ThreadPurpose of 110V 3 phase? Electrical Advice

Hi,

I have taken over a design engineering job for industry.

The design is using a 400V/110V transformer. Usually, the 110V is single phase. However, in this case it is giving 110V 3 phase 32A.

The 110v 3 phase is for use with 4P 110V socket to run a pump.

Being in the UK, I am used to seeing 110V single phase for this application.

Can someone explain why the 3phase option will have been...

 

How can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Discussion ThreadHow can I wire 3 lights to 2 PIR sensors Electrical Advice

Hello,

Disclaimer: Not a qualified electrician but just doing some DIY as a hobby, I've wired up my own Fused Spur before so I know the basics.

I want to be able to wire up 3 20W Lights up to 2 PIR sensors on opposite sides of a fence. These must terminate to a standard UK plug socket due to it being at the end of a garden next to a standalone garage (don't mind...

 

2365 evening course advice Discussion Thread2365 evening course advice Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm currently doing level 2 2365 course 1 evening a week and I'm 8 months in and only have the practical (204) left to do. OK, so up until now we haven't touched anything practical, its all been theory based and a case of being handed a PowerPoint handout and sent on your way and doing it at home which is fine i get there needs to be alot of work done outside of college. Started the practical...

 

Wiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Discussion ThreadWiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch. Electrical Advice

I want to wiring in some new lights in an old shed I have. There’s an existing light switch for the toilet that powers a light, a fan and fan isolator, and it works fine. The shed can be dark in winter and I want to put a couple of lights in it with a switched light for the outside, and a light for inside. I believe I’ll need to wire in...

 

Join us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Discussion ThreadJoin us to celebrate PCBWay 10th anniversary Electrical Advice

If you are an electronics engineer, student, or hobbyist, here is great news for you all. PCBWay is celebrating its 10th Anniversary !! So if you are searching for a PCB prototype with an amazing discount then here it is.

PCBWay is one of the most experienced PCB...

 

Twisted solid copper wire. Discussion ThreadTwisted solid copper wire. Electrical Advice

Hello,

When I bought my flat it came with all wiring installed (220V). When I looked at consumer unit I noticed that wiring is done with twisted solid copper wire. This means that they took 2x1.5mm as Live and 2x1.5mm as Neutral

something like this but solid copper instead...

 

Omega Juicer Discussion ThreadOmega Juicer Electrical Advice

I'm dealing with an Omega VSJ843RSG vertical juicer that appears to be dead. The mains switch and fuses are all good.
I can't find a circuit, service manual or disassembly instructions – access is seemingly tricky, and the circuit board, at present, is inaccessible.
I am wondering whether anyone might have knowledge of the unit or access to a service manual.
Thanks for any advice.

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Has my UK property had its 10 year inspection performed correctly? Discussion ThreadHas my UK property had its 10 year inspection performed correctly? Electrical Advice

I have a property that was built (barn conversion) in 2008. I have the corresponding electrical inspection certificate dated 10-Jul-08, which states performed in accordance with BS7671 2001, amended to March 2004.

I since had an inspection in 2014 with no issues reported.

I have recently had an inspection and have...

 

Gas and water bonding Discussion ThreadGas and water bonding Electrical Advice

Water stop tap is on the complete opposite side of the house with no easy route without a fair amount of damage to decoration. Routing the cable around the property on the outside isn’t possible as it’s a mid terrace.

Any suggestions on what would be possible?

Is cross bonding from the gas pipes acceptable in the case?

Thanks

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Bonding gas and water Discussion ThreadBonding gas and water Electrical Advice

Hi, so I’m on a job currently and there’s no bonding to gas or water!

Gas isn’t an issue, as the meter is in the same cupboard and the consumer unit.

Water stop tap is on the complete opposite side of the house with no easy route without a fair amount of damage to decoration. Routing the cable around the property on the outside isn’t possible as it’s a mid terrace.

Any suggestions on what would be...

 

Makita xrt01 18 volt Discussion ThreadMakita xrt01 18 volt Electrical Advice

Selling my Makita xrt01 18 volt brushless cordless rebar tying tool kit, It is a tested working unit. It comes with 2 batteries, charger, wire tyer, 10 rolls of wire and the case. It is a working unit. Check out the pictures.


Price: $1,200

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free energy Discussion Threadfree energy Electrical Advice

my youtube suggestions keep sending me this poo.
loads of different videos and i cant see how they are doing it.
it is obviously excrement but i cant see what the trick is to make it look real.

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bVgJ9T5NM1Q

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Testing devices and electrical tools Discussion ThreadTesting devices and electrical tools Electrical Advice

Hi all
Usually I work at office or central headquarters, but sometimes I have to get on my job pants and test some Megger or show trainees or rookies how to measure with safety voltages, impedances and so on.
So, does anyone can recommend me a manufacturer who describes in its instruction manual´s how to carry out the tests?
Maybe that can be a good point in order to emit...

 

Anybody finding it difficult to fill maintenance engineering vacancies? Discussion ThreadAnybody finding it difficult to fill maintenance engineering vacancies? Electrical Advice

Took me nearly 2 months to fill a vacancy for a multiskilled engineer, engineer starting beginning March, but now have to start again advertising as had to let some one else go due to low attendance.

Anybody finding it difficult to fill maintenance engineering vacancies? for the original thread on...

 

Test the (RCD) Residual Current Device or die Discussion ThreadTest the (RCD) Residual Current Device or die Electrical Advice

Just seen this label on a consumer unit im testing.
As far am im aware no one ever pressed the test button.


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Fire rated or not Discussion ThreadFire rated or not Electrical Advice

I am installing spotlights in the kitchen. The customer bought downlight which (packing)says they are fire rated but I doubt it. What is your opinion on this please. See pictures..

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How tolerant of customers are you? Discussion ThreadHow tolerant of customers are you? Electrical Advice

I'll be the first to admit that I don't have much enthusiasm for doing this job anymore, its only the relatively easy money that keeps me going but why on earth do customers think the world revolves around them. Just in the last week I turned up to do some lights in a bathroom for a small building firm and I already told him I only had a day or so free yet when I got there he had...

 

Notify DNO of air conditioner installation Discussion ThreadNotify DNO of air conditioner installation Electrical Advice

Question has been raised about whether we notify DNO of air conditioner installation. NICEIC registered electrician doing the installation certificate says these Daikin 14kw units might be classed as heat pumps. we have never notified before, so are asking for anyone who has experienced this. the DNO says it is up to us to determine whether they are heat pumps or...

 

lamp post eicr code Discussion Threadlamp post eicr code Electrical Advice

just wondered how everyone else would code this lamp post.
the original installer made a type of swa gland from copper pipe and a BS88 clamp.
they also issued a 12 year inspection date.
its all just a thought exercise now as i have added a proper lamp post cut out with swa 20s glands...

 

Safety Contactor Discussion ThreadSafety Contactor Electrical Advice

Afternoon all,
I need some clarification regarding the use of a safety contractor and whether we can classify the safety contractor as a point of isolation. We have a control panel that requires inserting a castell key into the HMI unit to activate it. When we remove the castell key from the trap position, it disconnects the safety relay. Can this be used as the isolation point?
Thanks.

Safety Contactor for the...

 

Wifi wall-mounted electric panel heaters? Discussion ThreadWifi wall-mounted electric panel heaters? Electrical Advice

Hi. I'm looking at replacing 5 aging (barely working controls) Atlantic electric heaters in a 2 bedroom flat with wifi enabled ones.

I have ordered from Amazon a Devola Wifi Heater 2 KW but I will return it, the switching relay makes a loud clang when it turns on or off.

Silent and simplicity of operation are important, we think of airbnb the flat.

Any wifi...

 

Anyone used/bought the WAGO cable repair set with splicing connectors? Discussion ThreadAnyone used/bought the WAGO cable repair set with splicing connectors? Electrical Advice

WAGO now do a cable repair kit with splicing connectors & heat-shrink tubing, which is a handy new method of being able to do compact cable repairs in the wall. cable repair set (207-5485/316-000) | WAGO -...

 

Do I need to join a scheme to sign off Minor Works Certificate? Discussion ThreadDo I need to join a scheme to sign off Minor Works Certificate? Electrical Advice

Hi, I would like to do some minor domestic electrical work while I am completing my NVQ level 2 in electrical installations. I have the 18th edition and part P qualifications as well as an NVQ level 2 in inspection and testing. However, I have read and heard from other electricians that you need an electrician who is a...

 

Distribution circuits in Section 705 location, RCD needed? Discussion ThreadDistribution circuits in Section 705 location, RCD needed? Electrical Advice

I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705.

705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket.
Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD.

Does that include distribution...