Electrical Advice

Door Bell installation Discussion ThreadDoor Bell installation Electrical Advice

Hi
I want to install a door bell (front door). Cables have been installed (not by me) see attached photos.
There is a back box in the wall of the hall with two x 2 core cables coming out of it.
There is a single 2 core cable for the bell push at the front door -I have unscrewed this to show the cables.
Also there is a single 2 core cable coming out just under the consumer unit in the utility room...

 

Why aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's Discussion ThreadWhy aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's Electrical Advice

I understand that the IET say AFDD's 'must be considered' for hotels, however in HMO's, High Risk Residential Buildings, Student accommodation and care homes they are a requirement on sockets not exceeding 32Amps as stated in BS7671 (421.1.7). Why wouldn't hotels be compulsory? Is it just a cost thing or is there a valid...

 

Part P CPS vs Nvq Level 3 Discussion ThreadPart P CPS vs Nvq Level 3 Electrical Advice

Good morning all,

I have passed my 2365 level 2, nearly my 2365 level 3, and am enrolled onto my NVQ Level 3.

I have recently seen an electrician in my area who is a NAPIT Part P Approved contractor who seems to be working on domestic and commercial installs, he is charging the same rate as those that are NVQ qualified in the same area.

My question is, have I spent more money and time than I...

 

Wi fi/ internet upgrade Discussion ThreadWi fi/ internet upgrade Electrical Advice

Need to upgrade the wi fi/internet stuff at my place. I thought that there was a dedicated forum for this kind of stuff, but it seems I'm mistaken, so I'll stick it in the general forum, where I hope it'll be seen (or ridiculed) by some of our more knowledgeable members on the subject.
The pic attached shows what I already have in black, and my ideas for the additions in orange.
Originally a router in...

 

2346 NVQ Witness Discussion Thread2346 NVQ Witness Electrical Advice

Hi sparks, this has probably been asked on here before but I couldn't find an answer using the search function.
About to start my 2346 experienced worker NVQ but I am a bit worried that I don't have a witness that is an electrician. Does anyone know how it works with witness statements? I am the only maintenance engineer at my place with any real electrical knowledge.
Thanks in advance

2346 NVQ Witness for the...

 

Set up for oven + combi? Discussion ThreadSet up for oven + combi? Electrical Advice

Been having a discussion with my electrician on the best way to wire up a new oven and a combi oven/microwave and would appreciate some more input.

There is an existing cooker connection in 10mm t&e with a 32a MCB (and RCD protection).

The oven is 3.49kw and the combi is 3kw. Oven doesn't have a cable with in and the absolute max that fits in the connection is 2.5mm flex. The combi has a 1.5mm...

 

Communal areas of flats commercial or residential. Discussion ThreadCommunal areas of flats commercial or residential. Electrical Advice

So a couple years ago I decided to drop my NAPIT cover as I found I was doing more commercial work and the amount of profit I made from notifiable jobs was about the same as the cost of membership so I would be better off not bothering doing those jobs..

I had a job the other day where there was no lighting in communal area of flats, turned out the...

 

Marks above old consumer unit Discussion ThreadMarks above old consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi all,

We have quite an old consumer unit and noticed some weird grey marks above it (please see picture). We’ve recently painted this area and over the grey marks but they’ve come back through. Does anyone think these marks are related to the consumer unit or just a random persistent stain?

Thanks so much for any advice anyone can offer...

 

Generator Connection Discussion ThreadGenerator Connection Electrical Advice

On a 20kw generator can you connect the 30AMP plug to one service panel and the 50amp plug a seperate service panel? I have two service panels coming off the same meter. I currently have a 5500KW 30Amp generator connection to one panel that supports my well pump and Hot Water heater. I would like run some circuits on the other panel also during a power outage. Thank you in advance.

Generator Connection...

 

Generator Hookup To Seperate Service Panels Discussion ThreadGenerator Hookup To Seperate Service Panels Electrical Advice

On a 20kw generator can you connect the 30AMP plug to one service panel and the 50amp plug on a seperate service panel? I have two service panels coming off the same meter. I currently have a 5500KW 30Amp generator connection to one panel that supports my well pump and Hot Water heater. I would like run some circuits on the other panel also during a power outage...

 

Horstmann H425 Timer Replaced with E7+ but not working Discussion ThreadHorstmann H425 Timer Replaced with E7+ but not working Electrical Advice

I have a Gledhill Pulsacoil III cylinder. Recently the Horstmann H425 timer stopped working and I hired an electrican I know well to replace it with a modern Secure Horstmann Electronic E7+ Hot Water Programmer (Gledhill confirmed this timer is compatible). He says he connected it up the same way as the previous old timer H425, which worked...

 

Electrics in wet area Discussion ThreadElectrics in wet area Electrical Advice

Is this ok for a shower install?
It’s public access and does not seem safe to me.
A consumer retail shower has had its putter housing cut to access and cable trunk is open at top where water can egress.

In UK

Thank you in advance

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What are the dangers associated with wiring earth to neutral in the consumer unit, due to no earth existing in my apartment? Discussion ThreadWhat are the dangers associated with wiring earth to neutral in the consumer unit, due to no earth existing in my apartment? Electrical Advice

First time on here.... 🙂 Looking for your thoughts on my situation plz. I've a small apartment in Spain and recently discovered there is no earth in the building, which I'm nervous about. Firstly I...

 

Hi. Optima wired alarm issue Discussion ThreadHi. Optima wired alarm issue Electrical Advice

Hi. I have a wired Optima alarm. Due to wiring access issues, I need to add a wireless door sensor. Sometime back, I recall seeing a product that was a receiver powered from the 12v supply in the alarm panel and a wireless door sensor with transmitter. Does anyone know of anything suitable. Thanks in advance.

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which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A? Discussion Threadwhich is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A? Electrical Advice

which is less dangerous DC 123V/20A or 50V/50A?
or does it not matter at all?

context is an 85 foot run on bedrock between solar panels and battery house. i've researched and gotten no definitive answer, just confused.
i'll probably end up putting this wire in rigid bonded conduit anyway but if one configuration is less deadly i want to do that.
i had...

 

Electrician Charging Me To Rewire Junction Discussion ThreadElectrician Charging Me To Rewire Junction Electrical Advice

Hi All.

I found an electrician on check a trade. He had all 5-star reviews, I was green - renovating my first home so he seemed great, and he was the first trade I employed.
I have had the worst experience of my life with him - I feel like he has ripped me off everywhere he can - Firstly, he quoted £1500 with all the ceilings and walls down so he had full view...

 

EV consumer unit tails Discussion ThreadEV consumer unit tails Electrical Advice

Hi

My relation has had an EV charger fitted and upon me being nosey checking out the job I noticed something I thought I'd query with you guys.

-Her main cut out fuse is 100amp
-From the meter there is 25mm tails that go through DP isolator to Henley blocks.
-From the Henley blocks are 25mm tails feeding the main house consumer unit aswell as 10mm tails feeding a fusebox EV distribution board (soley...

 

Title? Generator to breaker box floating neutral Discussion ThreadTitle? Generator to breaker box floating neutral Electrical Advice

Hurricane florida. I & several neighbors lost power. A few bought generators & hooked to breaker box. I just bought one too. Delivery soon. I also bought a dbl 30a dbl breaker to hook generator to breaker box. I have several feet if 8\3. However now im reading that there are issues with the neutral & ground. Generator needs floating neutral, not bonded...

 

EDF Economy 9 Off Peak times-? Discussion ThreadEDF Economy 9 Off Peak times-? Electrical Advice

To all the electricians out there who understand the Economy 9 tariff: I live in a flat that has an Economy 9 tariff (Off Peak electricity at certain set times of day-EDF control these times of day). My Off Peak circuit is my Heating circuit and my Peak circuit is my Power circuit.

I was advised by EDF that the Off-Peak supply turns on at the following times: 1:30-3:30; 10:00PM-midnight...

 

advice on power supply to outbuilding Discussion Threadadvice on power supply to outbuilding Electrical Advice

Hi looking for some advice I wont be doing any work a electrician will be .. I have a outbuilding being constructed and i will need a power supply I have asked for a quote and while looking for advice have been told that the person doing the quote cant be a qualified sparky from the advice given so here to double check

I need power running from existing consumer unit to...