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Hello to all Discussion ThreadHello to all Electrical Advice

To keep my account

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What causes low IR readings? Discussion ThreadWhat causes low IR readings? Electrical Advice

I’m currently at the second fix stage of a rewire and before all the flooring goes down I’ve decided to do r1+r2 readings to make sure everything is continuous and polarity is correct. I also decided to do insulation resistance tests and have got lower than expected readings.

On the downstairs lighting circuit I got a reading of around 200-300Mohm. After breaking the lighting circuit down I...

 

1 year old immersion heater keeps tripping thermal cut out, any suggestions? Discussion Thread1 year old immersion heater keeps tripping thermal cut out, any suggestions? Electrical Advice

Hello good people.

I have an ongoing issue with a top entry immersion heater over heat stat that keeps Tripping out. (Built into stat) On a 24hr mechanical timer.
The tank was replaced just over a year ago and with it a new immersion heater and stat.
The original stat worked fine for about 3...

 

electrical installation Discussion Threadelectrical installation Electrical Advice

Hi,
I have a question
What are the most common causes and symptoms of issues with the main relay in an electrical installation?What steps should be taken to diagnose and resolve complex EMC disturbances in an industrial control system?

Jack

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Why use hellermann sleeves (automation) Discussion ThreadWhy use hellermann sleeves (automation) Electrical Advice

Hi everyone, I am currently working in a new power station where we are terminating all the 20 pair and 10 pair individually screened SWA lsoh cables into the automation cabinets and junction boxes. My question is, why do all the pairs have to have hellerman sleeves over them? Why can't we just use insulation tape or self amalgamating tape? We were using amalgamating...

 

What would you do about this one. Discussion ThreadWhat would you do about this one. Electrical Advice

Client (local authority) want the consumer unit upgrading from a plastic one to the latest spec. I have also done a bit of repair work in the kitchen so it can be plastered. This is how the power gets from the street to the consumer unit.

firstly TNS with a looped supply into meter and isolator in a cupboard by the front door...

 

Two Pages for circuit details and test results Discussion ThreadTwo Pages for circuit details and test results Electrical Advice

Why is there now two pages, one for "GENERIC SCHEDULE OF CIRCUIT DETAILS" and one for "GENERIC SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS" before it was all on the same page GENERIC SCHEDULE OF TEST RESULTS", which had "CIRCUIT DETAILS", on it, this means writing the cicuits twice?

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Recent AM2 inspection exam Discussion ThreadRecent AM2 inspection exam Electrical Advice

Hi

I am soon to take the AM2.

A friend of mine who just took, said the following items are prefilled in the test schedule. Is it true?
- Type of wiring
-Maximum ZS

Also when comparing the Zs for the add-on paper questions. Do you write the OSG page number or the GN3 page number for reference ( as there are slight differences between them)

Thanks

Recent AM2 inspection exam for the...

 

Wiring an off on switch into a Contactor for electric motor? Discussion ThreadWiring an off on switch into a Contactor for electric motor? Electrical Advice

I have a sawbench motor that needs an on/emergency off switch fitted, have the hylec on/off switch and a contractor 240V coil with NC contacts.

Any advice on how to wire it up? Please see attached photos.

Can’t seem to get my head around it and failing to make it work on the on off buttons.

Thanks

Wiring an off on switch...

 

New reply emails Discussion ThreadNew reply emails Electrical Advice

Don't think it's anything I've done, but maybe wrong. I don't seem to be getting emails any longer, when a new reply is made to a thread I've contributed to, although I do get the notification that pops up for a few seconds in the bottom RH corner of my screen.
Any ideas welcombe.

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Pool pump advice Discussion ThreadPool pump advice Electrical Advice

Hi all! Im having an issue getting an electrician to my place before the holiday. My pool is filled and ready to go. I have ran the grounding bond wire and connected it to 4 spots on the pool. The filter has a bonding plate inside and then to the pump itself. I need to run a new circuit. Just need clarification as i have never ran a pump circuit. The pump is 120v 10amp 60hz

20amp single pole gfci breaker with 12...

 

Electrical Improver Interview Discussion ThreadElectrical Improver Interview Electrical Advice

Hi.

Ive recently finished my C&G 2365 level 3 and have my first electrical interview tomorrow for an improver role.

I applied for a mate position explaining how I hadnt had much experience in the trade yet due to my previous work and personal circumstances so they are aware most of my experience has been evening college.

Ive since been made redundant at my work due to the company...

 

Cable sizing earthing conductor Discussion ThreadCable sizing earthing conductor Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Hope you're keeping well

I'm currently wiring a small commercial premises. 3 phas incoming supply, 16sq cables

As it is in an urban area with a busy pedestrian street on both sides of the building I had to drive the earth rod just inside the door of the premises. However it is located about 30m from the distribution board. Could anyone tell me how I would calculate whether I...

 

What's happened to the 'polls' option? Discussion ThreadWhat's happened to the 'polls' option? Electrical Advice

I was trying to start a new thread today, with a poll. I can't seem to find the option though. Has it been taken away? Polls are fun!

Also, I notice on other threads that had polls, I can no longer see the poll... What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023) | on Free Electrical Advice - Electricians Forums -...

 

What is under this lid? Discussion ThreadWhat is under this lid? Electrical Advice

I am thinking of having an air source heat pump installed on the concrete path in front of the blue wood-clad structure (see photos), but there may be impediments. One is a hinged iron lid with "Stop ****" on it. Inside is not a stop **** but some sort of a metal projection with a single black wire attached to it. It has been suggested that this is an earthing rod, but then what are the twin cables...

 

Can I charge my caravan battery from my car alternator with a DC to DC while idling? Discussion ThreadCan I charge my caravan battery from my car alternator with a DC to DC while idling? Electrical Advice

Can I charge my caravan battery from my car alternator with a DC to DC while idling?

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Have a washer and dryer with related power supply issue Discussion ThreadHave a washer and dryer with related power supply issue Electrical Advice

Have a washer and dryer that are plugged into separate sockets and both have 13A fusesl The electrical wiring passes through the washing machine socket and then on up to the the dryer socket above.
There was no power to the dryer so I changed the fuse in the isolator and now it works fine.

But for some reason, the lower washing machine...

 

Where does the yellow wire go Discussion ThreadWhere does the yellow wire go Electrical Advice

ecently got a smart motion sensing light switch for an office. It’s a 3-way switch (2 total switches). I am having a problem hooking it up.

Old switch has 2 reds/white/green wires

new switch has red/black/white/green/yellow wires

I tagged the one red wire as it seems to be the “common”.Not much luck gettting the right wires hooked up

Here are some pics of what I am dealing with. Also...

 

Dodgy Aico smoke alarms Discussion ThreadDodgy Aico smoke alarms Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I made the apparent mistake of ordering some aico ei3016 alarms from amazon, I needed them asap for today and amazon just seemed like the easiest option as they were offering prime delivery. The price of them was just over £40 each, so in line with some wholesalers and online wholesalers. Basically no reason to think they would be anything other than a genuine new product.

Today they arrived...

 

Unusual lighting wiring? Discussion ThreadUnusual lighting wiring? Electrical Advice

Hi. Today I was at a friend's house having a look at a couple of lights that weren't working (turned out that quite simply one of the neutrals had worked its way free in the first rose).

It was all too tight to see for definite, but I think the wiring was basically as per the drawing I have attached.

Could this be correct? In the "old days" was there a 3 core cable that was red/blue/black/yellow...

 

Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views! Discussion ThreadDodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views! Electrical Advice

Right ... Just been nudged to set this up by Paul.M and sounds a good idea following recent threads I've done in the Arms..

Rules....No Offensive material... edit if required before posting as this is the public arena.
Anything to do with the trade or in and around it ...H&S pic's welcome...

 

If you can't split a circuit? Discussion ThreadIf you can't split a circuit? Electrical Advice

I am a retired electrician and I've been out of the game for a while. My son asked me a question the other day and I wasn't too sure how to answer it so thought you lot might.

He wants to use rails to supply 5 modules, each module will have 40 small actuators that operate at 24VDC at 0.9As. Normally I said he would split each module up into a separate circuit with each one on an RCBO but...

 

Fluke 1664FC firmware Discussion ThreadFluke 1664FC firmware Electrical Advice

Fluke 1664FC. Has anyone tried to upgrade the firmware to include the 6mA RDC-DD test?

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Fluke T5-1000 tester Discussion ThreadFluke T5-1000 tester Electrical Advice

For sale Fluke T5-1000 with original belt pouch and Fluke voltage tracer pen ( it was a set )

this has never left the house just been sitting in a desk drawer as I got it as a spare one donkeys years ago and forgot I had it

looking for £125 to cover postage as well

paypal money transfer only

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Thermal Imaging Query Discussion ThreadThermal Imaging Query Electrical Advice

Hi guys,

Just a quick one regarding thermal imaging really.

My business has had numerous requests to carry out thermal imaging assessments at various locations throughout the UK.
This is not something I am familiar with so have used the excuse of being unavailable due to workload in order that I might have some time to do some research on the subject.
Aside from the TI equipment being excessively...

 

Inspection - Basic fault coding questions Discussion ThreadInspection - Basic fault coding questions Electrical Advice

I have to re-sit 2391 photo coding assessment (having passed the rest), and have a couple of simple scenarios I was unsure about last time. (I know I will get different photos this time). I'm curious how everyone asses these:

The task is to identify all faults (if any), likely outcome, and code C1/C2/C3/FI.

1) Switch isolator mounted to wall (switched ON and...

 

Has the world gone crazy, tool prices Discussion ThreadHas the world gone crazy, tool prices Electrical Advice

So, a bit of insomnia kicked in tonight after a hectic few days and I found myself scrolling and saw this sparks doing a bit of a tool price vid.
He paid over £400 for a wera torque screwdrive, 4 small vde joker spanners and 1 standard joker.
400 QUID
worlds gone mad when a screwdriver and a handful of spanners affords over 400 QUiD

Has the world gone crazy, tool...

 

Replacement ideas for fluorescent strip lights. Discussion ThreadReplacement ideas for fluorescent strip lights. Electrical Advice

What fittings are people using for replacing fluorescent strip lights? Looking for something with bulbs that customer can change rather than integrated? There are obviously plenty of led tube options but surely there must be something smaller/less bulky?

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Hello Discussion ThreadHello Electrical Advice

Just want to say hello everyone!

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Posting hi so my account doesn't get deleted. Discussion ThreadPosting hi so my account doesn't get deleted. Electrical Advice

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