Electrical Advice

Littlespark’s collection Discussion ThreadLittlespark’s collection Electrical Advice

Not everyone’s cup of tea, but as you see from my profile, I like a bit of science fiction and Lego.... so I’m starting a thread. One official Lego set from my collection per day... should take about 6 months!


In no particular order.... I’ll start with a recent eBay purchase. Missing a few very small parts, but I’ll get them replaced soon enough.

Set 21306, starring John, Paul, George and...

 

24 module DB to include 16 MCBs Discussion Thread24 module DB to include 16 MCBs Electrical Advice

I am looking for a 24 module DB to include isolator, 16 MCBs, 2 RCDs and a SPD. So far all I have seen is an Excel board, which I have never used. I tend to use BG boards.

Has anyone used these boards? and what are your thoughts?

Area there other boards available? I have to admit my search was about 20 minutes long, before I came here to ask the question. Any help/thoughts would be...

 

Condensation in outside light. Discussion ThreadCondensation in outside light. Electrical Advice

I have recently fitted 6 outside lights, recessed into a wall. 2 of these have started to get a lot of condensation into them. From the picture you can see it all over the inside of the cover, but there are also droplets on the inside top of the light, and also a small amount of water in the bottom of the unit.

The lights are in walls that get damp. There are no drain holes inside the...

 

Wanted old switch Gear..Mem Bill Discussion ThreadWanted old switch Gear..Mem Bill Electrical Advice

Hello.....
Wanted old Mem Bill(with the red logo) silver switch gear for museum display...Kingston upon Hull...can anyone help

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Bypass pactrol weather watcher Discussion ThreadBypass pactrol weather watcher Electrical Advice

Hi guys
I have a faulty pactrol weather watcher which controls the night storage heaters this is now obsolete and I can't find a replacement anywhere. My question is can this be removed and bypassed.
I already have a e7 meter that does the switching so can the weather watcher be linked out so the meter activates the contactor for the Off-peak board.
Any help appreciated

Bypass...

 

Why are all the other cores becoming live??? (Video) Discussion ThreadWhy are all the other cores becoming live??? (Video) Electrical Advice

Can someone please help me understand what the hell is going on here???

This 3c E was in flexi conduit and the same problem was happening as shown in the video. I have pulled it out to do it like this for testing purposes.

I have tried with 3 different pieces of 3c E. all tested open between all cores on continuity. All cores tested >1049 on...

 

Can i Fit my own consumer unit Discussion ThreadCan i Fit my own consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi I am a time served electrician with 40 years experience in the maintance industry , i have 18th edition , can i replace my own consumer unit ? I have my own earth loop impedance tester , Rcd tester any thoughts

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What’s the best way to fix this small gap in the consumer unit? Discussion ThreadWhat’s the best way to fix this small gap in the consumer unit? Electrical Advice

No idea why this has happened…
What’s the best way of fixing this? I’m thinking of buying a plastic blank to push in and cutting it to fit in?

What’s the best way to fix...

 

Megger X1 firmware version 8.1 Released Discussion ThreadMegger X1 firmware version 8.1 Released Electrical Advice

I just thought I'd mention that version 8.1 is now released.
It adds 2 languages, and does claim to speed up some tests.

https://www.megger.com/en-gb/products/mft-x1-multifunction-tester#support

It's a fairly simple process to update it:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMpRnVCrzA0

Megger X1 firmware version 8.1 Released for...

 

Yellow fly lead converter? Discussion ThreadYellow fly lead converter? Electrical Advice

Is it possible to obtain a converter for this yellow fly lead to connect straight to UK mains socket?

Yellow fly lead converter? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Switching between garden feeds Discussion ThreadSwitching between garden feeds Electrical Advice

Hi experts, I hope you can help me, I have a single FCU in my conservatory, which feeds a connection box on the outside wall.
I now want to install in my garden, a single bulb lamp post thing (given by a dear friend as a gift), and also a waterfall pump.
So my question is, can I switch between the light and pump in some way from the same FCU?

I'm happy that the light and pump wont ever...

 

High PSCC and strange readings - help much appreciated Discussion ThreadHigh PSCC and strange readings - help much appreciated Electrical Advice

Hey hows it going,

So was doing two different EICR the other week. Two different locations, same issue and I’m not sure what the best course of action is. Both constructed in 2016, 100% new. Hager metal dbs. TN-C-S (PME)

So for example on one:

Original test sheet Zdb - 0.21ohms, 1.18 kA
(No Ze on teat sheet)

My tests
2 lead test

Ze...

 

Is it a tt supply Discussion ThreadIs it a tt supply Electrical Advice

Might be a silly question, but can a tt supply come into a property via underground .
This property in question, has no overhead cables supplying it but looks like it might have an earth electrode somewhere.
Thanks.

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reduce consumption of off-peak hot water boiler - timer? Discussion Threadreduce consumption of off-peak hot water boiler - timer? Electrical Advice

Hi there

I have 2 electric hot water boilers in my house (in France).

They both work with off-peak power, but they run all night long, so they consume way too much

Because of this, I'm looking for a way of reducing their consumption.


For example, I was thinking if I could replace their automatic fuses (top right in the attachment)...

 

Beat The Heat With Low Priced Fans and Air Con Discussion ThreadBeat The Heat With Low Priced Fans and Air Con Electrical Advice

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4 Way switch wiring Discussion Thread4 Way switch wiring Electrical Advice

Hello there kind gents and ladies,

I bought this switch about a month ago to replace an old one, and unfortunately this one doesn't seem to use the old wiring system and my searches have failed to find instructions for this type of wiring so if someone could please enlighten me on how to properly proceed, that would be wonderful. I assume the line wires would go to the L1, L2, L3 and L4 while the live would...

 

Can I have multiple rj45 sockets off of one cat5 cable? Discussion ThreadCan I have multiple rj45 sockets off of one cat5 cable? Electrical Advice

Good evening hope everyone is well,

I am finishing up a rewire and have run a bunch of alarm cables to under the stairs where the fuseboard will also be. I ran a ev ultra cable to future proof the installation.

I have only run one cat5e cable for internet from where the router will be to the under stairs area and my question is…

off...

 

4A fuse - how common are they ? Discussion Thread4A fuse - how common are they ? Electrical Advice

Was looking at the manual for a Keston boiler and it specifies that the supply must be via a 4A fuse (P30). It strikes me as a rather odd instruction given it's not a standard BS1362 size and that's by far the most likely means of protection it would be connected to.
Presumably if you used a 5A fuse they'd say it invalidates the warranty, and it might blow a 3A fuse (no idea how...

 

Electricity theft Discussion ThreadElectricity theft Electrical Advice

In the news today......

Electrician stole £4,000 of electricity from his neighbours ​

Leslie Pirie, from Tayport in Fife, set up the elaborate system using a device hidden behind a picture frame.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Help with understanding NVQ Discussion ThreadHelp with understanding NVQ Electrical Advice

Hi.

Ive been training to be an electrician as a career change for the past 2 years obtaining my 2365 Lvl 2&3.

Ive recently been verbally offered a role as an Electrical Service Engineer and the company understand my current knowledge, experience etc.
They have offered to train me up, put me through my NVQ and progress with the company.

Whilst this is exciting, its also not the type of...

 

Is there a switch which works as per a high beam? Discussion ThreadIs there a switch which works as per a high beam? Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm building a kit car which has only indicators on the stalk so need to add a switch which operates main beam lights, but ideally also works as a flash (but without having to literally switch on and back off again). Does such a switch exist? Ideally it'd be a two way rocker switch with on/off one side and 'on' on the other side which rocks back...

 

Do i need to issue a certificate Discussion ThreadDo i need to issue a certificate Electrical Advice

I'm an electrician, I've just fitted a heat pump to an isolator that was installed by another electrical company, I've been asked to issue a certificate for connecting the heat pump, I've gone back to them and said there electrician needs to issue the certificate as he installed the circuit, there electrician has gone back to them and said I need to as I've extended the circuit, I was...

 

Supply Isolator required to be metal on TT Discussion ThreadSupply Isolator required to be metal on TT Electrical Advice

Does the Supply Isolator require to be metal on TT, is so metal could become live because before RCD

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Short in socket - why/how? Discussion ThreadShort in socket - why/how? Electrical Advice

Hi. I'm in the process of getting my qualifications and am taking on some small jobs for family to try and get some experience in.

Today I was looking at a socket on a final ring circuit. The house was built in the 80s and the socket is almost certainly original to then.

There were 3 cables running through the wall connected to the socket - with all 3 conductors twisted together (ie all 3 lines...

 

Problem with Danfoss FP715Si Programmer Discussion ThreadProblem with Danfoss FP715Si Programmer Electrical Advice

Re: Danfoss FP715Si Programmer
Anyone have any direct experience with this unit?

NB: There are quite a lot of posts online about this issue, but nothing I have found that has found the cause.

This Danfoss FP715Si Programmer that works fine.
But the following situation occurs from time to time:

The screen goes blank and both red lights stay on permanently,
and none of...

 

Appliance Guarantees - whose responsibility Discussion ThreadAppliance Guarantees - whose responsibility Electrical Advice

Good morning,

another daft question in my capacity as the company pen pusher.

When we install appliances that come with guarantees that need to be "registered within 90 days" etc. Who should do that when your dealing with rentals? Do we leave them with the tenants? Give them to landlords/letting agencies, what's best practise?

I'm reading this and it seems so...

 

Can Anyone Help Napit? Discussion ThreadCan Anyone Help Napit? Electrical Advice

Can anyone help NAPIT in its search for objective evidence, regarding a certification decision? It was made by the now (conveniently) retired COO David Cowburn.


If you have Linkedin then maybe you can help #TheTalesOfTipan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-chapple-a93b9b317?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Can Anyone Help Napit? for the...

 

Does this actually need the 5th fuse? Discussion ThreadDoes this actually need the 5th fuse? Electrical Advice

I have this Adee Fusadee lightning arrestor in my electrical cupboard, the area I’m in is prone to thunderstorms from spring to autumn so it is needed. However it is missing the 5th fuse in the controller, it’s been like that since we moved in last year. The 4 fuses on the 3 phases and the neutral are all still good but I would like to know if it really needs that final...

 

Ring Spotlight Camera Wiring Discussion ThreadRing Spotlight Camera Wiring Electrical Advice

Hello everyone.

I’m looking at installing a camera on my garage. The garage has a 16A breaker for the sockets and 6A for lighting.

Am I able to use some 1mm twin and earth to wire the camera straight into the 6A with the lighting?

Thanks

Ryan

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Is it just me Discussion ThreadIs it just me Electrical Advice

Struggling to make the forum useable and losing the will to live. My browser is jumping all over the place, its advert city, worse than any website i normally use. Today has been the last straw and now the actual content is lined up all vertically so i cannot see anything at all.

Is there somebody who can advise what browser to use that can tolerate all the advert abuse or is this it,

Is it just me for the original...