Electrical Advice

Stepping down 50 or 30 amp service to 15 amp service Discussion ThreadStepping down 50 or 30 amp service to 15 amp service Electrical Advice

My knowledge of power is basic, but the answer I've received goes against my understanding. I have a Jackery solar 'generator'. On the side of the device it says, "AC 100V-120V 15 A MAX". One use I have for the device is to use it in my little camper. On occasion I may be in an actual campground. All campgrounds I've ever been in have either 50...

 

Meet PCBWay at electronica A1.163 Discussion ThreadMeet PCBWay at electronica A1.163 Electrical Advice

Join us at electronica 2024 in Munich! Since 1964, electronica has been the premier event for technology enthusiasts and industry professionals, showcasing innovations across the full spectrum of electronics—from semiconductor and microsystems technology to measurement, sensor, display, and vehicle electronics.

PCBWay is excited to return to this renowned exhibition. Over the...

 

Which wholesaler and why? Discussion ThreadWhich wholesaler and why? Electrical Advice

Hello all,

As per title, I currently have a City's and a REXEL account. Started with city's when I was doing odd bits, quickly found City's to be extortionate and even as I started to put rewires etc. through there was no movement on their prices..
Went to REXEL, and found they were giving me some good prices and the guys in my local branch were really helpful, so have stuck with them...

 

Pricing jobs Discussion ThreadPricing jobs Electrical Advice

Hi, I'm after some more pricing help if you can, for labour costs from businesses signing off their own domestic work. I'm in the midlands. Assuming RCD and bonding etc is ok, carpet and floor access is fine, chased in, average cable length, and you can crack on, test and certificate if applicable. Thanks a lot in advance if anyone does this (copy and paste). LABOUR ONLY.

Part of UK:

+ VAT or no:

Replacing (like for...

 

Emergency light Discussion ThreadEmergency light Electrical Advice

Hi
I just wiring 3 core cable for a communal in a flat. Customer decided to have emergency lights and 3 separate pir. When I fitting , in each floor , one pir doesn't work!!! I would be grateful if you could guide me regarding the wiring pir and emergency lights. All cables are in parallel and we have common line for lights and pir and switch wire for lights and pir too, but one pir doesn't work among 3 pir.
Thanks...

 

Help with Unidare storage heater Discussion ThreadHelp with Unidare storage heater Electrical Advice

I have a house with these storage heaters and I have no idea how best to use them?

They are the Softline version which come with only an input and output option and no timing for when they should come on! After finding a manual it seems they should be always on input all day? And then the output will automatically come on at the right time and then stop until it comes on again the...

 

Remove outlet within a GFCI circuit Discussion ThreadRemove outlet within a GFCI circuit Electrical Advice

I apologize for the repeat. I lost the responses.
I need to remove an outlet in a gfci circuit to remove a cabinet.
I need to know what to do with the wires.
Thanks!

...

 

Installing emergency lighting inside coach works Discussion ThreadInstalling emergency lighting inside coach works Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Just wanted a bit of advice in regards to a small installation of emergency lighting.

I have a fairly long warehouse that needs some cables run around in order to install some lighting. My question is, is it ok to run FP200 cables on / inside the horizontal girts as it’s the most tempting option.

The walls are thin metal and any fixings will...

 

Part that can replace DIMPLEX2000330100RP? Discussion ThreadPart that can replace DIMPLEX2000330100RP? Electrical Advice

I'm looking for something that can replace this part for my electric fireplace:

2000330100RP Blower Assy Replacement ​

2000330100RP Blower Assy Replacement...

 

Can anyone identify the model of this siemens fridge? Discussion ThreadCan anyone identify the model of this siemens fridge? Electrical Advice...

 

PAT Tester wanted Birmingham area Discussion ThreadPAT Tester wanted Birmingham area Electrical Advice

Hi
We are looking for someone full time, PAT experience not a necessity. If you have some electrical knowledge background, as we would want you to get involved in other works. Based out of the north west. We look after a couple of government contracts, so the work is cross country. Birmingham area is a must.

PAT Tester wanted Birmingham area for the original thread on...

 

SIL vs ATEX Discussion ThreadSIL vs ATEX Electrical Advice

Good morning all,
I have a question for those who are CompEx and SIL aware - I have various Ex ia systems installed around site, my manager is feeling pressure from HSE to change everything to SIL 2 rated equipment. Realistically, ia equipment could be considered SIL 3/4 (or at least certainly better than SIL 2) as it is already unlikely to fail, but has 2 back-ups/fail-safes if it were to, yet it doesn't have any SIL...

 

EV Charger reporting PEN Fault Discussion ThreadEV Charger reporting PEN Fault Electrical Advice

This is a baffling fault I've been fighting with for a couple of weeks now, so I wondered if another set of eyes will help.

I installed an EV Charger a few weeks back, and all went well for a while, then the client called me to say it wasn't charging randomly. Resetting it brought it back to life. When we interrogated the logs we were seeing a combination of Earth Fault and PEN Fault...

 

exceeding voltage drop Discussion Threadexceeding voltage drop Electrical Advice

hey guys
we have done an EICR on a 2 bedroom bungalow, the supply is a 25mm 4 core 3 phase SWA to the property, it is supplied from 80amp fuse.
although it is speculative as the cable is underground we reckon the distance is around 600m .
it has being installed around 10 years and no evidence of thermal damage or any concerns of equipment not functioning correctly as per tenants.
the Zdb is...

 

How to wire two PIR motion sensors together to activate only on double trigger ? Discussion ThreadHow to wire two PIR motion sensors together to activate only on double trigger ? Electrical Advice

Dear All,

I have a very old Scantronic alarm system that unlike modern systems does not detect resistance values (no resistors in PIRs or in zones) but activates when the Normally Closed contacts become open.
The PIRs are wired with 4 core +ve -ve NC and Com
Is it possible to wire two PIRs...

 

Electricians Tips from a professional electrician Discussion ThreadElectricians Tips from a professional electrician Electrical Advice

Electricians Tips from a professional electrician in the UK Electrical Forum

Sometimes you need to work in an old house, and there’s a number of threads on here about how to, say, fit downlights in a lathe ceiling.....

Here’s a start... on lathe and plaster walls without making a huge mess....

Mark where you want the socket to go...

 

IR reading Discussion ThreadIR reading Electrical Advice

I was called to a tripped rcbo on a lighting circuit. Using my megger 1721 I checked continuity between N and E but noticed an induced voltage of around 15V. Same across L and E. When I did IR checks the readings fluctuated between 1 and 90M and eventually the meter showed ‘Error’ and had to be recycled to work again. Put it all back together and it stayed on. Went away an hour later was called to say it tripped again.

IR...

 

📢 Best Sellers Catalogue Now Available! 📢 Discussion Thread📢 Best Sellers Catalogue Now Available! 📢 Electrical Advice

Check out our new Best Sellers Catalogue at Electrical2Go.

It’s got top-rated lighting, tools, EV chargers, sockets, switches, consumer units, heating, ventilation, cable management, security systems, and more.

Browse now to find the essentials for your projects—all in one place, and all at competitive prices!

—The Electrical2Go Team...

 

Minor works but not a minor works? Discussion ThreadMinor works but not a minor works? Electrical Advice

When connecting a new boiler into an existing switch fused connection unit and you are not modifying or extending any of the fixed circuit wiring, do you carry out the full range of tests shown on the minor works cert, with reference to a NICEIC version?
Zs @ db
R1R2 of the circuit up to the switch fuse
I/R test of the circuit before connecting the boiler
I/R test of the...

 

Bathroom extractor fan isolator, acceptable to only switch line conductors? Discussion ThreadBathroom extractor fan isolator, acceptable to only switch line conductors? Electrical Advice

Hi all, first post, please be gentle

Iv been involved in a bathroom refurb, nothing major, moving a light fitting and switch.
My problem came when it was announced during second fix a bathroom fan was also to be installed with isolator. I've managed to pick up a permanent & switched live (using...

 

TT advise Discussion ThreadTT advise Electrical Advice

Hi everyone ,

I have a new build Rewire coming up. Currently the meter is in a green cabinet at the front of the driveway and the new house will be around 30 metres away. I have done all the calculations for the cable which is fine. The earthing system is currently a TT system with a spike (will renew) behind the green cabinet. I will be installing an RCBO consumer unit in the house. Currently there is a “temporary” supply which...

 

Why is natural at 0 volts? Discussion ThreadWhy is natural at 0 volts? Electrical Advice

I’m confused why neutral is at 0v (or close too) in certain situations!

TN-C-S system for this example, no borrowed neutrals or faults! A simple lighting circuit!

Now I can understand that when the circuit is open neutral would be at 0 volts due to it being connected to the earthing conductor and having no line to it! Now let’s say we closed that circuit (turned a light on), I can’t...

 

Just testing posting Discussion ThreadJust testing posting Electrical Advice

Did this one work?

Just testing posting for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

JIB Apprenticeship completion Proving Discussion ThreadJIB Apprenticeship completion Proving Electrical Advice

Hi folks have one here which someone can help . Started my apprenticeship back in 1990 done my 236 part 1 and part 2 have also completed my AM1 and AM 2 all completed by 1993 . problem only came to light when I applied for a card and was asked for my deed or completion certificate to which i never seen , so me goes back to my parents house in roof space I find my JIB...

 

Just testing posting something - think something weird is going on Discussion ThreadJust testing posting something - think something weird is going on Electrical Advice

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Just testing posting something - think something weird is going on Discussion ThreadJust testing posting something - think something weird is going on Electrical Advice

Just testing posting something - think something weird is going on.

This post should be the first post in the thread.

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Using a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"? Discussion ThreadUsing a bathroom fan and timer switch that both require "power first"? Electrical Advice

This is all new electrical, in a house that was stripped down to the studs.

I am using the following vent/fan/light combo: (It requires power ran directly to it so that the fan can turn on on its own if the bulbs get too hot)
Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VTSN0E

And would like to...

 

Beko w. Machine Discussion ThreadBeko w. Machine Electrical Advice

Hi , Iv got a below wmv1431w, washing machine, it is tripping the electric on a hot wash only , I’ve tried a new heating element but still the same

Beko w. Machine for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

ground, neutral, and hot wire are all "hot" Discussion Threadground, neutral, and hot wire are all "hot" Electrical Advice

All wires connecting to the outlet have power going through them. Any advice on why this is occurring and what I could do about it?

ground, neutral, and hot wire are all "hot" for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Earthing, Metals and different voltages during faults Discussion ThreadEarthing, Metals and different voltages during faults Electrical Advice

Hello,

I have a few questions on the image I have attached:
I am proposing to put a small electrical metal box within a larger electrical metal box but having them both physically isolated via a non-conductive plastic. The larger electric box would have electronic equipment that is powered from a 240v source protected by an RCD and stepped...