Electrical Advice

EICR Frequency Discussion ThreadEICR Frequency Electrical Advice

Asking for a friend who works in the health and safety sector, was asking me about the proper time intervals for EICRs in commercial and industrial settings.

I had a look in BS7671 and I see ( Reg 652.1 ) that it doesn't give specific timescales for various settings, only general guidance.

I found this video online (the veracity of which I cannot be sure) which seems to suggest 3 years for factories, and for some...

 

ASHP Supply & CU Setup Discussion ThreadASHP Supply & CU Setup Electrical Advice

Evening all,

Just after a sense-check before I commit & send the quote.

I’ve been asked to run in an SWA to feed a small CU that’ll sit inside an extension on the side of the house for the ASHP from a Tesla Gateway.

The customer has said the heat pump guys have asked for 2x 16A & 1x 6A circuits for the heat pump, immersion & control gear.

My plan was to fit a 40A C Curve MCB in the Tesla Gateway, run...

 

ASHP Supply & CU Discussion ThreadASHP Supply & CU Electrical Advice

Evening all,

Just after a sense-check before I commit & send the quote.

I’ve been asked to run in an SWA to feed a small CU that’ll sit inside an extension on the side of the house for the ASHP from a Tesla Gateway.

The customer has said the heat pump guys have asked for 2x 16A & 1x 6A circuits for the heat pump, immersion & control gear.

My plan was to fit a 40A C Curve MCB in the Tesla Gateway, run in the 10mm...

 

Intermittent central heating fault.. Discussion ThreadIntermittent central heating fault.. Electrical Advice

Hi,

I've recently looked at a fault with an intermittently tripping RCD at a property for a landlord I do the odd job for.
Got there and did the basics, IR'd the cables, looked at resistances across the pump, got acceptable results everywhere I looked. Played with the heating, demanded hot water and central heating to try and recreate the fault. Absolutely nothing. Apparently...

 

Sockets for the disabled Discussion ThreadSockets for the disabled Electrical Advice

Hi, I've been asked to replace some 2 gang sockets for a person who is disbled and has lost their strength in their hands and would like sockets with easy to press switches. Can anyone recommend a make that is suitable. I've searched for Part M switches but they seem to be just grey sockets for the poor sighted with outboard switches.

Many thanks

Sockets for the disabled for the original...

 

Bathroom light Pull Switch Discussion ThreadBathroom light Pull Switch Electrical Advice

Good afternoon guys!

Trying to change this bathroom pull chord light switch in my house as the pull chord has pulled off.
When taking the cover of with the 2 screws, there's literally no flex for me to take the wires out... any ideas on what I can do? I've tried to get my fingers in and try and pull the wires down from the ceiling to give myself some room to play with however not been...

 

BFT bollard tripping rcb when returning to its extended position. Why is this? Discussion ThreadBFT bollard tripping rcb when returning to its extended position. Why is this? Electrical Advice

Hi everyone
I installed a BFT bollard about 3 years ago. It's been a very reliable piece of equipment however today it has started to trip the rcd when ever it returns to its extended position.
It allows me to switch the rcd back on, it won't trip until the bollard is activated goes down...

 

Outdoor Socket Fitting - Advice Discussion ThreadOutdoor Socket Fitting - Advice Electrical Advice

Hi all,



I'm looking at getting an outdoor double socket fitted. I'm hoping for some thoughts from the forum who have already provided a lot of valuable help and advice.

Any work will be completed and signed off according to regs by suitably qualified electrician.



The planned setup is to be as follows. The codes are Screwfix product codes for the items planned to be fitted:



1...

 

Fire Rating - Rear Knockouts @ Consumer Unit Discussion ThreadFire Rating - Rear Knockouts @ Consumer Unit Electrical Advice

Hello All,

I understand that when cables penetrate a fire-rated wall entering in to a consumer unit, appropriate fire-stopping measures are required to maintain the wall’s fire resistance. However, in scenarios where the consumer unit is mounted with a clearance from the wall, such that the wall’s fire-rated properties remain uncompromised, is it still a...

 

Steel conduit maximum capacity for 90 degree thermosetting cables Discussion ThreadSteel conduit maximum capacity for 90 degree thermosetting cables Electrical Advice

Hi, as part of a project for my level 3 C&G 2365 course, we need to provide power to a number of 230v single phase socket outlets on a ring final circuit for a workshop area within a building designed for light industrial work.

The considerations about current carrying capacity and other aspects are dealt with...

 

Downstair rcbo suddenly tripping Discussion ThreadDownstair rcbo suddenly tripping Electrical Advice

Ahh .blooming rain .any ideas how to safely energize ring main supply when your half cut lol .

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Installing a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up) Discussion ThreadInstalling a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up) Electrical Advice

Hello,

I recently purchased two Varilight dimmers to replace rocker light switches in my bedroom. My goal is to be able to fully control the lights from both dimmers so I purposefully purchased models that act as Master / Companion Controller. I have not been able to get these Varilight dimmers to work...

 

Preferred GU10 fitting? Discussion ThreadPreferred GU10 fitting? Electrical Advice

Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings.

What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property.

Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights.

My research has already steered me towards Varilight for the dimmable trailing edge switches but happy to hear recommended alternatives for that too...

 

Screwfix Britains top tradesman Discussion ThreadScrewfix Britains top tradesman Electrical Advice

Well chaps what a day yeasterday , I have ended up in the last 10 of screwfixes britains top trades man , and spent a day at Silverstone race track ,so its waiting time now to see if ive won or not lol , not knowing my luck !! was bombrded with questions from a NIC guy it was fun mind as question he asked i new the answer , would you install a socket for a TV in a bathroom lol yes i...

 

Part C, tilting, GU10 downlight? Discussion ThreadPart C, tilting, GU10 downlight? Electrical Advice

Any know of any, both normal and IP rated?

Don't like the integrateds but struggling to find these...

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Wide bezel adjustable LED GU10 Discussion ThreadWide bezel adjustable LED GU10 Electrical Advice

Does anyone know of a product similar to the Integral LED 70-100mm range (linked) that allows you to adjust the lamp direction? The client has a few that are shining onto paintings, but we would like to be consistent with the bezel size.

Integral LED 70-100mm Cut Out Evofire IP65 Fire Rated Downlight ​

For...

 

Scantronic ion30 bell box Discussion ThreadScantronic ion30 bell box Electrical Advice

Customer has knocked a bell box off the wall and destroyed it. They would like it removed from the programming so that the alarm can be activated without accepting the fault. Can anyone recommend a solution?

Scantronic ion30 bell box for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Am2 Discussion ThreadAm2 Electrical Advice

Hi there just after some advice
Just done my AM2 and made a blunder on my test and inspection which I know I will fail .. however I have 2391 inspection and testing would this part of am2 still need to be done ??
Thanks in advance

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LED light advice much needed please Discussion ThreadLED light advice much needed please Electrical Advice

I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please.

I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to illuminate the perspex from underneath.

This is now old, and has problems, 1. Not enough...

 

Electrical issues Discussion ThreadElectrical issues Electrical Advice

2007 model opel zafira b 1.9cdti dies up when driving.

Electrical issues for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What size kW Discussion ThreadWhat size kW Electrical Advice

Hello,

I'm a plumber by trade and I need to fit an electric shower, it's already got a power supply doesn't look man enough for a 8.5kW electric shower, i was hoping you could point me in the right direction to make compatible...

 

Cable schedules Discussion ThreadCable schedules Electrical Advice

Cable schedules.
Can some body please explain what each digit on this type of info means?

1 x 1 x 4c is one cable with 4 cores

4 x 1 x 4c is 4 cables with 4 cores

I think this is correct but what does the middle digit represent?

Cable schedules for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

2nd Garage Board Discussion Thread2nd Garage Board Electrical Advice

Hi, Just a quick question on installing a second board for Solar PV in my garage.
I have a 2 way board at the moment with RCD protection for lighting and sockets, supplied from the main house DB (20A 4.0mm cable).
I have previously installed a separate 6.0mm cable from the main DB to the garage for Solar PV.
Couple of questions?
1. I have connected the 6.0mm cable for the Solar PV to a 32A MCB directly off the...

 

Can two AC sources be merged? Discussion ThreadCan two AC sources be merged? Electrical Advice

I have a small camper. Input to the AC distribution panel normally comes from a 30A shore power source. I can also feed the distribution panel from an inverter powered by an LiFePO4 battery. The inverter output taps into the distribution panel on the same bus bars to which the shore power connects. Thus, it is possible that the camper could be supplied by shore power, and if the inverter...

 

Is it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ? Discussion ThreadIs it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ? Electrical Advice

Hi Guys currently doing my apprenticeship and looking for some external advice regarding safe isolation.
Situation is a circuit supplying some external street bollard lights and 1 or 2 street lamps. This circuit is fed via a single phase MCB then...

 

Storage heater not heating up but powered Discussion ThreadStorage heater not heating up but powered Electrical Advice

Hi guys,

I'm on a job where one of the storage heaters isn't heating up. it is a dimplex model FXL18N 2.34kW.

There are two of these heaters in the property but one is not heating up. I've checked & bypassed the supply using peak supply to verify that electricity is getting into the heater.
At the elements 240v, resistance is 23.7 ohms.

The control / thermostat...

 

DIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop Discussion ThreadDIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop Electrical Advice

Looking for advice on how to re-connect a ceiling rose loop connector.

I am trying to achieve room 1 and room 2 lights to be independently on and off. This previously worked until i decided to try and change the fitting without taking a photo of the wires as they were when working. Yes i know, school boy error.

The...

 

Fluke 1653 fuse Discussion ThreadFluke 1653 fuse Electrical Advice

I have a fluke 1653 which gives me a fuse error, but only when voltage is present. Done some research but not found anyone with the same issue... just wondering if it’s time to retire the fluke as I know it’s getting on a bit now...

just seeing if anyone’s had/ seen this before, I’ve tried a new fuse btw.

thanks

Fluke 1653 fuse for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Do any one have the Connection details of L2200 JUMHO Signal Controller ( Navigation Panel) Discussion ThreadDo any one have the Connection details of L2200 JUMHO Signal Controller ( Navigation Panel) Electrical Advice

Good Day to All of You,

Do any one have the Connection details of L2200 JUMHO Signal Controller ( Navigation Panel)

Thanks & Best Regards

Do any one have the Connection details of L2200 JUMHO Signal Controller ( Navigation Panel) for the original...

 

Connect retic controller to Dol contractor Discussion ThreadConnect retic controller to Dol contractor Electrical Advice

Hi, after some advice as my retired electrician father in law can’t figure it out.

We purchased a house with a bore, I have attached the current setup in a picture. The dol contractor is always on so we have to use the isolator switch to turn off and on (he said saomething about the isolator being broken as when turned off there is still one phase that is live on...