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NICEIC renewal assessment debacle! Discussion ThreadNICEIC renewal assessment debacle! Electrical Advice

Hi All,

I recently had my NICEIC renewal assessment.
We are a two man band. We only carry out small local work and we are approved contractors & domestic installers.

We have always (for the last 17 years at least!) had a half day assessment from the NICEIC.
The freelance assessor they sent this year spent 3 Hours in my office!
He spent most of that tip tapping his tiny tablet...

 

Heat pump controls Discussion ThreadHeat pump controls Electrical Advice

I’m trying to get my head around how the controls work on heat pump systems .

Usually on a s plan combi boiler let’s just say 2 zones I’ve learned that power to spur from spur to Timeclock to stat calls for heat switch live from stat on to brown on the motorised valve micro switch closes between (grey permanent live ) and orange joined to switch wire to boiler okay so I understand that.

With the heat pump no...

 

AFDD BS number Discussion ThreadAFDD BS number Electrical Advice

I've just fitted some (Wylex) AFDD/RCBO's for the first time, what goes in the box on the cert regarding the BSEN number, 62606 is for AFDD's and 61009 is for RCBO's. which one is for both?

As a side note can I just say how crazy it is to have a red light showing that everything is ok when right next to them there is an SPD that has red showing for when everything is not ok. They must know how uninterested the customer...

 

AFDD BS number Discussion ThreadAFDD BS number Electrical Advice

I've just fitted some (Wylex) AFDD/RCBO's for the first time, what goes in the box on the cert regarding the BSEN number, 62606 is for AFDD's and 61009 is for RCBO's. which one is for both?

As a side note can I just say how crazy it is to have a red light showing that everything is ok when right next to them there is an SPD that has red showing for when everything is not ok. They must know how uninterested the customer...

 

Auto-electrical problem Discussion ThreadAuto-electrical problem Electrical Advice

Dear all,



Just wondered if anyone could solve this puzzle:



Today I changed the headlight bulb on my car. It all worked fine when fitted, but then -

When I took the ignition key out I noticed the headlights stayed on (I've had the car 10 years - they only work with the ignition key in).

I then tried to start the car and there was absolutely no cranking from the battery at all.

Checked the...

 

Why is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage Heater? Discussion ThreadWhy is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage Heater? Electrical Advice

Hi, I have a new Dyno-Glo Garage Heater that I connected to the breaker, and it won't turn on. Multimeter reads 120V going at each node in the heater.

Breaker is a double-pole 30 Amp Stab-Lok, rated for 240V.

I'm not sure how to troubleshoot further, and I'm hoping for some direction, please.

Why is there no power to my Dyno-Glo Garage...

 

Is it safe to spur? Discussion ThreadIs it safe to spur? Electrical Advice

I want to put an inline booster pump into the bathroom hot water supply due to low pressure. I need to take a single spur from a double socket into the ceiling cavity where it'll be fixed to a joist approximately five foot away from where the pump will be located. The double socket that the spur would be run from will have three wires in each terminal (two of each from the ring and one of each for the spur)...

 

Which forum to post about fire detection systems? Discussion ThreadWhich forum to post about fire detection systems? Electrical Advice

Hi, new here and looking for advice/electrician to install a Grade A system

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Are these a special socket? Discussion ThreadAre these a special socket? Electrical Advice

Trying to change out dual GU24 sockets in 4 ceiling fixtures with E26 sockets but can't seem to find sockets that have this threaded stud on the bottom/end.



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Compex, training, help available. Discussion ThreadCompex, training, help available. Electrical Advice

Free help and advice available, Compex training instructor / assessor. Private tuition also available online, by telephone or in person, hourly rate available. Contact me for all of your Compex questions and queries.

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Duplicate posts Discussion ThreadDuplicate posts Electrical Advice

Any suggestions for avoiding the duplicate posts that keep happening?
I'm trying to delete mine, but there are alot!

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Duplicate posts Discussion ThreadDuplicate posts Electrical Advice

Any suggestions for avoiding the duplicate posts that keep happening?
I'm trying to delete mine, but there are alot!

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Ic downlights with rockwool Discussion ThreadIc downlights with rockwool Electrical Advice

Hi does any one know or fitted ic integrated downlights suitable for rockwool .most say lay over insulation which is your standard glass wool which I normally move as far away from the cutout and try to move to the side. Without considering insulation guards or clips is there such a product.would a can be better then the unit would never fail only the lamp .its between floors so no real access...

 

Ic downlights with rockwool Discussion ThreadIc downlights with rockwool Electrical Advice

Hi does any one know or fitted ic integrated downlights suitable for rockwool .most say lay over insulation which is your standard glass wool which I normally move as far away from the cutout and try to move to the side. Without considering insulation guards or clips is there such a product.would a can be better then the unit would never fail only the lamp .its between floors so no real access...

 

Ic downlights with rockwool Discussion ThreadIc downlights with rockwool Electrical Advice

Hi does any one know or fitted ic integrated downlights suitable for rockwool .most say lay over insulation which is your standard glass wool which I normally move as far away from the cutout and try to move to the side. Without considering insulation guards or clips is there such a product.would a can be better then the unit would never fail only the lamp .its between floors so no real access...

 

3 core cable to new thermostat? Discussion Thread3 core cable to new thermostat? Electrical Advice

Hi all, I have purchased a digital thermostat. Just wanting to check how to wire it from the old ones cable.
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3 core cable to new thermostat? Discussion Thread3 core cable to new thermostat? Electrical Advice

Hi all, I have purchased a digital thermostat. Just wanting to check how to wire it from the old ones cable.
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3 core cable to new thermostat? Discussion Thread3 core cable to new thermostat? Electrical Advice

Hi all, I have purchased a digital thermostat. Just wanting to check how to wire it from the old ones cable...

 

3 core cable to new thermostat? Discussion Thread3 core cable to new thermostat? Electrical Advice

Hi all, I have purchased a digital thermostat. Just wanting to check how to wire it from the old one...

 

Feeding a mains outlet from a PDU. Discussion ThreadFeeding a mains outlet from a PDU. Electrical Advice

Good afternoon All,
i have been advised that it's ok to install a double gang standard mains socket on a piece of furniture fed from a 10amp outlet of a 6 way 3 pin plug power distribution block. Can this be done by using a 10amp fuse in the plug that feeds the outlet?
I don't believe this is right, but would like to know the reasons why so i can put them to the 'powers that...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Discussion ThreadLegal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances? Electrical Advice

Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier now to see what their...

 

GFCI in bathroom was not working - DIYer Discussion ThreadGFCI in bathroom was not working - DIYer Electrical Advice

I’m trying to replace a gfci outlet which does not work in a bathroom at a relatives house which was just purchased. Circuit checker shows no power and no little green light. I checked the breaker, all ON. Switched breakers off then back to on. Still no power. I believe this is the first outlet in a circuit of 3 outlets. This one is the only that has the test buttons...

 

Borrowed earth Discussion ThreadBorrowed earth Electrical Advice

I have found that the garage light is on some original 2 wire from the 1970s. I could change the fitting to a class 2 but would like to know why I cannot borrow an earth from the nearby ringmain with 4mm. All domestic earths are bonded together independent of MCBs or RCBOs, so there cannot be any potential difference in the earth circuitry should anything fail.

Borrowed earth for the original thread on...

 

PFC & Water & Gas bond Discussion ThreadPFC & Water & Gas bond Electrical Advice

Hi All

I want to clear some bits up as i have been picked up on them and feel a bit stupid

1 ) To do my PFC test leaving all earths in block and all breakers on including the main switch i place an earth clip over the earth block and with that place the neutral probe.

I then place the live probe into the live of the main double pole switch and take the reading.

2 ) I then place earth clip over earth...

 

radial wiring for ceiling down lights. Discussion Threadradial wiring for ceiling down lights. Electrical Advice

evening,

i’m in the process of up-darting my folks ceilings lights.
The current ones do have SELV transformers attached 12V. these definitely look pre-IP.

looking around the flat there is definitely some interesting termination work.

So would new 230V ceiling lights need to be in ring circuit. 6 out 7 work. however, there is 2 final lamps.

assuming i need to just wire...