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First post and its in welcome. Discussion ThreadFirst post and its in welcome. Electrical Advice

20 Years since I did electrical work so 16th edition. Joined to refresh as I'm just about to run a supply to a new shed. Need to make sure I'm up to date.

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Wiring underfloor heating with 3 manifolds Discussion ThreadWiring underfloor heating with 3 manifolds Electrical Advice

Hi all, taken on a new build project and they have quite a large property with three separate manifolds. I have wired before with one manifold but getting slightly confused.

Do I need to take a fused spur to each individual manifold to power the pump or can this be done via the three cores back to the wiring centre.

I usually run 3 three cores back from the...

 

Electric cooker 2500 watts to plug into normal spain plug socket? Discussion ThreadElectric cooker 2500 watts to plug into normal spain plug socket? Electrical Advice

Hi All,

We have an old Country villa in Spain. The housing electrics were not good so the house recently has been completely re-wired to a good standard.
Due to some miscommunication with the electrician however, he forgot to create a separate circuit for the electric cooker.
Looking at the cooker, it is an old one...

 

Is this 70s wiring the equivalent of 4mm T&E Discussion ThreadIs this 70s wiring the equivalent of 4mm T&E Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I've been doing some mapping of the wiring in this property I recently purchased, the cabling for the main living and bedrooms appears to be a radial circuit (see plan, starts at the green dot, red obviously sockets and purple is the wiring). This circuit connects to a 32amp circuit breaker, and I presume it was laid in the 70s/80s. From what I...

 

Electric Cooker Discussion ThreadElectric Cooker Electrical Advice

Good Morning all

Looking for some advice.

Recently had an electric cooker installed from a company found on check a trade.

Before engineer arrived he advised me to buy a 2.5mm cable to connect to the mains. When purchasing the shopkeeper informed me that cookers usually would need a 6mm cable but the electrician insisted that 2.5mm was sufficient and came and installed it.

I’ve had further advice that this may...

 

Solar System Brian Cox - did anybody watch it? Discussion ThreadSolar System Brian Cox - did anybody watch it? Electrical Advice

It explained loads of things about the solar system but a lot about protons moving around when water and other chemicals on Saturn's moon Europa for example heat up and change the state from gas to liquid and to a solid.

Thought it was apt to post this in the solar forum mwahahaa ☀️🪨🌑

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SSE 3-Phase Upgrade Gone Wrong! Discussion ThreadSSE 3-Phase Upgrade Gone Wrong! Electrical Advice

Hello,

Looking for some advice following a botched 3 phase upgrade today. Some background:

• Commercial unit originally fitted out (4 years ago) with single phase main supply feeding into 3 phase DB. 2nd DB run off breaker to service single phase requirements (small kitchenette, lighting, sockets, shutter door motor)
• Electrician has prepped site with new 3 phase requirements...

 

240v/50a through two two-pole circuit breakers? Discussion Thread240v/50a through two two-pole circuit breakers? Electrical Advice

I have a dedicated line for a car charger running to my garage. It's 240 V/50a coming from my main breaker box. It initially went straight to the charger, but I thought I could run it to a subpanel in my garage to allow me to not only run 240 V and 50 A to the charger but also when that charger wasn't being used, have two separate 120 V lines for a shed...

 

How do I get rid of phantom voltage on LED lights feed. Discussion ThreadHow do I get rid of phantom voltage on LED lights feed. Electrical Advice

Have switched a light fitting from incandescent to LEDS. The LEDs continue to glow slightly after switching them off. The fitting is switched 240V live wires and there is a AC 5.1V induced phantom voltage. Little or no AC current. How do I get rid of the phantom voltage. A 4uF 400VAC cap across the wires does nothing.

How do I get rid...

 

What is the Pinout of Deutsch 8 Pin Connector ? Are some of the pins joined on the connector? Or are all the pins separate from one another? Discussion ThreadWhat is the Pinout of Deutsch 8 Pin Connector ? Are some of the pins joined on the connector? Or are all the pins separate from one another? Electrical Advice

Hello I am going to use this pin connector to power a HDPLEX HIFI DC-ATX 500 watt power supply. The power supply has a 8 pin dc input connector. I just need to know if...

 

Hello everyone Discussion ThreadHello everyone Electrical Advice

I've just joined and wanted to say Hi.

I haven't got to grips with the rules. It seems there are some threads that I'm not permitted to view without having 50 posts under my account. I have no idea what this means.

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Line voltage wall thermostat wiring. Discussion ThreadLine voltage wall thermostat wiring. Electrical Advice

Hi all

I'm in the process of replacing some 1970s underfloor heating line voltage sauter wall thermostats with new mechanical replacements (of which there seem to be incredibly few in existence - sauter were very unhelpful with suggestions!).

Anyway I have found a replacement (T4360B1015 for interest), but had a question about wiring.

There is only a single 2.5mm twin and...

 

Extraction fans/part F Discussion ThreadExtraction fans/part F Electrical Advice

Has part F now been modified with regards to notifications when installing extractor fans? It’s been many years since I’ve installed one but have heard that you must have attended a recognised training course, have a calibrated anemometer and complete a specific form for building control with the extractor details, extraction rates etc?

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Quickwire Now Sponsor ElectriciansForums.net Discussion ThreadQuickwire Now Sponsor ElectriciansForums.net Electrical Advice

I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest sponsors of ElectriciansForums.net - Quickwire! They have decided to join us after seeing you guys discussing their products here. Now we have an expert on board that you can chat to @Quickwire-Sam who will be happy to answer your queries...

 

Rewire required. Discussion ThreadRewire required. Electrical Advice

Most effective way to upgrade housing wire. Needs everything. Built 1885. Don’t want to walk into it, totally blind.

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New Consumer Unit, Water and Gas bonding Discussion ThreadNew Consumer Unit, Water and Gas bonding Electrical Advice

During a new CU installation does the bonding for the gas and water also have to be upgraded to the latest regulations or just tested/ inspected?

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Where can I get one Discussion ThreadWhere can I get one Electrical Advice

Anyone know where I can get these. I lost the one I had and don't know where I got it from. It fitted in my little Wera ratchet or my Leatherman and saved me from carrying a separate key.
So that's all it is, a cabinet key (double bit) with a 1/4" hex end.

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I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Discussion ThreadI turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible? Electrical Advice

I turned off the circuit breaker for the foyer and the doorbell light went off but the doorbell transformer stayed on. Is this possible?

I turned off the circuit breaker...

 

Hi all, Newbie here. Discussion ThreadHi all, Newbie here. Electrical Advice

Hello all, stumbked across the forum whilst searching for some wiring schematics for an S plan heating system with added Log burner back boiler. Hope you’re all well Hopefully speak to some of you on the main forum pages.

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Hello everyone! Discussion ThreadHello everyone! Electrical Advice

Hello everyone!

Thank you for the warm welcome! I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to sharing experiences and getting valuable advice from all of you.

Looking forward to connecting!

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Hi everyone! Discussion ThreadHi everyone! Electrical Advice

New forum member from Latvia.

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EV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels Discussion ThreadEV charger installation, sharing CU with Solar panels Electrical Advice

Hi

My first post here, so apologies for any mistakes.
I think it will be DIY job with electrician sign off if required, but would like to do as much as possible by myself.

Aim is to install 32amp commando socket in my shed to plug in portable Tesla EV charger and future prove it so proper home charger can be installed in future.

I'll start...

 

Maxi trunking running around consumer unit Discussion ThreadMaxi trunking running around consumer unit Electrical Advice

Hi all, recently seen a wylex consumer unit install video, they use bush and couplings to connect to the pvc trunking running horizontal on the top on the consumer unit, is this necessary? They also show another option using strain relief grommets (inside the trunking going into the CU) How would you go about joining it to a hager unit where they have the square...

 

Is this meter installation ok? Discussion ThreadIs this meter installation ok? Electrical Advice

Hey guys, just wondering if this installation is ok? the neutral can get isolated on the main circuit which if the second circuit is not isolated would mean there is no return for the second circuit. the isolator switches are individual (its actually two isolators in one shell)

Is this meter installation...

 

Thoughts on this set up Discussion ThreadThoughts on this set up Electrical Advice

This is supplying a small commercial set up. SWA is only 16mm and the isolator is rated at 100A. Earth cable between MET and SWA is only 10mm.
How would you code it? Having a brain fart and thought I'd seek other opinions.
...

 

Hello from Ireland Discussion ThreadHello from Ireland Electrical Advice

Hello all I am new here an Irish lad doing an apprenticeship loving the job at it over two years now attending day release learning lots at day release and at work all the time

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Whirlpool bath Discussion ThreadWhirlpool bath Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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MOTORUN 2HP Static Phase Convertor Discussion ThreadMOTORUN 2HP Static Phase Convertor Electrical Advice

Hello,

Last year my 30 year old Static Pase convertor stopped working, the 3 phase motor is 0.55KW / 0.74HP and drives a small lathe. When I switched it on the contactor in the Phase converter was being swiched on and off quite fast by the small Relay 1 oscillating on/off, and would not start the Motor.

I am not an electrician but I drew a Schematic of sorts but have only...

 

Bonding Discussion ThreadBonding Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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Bonding Discussion ThreadBonding Electrical Advice

Whilrpool bath pump and heater have an earth lead attached to the metal casings. Should they just be joined together so potential of both casings is equal in event of a fault?

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