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How to make 440v 11kv 210kv Discussion ThreadHow to make 440v 11kv 210kv Electrical Advice

Hello
How to make 440v

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How to make 11kv 440v 210kv Discussion ThreadHow to make 11kv 440v 210kv Electrical Advice

Hello
How to make 210kv



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SY, CY None Compliant???? Discussion ThreadSY, CY None Compliant???? Electrical Advice

So, I'm out on site the other day and the apprentice is installing some SY cable for a ring final circuit. Anyway, we got chatting and he mentions that this type of cable does not comply with BS7671! I said, "of course it does, it's part of the AM2 and it is one of the 7 cable types of the new 2357 apprenticeship NVQ! So out of curiosity I had a look. To my suprise, it does state in the BS7671...

 

McLaren 1 2 on the grid for Italian Grand Prix Discussion ThreadMcLaren 1 2 on the grid for Italian Grand Prix Electrical Advice

I'm excited about the grid lineup and the fact verstappen is 7th.

👍

Anybody else watching today?

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Does the sudden shutdown of the mini split inverter AC damage the electrical components? Discussion ThreadDoes the sudden shutdown of the mini split inverter AC damage the electrical components? Electrical Advice

Hello,

In our country, electricity/power is cut /outage without prior notice for 2 hours a day.
Does the sudden shutdown of the mini split inverter AC damage the electrical components?

Does the problem come from when the power went out or comes back on? If power...

 

Should I drill a hole above these switches? Discussion ThreadShould I drill a hole above these switches? Electrical Advice

Just about to install the end of a curtain rail but am thinking twice…

Would be above a light switch and a few outlets. Is there a safe way to do this?

How do I post a picture?

Thanks!

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Chint breakers Discussion ThreadChint breakers Electrical Advice

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to understand the key differences between chint

breakers and Schneider breakers. I’ve noticed that both brands are available for a project I’m working on, and I’m trying to make an informed decision.

Could anyone provide insights into how these two brands compare in terms of:

1. Quality...

 

Junction Box Connection for AC Cables Discussion ThreadJunction Box Connection for AC Cables Electrical Advice

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a project where I need to connect two copper AC cables. Instead of running a very long cable, I'm using two shorter cables that I already have on hand. I'm planning to connect them inside a junction box using a terminal block ) for continuity...

 

DNO Concentric cable current carrying capacity Discussion ThreadDNO Concentric cable current carrying capacity Electrical Advice

Had UKPN come out to a property recently to upgrade the main fuse from 60A to 100A but when they arrived they said that the supply cable which he confirmed is a 25sq.mm. CNE aluminium concentric cable (1-phase, burried) for the PME supply is only able to take a 80A fuse. They will have to dig in a new supply cable (presumeably 35sq.mm) to complete the...

 

Domestic Electric Vehicle charger and special location Discussion ThreadDomestic Electric Vehicle charger and special location Electrical Advice

The company i work for say that a domestic Electric Vehicle charger is not to be recorded as a special location on the certificate.

Is this correct?

I've made the argument that the installation requires consideration of the requirments laid out in section 7, therefor it is deemed a special location. But they're adamant and have...

 

I have two wires i want to connect. A plug with green and brown wire and a bulb socket that has a black and red wire, which colors do i connect ? Discussion ThreadI have two wires i want to connect. A plug with green and brown wire and a bulb socket that has a black and red wire, which colors do i connect ? Electrical Advice

I have two wires i want to connect. A plug with green and brown wire and a bulb socket that has a black and red wire, which colors do i connect ?

I have two...

 

30 amp Aga timer help Discussion Thread30 amp Aga timer help Electrical Advice

Anyone any ideas. My Aga engineer changed my timer from a landis and stadia rwb7 to a Drayton. There is power in the timer and a electrician came and checked the timer wiring but Aga is not charging up overnight.
Does something have to be reset on meter.

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W2D5…. And they said it couldn’t be done Discussion ThreadW2D5…. And they said it couldn’t be done Electrical Advice

I did it….. 4 times, I did it!!

They said it couldn’t be done…. But I’ve proved them wrong.


I’ve actually managed to drill perfectly round holes in lath and plaster ceiling for downlights.



Yes… I know. There’s a chimney in a corridor.
Don’t...

 

The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker! Discussion ThreadThe hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker! Electrical Advice

Hello,

The hood kitchen goes into on/standby mode when I plug in the espresso maker(I don't even turn on the Espresso maker).
What is causing this problem?




The hood...

 

Ottermill Tap off boxes for sale Discussion ThreadOttermill Tap off boxes for sale Electrical Advice

Hi, I have a quantity of Ottermill TP&N Tap Off Boxes for sale, fully refurbished if your interested or know somebody that may be interested, act now as these are like hens teeth and wont be around long.

2 x 63A Ottermill Uniduct TP&N
4 x 100A Ottermill TP&N
6 x 63A Ottermill TP&N
5 x 32A Ottermill TP&N

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Safe isolation of rotary isolator when no incoming voltage present. Discussion ThreadSafe isolation of rotary isolator when no incoming voltage present. Electrical Advice

Hi all, trying to work out the best way for proving safe isolation of a motor.

Motor is fed from a contactor inside control panel, it then passes through a local isolator and then to the motor, the isolator has auxillary contacts so that when it is in the off position the contactor will not pull in and supply...

 

W2D5 - lunch Discussion ThreadW2D5 - lunch Electrical Advice

Well, I was going to update my DGA thread but something more important came up - my decision for lunch. Can't decide which of these :-...

 

RCD Trips Discussion ThreadRCD Trips Electrical Advice

Hello,
I'm not an electrician. My RCD at home constantly trips. I tried turning off the power, resetting the RCD and putting the circuits back one by one, to work out what was tripping it. All were okay, except when I turned back on 'downstairs sockets' or 'upstairs sockets' either one of those would immediately cause the RDC to trip. I figured it may be a faulty appliance so went round and unplugged everything. However this made...

 

Question about evidence over 2 different sites Discussion ThreadQuestion about evidence over 2 different sites Electrical Advice

Hi
I’m currently doing my 2357 NVQ. I have a list of wiring systems and containment system's to gather evidence for which I’ve got quite a bit.

I was just wondering do you have to do all of them twice on a different site? Or do I hit all criteria once but over more then 1 site

Thanks

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I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 shorting Discussion ThreadI've got a problem with the wiring 😭 shorting Electrical Advice

I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 for some reason I've got no break lights they stay on and only when the headlights are on and I have no Parker's but if I put the Parker's on and put my foot on the brake they come on but as soon as a take my foot off they turn off and now I've got a headlight one dinner then the other 😭 FML seriously

I've got a...

 

Electrician tool bag Discussion ThreadElectrician tool bag Electrical Advice

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Innovations... Discussion ThreadInnovations... Electrical Advice

Right...let's hear it from you guys...
for me, it's:
Wago connectors
Quickwire connectors
Quinetic switches


What's new that made your life easier in recent times?

Or what's always been there but you didn't know would make your lfe easier, like Q-Max hole punches

All and any ideas most welcome!

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TT System Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD main switch DB Discussion ThreadTT System Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD main switch DB Electrical Advice

Hi

Ive read a few discussions on the topic but what setup would you recommend for replacing a DB on a domestic TT system?

I've moved house and need to get the meter changed ready for the car charger, I need to upgrade the severely dated DB at the same time.

Existing is a multi9 13 way RCD main switch DB, one of those circuits is a sub...

 

#5 of 5 a week Discussion Thread#5 of 5 a week Electrical Advice

Silly me, I added to a thread instead of posting a new one to qualify!
OK, #5 is a day early, sorry about that but it was unavaoidable...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGy9uomagO4

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Forum information overload Discussion ThreadForum information overload Electrical Advice

This will probably not be popular, but I joined the electrician's forum to talk and learn about electrical things.
It seems we are now being pushed to post threads about every topic under the sun, electrical or not.
I'm finding it tedious to condense and distill all of these topics into information that is useful to me.
And for this reason I'm out...

Forum information overload for the...

 

Extending Cables Discussion ThreadExtending Cables Electrical Advice

I'm going to move a consumer unit and the. cables may or may not reach the new location, once its moved however the old location will no longer be accessible, If required I intend to extend any circuits using crimp connectors, any comments?

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Is my TMA marked correctly???? Discussion ThreadIs my TMA marked correctly???? Electrical Advice

I have the results of my Tutor marked assignment (TMA) back today and i had one question wrong but i dont think it is.

Q- An electric lamp has a filament resistance of 534 ohms. when connected to a 230v supply, the current flowing would be?
A-122820
B-0.4307
C-4.307
D-2.322

I achieved my answer by using ohms law. I used, I= R/V
534 / 230 = 2.321739130434783

My answer was and is D but...

 

Dual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters Discussion ThreadDual/Single supply Dimplex Quantum storage heaters Electrical Advice

I am a landlord/owner of a flat. I am just about to spur off nearby sockets to provide the additional 24hr supply to new Dimplex Quantum storage heaters. Before i do some ugly surface mounted wiring I re-checked the heater installation manual. These Quantum heaters can be wired to a single 24hr supply and rely on their internal timers or wifi...

 

W2D4 Turntable maintenance and repair Discussion ThreadW2D4 Turntable maintenance and repair Electrical Advice

Best section to put this in, i guess....

For some years now i have been using an old PC to play records ... I mean, an oldhifi seperates turntable, plugged into the line-in of the PC and played through the PC's speakers....

Yes, i know a dedicated hifi system would sound better... but this is what i had to hand....

Earlier this year, the turntable gave up on me... no...

 

Rangemaster induction hob Discussion ThreadRangemaster induction hob Electrical Advice

Afternoon all. Working on a kitchen extension and the customer has just taken delivery of a rangemaster induction hob and oven combined. Ind is 11.1 kw, total seems to be 16.2 kw. I am calculating this as 27.5 amps. Can anyone else confirm this or am I missing something? Need to ensure I fit the right cable size. Thanks Michael

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