Electrical Advice

Light switch replacement (lights flickering) Discussion ThreadLight switch replacement (lights flickering) Electrical Advice

Hi,

Friend asked me to check out their light switch cause the kitchen lights were flickering and the faceplate was getting hot. They sent the photos below to show what it looked like, obvious issue is the common looking fried, which I put down to a loose connection, hence the flickering lights.

To replace the front plate, all the old wires go in the same...

 

t8 fluorescent tube led replacement Discussion Threadt8 fluorescent tube led replacement Electrical Advice

what is a good led replacement tube for a t8 fluorescent tube

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Generator to run oil fired boiler or immersion heater? Discussion ThreadGenerator to run oil fired boiler or immersion heater? Electrical Advice

Hi. We've a champion generator, inverter, dual fuel, 3.6 kw, which we've used a couple of times during power outages over the last 18 months to power a fridge (class 1) - needed to keep my partner's meds. at fridge temperature and a range of other items (class 2) such as broadband router, TV, radio, a couple of standard lamps. Simple system...

 

Catenary wire Discussion ThreadCatenary wire Electrical Advice

Hi all looking for some help. I was looking for the minimum height of a catenary over a road, i cant seem to find it in the regs, can anyone help? I need to know where to find it in the regs book, thanks for your help in advance.

Catenary wire for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Diversity on a 20 Way or longer CU with many (low utilisation) ring mains Discussion ThreadDiversity on a 20 Way or longer CU with many (low utilisation) ring mains Electrical Advice

Hello,

A quick question which I suspect is becoming more commonly asked as we go towards having more ways in our CUs.

Domestic dwelling, nothing too exuberent but during rejigging the large downstairs ring was split into three and some radials added, as well as seperate feeds to allow for a...

 

Anyone work with FP200? Discussion ThreadAnyone work with FP200? Electrical Advice

Hi,
Anyone work with FP200 and is able to take some photos for an NVQ as an example I'm putting together? We can discuss some payment.

Message me here or privately if interested

Anyone work with FP200? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Can you add a second fixture to a switch loop? Discussion ThreadCan you add a second fixture to a switch loop? Electrical Advice

I currently have a light fixture on a switch loop and would like to add a second light that would be powered by the same switch. Can you add a second fixture? Forgive my novice picture, but if so, is this an allowable setup?


Can you...

 

24v DC driver for LED lights. Discussion Thread24v DC driver for LED lights. Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a decent 24V DC constant voltage LED driver.

It’s for an install of bathroom niche LEDs IP65 downlights. They are mini and have a 35mm cut out. The 1.5mm T&E is already dropped to each cut out but need a driver that will fit through a 35mm whole and to be pushed up.

Many thanks,
Jay

24v DC driver for LED lights. for the original thread on...

 

Issue with r2 reading on ring final circuit due to parallel paths Discussion ThreadIssue with r2 reading on ring final circuit due to parallel paths Electrical Advice

Good evening,



Been on and off on this project, they’re all brand new flats and now I’ve come back to carry out EIC tests.



It’s all first fixed in steel conduit and have stud frames with caddy clips on, so naturally been told to earth back boxes. Before I left I mentioned to the QS running job it’s best to leave...

 

Problems with my roof Discussion ThreadProblems with my roof Electrical Advice

I mentioned it a couple of times on other threads, and will link to here from those....

I found this diagram on t'internet showing how my roof has been constructed... closest anyway.

In my situation, the cavity wall on the left there has been removed, with a steel beam holding it up. Modern timber frame house with external rendered...

 

Voltage Drop Calculation vs OSG Discussion ThreadVoltage Drop Calculation vs OSG Electrical Advice

Hi All,

Hoping to get opinions on Vd calculations for a 1.5mm2 downstairs lighting circuit with an estimated length of 128m!
Length is due to loops at switches (neutrals required) and switched lives feeding various strings of lights.

...

 

Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light) Discussion ThreadWiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light) Electrical Advice

Hi, recently got a garden room and completely wired it up but running into a snag. Is there any way I can use dimmable led batons that have Dali output with just a dimmer switch as I’m having problems getting it to work.

I know usual you have to have a permanent feed at each light and switch wire. Is there no possible way I can just dim it up and down...

 

Hi I’m looking for the maximum permissible resistance reading of earthing rods Discussion ThreadHi I’m looking for the maximum permissible resistance reading of earthing rods Electrical Advice

Hi could anyone point me in the right direction for the maximum permissible resistance reading for earthing rods?

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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...