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individual RCBOs or a main breaker RCBO? and what trip level 10mA or 30mA Discussion Threadindividual RCBOs or a main breaker RCBO? and what trip level 10mA or 30mA Electrical Advice

I have the feeling that I might have small currents running in the house. So first of all, I am considering to get a leakage clamp meter. But besides of this, I am also considering to replace the breakers with RCBO. But then the question, should I go for indivdual rcbo or just replace the main breaker...

 

Hi,New member just saying hello as being nagged by email, Discussion ThreadHi,New member just saying hello as being nagged by email, Electrical Advice

Hello to everone on the forum

Been in the trade some 45 years now and Contracting on our own since 1990. Wouldn't change a thing Lol. Now doing EICR'S on properties we wired in the early 90,s. Absolutely love spending these lovely weekends in the office doing paperwork and chasing around all the time.LOL. Newbuilds are our speciality...

 

Does anyone have NVQ level 3 portfolio samples or any guide in relation to that? Discussion ThreadDoes anyone have NVQ level 3 portfolio samples or any guide in relation to that? Electrical Advice

Can anyone help me with this?

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SolarEdge backup interface issue Discussion ThreadSolarEdge backup interface issue Electrical Advice

Anyone had a SolarEdge backup interface that does not power the property during powercut?
The battery is fully charged, you can hear the contactor switching over, leds confirm that it's in backup mode, but house has no power...

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Revox A77 does not record with front Jack. Problem? Discussion ThreadRevox A77 does not record with front Jack. Problem? Electrical Advice

After his restauration everything was ok! But he does not record with the Jack in the front.

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FIKE fire panel key Discussion ThreadFIKE fire panel key Electrical Advice

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fike-Rafiki-Twinflex-09-0026-Panel/dp/B01BKQCR7Q/ref=rvi_d_sccl_6/259-6940442-6992409?pd_rd_w=1mkG1&content-id=amzn1.sym.d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_p=d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_r=GZ66J3Q9SJETMVN0EQ56&pd_rd_wg=eKQhp&pd_rd_r=5b8f6ffd-6ec8-4227-b413-4ac79e958510&pd_rd_i=B01BKQCR7Q&psc=1

Bought this FIKE panel key for user mode weekly fire safety...

 

Revox A77, doesn’t record, Jack in the front Discussion ThreadRevox A77, doesn’t record, Jack in the front Electrical Advice

I have a bandrecorder Revox A77 case model with speakers and amplification. Model MK4 from 1977. He had a total restauration and after everything was ok except that he would’t record with the Jack in the front. What could be wrong?

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Can we reduce voltage on an electric fence? Discussion ThreadCan we reduce voltage on an electric fence? Electrical Advice

Just set up an electric fence system that outputs around 9KV and 10 Joules. I am worried about my pets and other live stock that the shock is too much. I wanted to know if we can reduce voltage of an electric fence.

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What's the most badly designed accessory you've had to install? Discussion ThreadWhat's the most badly designed accessory you've had to install? Electrical Advice

What's the most badly designed accessory you've had to install?

I present my nomination, the ML Accessories/Knightsbridge RWL5 wall-mounted LED guide light

This nice-looking wall light has a low profile, is IP54 rated, and looks quite neat in "anthracite" colour. It's also about the right shape and size to cover...

 

They made me do it! Discussion ThreadThey made me do it! Electrical Advice

They made me do it!

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Hello everyone Discussion ThreadHello everyone Electrical Advice

Hello to all members

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Just saying Hi Discussion ThreadJust saying Hi Electrical Advice

They made me do it 🤷🏻‍♂️

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starting electrical improvers role 4 years after completing level 3 Discussion Threadstarting electrical improvers role 4 years after completing level 3 Electrical Advice

I’ve recently been offered a role as an electrical improver doing commercial and industrial work and I start in 2 weeks. The employer is aware that I’m going to be quite rusty as it’s been such a long time since I left college but I don’t want to go into this unprepared. I’ve been flicking through old course work...

 

Duties of a professional engineer, an applied science technologist or a journey person electrician. Discussion ThreadDuties of a professional engineer, an applied science technologist or a journey person electrician. Electrical Advice

Hi, we're a 14 unit strata in BC. New regulations call for us to have An ‘Electrical Planning Report' done by the end of 2026". It apparently is to give a factual basis to proceed with EV charging infrastructure installations.
My concern is that our...

 

Can anyone give me the answer and source for this question on current carrying capacity Discussion ThreadCan anyone give me the answer and source for this question on current carrying capacity Electrical Advice

Hello I just need to know the correct order and a source which shows me that it is that order please

When calculating the current carrying capacity

Is the correct order

Ib ≤ In ≤ It ≤ Iz

Or

Ib ≤ In ≤ Iz ≤ It

Niceone

Can anyone give me the answer and source for this...

 

New member to the forum Discussion ThreadNew member to the forum Electrical Advice

Hi all, new to the forum.

currently doing my NVQ LVL 2 in electrical and hoping to move onto LVL 3.

Been browsing the forum and finding a lot of useful information.

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