Electrical Advice

Mechanical Protection for Tails between Meter Cupboards on outside wall Discussion ThreadMechanical Protection for Tails between Meter Cupboards on outside wall Electrical Advice

Hello, what products are people using for suitable mechanical protection in compliance with regs for the following job?

Existing Meter Cupboard recessed into outside wall adjacent to driveway on a domestic property with incoming Mains Supply, Meter and Tails.
Requirement to add an additional surface mounted...

 

Legal question regarding overhead service line Discussion ThreadLegal question regarding overhead service line Electrical Advice

Hi guys!

Just looking for a little legal advice.

Long story short, I'm looking at installing a new poly water tank.
Only issue I have is my low hanging service line is in the way.

The "correct" option would be to have someone from the power co come out and either temporarily take down the line, or maybe just lift it out of the way with a hot...

 

How to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit Discussion ThreadHow to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit Electrical Advice

Ok, please be aware that I am a 'do-it-yourself-er,' so if this isn't the right place to be posting this thread, let me know where I should be posting it.

The other day, my wife plugged in the vacuum cleaner and the whole living room circuit went dead. I figured that it was just either a problem with the vacuum cleaner, or else...

 

Inverter over grid voltage fault Discussion ThreadInverter over grid voltage fault Electrical Advice

I have a Solis 3.6 KW inverter which works well until it exceeds about 2000W when it shows "over grid voltage" and shuts down. This does not happen if something is switched on in the house which draws a large amount of current such as the immersion heater. I have a voltage meter in the house which can be showing around 240V, but as soon as the inverter starts up, the voltage climbs...

 

Help with Reg 551.7.2 Ina >= In + Ig(s) on 3 Phase Supply Discussion ThreadHelp with Reg 551.7.2 Ina >= In + Ig(s) on 3 Phase Supply Electrical Advice

Hello, I'm struggling to understand how to apply Reg 551.7.2 [in particular the formula Ina >= In + Ig(s) ] to the following situation.

I hope the attached image is clear enough, it shows an existing 3 Phase Domestic supply with:
A) CU1 is a single phase consumer unit serving the main house with circuits as shown (uses Line 3 from the...

 

Eathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Discussion ThreadEathing roof beams and roofing sheets on an atteached garage. Electrical Advice

My friend has a conundrum regarding earthing the metal parts of his garage. It's an extension to his home which is on a TT supply, It's of concrete block construction with a metal roof, attached to timbers but touching 3 RSJ's which supports the whole roof. None of which is bonded. There are tw/e cables crossing over the beams...

 

Axiom main switch compatibly (temporary) Discussion ThreadAxiom main switch compatibly (temporary) Electrical Advice

Hello, I hope you are well, a friend has lost power and it's the main switch that has failed I've got a bunch of different brands in the garage, does anyone know one which is compatible till Monday? Fairly modern one looks like Wylex style

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Did england just win then? Discussion ThreadDid england just win then? Electrical Advice

I think England just won. Is that right? Penalties?

(Couldn't find another thread - did we not have enough faith to start one 😕)

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Snap-On Hand Discussion ThreadSnap-On Hand Electrical Advice

Selling my Snap-On Hand-Held 5 Gas Analyzer HHGA5B, Still in a good condition.

Price: $2,500

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Horsebox conversion electrical guidance please Discussion ThreadHorsebox conversion electrical guidance please Electrical Advice

Hi All,

I'm currently converting a horsebox into a coffee unit and I'm looking for some guidance on what route to go down power wise, any help would be much appreciated.

Here's my expected electrical requirements -

Item - Must Haves	Wattage (w)
BAM2E Coffee Machine	2850
Under counter fridge

...

 

New van Discussion ThreadNew van Electrical Advice

I'm doing my usual nonsense by obsessing about something months in advance. 😀
I'm due to change my van in January.
I have a VW Transporter that I am more than happy with but it's a lease and has to go.
Given the choice I'd just get another VW but it looks like the next Transporter is a Transit custom under another name.
Does anyone have the new Ford Transit Custom?
If so what are your thoughts?

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Government ECO-4 and ECOflex grants. Discussion ThreadGovernment ECO-4 and ECOflex grants. Electrical Advice

Anyone on here have experience of these grants, either as a recipient or an installer?
A few weeks ago I was contacted by an acquaintance, who was being bombarded by emails and phone calls, encouraging her to sign up to this scheme, and she wanted me to "look into it" and say whether I thought it was legit or a scam.
I did as asked,and discovered it was a government backed...

 

Failing Apprentice - What to do Discussion ThreadFailing Apprentice - What to do Electrical Advice

What to do with a failing apprentice........ bin him but what are the legal problems that may arise.

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LED strip light load on 5amp circuit Discussion ThreadLED strip light load on 5amp circuit Electrical Advice

Hello,

Newbie here. Tried to find the answer through searching, apologies if I've missed it.

We are refurbing our house. I want to install RGBW LED lightning.

• 3 zones: A) Round the lantern roof light, B) Kitchen cabinets and Island C), Snug room (TV and cabinets)
• I would like them switched from the wall and App controlled.
• I asked the electrician to leave...

 

Is this cable cord suitable? Discussion ThreadIs this cable cord suitable? Electrical Advice

Hello,

I am an expat living in Estonia.
My wife bought this picture light box from a second hand shop. It seems hand made when I took it apart. Looking at the cable and how thin the wiring is, is this okay plugged in to 230v? It seems a very thin cable to me to be carrying 230v.

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Is there anybody out there? Discussion ThreadIs there anybody out there? Electrical Advice

Morning fellow sparks,

Just touching base, always read these forums but never signed up, but I guess I'm here now 🙂

S Wales based.

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Assistance with Electrical design project Discussion ThreadAssistance with Electrical design project Electrical Advice

Hi,

I hope you’re all well. To cut a long story short, I’m going to be a young Dad very soon and need some help/advice/peer review with an electrical installation design project I’m working on(theory/written).

It’s mainly cable calculations I need checking/proof reading.

Everything is fairly overwhelming for me at the moment so any and all help will be...

 

Boiler Fault Discussion ThreadBoiler Fault Electrical Advice

I’m hoping someone can help with this boiler problem. Couple have just moved into a house that has a Grant Vortex combi boiler. The current setup is a two channel programmer, turn the heating on at programmer & it calls for heat at stat that then returns to CH terminal inside boiler. Hot water from programmer on is wired to DHW port in boiler. Now it all works fine heating wise when it’s only the CH that’s on at the...

 

Cheap 2nd hand CCTV cameras? Discussion ThreadCheap 2nd hand CCTV cameras? Electrical Advice

Hey guys

I'm trying to help an elderly neighbour where money is an issue.

So I'm going to buy the CCTV cameras for her myself. Plus I'll get some experience

She needs 2 cameras with an option to get a 3rd camera in the future .

Which CHEAP SECOND HAND KIT shall I look for on ebay?

Thanks all

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Is LCL 601/5928/5 equivalent to C&G 2391-52 Discussion ThreadIs LCL 601/5928/5 equivalent to C&G 2391-52 Electrical Advice

I asked my boss for an inspection and testing course and have recieved the go ahead, the only downside is that the only centre close to me for training offers the LCL qualification which is supposedly equivalent. Has anybody else done this one and is it as accepted? Thanks

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