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    Can Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Electrical Advice

    Can Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Discussion ThreadCan Solar panels cause tripping when isolated Electrical Advice Anyone know if its possible for a rooftop solar array to cause an RCD trip even when the solar circuit is isolated at its rotary isolator ? I've had no dealings with...
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    Can people not wait 24 hours Electrical Advice

    Can people not wait 24 hours Discussion ThreadCan people not wait 24 hours Electrical Advice Just got a phone call about a freezer in a shed 16 miles from me that's not working. Rcd in shed trips with test button but no power to sockets .explained to customer i can attend tomorrow and can you...
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    5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Electrical Advice

    5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Discussion Thread5357-03 apprenticeship certificates question Electrical Advice Hi all, I’m a last year apprentice hoping to complete Level 3 5357-03 qualification sometime this year. I completed the science part about a year ago by passing all my...
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    Is there a table of expected R1+R2 results in BS7671? Electrical Advice

    Is there a table of expected R1+R2 results in BS7671? Discussion ThreadIs there a table of expected R1+R2 results in BS7671? Electrical Advice Evening... I always use my OSG to find R1+R2 when needed for designing a circuit (staying withing the Zs limits), but I wondered if the same table is...
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    My recent Napit assessment. Electrical Advice

    My recent Napit assessment. Discussion ThreadMy recent Napit assessment. Electrical Advice Just a bit of reassurance for those of you who are about to be assessed for the first time, and some advice for those who are already registered. The initial assessment takes around 3 - 4 hours...
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    2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down Electrical Advice

    2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down Discussion Thread2391 question multiple choice IR help to break down Electrical Advice During the construction of an installation, insulation resistance tests have been carried out between live conductors and earth on the individual circuits...
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    Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician Electrical Advice

    Transition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician Discussion ThreadTransition from Electrical Engineer/technician to Domestic Electrician Electrical Advice I am currently employed by the RAF as an Electrical Engineer/Technician, but I'm interested in going down the route...
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    Light switch with overrun timer... Electrical Advice

    Light switch with overrun timer... Discussion ThreadLight switch with overrun timer... Electrical Advice I went to swap a fan for a customer, they wanted a humidistat one. When I dropped the old fan I found it was wired with T&E. I explained there was no permanent live so no overrun was...
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    Oven element insulation resistance readings Electrical Advice

    Oven element insulation resistance readings Discussion ThreadOven element insulation resistance readings Electrical Advice I have a dual grill element from an electric oven, one circuit of which trips the power when switched on. I have removed this to replace it and have since tested it with...
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    C&g 232 Electrical Advice

    C&g 232 Discussion ThreadC&g 232 Electrical Advice Hi all. I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this question. I apologize if this it's not. I'm hoping to change from a domestic spark and get myself a career in HV. Most of the positions I've seen advertised stipulate City and...
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    What are your thoughts on outdoor consumer units for EV? Electrical Advice

    What are your thoughts on outdoor consumer units for EV? Discussion ThreadWhat are your thoughts on outdoor consumer units for EV? Electrical Advice Hi people, Just wanted to know what everybody’s thoughts are on small outdoor consumer units for EV chargers? Some are saying that they aren’t...
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    Laser level /spot light marker... Electrical Advice

    Laser level /spot light marker... Discussion ThreadLaser level /spot light marker... Electrical Advice Hi All, I think I need to invest in a laser level / spot light grid marker, I've not had one or used one before, so I'm after any advice and recommendations. Laser level /spot light...
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    Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc Electrical Advice

    Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc Discussion ThreadUsing old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc Electrical Advice Can i add additional sockets off a cirvuit that uses 1mm cpc within a 2.5t&e cable please? Or can i use it to feed a switch spur then 2 x sockets? Using old 2.5mm t&e with 1mm cpc for the...
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    Check Out PCBWay's Latest at Embedded World 2025 and AMPER 2025! Electrical Advice

    Check Out PCBWay's Latest at Embedded World 2025 and AMPER 2025! Discussion ThreadCheck Out PCBWay's Latest at Embedded World 2025 and AMPER 2025! Electrical Advice We are excited to announce that PCBWay's first round of exhibitions in 2025 is just around the corner. These two events will be...
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    Heated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? Electrical Advice

    Heated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? Discussion ThreadHeated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? Electrical Advice Can anyone tell me if it's OK to install an IP66 or IP68 heated towel rail (240V not SELV) in bathroom Zone 2? Heated towel rail in bathroom Zone 2? for the original thread on...
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    Bridging from Maintenance to Installation electrician Electrical Advice

    Bridging from Maintenance to Installation electrician Discussion ThreadBridging from Maintenance to Installation electrician Electrical Advice Hello all I am looking to start a solar and battery storage company for domestic properties. My background is in industrial electrical work(12...
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    Lights Flickering when turning on at different switch Electrical Advice

    Lights Flickering when turning on at different switch Discussion ThreadLights Flickering when turning on at different switch Electrical Advice Hi, wondering if anyone could help me. The main light in my kitchen works off two different switches, one on either end of the room. One of the...
  18. Lou

    Cooker control switch with socket Electrical Advice

    Cooker control switch with socket Discussion ThreadCooker control switch with socket Electrical Advice Does anyone know of a manufacturer who makes a cooker control module with a socket outlet in the vertical orientation? This is with the switch above the socket, not side by side.. Thankls for...
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    Hot tub supply Electrical Advice

    Hot tub supply Discussion ThreadHot tub supply Electrical Advice Hi everyone, I have a redundant 40amp fuse on its own breaker which was originally for a shower. It’s capped off in the loft, can I use this supply to power a hot tub? Cheers in advance. Hot tub supply for the original thread...
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    Socket stop working Electrical Advice

    Socket stop working Discussion ThreadSocket stop working Electrical Advice Hi guys Wonder if someone can help The RCCB is not turning on. The kitchen sockets are not working. The washing machine fuse switch sparks when you turn it on and smells. Moreover the consumer unit made sizzling...

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