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    Moving cables and sockets/switches over insulation

    Hi, I'm about to reroute cables and sockets/switches from the ceiling down to the socket height after insulating a wall. I understand this will derate the cable, so what it the best way to do this please? EDIT: Should be in DIY Camerart Continue reading...
  2. Lou

    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...
  3. Lou

    Difference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test? Electrical Advice

    Difference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test? Discussion ThreadDifference between 250v/500v insulation resistance and 15ma/200ma continuity test? Electrical Advice Hi I hope everyone is all well. I’ve built a rig at home on some ply to do some testing and...
  4. Lou

    Pat testing - low insulation reading Electrical Advice

    Pat testing - low insulation reading Discussion ThreadPat testing - low insulation reading Electrical Advice Hi all, recently pat tested abit of equipment, it contains 24v power supplies, a frequency inverter, relays and a motor, its on a 13amp plug so requires pat test, however we get a low...
  5. Lou

    Why does a fridge freezer fail an insulation Pat test? Electrical Advice

    Why does a fridge freezer fail an insulation Pat test? Discussion ThreadWhy does a fridge freezer fail an insulation Pat test? Electrical Advice Hi, I am getting a reading of 0.00MOhm I've never had this before, it's not tripping the rcd. I was wondering if it may be damp but can't see...
  6. Lou

    Insulation resistance test readings. Electrical Advice

    Insulation resistance test readings. Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance test readings. Electrical Advice Had an interesting one today, ring circuit blown the Mcb in a kitchen apparently a few times over last day or so. It has blown once when nothing was really in use in kitchen so kind of...
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    Tape for pipe insulation Discussion Thread

    Tape for pipe insulation Discussion Thread Does anyone have recommendations for tape to seal the seams in foam pipe insulation? Most tape seems to get brittle over time and lose its stickiness and lets go. Also does anyone know of a foam pipe wrap? There are a lot of spots around pipe clamps...
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  8. Lou

    Insulation resistance results weird on actuator circuits Electrical Advice

    Insulation resistance results weird on actuator circuits Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance results weird on actuator circuits Electrical Advice Interested in people's thoughts/experience here. I've just been testing out the insulation resistance on a 20 year old surface water pollution...
  9. Lou

    Insulation Resistance Electrical Advice

    Insulation Resistance Discussion ThreadInsulation Resistance Electrical Advice As an adult learner I understand that any equipment connected to a circuit that may be damaged by the IR test voltage should be disconnected. I watched an electrician carry out an EICR on a property I rent. On a...
  10. Lou

    Insulation resistance problem Electrical Advice

    Insulation resistance problem Discussion ThreadInsulation resistance problem Electrical Advice Hi all, Stuck on another job here IR testing. It's a simple 3 bed semi and after short put L-N at board and testing to earth, I'm getting 0.16 Mohms. I've disconnected main incoming neutral, no...
  11. Lou

    Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included Electrical Advice

    Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included Discussion ThreadMegger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. VAT Included Electrical Advice Megger MIT30 30-kV High Voltage Resistance Insulation Tester 30kv. $1700 shipped PayPal F&F...
  12. Lou

    Powered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice. Electrical Advice

    Powered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice. Discussion ThreadPowered speaker tripped circuits four times over a couple weeks, insulation tester result seems ok, need advice. Electrical Advice Hello, stating I am not an...
  13. Lou

    Moving cables and sockets/switches over insulation Electrical Advice

    Moving cables and sockets/switches over insulation Discussion ThreadMoving cables and sockets/switches over insulation Electrical Advice Hi, I'm about to reroute cables and sockets/switches from the ceiling down to the socket height after insulating a wall. I understand this will derate the...
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    Self levelling compound on top of 100mm insulation

    Will this work? (top to bottom) tiling (one room), 12mm laminate (other room) 19mm T&G chipboard self levelling compound 100mm Kingspan insulation (joints and edges sealed so self levelling does not run below insulation. concrete slab (not level)...
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    DPM and insulation board

    Hi, I have decided to install underfloor heating in my hall and kitchen the current floor is uninsulated screed, the ceilings are a bit low so took up the 50mm screed so I can install 50mm tile backer boards something I wasn't expecting is to find a bitumen layer between the screed and slab...
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    Insulation boards, which to use?

    I need to fit some insulate boards to a room before self leveling over the top of the boards to level the floor to the same height as adjoining floor. Both floors will then have a piped hot water underfloor heating system fitted which will be screeded again before laying either tiles or...
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    Advice on new tiled shower stall - thermal insulation, embedding shower pan

    Hi, New to the forum. I'm going to be installing a new corner, shower unit with tiled walls, glass doors and acrylic shower pan, as part of a bathroom re-modelling project. I'm not a pro. Would appreciate expert advice on several points. The new shower will replace an old 'one piece' molded...
  18. jezznay

    insulation question!

    Hello! I'm looking on some advice on insulation! Currently I have a failed damp course in an old victorian kitchen which is about 100mm lower than the adjoining room. Digging out the floor and laying an insulated slab is not an option for several reasons which I wont go into and since I'm...
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    Self Levelling Compound Has Hairline Cracks After Walking Over It. 20mm Insulation?

    Hi everyone, Hope to get some help and advice please. I have laid down 8mm of self levelling compound on a concrete floor after priming it so it was a good level to work off (I also included an 8mm expansion joint around the perimeter) (Conservatory is 15 years old and area of 14 m2). I then...
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    can i use XPS insulation screwed on top of caber floor?

    I'm planning to install underfloor heating in adjoining kitchen and front room. approx 17m2 @ 200w each. the subfloor is caber floor well screwed down onto new joists. can i lay 6mm xps insulation screwed down, primed, underfloor heating mat then screeded with nx self leveller. im planning to...

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