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    • Tim Howard
      Tim Howard replied to the thread Nice mess.
      B32 MCB -> Socket -> Unfused RCD Plug -> flex -> 60 Amp MCB -> SWA -> CU -> B32 breaker -> ambitiously loaded ring circuit peaking at...
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      The builder: 1 - removed some tails from a full 5 way Henley block to make room to power his new CU for the extension 2 - cut the end...
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      Tim Howard replied to the thread Old MK Grid.
      Thanks - trouble is I did that last time! I don't think I have any old style left now.
    • Tim Howard
      Tim Howard reacted to UNG's post in the thread Old MK Grid with Like Like.
      I had a similar problem to solve with an 18 gang MK grid switch about 5 years ago, the cost of completely replacing that for a couple of...
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      Tim Howard reacted to Fleeting's post in the thread Old MK Grid with Like Like.
      99% certain the new front plates don't fit the old back boxes as the old boxes are smaller.
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      Tim Howard reacted to binky's post in the thread Old MK Grid with Like Like.
      I think the new stuff is compatible with the old. If I'm wrong someone will soon say 😀 If you do change the surface boxes, I would just...
    • Tim Howard
      I'm sure someone instantly knows... I have an old style 2 row mk grid box, with 3 switches on each row...the old sort with the metal...
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      Tim Howard reacted to poni's post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      Agree , try the above first,
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      Tim Howard reacted to gaxxter's post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      monitor one phase amperage logging unit meter i use a the mooshi !
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      Tim Howard reacted to NozSpark's post in the thread Mft calibration prices with SCOOB SCOOB.
      I used to work for the MOD (RAF civvie) repairing avionics,,, when we filled out the paperwork we never wrote “calibrated” as our test...
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      Tim Howard reacted to roys's post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      Tong test (Clamp on amp meter) on the 3 phases one at a time going to the motor, they should be equal and not above the name plate rated...
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      Tim Howard reacted to ProDave's post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      Check the fan on the back of the motor is intact and not blocked, i.e. it is generating enough cooling air for the motor.
    • Tim Howard
      Tim Howard replied to the thread 3ph motor tripping.
      Thanks for suggestions. Yes it sounds like … a motor! I’m not sure yet how easily I can get to the other two but will see if I can...
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      Tim Howard reacted to Andy™'s post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      check your supply voltage. check all contacts etc. bad connection and you'll get similar to running without a phase try turning the...
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      Tim Howard reacted to Fleeting's post in the thread 3ph motor tripping with Like Like.
      Check connections are sound at the relay, these are thermal in operation so lose connections can cause issues. Check the FLC of the...
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