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I had a similar issue with a client's oven. Had a melted plug to the point of exposed live parts. Oven rated at 3.45kw- just over 13A...

Only thing you can really do is switch things on and off and check the monitor.

Not really dangerous at all. When I first started solar, tapping it into a socket circuit was allowed, although that was changed quite...

I bought one a few months ago Murdoch. It gives off a nice spread of light, that's the only good point. It lasts for around 1 hour, so...

if its not running through the FiT meter, there's no issue. Legally you should notify DNO of installing extra capacity, but 350W is...

I have worked on numerous three phase commercial storage heating installations since the late 70's some operated by the suppliers time...

yep just lift up. depends really on whether the cable could get damaged. Meter tails are 'singles' in that they have no built in earth...

Hi, I just wanteds to say thank you to all of the people who read my post and who took the time to give me their valuable experience...

The days of separate off peak metering controlled via a signal broadcast over Radio 4 wavelength are long gone. Most off peak is via...

that timer is like other mechanical plug in timers you may have had in your house, you move the blue segments to set on and off times...

True.

Usually stick bell transformer somewhere close to mains board, and either give it it's own circuit or wire it into one of the lighting...

This unfortunately is the product of far to many building companies employing bucket loads of very cheap, semi-skilled, (or possibly...

The parts are more expensive, but the labour saving is far greater. Plus all you need is a hacksaw, and a deburring tool or small file...

You need to check the manufactures installation instructions for the make & model of oven.. The fact that it is not a pre-fitted...