Search results

Talk Electrician Forum

Help Support Talk Electrician Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. H

    Disconnecting solar panels for roof repairs

    As above, I've been asked to disconnect panels and want to know the correct procedure. Obviously there will be AC & DC isolators. Do you do this when there is little or no sun? Do you cover the panels prior to disconnection? etc... I will ensure somebody with more knowledge undertakes the...
  2. H

    Recommend twin and earth tripping tool

    Up until now I've been a Cheese Wire Method exponent. But now I suffer with arthritis in my thumb so I'm looking for something to do the work for me - any suggestions please? Thanks.
  3. H

    Garden lighting suggestions please

    Hi. My client wants me to install a whole new garden lighting design. They have stipulated a preference for 12v system with 7 or 8 individual lights as well as a some festoon lighting. Remote control allowing control of individual lights/groups of lights is a requirement also. 230v could be...
  4. H

    Shortest cable run?

    Yes, ive used Quinetic before, but the outside switch needs to be key operated as it's out in public...
  5. H

    Shortest cable run?

    4mm
  6. H

    Shortest cable run?

    Do you mean wireless switching? I should've mentioned the switch nearest CU is inside a building with a metre thick wall and 2nd switch is outside and needs to be a key switch. Apologies!
  7. H

    Shortest cable run?

    I'm trying to work out the shortest cable run for the attached driveway lighting (excuse the ropey sketch!) Lights are the green stars and as shown this needs 2 way switching. The distance between CU and 1st 2 way switch is negligible. The shortest way I can think is (1) 3 core (LNE) feed to...
  8. H

    Rcbo question

    Yes.
  9. H

    When your mind starts drifting as you work auto-pilot....

    Surely 3 are ok too as you can legitimately spur from a ring at the mcb (as is being done here)
  10. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    Ironically, the "inspector" didn't secure the front cover properly and left a gap all along the top edge 🤣🤣 Locked to prevent being resurrected
  11. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    Finally got in to attend to this today. Only damage the CU was one hinge snapped off. Flap would actually stay securely closed via the one good hinge and the top catch! No real danger here at all. Changed front cover for new one from eBay and remedied other C2s.  Thanks everyone!
  12. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    At least the lid wont break off....
  13. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    Yes I did. But genuinely appreciate your help - thanks!
  14. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    Without doubt and simple to remedy.... I think its probably more pragmatic/cheaper to undertake and document remedials and append to original EICR, rather than shell out for another EICR and all the BS that will probably produce.....
  15. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    The boiler is downstairs in the kitchen. Heating supply (FCU 3A) is upstairs in airing cupboard along with heating controls etc. There is then a single pattress and single blank adjacent to boiler just to connect boiler flex to provide power to boiler, so perhaps it could be argued that another...
  16. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    In reality, it is only slightly more than a broken cover  - broken cover is not a C2 to me -  the quote is deliberately verbose to try to  justify ££££ , but nothing even nearly approaching £1K and does not justify a new CU - i will do all the remedials - I opted not to do the EICR because I...
  17. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    I wonder does this explain it? · Supply and upgrade consumer unit with RCBO’S · Supply and fit new 100 amp isolation switch for cut off · Supply and fit new bathroom IP rated light · Supply and fit new pendant light · Supply and fit a new double socket · Go through boiler feed, add...
  18. H

    I need MK 10 way plastic CU cover

    Does anyone have an unwanted, undamaged front cover for an MK SENTRY DUAL RCD SPLIT LOAD 10 WAY CONSUMER UNIT- PLASTIC like below please?? My rental just received an Unstiafactory EICR ........
  19. H

    18th Edition online exam from you home

    Is this restricted to just devices with a Windows operating system and a Chrome browser?
Top