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Just a thought, but is there a way I could wire the switch where the IH was so that if anyone were to flick the breaker back on it'd just trip again? Not a safe, reliable idea. Something like connect live neutral and earth together? Assuming that's not a mental thing to do, would that make...

If by 'main breaker' you mean that there is a switch between the meter and the CU, then, yes, there is no problem in removing the cable. If the only means of turning off all circuits is a main switch in the CU, then you can still do it, but the switch itself will remain live. In either case, you...

Apologies for screwing up the quote system.

Genuine understanding of ...? The circuit - yes What components do within that circuit - yes Safe working practices - yes After that it becomes a problem, so, I'd suggest for example; How components work - no A few days ago someone posted asking for help understanding AC. Apart from...

This might help Sparky: http://www.bbemg.ulg.ac.be/en/general-information/electric-magnetic-fields/electrical-concepts.html It is the best explanation I've seen in simple language (written by Belgians!). Many explanations talk of voltage changes but fail to explain how this translates into...

Eric's the one with the expertise, but, from a lay point of view, there would be questions I would ask my self: Is the chassis completely isolated? - it must be bolted to the superstructure somehow. Is there any possible way in which the chassis could have a different potential to the ground...

I too have had problems. particularly with the slanted MK sockets. Tighten one week, go back the next and not tight at all. I have also found terminals (not mine) tightened so much that the screw head had broken. Picking up eric's comment, it is now common for car tightening instructions to...

Experience in many fields does show that there are often long and expensive battles between expert witnesses (an expert being one qualified to give an opinion), however, in this hypothetical case, I'd suggest that the prosecution would start by asking the accused had they ever heard of...

All good points, but, as I said, you can never tell which way a court will jump and our adversarial system doesn't help. Let's hope there's no need to find out.

I think Bernard well reflects the H&S approach which (IMHO) is sound. Yes, the "not required by regulation" would be used as a defence, but whether it would be accepted depends on many factors, including the view of 'the man on the Clapham omnibus'. Nearly all disasters have a event-chain...

To John, The manslaughter was dropped and for the life of me I can't remember if there was another, lesser, charge accepted. The idea being that the DIY person had failed to inform the electrician of the works. The situation being that a piece of equipment was joined to both the circuit he was...

Glad you're not; so here's the answer: The problem is that you and many here are looking simply at "electrical" legislation. Over this are a number of umbrella pieces of law which do not specifically state that they apply to electricity (or gas, oil, etc). The most obvious one is the Health...

Question. Not really sure if it is connected to original question. I can understand the power factor related to electric motors, and CFLs have been mentioned - which is not as clear to me-, but what other equipment? Induction cookers can be quite large machines - is it relevant here? Mostly I...

Risteard = troll. (Could even be Ixboy). Ignore.

But does the bulb want to be changed?

As I understand it, the DC problem is due to the arc produced as the breaker opens. With only 24 volts it wouldn't be a concern. Car/commercial switches for 12/24V have internals which are similar in construction to 240V AC switches. Poor contacts in any switch would lead to some...

Yup, Loggerheads still there (although full name is "We three loggerheads" which might be apt at times on this forum :D ). Many other pubs in the area have gone. Recently the pimple on the top of Moel Fammau has been renovated.

Have you checked your loft? I believe Eric is living there.. ......and I thought we had clever mice :?

Moel Famau I suppose is the mountain in question. That's just about the view from my house!