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    TV Scart connections

    Try this: - http://www.radioandtelly.co.uk/connecthelp.php Edited - sorry didn't notice the previous post with the same link.
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    Installing a 14.8kw Range Cooker

    I would also check the supplier's main fuse size is adequate - may need uprating. If it has a seal on it, the "electrician" shouldn't break it without permission, alternatively, he can ask the DNO to confirm the rating. The diversity for the cable size calculation can be calculated from the...
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    3 Phase Volt Drop

    It's normal to allow 2% VD for feeder circuits, and 4% for lighting and small power - measured at the farthest point in the circuits. Motors are usually designed for 3 or 4% in a running condition, the VD on starting can be 6/7 times this figure for D.O.L. starting, but much less than this for...
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    Current carrying capacity

    http://www.cse-distributors.co.uk/cable/fp200.htm
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    Welcome to my kitchen!

    I would check that there is ventilation provided on the fittings. Are the fittings suitable for that orientation? What is the recommended lamp size for the fitting? Is there excessive vibration from above? So many questions so little time!
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    bs 3036 rewirable fuse duty rating

    Appendix 3 of BS7671 - Figures 3.2A & 3.2B Semi-enclosed fuses to BS 3036
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    bs 3036 rewirable fuse duty rating

    Fuses Short circuit capacity of BS3036 5A - 1kA 15 - 30 2kA
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    Strange Ze

    Sounds like a "Mine is Bigger than Yours" contest. This is an industrial or supplier switchroom; and probably a 1600KVA transformer source.
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    Strange Ze

    Are your connections correct? Check with the manual - Black and Red are not usually connected together at the live.
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    Remote switch for immersion heater on ring

    This is the cheapest option: - http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=42504&C=Maplin&U=SearchTop&T=REMOTE%20CONTROL&doy=11m10 If link doesn't work - search for the code number. 13A Remote Skts 4 Pk Code L95AR £19.99
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    Consumer Unit RCDs

    This particular unit has copper "combs" for the common connection of the mcb's to the circuits - these are: - 1. Non-RCD protected circits such as lightiing and: - 2. RCD protected for socket outlets and showers etc. These combs are cut to suit the user's particular requirements for the...
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    Scantronic 9800 Routine Servicing

    I have inherited this system - Scantronic 9800. I would like to carry out a service but don't know the engineer's code. Is this code necessary to carry out the routine service, to the standard of the security maintenance companies? I only have the user's manual which gives the walk test...
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    Floor mounting sockets - Twin 13A and twin Telephone Outlet

    A brass finished, telephone socket with flap. Jaymack
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    Floor mounting sockets - Twin 13A and twin Telephone Outlet

    Looking for a supplier of floor mounting telephone outlets, (I am ok for 13A SSO). Jaymack
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    Door Controlled Access with Video

    Anyone have recommendations for a commercial door access system, to enable easy operation for a remotely situated person: - e.g. typist to operate. I'm thinking of a wired system, an outdoor station with camera - good resolution and reasonable field of view; and push button or PIR enabled...
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    Some Help Please

    30mA is required for socket outlets is protection for personell to the regulations. 100mA; and higher is for damage prevention to property e.g. fire. On a TT installation it should be a type S for whole house protection - in addition to the 30mA for socket outlets, which could be used to...
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    Any Recommendations for Petrol or Electric?

    I posted this in this forum last night, the moderator has for some reason made the decision, that it is more suited to Tools etc., I disagree since it is more applicable to this forum, for gardening! Looking for recommendations for a new grass trim trimmer - petrol or electric, I suppose...
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    Grass Trimmer - Recomendations for a New One

    Looking for recommendations for a new grass trim trimmer - petrol or electric, I suppose they are self feeding lines nowadays. Any recommendations? Jaymack
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    Earth Sleeving - Is This A Recent Thing?

    There is a reference to this in part p - appendix C - Page 35 - Older Practice and Alteration Work: "The Wiring Regulations used to accept the single colour green for the identification of protective conductors. However, since 1977 a green-yellow coding has been required for all protective...
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    fixed appliance on a plugtop

    I assume that it didn't come with a plug. Contact the supplier for clarification on the 16A fuse requirement; (which is probably to cater for surges on the duty switching). Quote BS1362 for 13A fuses and ask them to check on the time/current curve and whether the 13A fuse is acceptable This...
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