Our Hotpoint WM52 washing machine developed a fault which was similar to worn motor brushes, Upon further investigation it was discovered that the brushes still had plenty of meat (Only half worn), But the drum would not rotate when I tried to turn it by hand, It has been working perfectly until...
Another point is, Any steel girder which has cables running through it, Or very close to it, Should be bonded to the main earth terminal using a minimum 10mm2 earth cable,
Plug & FCU fuses Come in 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, & 13 amp ranges,
But only the 3, 5, & 13 amp fuses are commonly available,
I think "RS" still supply the 1, 7, & 10 amp,
I have five teenage kids, And believe me, My shower sometimes runs for 2Hrs or more when they heard themselves through the shower one at a time,
Also like I said, The jointbox terminals don't carry the actual current, They just provide security & seperation of conductors,
Went to relocate an existing 10.5Kw shower last week, And discovered that the 10mm2 T&E cable had been jointed with a 30a joint box under the floorboards, This shower takes about 45a, So was well over the top for the jointbox, The shower was supplied from a 50a MCB/30ma RCD,
The jointbox had...
The "Electrolux EOC6630" Is a 3kw oven, So You Have Two Options:-
1) Install a New 30a Ring Circuit In The Kitchen, So You Can Plug The Oven Into a Socket, And Have Capacity Left For Other Appliances, (ie Kettle, Fridge, Toaster Etc)
2) Install a New Dedicated 15a/20a Radial Circuit For...
Isn't it nice to see everyone decorating the exterior of their houses with christmas lights every december, :D
Ranging from simple lighting around the front door or windows,
To whole house & garden installations, Looking like santa's grotto 8)
Most of this "exterior" lighting is operating...