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    MCB not resetting.

    Have you been doing any wiring or possibly introduced a fault thus causing the mcb to trip............just a thought. Sounds like you may have a faulty mcb. Are we talking about an mcb in a consumer unit? Could you try swapping it with one of the same rating that is also in your CU? It is a...
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    17th edition

    Taylortwocities wrote: Did my 17th update last summer - they actually let you put 'post it notes' inside the regs book for 'fast finding' sections. I didnt bother as i saw it as a bit counter productive-some of the lads had that many post it notes in that it must have been harder to find the...
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    17th edition

    Dont panic, it really isnt difficult. As stated-use the index for any questions you are stuck on-its your best friend in this exam. And dont get fixated with one particular question-if you cant find the answer within a minute or so just flag it and move on. You can then return to this question...
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    Cables and insulation query

    Running cables under thermal insulation is ok. Running cables in plaster is ok. The wiring regulations give figures for how much amperage the cable is ok to carry when installed in certain ways. so, 1.5mm twin and earth 'clipped direct' maight be good for say, 16A The same cable...
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    tripping out

    iammartian wrote Ok, if you say so.......... 8) iammartian wrote You sure its correct? :shock: Seriously, its almost certain you have connected something up wrong and the tripping is kind of a give-away. Your terminology isnt inspiring confidence either- you talk of lighting...
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    What size SWA do I have?

    Ill guess at 10mm. Have you not got any lugs that you can try sliding on to confirm? Regards
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    blowing trip

    If you need power into your outbuilding it would probably be better to have an electrician hard wire a circuit to your outbuilding and then have some sockets/lights in there to meet your needs. Running extensions is less reliable and more dangerous and is ok for temporary stuff but if your...
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    Strange Martindale Display

    One or more of the led's/lights stopped working?
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    earthing fcu

    conny wrote Ive come across plenty of sockets and switches that have had the cpc (circuit protective conductor) terminated into the backbox and then the fly lead earth to the accsesory. I dont like it however, i was always taught to take the cpc's to the accessory and then a 'supplementary'...
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    selection & fixing of external PIR

    Have a look on the web for some suitable fittings that would suit your needs- try TLC Direct's website. Any light fittings you put up will be better off hard wired in although its common for people to put them on a flex and plug set-up. Regards.
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    electric requirements for shower

    Did he provide you with a certificate for the works done after his second visit? If not then he still hasnt fulfilled his juties! Did you notice if he was a member of a scheme, i.e NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA? where did you hear about this electrician or was he someone from down the pub? Im...
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    Enclosure to extend cables

    http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=retrieveTfg&tfgSearch=Y&N=4294653152&searchTerm=DIN Rail Terminals&cm_sp=Predictive_search-_-Pedictive_search-_-DIN Rail Terminals ...........some examples
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    Enclosure to extend cables

    Look on the Rs components website under enclosures and terminals. All the stuff is there for you to be able you to make up a suitable enclosure. Just remember stuff like terminal capacitys and ratings when selecting terminals. My wholesaler do some pre manufactured ABB enclosures containing...
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    Enclosure to extend cables

    Have a play about on google see what you can find. Have a look on ABB's website as well as in RS. Your probably going to be best off getting an enclosure that you can mount Din rail in and then you can put appropriatte terminals onto the Din rail. I sometimes get enclosures from a company...
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    Replacement cooker socket & RCD - are they required ?

    thr62 wrote Personally, i think they are trying to have your pants down with this qoute! :)
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    Replacement cooker socket & RCD - are they required ?

    Have they been out to look at the job already? It sounds like you possibly have a dedicated cooker radial circuit already-if this is the case maybe they are saying its not suitable to hook your new cooker up to. Dont suppose you know the KiloWatt rating of the existing cookers and new...
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    Socket distance from radiator

    I swam straight into the landing net there didnt i............ :lol:
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    Socket distance from radiator

    Lol, my 'No problem with that' comment was in response to the poster saying he'd mount it 5 inches to the side-not in response to dingbats behind the radiator gaff. :lol: :lol: That'l teach me to hit the refresh button instead of using the 'back' button :oops:
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    Socket distance from radiator

    No problem with that.
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    lighting.

    Ps, Like the username :lol: :lol:
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