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My partner bought a 2nd hand 3kVA transformer to run a router rated at 1850W. When the tranformer was switched on it tripped Type B RCD and blew plug fuse immediately - both in workshop which is on a 16A trip and also in house (on 32A). When bought it was tested on a market stall socket and...

help needed please. I repaced old dodgy cables between timer and baxi combi boiler. i noted which went where but timer now not working. Boiler has two 2.5mm flexes running to timer. Boiler connections are marked: N L N1 L2 3 4 5 6 7 8 . Cables were/are as follows: fused Switch...

I am trying to replace a rewirable fuse with a mini-trip mcb for a bit more protection until i get the whole box changed. I have pulled out the rewirable fuse holder but can't undo the screw that holds the back piece in . Its a flat head screw and i can't get it to move- any tips or is it just...

I have done my city and guilds in electrical installation , have a bit of practical experience but if i want to work alone will have to be registered and be able to sign off work. Whats the best way to go about this. I did inspection and testing at college but that was a year or so ago- i could...

I am going to update my consumer unit from a rewirable to a split load. I am not sure about how to go about removing main fuse prior to this. It is a digital meter and plastic enclosure holding fuse. Can anyone advise me? Am I best to get the electric company to do this Part? What is the cost ...

Can timer and fcu be remote from boiler?- as in about 12 feet below in kitchen? I will obviously mark up fcu. How does cabling go. My boiler has the dodgiest cabling- a mix of flex and T+E. Two T+E cables exit base of boiler -one down into the timer. The other connects via some insulated...