Search results

Thanks for your answers. There is an adaptor from 3 phase to 240V, but due to age of the install (40 years +) and the fact that my device can pull 32A through commando which will be incompatible with the 16A socket and I don't want to damage the wiring. I will be using a standard 3 pin 13A adapter

The red socket has a 400v red plug, but with only 4 pins (not sure if it lacks earth or neutral), but I've seen these adaptors so I'm wondering if there is something similar for the 4 pin 400v plug...

I'm going abroad for some time and there will be a 3 phase socket (4 pins, 16A as per the attached photo). My car charger is fitted with a 3 pin 32A commando (single phase PCE in blue). The charged is rated 16A so my question is if there are any adapters that will link the 3 phase with the...

We have both 32A and 40A spare MCBs in the CU so this would not be a problem, but looking at two installs at my friend's house they used 32A EV consumer unit. Ohme has its own RCD built in (Type A 30mA AC and 6mA DC) and their manual contain a suggestion that the upstream RCD should be minimum...

I have nothing attached so have to rely on the information provided by the electrician, but how is an installer going to know if the fuse is 100A or maybe just 60A if they can't remove it (yes, I know they many do)

Ohme doesn't need earthing rod as it cuts all supply via integrated RCD. It has load balancing CT clamp which will be installed but my question is about the requirement to connect via connection blocks and external switch unit which increase the cost. It's the electricians that have opposing...

I'm 95% sure as this is what the BG engineer told me, but is there any other way to determine this? I guess DNO should know when the electrician will make the application for EV charger.

I'm getting conflicting information on installation of an EV charger. Some electricians require direct connection to tails through connection blocks and a separate, £150 JB while others state that it can be wired directly to the consumer unit on a 32A MCB (CU is 100A with spare MCBs). Ohme...

Following discussion with Zinsser I was told that BIN is the ultimate stain blocker and should be used, but they acknowledge the issue with drying and remedy it, the 123 Bullseye Plus was suggested. The StainCover is not suitable for wood stains and dyes and will bleed through. I was also...

Thanks again. I will check with the manufacturer what's the difference and will post here

What would be your suggestion to stain old stairs that are sightly discoloured due to sun, incomplete varnishing (as you can see, the middle strip was not painted) and few joint pieces of wood as shown on photos. I have tried Mann's water stain but I'm not impressed with the result (smallest...

Thanks for that. It looks like the bullseye 123 is water based and for nicotine it would have to be"upgraded" to the bullseye 123 plus. Have you had any experience with this product? https://www.zinsseruk.com/product/cover-stain/ It's oil based but I'm not sure how it relates to 123 and BIN (I...

...

I have noticed a weird bleed through white paint on stairs. Spindles and side boards were lightly sanded and painted with Ronseal Ultra Tough white paint. Soon after yellow marks started to appear. Some are on the previously varnished arreas, but many are where varnish was very thin or most...

We have old stairs at home which I will be sanding down and varnishing. After spending a fair amount of time checking different products I have created a list of products, which I think are good, but I wanted to see if any of you had any experience with several to compare. Our first...

I will be moving a washing machine with a tumble dryer to a room with laminate flooring and wanted to protect it from any water damage. As a usual precaution, I will seal all gaps with proper sealant, but I wanted to know your opinion on floor sealant applied on panel joints like Quick Step...

Could you please let me know what is required to be registered as a self-certified professional?

In other countries, outside of the UK. Pixies travel on copper the same way in every country, so I guess it's only how each country regulates this movement, hence the question on what training to take to understand those regulations. Does he have to be a "mate" of an electrician and is there a...

I am trying to help my friend to change his career path to become an electrician. He spent a fair amount of time laying and modifying wiring in other counties, however, he does not have a formal qualification (yes, not ideal, but I think the work was inspected and signed off by electrician)...

Thank you. Prices are actually similar, but attitude of different installer is a different thing. I actually have one more question to installers. I was so far quoted between £3500-4000 for new boiler with relocation. Quick look at prices of parts suggest that a conventional boiler with other...