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I was looking through the MK C/U design catalogue for a 100mA single module RCBO, when I found a picture of how to configure a board. http://www.mkelectric.com/Documents/English/EN%20MK%20Catalogue/MK142-0610Aen_DOWNLOAD%5B1%5D.pdf I don't think I want to follow their designs! Apart from...

I was asked to look at installing a replacement shower recently, the customer said he was thinking of a 9.5kW unit. He wanted to know if the existing cable was up to the job, the (very) old unit was 7.2kW. After checking the size of the existing cable I checked on the incoming service fuse...

Do any of you guys use the Megger 325 loop tester on a regular basis? Has anybody noticed any major difference in the ELI when obtaining the Zref (same reference point) for a second or third set of tests? I was using a new meter recently and found the Zref was not consistent. I...

Has anyone tried out the NICEIC "Free Trial" Certification Software yet? (Spring issue of connections mag) I have tried to run the trial on vista and cannot get beyond the set up stage.

Hi Guys, I have an Advent 7003, about 8 yrs old, which, for no apparent reason has died. It will not power up from either mains or internal battery. When the mains are connected the "charging" light flashes for a while and then stops. Any ideas what to try or look for?

Is this what is meant by an "insulated " consumer unit? [net]

Hi guys, Is there a preferred type of cable for running up inside a floodlight column. The posts will be about 60' high and two 2kW (415v) fittings mounted on a cross arm at the top. Thanks for any guidance

Hi guys, I do not get involved with a lot of new build work so I would not know what the preferred practise is with installing socket/switch boxes under the plasterboard. The local builders are quite happy to have the boxes screwed directly to the blocks, but a new dry lining fella is making...

Hi folks. I wonder how many of you have found consumer units in the bathroom? This little surprise turned up when I went looking for a supply to a ceiling light. The light was still working when the 5A fuse was pulled and the other fuses in the small board were all 30A. This...

Hi guys, I am sure there must be some caravanners amongst the sparkies and other well informed of you out there. The regs indicate motor caravans (and caravans) should have overcurrent protection which disconnects all live conductors in their installations. All of the 'vans I have seen...

Hi guys, have any of you had the new 7671 from the NICEIC, or anywhere else yet? I have been told they will not be available until February sometime, is this true?

Hi all, I need some advice/help with a puzzle. I disconnected and repositioned a PIR, as the wires were replaced in the tamper circuit terminals the bell box and alarm panels went off. (In enginneer mode). The user code was entered and and the panel was silenced but the bell continued to sound...

I have installed a solar photovoltaic system for a small summer house, the solar panel connects to a battery and the battery supplies an inverter with a built in socket outlet and a rated output of 600W. The building has no other services. Q1 The work is notifiable under the Part P rules...