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by Jeffmo
Wed May 30, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: switched spurs
Replies: 2
Views: 2534

fused spur

Hi , i cannot see a problem with that , mainly sold as 13 amp max load.
by Jeffmo
Tue May 29, 2007 10:50 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: lighting ? for Sparks
Replies: 3
Views: 2606

Re: lighting ? for Sparks

[quote="Jeffmo"]Hi again Sparks. Just a quick one , all the electric work i have carried out has been done dealing with old colours and set ups , we recently moved to a brand new build and curiosity got the better of me . After looking in one of the light sockets , obviously i expected to ...
by Jeffmo
Tue May 29, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Oven Tripping Rcd
Replies: 2
Views: 3926

just to mention that you do not necessarilly need rcd protection for the cooker circuit , however if the cooker switch incorporates a 13 amp socket ,then it would be wise to put on rcd side .
by Jeffmo
Mon May 28, 2007 9:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: lighting ? for Sparks
Replies: 3
Views: 2606

lighting ? for Sparks

Hi again Sparks. Just a quick one , all the electric work i have carried out has been done dealing with old colours and set ups , we recently moved to a brand new build and curiosity got the better of me . After looking in one of the light sockets , obviously i expected to find new colours but didn'...
by Jeffmo
Mon May 28, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling light wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 2898

willow

check out what colours you have in your switch , if you have red yellow and blue , then it is wired up for 2way connection so if no other switch operating light then 3 core cable as been used instead of two core on your switch cable . Get back to us with switch config and either myself or one of the...
by Jeffmo
Mon May 28, 2007 1:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Shower bonding and rcd.
Replies: 2
Views: 2640

Hi John , with regards to 1st ? , the shower will require an RCD , this can go either 2 ways i.) A seperate RCD outside the consumer unit (Fuse Box) ii.) If the consumer unit is already a split load board and there is a spare way in there on the protected side then you just need the correct MCB fitt...
by Jeffmo
Mon May 28, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: is there work ? 4 Sparks
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

Reply to your thesis

Thanks sparks for the reply.....'s it is so good to know that somebody out there has the time and patience to help us mere mortals , i have to say that after all the work ive done and books i have read or tried to read i have learnt more from your replies to peoples problems than anything else , kee...
by Jeffmo
Sun May 27, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: No Earth in light switch
Replies: 3
Views: 3488

hi , if there is an earth connection in the pattress ( box) then use that , if not just sleeving it is not good , so fit with connector block after sleeving ofcourse. Cheers Jeff
by Jeffmo
Sun May 27, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: doing a course in domestic electrical installation and stuck
Replies: 2
Views: 3047

check out section 7 final circuits in the onsite guide
by Jeffmo
Sat May 26, 2007 6:39 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: is there work ? 4 Sparks
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

cheers Sparks.

Thanks for the quick reply , but now i am a bit torn between domestic and industrial work . Obviously my growing interest and initial interest was in domestic work and to be quite honest i don't know where to start with regards to qual's for industrial work , but there will be more work if i can be ...
by Jeffmo
Sat May 26, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: is there work ? 4 Sparks
Replies: 7
Views: 3602

is there work ? 4 Sparks

Hi Sparks , due to the new regulations with regards to Home buyers packages and Part P regulations do you think there is work for Domestic electricians starting up on their own , I get the feeling that proper sparks like yourself have a healthy distain for the likes of domestic installers of wwhich ...
by Jeffmo
Fri May 25, 2007 8:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: new cooker tripping main rcb
Replies: 10
Views: 16608

lets try again

Basic calc as i know it : example = 12.5 kw = Total current = P/U = 12500/240 = 52.08A The demand = the first 10A = 10+ 30% of remainder = 30 x ( 52.08 - 10)/100 = 30 x 42.08 /100 = 12.624 Plus allowance for socket outlet if fitted =5A hence answer of 10+ 12.264+5 = 27.264 therefore 30 amp protectio...
by Jeffmo
Fri May 25, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: new cooker tripping main rcb
Replies: 10
Views: 16608

Sparks

Hi Sparks , ok obviously my estimate is without diversity or cable length , but as a rough estimate i think my calc are correct ,assuming a little diversity ,very little cos it should be on seperate circuit and assuming cable length . I'll leave the confussion for questioners to others from now on ....
by Jeffmo
Thu May 24, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: new cooker tripping main rcb
Replies: 10
Views: 16608

check output

cookers are usually protected by a 30 amp fuse or mcb for a cooker rated at up to 12kw and a 45 amp fuse or 50 amp mcb is needed for a cooker rated at above 12kw.So initially check the rating of the cooker , i am a bit suspicious about the fuse rating , reason being 30 amp really only needs 6mm cabl...
by Jeffmo
Wed May 23, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Career change
Replies: 10
Views: 5010

startup

you will get the full advice from Sparks probably but you must get insurance , very important and if you register with say niceic they require it too . Not too much to worry about setting up but take advice from an accountant or your bank manager and remember work doesn't stop when you put your tool...
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