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by securespark
Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3241

As for the memory, all modern panels have NVM's (Non-Volatile Memory) which does not lose settings. Some early kit reset to factory settings when both mains & SLA battery are disconnected. If you need to reset to FC with an NVM panel you need to either know the engineer code or power down, put a...
by securespark
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wiring Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3241

Some panels no longer use jumpers to wire-out unused zones, they have to be programmed in or out via the RKP.
by securespark
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 2nd Consumer unit
Replies: 4
Views: 2965

How big a cooker?
by securespark
Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Do I need to replace kitchen downlights with FR versions
Replies: 13
Views: 8935

[quote="singer"]How has the introduction of the 17th edition reduced the need for adequate earthing?[/quote]

It has, in a way. As long as PEB's are in place and all circuits in a bathroom are RCD protected, supplementary can be done away with.
by securespark
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:21 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Additional Light
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Extension to an existing circuit in a bedroom is [b]not[/b] notifiable.
by securespark
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Problem with kitchen lighting
Replies: 5
Views: 2760

Eric: Perhaps these cables are not all twin & earth? If there were singles, that could make sense. The 3 reds/blacks at the first could be the loop with another attached. The two reds could be a single from the switch & a switched line to the other fitting. The two reds/blacks at the other f...
by securespark
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:04 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling pull cord switch, can you help?
Replies: 2
Views: 3184

Have you replaced the light fitting as well as the switch?
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