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by sunny
Sat Feb 09, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Voltage operated ELCB
Replies: 6
Views: 4295

Sorry chaps, should have given more info from the start. Yes it is TT and it has always been my intention to have all circuits in the new board on appropriate RCDs I'm a bit unsure why Rocky says a split load board is unsuitable, I thought that was the norm for a TT system. I only thought of using t...
by sunny
Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Voltage operated ELCB
Replies: 6
Views: 4295

Voltage operated ELCB

I have come across an installation with an old style 'voltage operated elcb' between the meter and the CU. I am intending to change the old CU for a new one with modern RCDs. I was going to remove the old elcb. Then though if I removed the earth wires to it, it could remain in the role of 'isolating...
by sunny
Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: New wall light issue - no earth
Replies: 1
Views: 3065

Ideally you should rewire, having a circuit with no earth is not good and would be flagged up on a periodic inspection.. The easiest solution is to go buy some ‘class 2 or double insulated’ lights and fit those. Absolutely do not use the lights that require an earth if there isn’t one present.
by sunny
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Unexpected voltage
Replies: 3
Views: 3171

Thanks for that SPARX, I'm trying to do all the learning I can. But I was using my expensive part P approved and calibrated voltmeter, possession of which as you know is a requirement of part P. So I guess there really is 30v across it?
by sunny
Sun Sep 02, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Old Cooker Control Unit and socket directly above hob!!
Replies: 3
Views: 4170

The "On Site Guide" to BS7671 published by the IEE (page 154) states: "The control switch or cooker control unit should be placed within two metres of the appliance, but not directly above it." I am only recently part P qualified myself and admit it is not always obvious what MUS...
by sunny
Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:52 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Unexpected voltage
Replies: 3
Views: 3171

Unexpected voltage

Hi, I am recently part P qualified, still with a lot to learn. Not a real spark just a fitter who decided to become legal!! I was testing a celling rose for a fault (turned out to be the switch), across the bulb with the switch on was 240v as you would expect. When the switch was turned off though, ...
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