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by Sparkydelux
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Electric Fencing Earth Problem. Looking for CSA of Earth?
Replies: 2
Views: 2996

Electric Fencing Earth Problem. Looking for CSA of Earth?

Hi. I'm looking at carrying out an installation on an electric fence and noticed the earth from the energizer is a 1mm Unsheathed, galvanised wire with a twisted connection. It looks very dodgy!! I have been through a few suppliers and asked them recommended earth sizes but no-one seems to have an i...
by Sparkydelux
Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Questions P.I (3036) and unusal voltage
Replies: 1
Views: 2585

Questions P.I (3036) and unusal voltage

Hi all, I am hoping someone can answer these 2 questions for me. Firstly a Periodic inspection question. If a house has BS3036 fuses and I have identified this is and made them aware that they are on their way to becoming obsolete, at what point do they need to rewire / board replacement to comply w...
by Sparkydelux
Thu May 13, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Retro Fit an OLD wylex MCB
Replies: 1
Views: 4518

Retro Fit an OLD wylex MCB

Hi, Anyone know what I could use to retrofit a wylex MCB with? The manufacturer states that this type of MCB was made redundant 9-10 years ago and cannot get them anymore. The details are WYLEX 30A HB Type 2 240V. The MCB is white with a black lever / switch. I cannot believe that these cannot be re...
by Sparkydelux
Thu May 13, 2010 10:49 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electrical design specifications / calculations
Replies: 1
Views: 3320

electrical design specifications / calculations

Hi, On new installations / additions to installations (and as a one man band set up) is it a requirement to submit design calculations for the installation to building control? are they REALLY interested in that sort of thing? I thought they had enough on their plate without looking for more work to...
by Sparkydelux
Thu May 13, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: R2 value when using the SWA as an earth?
Replies: 1
Views: 6386

R2 value when using the SWA as an earth?

Hi, I'm looking if someone can resolve a question for me? When using the SWA as a main earth and then doing the Certificates for the tests, I would like to know what value the of the SWA is? Ie: CPC size when completing the document as I cannot find it in the On Site Guide and I cant recall seeing i...
by Sparkydelux
Thu May 13, 2010 10:23 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: 3 phase motor Question -No neutral
Replies: 1
Views: 3177

3 phase motor Question -No neutral

Hi, I was instructed to wire up a 3ph industrial extractor fan , 3ph Spindal, 3ph planer. Everything was going fine until I came to the final connections where I got a little stumped. (bearing in mind I haven't attempted any 3ph motors in nearly 3 years). I looked at the wires: green/yellow, brown, ...
by Sparkydelux
Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: electric towel rail in a shower room
Replies: 1
Views: 3263

electric towel rail in a shower room

Hi, Looking to fit an electric towl rail in a small shower room in my flat. This is basically an en-suite which contains a shower,toilet and basin. Looing at locating the TR directly opposite the exit of the shower door. (its the only place the thing will fit and there is local power opposite to the...
by Sparkydelux
Thu Jan 28, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Rising Damp
Replies: 1
Views: 3109

Rising Damp

I have a lounge that has one external facing wall which is getting damp on the inside of that wall. The entire room was replastered about 6 months ago and since winter began it has now started to get damp with a bubbling effect and black mould on the inside wall. The area on the outside of the wall ...
by Sparkydelux
Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:56 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Condensation on Toilet Cistern
Replies: 1
Views: 3950

Condensation on Toilet Cistern

I have replaced my conventional boiler with a Worcester Bosch combi boiler. As the water no longer enters the cold water storage cistern in the loft where it warms to room temprature it now goes from the mains supply straight to the toilet cistern and is very cold thus causing water condensation on ...
by Sparkydelux
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Combi boiler overflow pipe/blowout pipe
Replies: 2
Views: 5399

Combi boiler overflow pipe/blowout pipe

I will be having a new combi boiler fitted and would like to know if the copper pipe used to extend the overflow outside can be joined using plastic push fit connections.

Many thanks
by Sparkydelux
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Double Pole MCB????
Replies: 4
Views: 6656

Double Pole MCB????

Hi Guys, Could you educate me on the use of a double pole MCB and with what applications one would use it for? I have been trying to update myself on various products and have come across this and for the life of me cannot comprehend how one would use it. i am sure the solution is as clear as mud bu...
by Sparkydelux
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:54 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Inspection and Testing Question please -NO MAIN EARTH??
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

Thanks for the advice guys.

Much appreciated.
by Sparkydelux
Thu Oct 08, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Inspection and Testing Question please -NO MAIN EARTH??
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

Hi Guys, Thanks for the replies. There definitely is no earth rod and there is no RCD protection. And NO Earth. Can you see my dilemma? Basically this is a waiting time bomb for someone. I am ashamed to say this, but I wish I hadn't even opened my mouth. But in the same instance I don't want to do a...
by Sparkydelux
Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:26 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Inspection and Testing Question please -NO MAIN EARTH??
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

I&T Question -NO MAIN EARTH -Reply for SPARX

Hi Sparx, The system apprear to be a TN-S. The clamp is on the outer sheath connected to 3 'shreds'(shreds as in steel wire the diameter if 1.5mm cable) of cable appearing to go back into the sheath cover. The main earth cable is 16mm and goes from the clamp to an earth Junction. Then the Earth cabl...
by Sparkydelux
Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Inspection and Testing Question please -NO MAIN EARTH??
Replies: 7
Views: 5940

Inspection and Testing Question please -NO MAIN EARTH??

Hi Guys, I'm a little stumped on a house I just tested. Did all my relevent tests, all went well until I decided to do my Ze test. Disconnected the main earth from the board to test and it came up as 153Ω!!!! The system is a TN-S system and there are about 3 little pieces of steel wire twisted ...
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