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Hello, The circuit is Sockets down 2.5/1.5 cable 8 points served (No ring) 15 A Bs 3036. How can this problem be solved and rectified? For sockets up again no ring 30 A BS 3036 2.5/1.5 3 points served it says too large protective device for cable size. How can this be solved and rectified? Thanks in...

I_spark

Hello,
The circuit is Sockets ground BS 3036 2.5/1.5 20 A with 5 points served.
How can this problem be solved and rectified.
Thanks in advance.

I_spark

If the tester has said the above.
And he has put ).5 in all columns under P/E and N/E what would be the easiest way to find the fault and rectify it?
Thanks in advance.

I_spark

Hello,
If on the observations it says Main switch undersized.
The switch is described as 60A BS 5419 can the switch itself be replced ? Or does the CU have to be changed?
Thanks in advance

I_spark

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Hello, If a lighting circuit has been installed without a cpc in the CU. But everywhere else in every switch and light there is a cpc. Would it be alright to add a 2.5mm cpc in the CU and runnit to any switch or light? Because I tried it with a wonder lead and I am getting a Zs on the lights. Thanks...

I_spark

Hello, I see on observation and recommendation " Overcurrent Protection Missing on circuit 2 and 3" I see that no. 2 is Immersion point protected by 15 A BS 3036 for which none of the R1+ R2 or just the R2 has been filled. It hasn't even got a polarity tick. Number 3 is Lights with no cpc ...

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Hello, Is an electrician allowed to change meter tails? If yes, How can he get the sealer to seal the fuse and the meter? If on the test certificate it says for 1mm cable 5 amp supplying to lights "Fuse very high rated for cable size" How can this problem be rectified? Thanks for any help.

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