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by cinn
Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Radiator Removal for Sludge Cleaning From Ariston STI 210 Indirect System
Replies: 1
Views: 2336

Radiator Removal for Sludge Cleaning From Ariston STI 210 Indirect System

I want to remove a radiator that is sludged and clean it out. I know how to do this without draining down the system. However, I have an Ariston STI 210 indirect cylinder and am not sure whether, having emptied this radiator I need to top up system myself or whether it does it on its own. If I need ...
by cinn
Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earthing an Inverter to Bus Bar in Garage Consumer Unit
Replies: 1
Views: 3158

Earthing an Inverter to Bus Bar in Garage Consumer Unit

I am in the process of converting a garage into a games room with a dual power supply. There is an existing mains supply with an old consumer unit in the garage. This is connected to a 17th edition unit in the main house as well. Additional to this, I have installed an off-grid photovoltaic system t...
by cinn
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Disconnected socket showing voltage
Replies: 6
Views: 2907

Re: Disconnected socket showing voltage

Thanks, that makes sense.

regards

Cinn
by cinn
Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Disconnected socket showing voltage
Replies: 6
Views: 2907

Re: Disconnected socket showing voltage

Thanks. Just had a new consumer unit fitted in Dec 2011, mcbs and rcd's 17th edition. Tests (prior to my DIY) all within limits. The extended cable is only about a foot. What I'm not sure of is: having replaced the single socket with an Ashley 32amp junction box and then run the new cable extension ...
by cinn
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Disconnected socket showing voltage
Replies: 6
Views: 2907

Re: Disconnected socket showing voltage

Thanks for reply. The earthing system is TNS. Additionally, on same circuit, there is a single outlet which I want to move and double up. As cable is not long enough, is it ok to remove socket entirely and use a 17th edition 32a junction box to connect existing cables to block and then run spur from...
by cinn
Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:19 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Disconnected socket showing voltage
Replies: 6
Views: 2907

Disconnected socket showing voltage

Am replacing a spur and the socket outlet it is connected to. Plugged lamp into it before starting work, flicked mcb = lamp goes out. However, both of my AC voltage detectors still registered. Multimeter showed no voltage. So just to be sure turned off the consumer unit main switch. What could be ca...
by cinn
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Re: Break in ring main

As promised here is an update on situation. After a little gentle reminder electrician finally got back to me today (so much for after xmas - although technically it is). He wants the guy who did the test to come round and explain it and talk thru options. I have told him I want 2 radial circuits to...
by cinn
Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Re: Break in ring main

Thanks guys that's brilliant advice and much appreciated. At least now I have info to be able to get the problems remedied without getting blinded by science.

Cheers.
by cinn
Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Re: Break in ring main

Thanks very much, your advice/info to date has been helpful and illuminating. I decided to set my wife on him and he has grovellingly agreed to come round after Xmas to discuss test findings after claiming to have been working away in Scotland - I await his materialization with excited anticipation....
by cinn
Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Re: Break in ring main

Thanks. Unfortunately, I have already paid him in cash (gentleman's agreement) for the fitting of the consumer unit - rather stupid / trusting of me really. I would be grateful if someone in the scheme could give me some advice as to how to proceed re: outstanding paperwork. Cheers.
by cinn
Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Re: Break in ring main

Thanks for reply. No he didn't test the sockets I did yesterday by trial and error. The electrician who installed and tested consumer unit said he would discuss the matter with his boss. That was over 2 weeks ago and i've still heard nothing and received no certification or written report. The mcb i...
by cinn
Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Break in ring main
Replies: 12
Views: 15922

Break in ring main

Having had a new Consumer unit fitted, the electrician informed me that, upon testing, he was not getting any continuity from the kitchen outlet sockets suggesting a break in the circuit. The kitchen is a former stable that abuts the gable end of the main house. There are 4 double outlets - 2 on eit...
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