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hahahah i was just about to update the thread asking about if the meter is a pre payment (new simm on key type) or (sim on plastic card type) would a fuse pull erase the credit on there as there's around

thanx guys fast reply and decisive as well ill add a switch fuse after the Henley going to new CU thanx again.......

Hi everyone, Just wanted some info on electric meters/house setups in general im about to install a second CU but dont have an isolator switch installed after my electric meter! So was just going to pull the service block but this will cause the electric meter to temperately turn off. Will...

thanx boltonsparky yeh good pointers there i just read them in the electrical handbook X edition im going to have thick skin on my fingers when this is all done.

thanx BS60898 im messing with 4mm T&E omg its hard just about able to get it into the socket already killed two socket faces because of the wierd screw orientations oh well live and learn.

Hi when terminating wires in plug outlets on a ring main do you twist the two lives /neutrals together or do you push them both into the hole and just tighten the connection screw? Sorry i carnt make that any clearer and i apologize if the correct terminology wasn't used. Thanx

thanx for the quick replies i think i understand now because the hot wire both enters and leaves the 32a MCB its classed as having two points for the load to travel down where as in say a radial circuit there's only one hot wire leaving the MCB. Whats it like terminating 4mm in a standard...

Hi everyone, Just a quick question can't seem to find this information any where even in books that ive read if someone could clear it up for me it would be great. standard 2.5mm twin and earth cable is rated at being able to handle 18.5a max right so why when the single cable is used in a...

thanx The Godfather have you got any recommendations for wire gauge from there onwards? does everything else look ok.

hi everyone sorry about the late post been really busy and had to leave everything for awhile agreed sorry for the lack of information when posting this is my first electrical based question ive posted online so im not accustom to thinking like a sparky, a1spark........ill try and answer your...

Hi M107 allot off good information there thanx for the support can't believe i missed the 16mm coming from the Henley block really only 25mm should come from there that way the 63a rcd will fail protecting my sockets but the incoming 25mm wont burn that was a big mistake thanx for pointing it...

Hi spinlondon to answer your questions No not really very clean and empty not sure how to answer that one like i said don't know the abbreviations but from what ive said earlier possible export back to house CU but once i get a reply from M107 if there's a reason other than just regulation why...

Hi Badger sorry for the late reply i work mostly nights so sleep through the days no mate im no sparky just a standard DIY'er who has basic knoledge of the electrical systems in a house im learning more as i go along thou thanx. Did you recommend armoured cable because of the possibility of the...

Hi everyone, Please can some one well versed with supplying electric to garage/outhouse's double check my list of items and method. Im planning on using 6kw @ 36a on 240v max in my garage ive made the below shopping list some of the items were freebies and i already have: All items will be...