Recent content by Steven Haynes

Hi Andy, you've raised a very valid point there and as far as I'm concerned, end the discussion. Why were the electricians even looking at the machine wiring. They should only be concerned with the building fixed wiring, surely. Are they going to start critiquing the control panel next...

Hi Spoon, thanks for your reply, you went through a lot of effort. It is used for providing the controlled supply to motors. Sometimes inverter driven and sometimes DOL.

We have a production facility that is completely wired in SY cable. We have just had it tested and been told that it needs rewiring to be passed off as SY is not to be used to provide power. The reason stated being, it does not have a BS number. 1. If this is true, why is it acceptable to use...

Good morning All, this is my first thread EVER. I need to get my 18th Edition. The last time I sat a course it was for 17th Edition. I have the blue 18th Edition book. Can I just buy the the amendment or do I need the whole book? Any recommendations for the most cost effective way of getting...

Hi All, I don't normally do Forums but feel I can gain a lot from it and I also have a lot to offer and like helping people out where I can. If you have any automation questions that is my Forte. I used to be an installation electrician and might well be getting back into that. I fancy a...