Can I use just one side of a double pole breaker?
There is nothing wrong with using double pole breakers for two circuits if they are actually separate circuits, just be aware that when one circuit trips its side of the […]
Does red wire go with white or black?
Red Electrical Wires These wires are typically used for switch wiring as well as the interconnection between smoke detectors hard-wired into the power system. You can link two red wires […]
Can a busbar shock you?
If the main breaker were on, all of the exposed stabs for the bus bar are all going to be carrying electricity. So you're not going to want to touch […]
Can ELCB work without earthing?
Earthing is required when an RCCB is connected to the circuit because the earthing passes the extra current to the ground before any damage occur. No earthing, no flow of […]
How do I find my main breaker?
It is safe for someone to reset a home's circuit breaker if all that needs to be done is a simple reset. Every now and again, a circuit breaker will […]
Can you double lug ground wires?
While panel manufacturers will allow for up to three grounding conductors under a single lug, they typically only allow one neutral wire. Click to see full answer Is it acceptable […]
When should you rewire an old house?
The amount of time it takes to rewire a house can vary based on the electrician's existing work schedule, as well as the size of the house and any problems […]
What were the old wire colours?
Before this change, old wiring colours in the UK for 2-core wire were red = live, black = neutral and earths are either bare or yellow and green, whereas with […]
Which wire is good for fuse?
Answer: An alloy of lead and tin is used in the fused wire as it has a low melting point and a very high resistance. Click to see full answer […]
When did electrical cable colours change?
These were the days of using good old red, yellow, and blue for phases with black used to identify the neutral conductor. The Electrical Appliances (Colour Code) Regulations 1969 came […]