That's why I started by asking if anyone could recommend a particular book or online resource
Thanks, I'll have a look at that pdf when I can download it
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Thanks, I'll have a look at that pdf when I can download it
I’ll need to consult it. You might be right about electric fences only being battery powered, but are you sure there are none by a transformer connected to the mains?
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Not positive but as I said if a fault occurs and the fence becomes live then you're risking the lives of your animals and yourself so not a good idea.
Also a case of how would you power it if it's not adjacent to the farm? Loads of extension cables?
Electrical equipment is fail safe or it wouldn’t see the light of day.Not positive but as I said if a fault occurs and the fence becomes live then you're risking the lives of your animals and yourself so not a good idea.
Also a case of how would you power it if it's not adjacent to the farm? Loads of extension cables?
Fair dos on your second point.
danski
"vibey"
Yeah, ohm’s law is the most basic but essential thing to pick up.
Theory, however, will only get you so far.
In real life (as I know you are fully aware, this is more for iona ) there are environmental conditions that are just as important. Unfortunately, this is why electricians serve an apprenticeship. It’s longggggg
Oh, sorry. Had my phone off for a while. This has been answered
WouldBe
Dislicksick
If electrical equipment is fail safe then why are there fuses fitted to the plugs and mcb's /rcd's in the fuse box?
Can a failed transformer output the voltage pre step up/down? That’s what we were discussing.If electrical equipment is fail safe then why are there fuses fitted to the plugs and mcb's /rcd's in the fuse box?
You’re now bringing up why safety devices are needed for installations which we weren’t discussing.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Could if the insulation breaks down between primary and secondary windings.
Because you claimed electrical equipment was 'fail safe' in which case you wouldn't need safety devices would you?
Mains electric fencing is really common.
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Exactly. No idea why WouldBe was claiming otherwise.Mains electric fencing is really common.
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existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Word to the wise: you're really not coming out of this all that well.
I’m kind of bored of discussing it too.Word to the wise: you're really not coming out of this all that well.
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Lay your cards on the table then.You are in control of that
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Ok so you can get mains powered fences. I was more concerned with the safety of them. There are stringent regulations to be followed when making mains powered medical equipment to ensure that patients or medical staff can't get a mains electric shock from them which could be fatal. Are you so sure that a mains powered electric fence meets those standards? I wouldn't bet on it.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
I thought you'd said to forget about electric fences?Mains electric fencing is really common.
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WouldBe
Dislicksick
Magnus McGintyCould if the insulation breaks down between primary and secondary windings.
Because you claimed electrical equipment was 'fail safe' in which case you wouldn't need safety devices would you?
Ftr I'm not a qualified electrician but I do have an HNC in electronics and an ONC in avionics and have been doing electronics as a hobby for 45 years as well as DIY electrics. Over the years I've seen all sorts of problems that could cause someone to get electrocuted by mains voltage from poorly soldered live wires on circuit boards where the wire has become detached to live wires coming loose in light switches/fittings where for whatever the reason the live wire has come loose and is floating about to the friends mains powered radio that died after someone chucked some metal into the local sub station, this not only blew the transformer but also the 400v rated diodes on the 12v side of the transformer. So if you think that all electrical equipment is fail safe and there's no way the mains could get to the low voltage side then you're delusional.
I’m being somewhat pedantic. I maintain vehicles that are battery operated. Fork lift trucks, MEWPS etc. They all ultimately need mains power though. They don’t charge themselves.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
No shit. You don't operate them while connected to the mains though do you?
But you need to know about the mains if you want to implement such a system? Or is it just done by magic?No shit. You don't operate them while connected to the mains though do you?
WouldBe
Dislicksick
Yes if you're designing the system. No if all you need to do is plug it into a charger.
Is that what the question was?
WouldBe
Dislicksick
The current argument is about mains powered electric fences.
WouldBe
Dislicksick
You should know. You asked the question. I suppose in your world everyone needs to know the ins and outs of mains electricity just incase they plug anything in.
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
I've had some of my floors sanded and I need to replace the threshold strips for the bathroom (cork tiles) and communal hallway (carpet). Does anyone know what type I need?
StoneRoad
heckling from the back!
there is a strip for dis-similar sides aka transition strips
amazon do a basic one, as do other suppliers
RubyToogood
RubyTwobikes
I don't use Amazon, was going to potter down to Wickes/Homebase/B&Q if someone felt like picking the right thing off the website for me... I've been looking through the listings and it's just a bit baffling.
danski
"vibey"
I think it’s known as something like a ‘carpet to hard floor’ threshold.
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