I have installed a garden outhouse which has come with a 3kw heater in the roof and has a 3 wire cable hanging from it. I have an RCD external socket to which I've connected a 10m re-enforced 3 wire 13amp cable. I now need to connect the two via a switch in the outhouse. I boughtfrom B&Q an IP66 weatherproof outdoor single switch ( grey plastic) which gives instructions about connecting the Live feed and the Switched live feed ( brown wires ) across the switch.... but says nothing about the neutral wires . Do I just connect them through a standard terminal block and link the 2 earth wires in the switch casing

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Problem may simply be with USB cable used. Try another cable, preferably a known good cable.
Problem may be with the socket on the device itself where the USB cable fits in. Try (with known good cable) on a flat surface with the both the device and the cable resting on the surface - i.e cable should not hang down and put weight on the socket.
Hope that fixes it.
Further advice. Even if problem seems fixed, immediately back up the drive if you can!

Appears the main box RCD is just as fast as the secondary RCD and it sensed the same fault that triggered the outside unit and it didn't wait around to see if that outside unit did the job.

hi martin it sound like bad earth this could be anythink check the plug for loose wire check the socket for loose wires if check motor wire in the washer also check circuit board connections if all wires are ok you could have a faulty motor hope it helps

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shaun

You can get 2 types of Jacuzzi baths, 1 with just a pump which just jets the water via a small pump or 1 with the pump and elements that heats the water aswell as pumps the water through the jets. Because the 1 with the elements has a higher amp rating you need to run a cable from your distribution board to your bath but the 1 without the elements you will be able to tap off the nearest socket to the bath, you will be coming from your socket to a fused spur outlet, it would be better to get a switched fused spur outlet as you will be able to isolate the bath when not in use just by switching off the switch. from the spur outlet you will be wiring it into your motor on the bath, it should say the rating of the pump in amps on the tally plate of the motor or on the manual. For example if it says the motor draws 2 amps you will be putting a 3 amp fuse into your spur outlet so if there is a fault with the motor the fuse will blow instead of tripping the whole socket circuit. All jucuzzi baths has to be connected to the RCD side of your distribution board. If you are tapping off a socket don't worry about the RCD because all sockets should be on the RCD anyway, to check that the socket is connected to the RCD plug something into the socket you are tapping off of and press the test button on the RCD, the RCD should trip and while this is tripped check the lamp or whatever you plugged in shoud be off. The Fused spur should be fitted outside of the bathroom.

Generally speaking, a single oven can be used from a normal 13 amp socket.
If you are not sure, check the power used by the oven on the rating plate, as long as it does not exceed 3kw, then itt is o/k to use from socket.
If more than 3kw, then it will need to be hard wired.

you can fit a rcd proecter inside at the nearest point before the cabling goes outside is best.Also I would recomend using armered cable so it doesn't get damaged if dug up.

The fuse and relay box on the E30 and E36 models is located in the engine compartment. The E36 models also has relay boxes located under the left side of the dashboard.

Circuit Breakers
Resetting & Replacement
Circuit breakers are located inside the fuse panel. They are automatically reset when the problem corrects itself, is repaired, or the circuit cools down to allow operation again.

One of the less known about fuses that can cause all this to go out is the fuseable link. It is in a black plastic box near the battery. It is an appx 60A thin metal strip fuse. Check the website link to the right for more info.

Also, I suggest check your Fuse Diagram in the BMW 525i Owners Manual here.

Power Sunroof
Emergency Closure Operation
The sunroof is equipped with an emergency closure feature should the sunroof motor fail or the vehicle has lost electrical power. To close the sunroof under these conditions:

1. Remove the front headliner trim panel.
2. Using the 6mm hex key that is included with the tool kit, insert the key into the hex socket and turn the socket to close the sunroof.

Fig. Remove the trim panel to access the sunroof motor



Fig. Insert the 6mm hex tool from the tool kit and turn the hex socket to close the sunroof


Removal & Installation
E30 Models



Fig. Sunroof components-E30 3 Series shown, E36 similar




Fig. Sunroof lid retainer clip location-E30 3 Series shown, E36 similar

1. Open the sunroof lid 2-4 inches (5-10cm).
2. Unclip the roof liner frame and push back into the opening.
3. Close the sunroof lid and loosen the screws on each end of the gates.
4. Pull in the retainers, remove the center screws and lift off the lid.
5. Remove the cover over the motor and gearbox. Close the sunroof lid, if not already closed.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the 3 mounting screws. Remove the motor and gearbox.
7. Push the cables back evenly on both sides. Remove the rail covers and pull the cables out of the guides.
8. Place the cable in the center position of the gate and press off.

To install:

1. Install the cables to the gate. The cable are marked with the proper side of installation. Do not lubricate fabric covered cables.
2. Pull the cables through guides and align the cables. Insert a hex key through the gate and cable at the 0 position.
3. Install the motor and gearbox. The motor and gearbox must be synchronized with the hole in the drivegear aligned between the centers of the 2 gears. Torque the bolts to 2.0 ft. lbs. (2.8 Nm).
4. Install the sunroof lid. Use new screws and torque to 2.5 ft. lbs. (3.5 Nm).
5. Adjust the sunroof lid. Pull the roof liner frame into position and clip into place.

E36 Models

1. Close the sunroof fully. With a quick actuation of the sunroof opening button, open the sunroof so the back edge of the lid depresses 0.08-0.12 inches (2-3mm).
2. Slowly push the roof liner panel back into the roof. Do not force or use a quick motion or damage could occur.
3. Remove the mounting screws and pull the lid off at the rear side. Do not operate the sunroof with the panel removed.

To install:

1. Install the lid and check that the hooks and levers align. Install the screws with threadlocker or use new micro-encapsulated screws. Torque to 2.5 ft. lbs. (3.5 Nm).
2. Adjust the sunroof lid. Lower the rear of the lid by operating the motor. Pull the liner forward and clip into place.

Good luck.

if i bought a single oven with a three wire cable coming out the back with no plug, which i know is meant to be hard wired, are you saying i could fit a plug to this and plug it into a normal 13amp socket, reason i ask i ahve an oven which has packed in and it plugs into the wall at the back, if i fitted a plug onto the cable from a single oven below 3kw then are you saying i can do this?

Yes a 30mA RCD is required for any 240v outdoor use. Check if there is an RCD on the house main switch breaker first tho'.