powerdesal Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 This from another forum "But basically, there's not a neutral wire in the French system, because the current is split between the two."The mind boggles. [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Even my abysmal knowledge of electrics shudders and hurls itself backwards in horror at that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Look carefully at the colour of the wires and you will see redcurrent and blackcurrent ones. Simple really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 WB, which is more dangerous?[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 What is the greengage one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Ah! The Greengage one is the one you use for three phase. Connect between the Greengage and the Redcurrent and you have 220 volts: or the Blackcurrent and the Greengage and voila ! You have another 220 volts.Alternatively, you connect the Redcurrent one and the Blackcurrent one together and then you have 440 volts between the two connected together and the Greengage one.Simple when you know how.(P.S. I do know what I'm on about believe me, as I did a government retraining course for three days, as I couldn't get no work down Harlow.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Well, that's just shocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 [quote user="Gluestick"]Ah! The Greengage one is the one you use for three phase.[/quote]Aaaahhhhhh! I always thought it was Free phase and that you didn't have to pay... [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I thought that was avocado, but then I'm New Labour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acegundog Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 [quote user="Dick Smith"]I thought that was avocado[/quote]Hey that's the colour of a bathroom suite my parents once had [:'(]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I was referring to the famous David Milliband story told at the expense of Peter Mandelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I also have some nice orange and aubergine wires I put for the two-way light switches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 None of those cute lemon 'n lime ones? I like those, and use them for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 best to use the light bell wire. It does for all electrical jobs round the house and is so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 How can I tell which colour the current is when all I have is the copper wire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 with the plastic rubbed off? So much easier to use, or the one covered with material. Lovely stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]How can I tell which colour the current is when all I have is the copper wire?[/quote]Simple!Connect all three together (using, of course UK junction boxes, natch: they are far better than the Froggie ones and cheaper too if you buy them in B & Q before you come over) and if you have a loud bang..................It's all the fault of the rubbish French mains!Why can't they do things proper like we used to in Harlow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhorse Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 [quote user="Clair"]How can I tell which colour the current is when all I have is the copper wire?[/quote]Colour is irrelevant: if it tingles when you put your tongue on it, then that is likely the live one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 best to use the light bell wire. It does for all electrical jobs round the house and is so cheap.Magic stuff bell wire, heating and lighting all in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Thanks for all the tips. [:)]The bell wire sound like the stuff I want.Can I rewire with it myself or do I need an electrician? My budget is limited but if I postpone the house insurance for another year, I can do it myself. I'm a fast learner [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Do it yourself, it is easy Clair. And dont bother with those gaines, they are a waste of money too. Use square pin plugs, so much more reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 We had squirrel in the loft once in UK who managed to strip about 12 inches of twin and earth right down to the copper without becoming an ex-squirrel. That's skill for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Can the squirrel do a re-wire?What do I pay it with? [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Nuts. We had a hazelnut tree, but not sure what the hazelnut / euro rate is these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 There's no grey squirrels left to do any re-wiring as Jamie Oliver has eaten them all.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4835690.stmThe red ones that are left may do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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