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    Can I use three pin plug 240V mains to supply DIN rail transformer?

    You may be correct although I've not seen that regulation. I assumed (dangerous I know) that this type of DIN rail transformer would be compliant as specifically quoted as being suitable for LV doorbells etc. If they do have an earthed metal shield or conventional transformer which I doubt...
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    Welcome to the new forum

    hi Dan, is there going to be an option to get the weekly mail as before?
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    Welcome to the new forum

    hi, nice and shiny and new! Is there still an option to get the weekly update? It seems to have stopped. Thanks
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    Left handed people, what finger do you use?

    Learn to write Arabic or Hebrew and you won't have that problem.
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    Left handed people, what finger do you use?

    Windows 10 (if you're unlucky enough to have it) Open the Start Menu. Settings. Devices. Touchpad. There is a toggle on right under Touchpad. Toggle to off. Mac OS System Preferences, Accessibility Select Mouse & Trackpad Tick the box next to “Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless...
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    Left handed people, what finger do you use?

    As the buttons can be configured to be either way around with os settings, what difference does it make? However, if signalling I recommend holding up a big note saying “This is really my index finger, it is not my intention to insult” Probably better on stiff card, it won’t flap about so much...
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    T.V aerial installation

    I agree, you certainly need at least 2 uhf aerial connections/cables from each point where there is a receiver, to a central point (loft?) -one in, one out, (if lucky enough to have a uhf output or with your technomate), but I'd add that to future-proof further, cat6 between receiver and other...
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    Gluing alarm cables to UPVC Window frames & Door architraves

    Superglue might not melt the cable, but it might melt the upvc frame and it's quite hard to contain, you risk marking the frames. Beside which you'll never be able to hold the cable in place satisfactorily while it sets/dries. I wouldn't use it, but then even though I'm mean, I wouldn't worry...
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    Ethernet point no internet

    That is not true, however you can make a crossover by wiring to "A" at one end and "B" at the other. If you wired the sockets A to A or B to B either would work.
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    Volts drop when 2.5kW (ish) load switched on

    Not a chance...I hope! More tests required when I'm next there.
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    Klein Tools Are they worth the extra money

    Or it could be because the CSA is higher due to higher current so the cables are thicker? Are they? I guessed that..never seen any USA cable..
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    Volts drop when 2.5kW (ish) load switched on

    Lucien I agree, but the quiescent isn't irrelevant to the amount of heat generated in that R (if there is an R somewhere). Good point about a dimmer though I don't remember seeing one...I'll check.
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    Why are most insulated grips red / yellow or orange in colour ?

    To lull you into a false sense of security, no need to dead test if the handles are red and yellow....
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    Volts drop when 2.5kW (ish) load switched on

    Thanks for all the replies, I'll post back when I've had the chance to measure the voltage (may be a while). It's been like that for years, I remember commenting on it when the halogens were there. (The standing current is high (I guessed it but I will measure) because they have a lot of...
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    Volts drop when 2.5kW (ish) load switched on

    hi This is just a starter because I haven't done any measurements yet (I was a guest there) and what I can do will be restricted as this has never been thought to be a problem by the owner who is a relative, but I'm more concerned than he is by what I've seen. Background: modern hugely...
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