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  1. linuxthefish

    Inline switch on laptop charger?

    I'm talking about the mains AC side of the transformer... Anyway, I've done it now and it's working fine :D
  2. linuxthefish

    Inline switch on laptop charger?

    9A sounds a lot, when the input rating is 1.5 amps, and the plug fuse is 3A. are you sure? :O
  3. linuxthefish

    Inline switch on laptop charger?

    I've picked up a 6 amp inline switch today, the type that is used on lamps. MLA 1250 - 6 Amp Inline Double Pole Lamp Switch - Pack of 20: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Can I use this switch on a laptop charger plugged into an awkward socket to switch it off when the laptop is not being used? It...
  4. linuxthefish

    Using earth as neutral wire?

    Seriously, is having a lighting circuit with no RCD a bad idea?
  5. linuxthefish

    Using earth as neutral wire?

    Don't worry, this is a hypothetical question. I'm not qualified to do any electrical work on anyone else's stuff, so It's all good.
  6. linuxthefish

    Using earth as neutral wire?

    I've connected it up, and it's all working fine now. I don't have an RCD on the lighting circuit, so it did not trip :)
  7. linuxthefish

    Using earth as neutral wire?

    So this would only be a problem if the earth was disconnected from the CU?
  8. linuxthefish

    Using earth as neutral wire?

    If I wired a socket with live to live, earth to neutral, and earth to earth, would this be dangerous and why? I only have a live and earth wire going to a new socket. 400w max would be drawn from the socket.
  9. linuxthefish

    How to wire wall temperature sensor to be on all the time?

    It's acting like a second thermostat for the second floor, and never comes on unless the main boiler is running the ch.
  10. linuxthefish

    How to wire wall temperature sensor to be on all the time?

    They are measuring 4.9 volts DC, should I still try shorting them out? It's a white box with no controls on it.
  11. linuxthefish

    How to wire wall temperature sensor to be on all the time?

    Hi. For the upper floor in my flat, I have a wall temperature sensor with a red and black wire attached to terminals 6 and 7. There are no other terminals in the box. How can I wire this to be on all the time? It only seems to turn the heating on on the upper floors if the temperature gets...
  12. linuxthefish

    How to wire GENT fire alarm sounder!

    I'm installing a used fire alarm sounder on my personal alarm system, so i hope it's ok with them! :)
  13. linuxthefish

    How to wire GENT fire alarm sounder!

    Thanks all! What's REM for?
  14. linuxthefish

    How to wire GENT fire alarm sounder!

    Hi, i've aquired a GENT sounder (unsure of model). Where do the wiring connections go for it? The connections on the back are: 2x -VE, 2x +VE, and 2x REM. What do these mean? :s
  15. linuxthefish

    Substation Fuse

    Thanks both of you, i was expecting something along the lines of "Don't ask silly questions". HV/DNO looks interesting, i'm looking at going down that route soon hopefully!
  16. linuxthefish

    Substation Fuse

    What would the rating be for a substation fuse and has anyone ever seen one go while on a job? Had a mate asking me this earlier, and now i feel interested. As i understand it goes: substation fuse > DNO fuse > CU?
  17. linuxthefish

    Asbestos.

    Most asbestos is fine if you leave it alone or don't drill into it. Shaving foam or even plain water is a great idea, been suggested that one before :D
  18. linuxthefish

    Consumer unit change

    Having a few non live CU's around the house to practice on is always good :)
  19. linuxthefish

    Preoper uses for electrical tape

    Hi, what would you deem proper uses of electrical tape? Like joining cooker wires together etc...
  20. linuxthefish

    Transformer for dimmer switch

    Transformer? Most non switching transformers will work on a dimmer, just make sure the transformer is adequate for the load. Is this for 12V lighting, or am i barking up the wrong tree?

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