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  1. dmxtothemax

    Why do we use cartridge fuses and not MCBs?

    Part of the reason we use HRC type fuses in industrial / large loads is because HRC fuses ere designed to contain the sometimes learge arc that can occur when a large and / oir reactive load is suddenly isolated. Something a standard type mcb would not handle. They do make some industrial size...
  2. dmxtothemax

    Battery Discharging

    Self discharge of rechargable batteries will happen reguardless of what ever is, or is not ,connectted to it. It,s due to the chemical processes inside the battery, which will happen even if nothing is connectted to it !
  3. dmxtothemax

    Power injection in to addressable LED strip lights

    Your power supplies are not quite up to the task, Especially on white, I would use i x supply for each segment, How big each segment is depends on how many white leds your supply can safely suuply. This may take some experimenting from you
  4. dmxtothemax

    Swimming pool lights

    try the 12v ones - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-300W-LED-Flood-light-AU-Plug-Floodlight-Cold-white-Landscape-220-240V-12V/114245896330?hash=item1a9996088a:g:fa4AAOSwsChey3MH
  5. dmxtothemax

    60A Fuse box - is (typical) over 60A max load OK?

    QUOTE - Presumably also Wylex would have allowed some margin. For sure ! Typically the margin is 100% So if the cu is rated for 60A ? in reality it can cope with up to 120A So 60A Is really it's safe working load, And not it's actual maximum load. "fudge factor"
  6. dmxtothemax

    European two wire 230 to American three wire 240

    If it will run off USA style single phase 240vac Then it will also run off Turkeys single phase The only differance being the frequency How the motor will handle that is unknown, Try it and see worse case senareo motor runs a little faster maybe even a little hotter, so if it don't over heat...
  7. dmxtothemax

    British General plug socket problem

    Their is a lot of cheap electrical stuff out there now. And the flimsy plastic switchs are a problem and are a common reason for premeture failure Trouble is, it is hard to find good quality any more Most seem happy to buy the cheap stuff
  8. dmxtothemax

    UK Garden light repair comments

    replace any rusty looking connectors, visual check over, shake the connections with the lights on, if they don't flicker their good.
  9. dmxtothemax

    connecting lamps qualification?

    You would need an electrical licence, And insurance for public liability, it may be easier to pay someone else with a licence,
  10. dmxtothemax

    US Surge Protector trips RCD

    Most likely your surge protected power strip has a path to ground, not unusuall as most power filters use capacitors to ground as part of the filter. RCD's dont like capacitors to ground.
  11. dmxtothemax

    LED bulbs on even when switched off at wall

    The most likely source of leakage is dimers or any type of electronic switch. try isolating them one by one and see what happens.
  12. dmxtothemax

    I am a qualified electrician working in Scotland. 27 years old, how easy is it to come to Australia and start working as an electrician?

    https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/contact-us/raise-workplace-concern-ask-whs-eso-question. check out this web site it will have links to all the info you need. ESO is the electrical safety office Ask them a question it may take some time to get thru to them, but they are usually very helpful.
  13. dmxtothemax

    Single Phase AC MOTOR stuck

    Clearly the start up is not working, If their is no cetrofugal switch ? then it could be capacitor fault Or even faulty start windings. I would replace the capacitor first.
  14. dmxtothemax

    UK how to work out what breaker to use and why (level 3 hotel extension assignment)

    you have allowed for the running currents only, What about the start up surges ? Have you allowed for them, with ten lights there will be a surge.
  15. dmxtothemax

    High voltage plug sockets

    Have you tried using high voltage light bulbs ? They are rated at 250v rather than the usual 240v. You may have to order them thru an electrical supply house
  16. dmxtothemax

    UK 3 phase supply earth concern

    WRONG ! Even if he completely dissconnects your earth line ? Then the RCD will still function.
  17. dmxtothemax

    How to Wire a new vintage lamp holder

    Quite often the earth is done inside the j box base, this works fine if it's all metal how are you using it ?
  18. dmxtothemax

    12v conversion of 230v light fitting.

    QUOTE - I have not checked that 12W 12V LED bayonet bulbs actually exist. 5-10Pcs AU B22 E27 Bayonet Screw LED Light Globe Bulb 3W/5W/7W/9W/12W AC160-260V | eBay -...
  19. dmxtothemax

    How many lights in a burger van......

    Sounds like a man who likes high lumen levels Leds are not best for high lumen work The best would be hid lights high in output but not high in heat
  20. dmxtothemax

    What is that component?

    I know for certain it is a thermal cutout, will stop the charging if the batterys get too hot

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