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  1. dmxtothemax

    255V measured instead of 240V

    increasing the voltage even slightly gets even more power thru the system
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    Phone next to pool?

    instal a cordless phone
  3. dmxtothemax

    LED Tape fault help

    Depends on your warrantty conditions ! But I would take it back It is definitely faulty
  4. dmxtothemax

    Single phase power all thats avaiable for new workshop build

    I think if your carefull about how you use your machines and when ! Then a single phase will work. Perhaps consider swapping out the three phase motors for single phase motors.
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    Light switch reversed

    QUOTE - " turn the switch upside down." I don't think the switch will work properly if you turn it upside down !
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    Is this a 100amp or 200 amp service?

    Got one !
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    Is this a 100amp or 200 amp service?

    Michigan is in the USA ! USA uses a split system, 2 x hots and one neutral So the average house has a 100A service at 240v But at 120v that becomes 200A.
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    hi people sparky turned scientist back to sparky

    get them to do the shitty work for you
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    This might be a stupid question

    Whilst you may not "have to" if you are concerned ? Then there is nothing stopping you from doing so !
  11. dmxtothemax

    Oven elements help!!

    Yes you can do it ! but you are pushing it to the edge most electricians would be un comfortable with it as it would not be considered "Best practice".
  12. dmxtothemax

    LED lights in communal area strobing

    put one only incandesant light on the circuit, this usually fix's it. must be incandesant, cannot be led or cfl. The easiest way is to swap out one of the led bulbs. Same fixture just put a small incandesant in there.
  13. dmxtothemax

    Wiring down under

    Pretty standard for it's time period, In pretty good condition for it's age could be anything up to 100 years of age
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    Purchased a house with PV

    does the system have batteries ?
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    Socket ring main causing flickering lamps

    there is a poor connecttion somewhere, upstream of every common thing reducing the load is a temporary fix only you need to find the place where it is probably arcing if you don't the chances of a fire are very real !
  16. dmxtothemax

    TP24 vs Sylvania LEDs - won’t fit

    Use an angle grinder.
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    Don't know why but got to thinking on the way home.

    I check both isolators should two be present then test with meter/lamp grounding is a third method if needed
  18. dmxtothemax

    When did I get this old, there’s been a mistake?

    My GP told me that usually eye sight starts to deteriate at about 40. This is perfectly normal you may neeed glasses thats all But your not ready for the rocking chair yet !
  19. dmxtothemax

    Wiring for new 16 Amp oven

    A 13A fuse will not blow at 16A. At 25% overload will hold At 50% over load will still hold, but may blow if held for long periods At 100% will usually blow.
  20. dmxtothemax

    Gobsmacked. Need opinions

    The only two rules an employee needs to know rule 1 - The boss is always right. rule 2 - If the boss is wrong see rule number 1.

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