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  1. Andy-1960

    multiple circuits stopped getting power same time, replaced all, still no power??

    I think you may have lost an incoming phase. The American system is a delta connected transformer giving 120v between phases L1 & L3 (but not L2!) and neutral and 240v between phases. See the comparison between our star connected system and their delta connected system in the attached. I would...
  2. Andy-1960

    Big motor heating problem

    What speed is the motor being run at? If it is too slow it will not be cooled by its fan, if it’s too fast this could result in overload.
  3. Andy-1960

    Sonoff Wi Fi DIY MINI smart switch issue.

    It may be that the existing switch(es) is/are giving a poor connection when making due to the contacts being carbonised (or just poor quality) giving a high resistance connection when turned on. The electronics within the Sonoff unit will be low voltage low current. Might be worth trying a new...
  4. Andy-1960

    Connecting a thermostat to an existing boiler

    A 5 core flex will be required. To do this the live and neutral to your receiver need to be connected to the existing live and neutral in the boiler together with the earth conductor, then the L1 & Lx connections in the thermostat connected to the terminals that are presently linked out in the...
  5. Andy-1960

    Connecting a thermostat to an existing boiler

    I think a bit more information is needed to enable us to comment on whether we can offer advice or recommend you seek professional help. Make and model of the boiler, make and model of the thermostat and maybe a few photos would be a good starting point.
  6. Andy-1960

    Glasses

    I had same issue, just could not get on with them, ended up going back to normal glasses, one pair for distance and another for close work.
  7. Andy-1960

    Roller shutters UPS advise

    The pictures look as though this work has already been carried out, however, if there are any protection devices on the secondary side of the UPS, I doubt they will operate as there will be insufficient fault current available from the UPS, this means that if any one if the four devices...
  8. Andy-1960

    RCBO trip.

    What’s the earthing system to the property?
  9. Andy-1960

    Neutral at dimmer switch?

    What type of lights are you trying to dim and what’s the total load?
  10. Andy-1960

    ***SCAM ALERT***

    SCAM ALERT Just had a phone call from someone pretending to be from Sky. They were offering discount on the extended warranty on my sky equipment and further discounts on my sky package. I played along with him (even though I don’t have a Sky package!), he then asked me if I wanted to go ahead...
  11. Andy-1960

    Wayne’s World!

    Cannot believe the guy makes videos about such mundane topics..
  12. Andy-1960

    Wayne’s World!

    Prepare to be enthralled! View: https://youtu.be/CMPPol8jfuY
  13. Andy-1960

    Maglock not working properly

    I think that controller is designed for a magnetically released lock latch for use with a standard lock. The latch is fixed to the frame and will work as normal with a key in case of power failure. When you press the button, the latch has a swivel part which is magnetically released and allows...
  14. Andy-1960

    I'm considering having 3 phase installed

    Hi, yes you will have to apply to Western Power to have your supply upgraded, you will be responsible for the upgrade work in your property, new three phase distribution board etc and you will also have to liase with your electricity supplier to get your meter changed. I do not see any reason...
  15. Andy-1960

    SWA questions, doubting electrician

    Has he given you any test paperwork? Also this is notifiable work under the Part P scheme, so he should have submitted this to the local council. I agree with SJD it sounds like a neutral earth fault, this should have been picked up if he had tested his work as he should have.
  16. Andy-1960

    SWA questions, doubting electrician

    Did he just install a supply cable to a garage that was already wired or did he wire the garage as well?
  17. Andy-1960

    roller shutter switch

    What is the actuator of the switch? 2 position, 3 position, 3 position spring return? Does it just isolate the door or raise and lower?
  18. Andy-1960

    Voltage drop problem not resolved with bigger cable

    What is the voltage at the distribution board? What is the MCB that is installed for the circuit? What is the Zs at the load end?
  19. Andy-1960

    You can't spur more than one fcu from any socket...?

    See attached the diagram from the regs
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