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  1. M

    110v socket circuit advice

    i’m looking for some advice about how I’d go about installing a 10kva 230-110v transformer and related sockets - would I require a consumer unit for the 110v sockets etc? I’m wiring a new extension to an existing fabrication workshop and have made a quick drawing. any other advice would be...
  2. N

    220v outlet with 110v extension cord

    Good Day, everyone, I came across this forum and thought this would be the place to ask my questions... I am not an electrician but I have a decent knowledge base, my mother was a certified electrician most of my life but has been out of the game for many years now. What I am trying to...
  3. R

    110v vs 220v dual system

    Let me pick y brains with something that might have an easy solution but I just can't decide what to do Building an Motorhome out of a bus. Will use for a couple years in the US (110v), then move to Europe (220). I'll have mostly 12v equip, but still some 110/220 stuff like AC and what not...
  4. J

    110v solinoid valve

    Got a question regarding a solinoid. I measured between the earth pin and the body of the solinoid valve in question with my multimeter to find a high resistance reading I again tested another valve by the same manufacturer and again it had a high reading why would this be? This is the valve...
  5. S

    110V mains into 240v rated inlet

    Hi all, I have a charger that is fitted with a 240v rated 2p+E male inlet and a matching 240v rated female plug. However it is connected to a charger that is rated for 110V as it will be operated in the US. Is there an issue (if any) with supplying 110v Ac mains paired with the 240v rated plug...
  6. S

    110v supply issue?

    just a quick question I’ve searched online but want to be sure before deciding what to do. I am putting in a supply for x5 110v commando sockets in a workshop. The commando sockets each have a internal 16amp double pole MCB inside the socket. I’ve wired from the DB a 32amp 10mm2 supply to a...
  7. M

    Variable voltage 220v Appliance (Type I) to 110v (Type B) socket,

    Hello everybody, I am not an electrician or anything of the sort, but figured that this would be the best place to ask my question. I have a 220v heating appliance with a Chinese Type I plug. The appliance has a volatge regulator knob that allows voltage to be varied anywhere between 0v and...
  8. C

    110V air purifier with a 100-240V adapter

    I purchased an air purifier printed 110V. It has a power adapter of 100-240V. Can I use the air purifier with a power supply of 220-240V? Is the adapter also a converter or transformer? I’m really confused.
  9. bcm_spark

    110V DC Float Earth Ground Fault

    Good morning all, A 'ground fault' alarm came in over the weekend on the 110V charging system. We have two 110V fans currently running and I am suspecting that one is at fault but I can't turn it off yet to fault find. I say I suspect this as we have had to change them before because of low...
  10. D

    230v european motorized pencil sharpener in 110v usa outlet bogs down

    Have a 220v (wired for Sweden) motorized pencil sharpener (Boston X-acto model 41). Since its a motor it does not work right, bogs down in 120v usa power outlet. What do i need maybe a transformer?
  11. C

    110v leaving electrical meter.

    Hi all, I recently done an EICR on a property. It had a few repairs, one of which was no RCD protection on sockets which could be used outside. Because I had carried out insulation resistance tests etc and knew everything was clear, I opted to just replace the main switch with an RCD main...
  12. H

    Makita 110v 9 inch grinder

    I have a 3.5kva generator wich has burnt out 2 new makita grinders .. they are used for cutting 3mm steal box section .. not forced through the metal at all to be fair it hardly scratched the surface. Triped the generator half a dozen times then the grinder got slower slower and nothing...
  13. Corbs

    110v tranny

    1x32 AMP, 2x16 AMP 5kVA Portable Electrical Transformer https://burrowselectrical.com/portable-electrical-transformers.asp ive always wonder how these can run on a 13amp plug top in theory 5va is around 40 amps at 110v, hence the 32amp socket (yes not continuous normally around 5-10 mins but...
  14. M

    New Fuse Box Needed for 110v Electrics

    Hello Guys, I have a strange, yet accurate title: I am the Vintage Member for the WBCCI. That is the club for people who own Airstreams. (the aluminium bodied, curved caravan, or as we call them: A Travel Trailer) In my case, the Euro branch. This means that members who have problems come...
  15. L

    installing 110v and 240v socket in the same circuit

    Hi All Please advise in regards to wiring my shed/workshop. I need to install 110v plug. At the moment I have only 13A 240v standard sockets. Can I replace one of them with 16A 110v socket and have 240v and 110v sockets in the same radial circuit (please see picture attached)? Is it safe taking...
  16. D

    110v power qualified to setup

    hello, I am new here. Please can anyone advise me, can anybody rig up 110v power from a generator supply to a portacabin or should the person be trained, 17th edition or NIC registration or similar. I am leaning towards a quLifed tradesman. Thanks in advance.
  17. Andrew Harland

    110V present with light switch off

    Hi all, I went to a property to replace a dining room light which was not operating. The dining room had two switches which both switched 1 light on/off. I tested for voltage at the light and noted when switched on that 230v AC was present. When off 110V AC was present. Any ideas? Thanks in...
  18. M

    110V wall mounted sockets...

    Guys, i have a customer who wants 4 16A 110V sockets on a wall. These are to be used for charging scissor lifts, so likely for all 4 to be plugged in at end of the day and on for many hours, so would be looking at the continuous rating on the transformers. Im not actually sure how much power...
  19. J

    110v Tool Advice/Guide

    Hey all, I'm currently in the process of building my first workshop. I'm looking for a full guide on how i would go about using tools with a 110v input on then. How would i get 110v outlets ect. Thanks -Josh
  20. L

    110v site lamps at 240v domestic

    Hello, I have bought some site lighting with 110v plugs to rig up in my shed workshop which has a 240v domestic supply. Obviously I can use a site inverter but I would like to avoid this. Is it just a case of rewiring and fitting 240v halogen bulbs? Some help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

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