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  1. La Poste

    Garden lights 230V or 12V?

    Which do you prefer? I must admit I like to sit on the side of safety so would feel better knowing I had a 12 Volt light setup but what do others think? I mean the garden is probably the most dangerous place in a domestic set up for any electrical equipment. Thanks.
  2. S

    Converting American 120v to British 230v

    Hi guys, Went to a american customers house today where she wanted all her american table lamps put on a 230v 3 pin plug top, rather than use her plug transformers. I told her that she would need to change the lamp holders and wiring to accommodate the new voltage, which wouldn't be easy. And...
  3. S

    gu10 230v no earth

    Hi, went to fit 3 downlights today customer purchased them. And they had no earth. i am correct in thinking that downlights metal surely should be earthed? They had the gu10 lampholder then plastic junction box attached. No earth. I drilled the corner and put and attached a cpc, just found it...
  4. F

    400 v & 230v circuits

    what is the best way to put 230v single phase circuits onto a db with a 3phase 3 wire system with no neutral connection........
  5. J

    Help! Solar PV connected to a very long distance 230V supply

    We're in the final stages of installing solar PV at home, only to be hit with a technical snag... We're probably the last house in Western Power Distribution's network, and our 230V supply comes 1300m from the transformer, shared with three other properties. When we moved in 14 years ago we...
  6. D

    is it 230v or 240v?

    Why is mains domestic power referred to as either 230v or 240v? Why not settle on just one of them? (My limited knowledge tells me that the reality is usually 243v or 237v - is that right?) Cheers.
  7. S

    Changing kitchen downlights from 12v to 230v & part P

    Hi, I am planning to change some downlights in a kitchen from 12v MR16 canisters to 230v GU10 fittings. I am using the original wiring (just removing the transformers obviously!) and there will be the same number of lights in the same places. Does this require part P notification or does this...
  8. M

    230v between live and earth on the incoming supply cable insulation

    NEUTRAL EARTH FAULT I would just like to correct my message title for me mucking up :13: A guy I work with was sent to change a mains board the other week. He isolated the supply and proved it was dead, He started stripping the board out and got a zap! He checking and noticed he got 230v...
  9. yellowvanman

    Downlighters - 12V or 230V?

    Whats your preference? I can't see any advantages in either. Like to hear others opinions.
  10. K

    SELV and 230V circuit separation

    It is planned to install a central 24V SELV supply in a domestic residence, e.g. to power LEDs. According to my reading, BS 7671:2008 chapter 414.4.1 (ii) requirements for protective separation between a SELV and 230V circuits offer the following options a) double insulation -or- b) reinforced...
  11. L

    230v downlighters outside in a bar

    Been to a job this morning where a guy had 230v downlighters class two in an outside bar area, they are RCD protected, is this permissible or should it be SELV?Cheers
  12. R

    Is this really 230V?

    On a big site today and we got asked to have a look at wiring a Readymix tower (cement silo). We don't do alot with motors so please excuse me. The plug on it was a BLUE 4 pin 32A type. Obviously no instructions. I would have thought 4 pins = 400V wired in Delta? and earth (from my college...
  13. sythai

    63a 230v commando plug help.....

    Any idea what would be the maximum size SWA I would be able to terminate in there - without too much of a struggle...? Many Thanks, Sy
  14. B

    difference between 230v and 12v downlights?

    dear all, sorry this must be a silly question, i am going to install some downlights for a customer, i found 12v downlight are nearly double the price of 230v ones, 12v is safer surely when you change the bulbs, but is there any other advantage? i dont think 12v ones last longer because i...
  15. B

    110v and 230v SDS drill

    another silly question, i am thinking to buy a SDS drill for thick wall, but my cordless drill is not hard enough and the battery goes flat very quickly, but i found every SDS drill has 110v and 230v two options, why not everyone buys 230v so dont need to buy the transformer? sorry you might...
  16. R

    Anyone know about fish pumps? Submerged 230v??

    After inadvertently drilling a hole in my pond, rescuing one fish from the jaws of death and literally bringing the other back to life, I now have an aquarium. (No this is not a prank call originating from a Durham area code). The issue I have is that pump we got with it isn't a plug-in...
  17. J

    230v lights in bathroom

    Hi I was just wondering what peoples views were on 230v downlights in zone 1. I know you can get them IP65 rated but I'm still reluctant to fit them over 12v downlights. Has anyone else fitted these in zone 1 and what are your views? Cheers
  18. G

    110V vs 230V

    Hi, Had a question today. Why do the yanks use 110V and the UK use 230V? What are the costs and benifits? Which one is better? Any help with this one is appreciated.
  19. W

    230V or 240V?

    I quite often hear people referring to the mains voltage as 230V but also 240V. What do the 17th edition regs class it as? Thanks
  20. G

    230v or 12v

    Hi Guys I am going to install some track lighting in a pub. I was wondering what the pros and cons are for 230v halogen fittings and 12v halogen fittings. Seen some really good 230v tracks that will work really well but im a bit concerned that they will gobble up electricity. Thanking you Guybrows

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