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  1. K

    Need some advice on "linked" 240v smoke alarms

    My daughter needs to get 240v linked smoke alarms fitted, 2 storey house, as it's fully decorated, my questions are: Can they be linked to the lighting circuit on each floor Any advice on what make Can they be linked together without being hard wired to each other I will be getting a spark to...
  2. S

    interior motion sensor for 240v socket circuit

    Hi guys I want to install a PIR motion sensor in my hallway to power on a free standing lamp. I will run it on a spare off the ring. Anybody any ideas on what type of motion sensor I would need? Cheers
    • samjsharples
    • Thread
    • 240v circuit motion sensor socket
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  3. M

    240V Led flickering?

    so i went to the wholesalers and they hooked me up with 2x5w leds 240v and a dimmer they said matched. i put them in and they started flickering now and then? first thing i did was check the connections they where fine. then i took the dimmer of and put a normal switch on and every now and then...
  4. J

    Yellow 240v extension reel??

    Hi all, Today I was given a yellow 240v extension reel to use. Now if I'm not mistaken yellow flex indicates 110v. So how does this comply? If I was to use this on a construction site everybody would assume it is 110v whereas in reality it's not it's 240v! Thoughts please :)
  5. L

    13 Amp 240V socket installation in disabled toilet

    We are taking over a building after commissioning and I found this install of which a macerator is plugged in to. I wouldn’t install this way and the glands and metal clad covers are not even fitted properly so the IP rating is non-existent. I have to tackle them on the install but looking...
  6. C

    12v reading on all the negative connections on 240v system

    Had a strange experience today. customets t&p valve keep blowing on their hot water heater (sealed pressurised electric immersion heater fed from a water pump, pped in from a 5000 litre holding tank ) thought it might be the faulty valve first, after testing that and it being fine I went onto...
    • Cravenbiker
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v connections heater reading system thermostat valve water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. T

    240v compressor switch Knackered

    Hi all basically my dad has this old compressor for spraying cars etc the breaker switch on it has Knackered so I have just bypassed it as we are using it in a controlled way the part we need - a DME25 that I have attached a pic of can't be found anywhere if we need to I will source something...
  8. F

    12v - 240v Inverter

    Hi, I dont know if this is the right place to ask, but I am sure you have more knowledge on this than myself I am looking to buy a 12v inverter so I can use the car power to get 240v What I am really looking for is a little understanding, I understand Current, but Watts im not too sure The...
    • fredflintstone
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v compressor current inverter looking small
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. D

    can a single phase feed run 240v sockets

    Hi folks, I am a general handyman and currently doing some work for a hairdresser/beauty salon owner friend of mine. As these jobs tend to do as i am sure you guys will know. The jobs keep getting added too as i have gone along (surprise surprise). i recently fitted a kitchen into a room that...
    • domdedom
    • Thread
    • 240v phase single single phase socket sockets
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. T

    MR16 12v to GU10 240v conversion

    Hi, I've 26 MR16 12v downlights in my property. At the moment they're running 50w halogens, LED's would obviously be the more efficient option. I think I've got a pretty solid plan for converting but I'm hoping someone will be able to point out any glaring omissions :stooge_curly: Currently...
    • Tom Probst
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v conversion gu10 image lighting mr16 transformer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. D

    240v twin capaitor motor wiring?

    Hi.i purchased a motor for my metal buffing machine.Its now anti-clockwise wired..but on the diagram..it only shows where one cap should go.its fitted with two.one slightly larger than othercan only read markings on one...Its a western electric brand.tried contacting them direct for help to no...
    • Dany
    • Thread
    • 240v attach diagram fitted motor twin wiring
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. R

    240v plug cross faders?

    So basically I have a terrarium setup for a snake. The Electrical setup for the snake includes day glo and night glo bulbs. To simulate a more realistic environment i wanted to be able to fade these bulbs at set times. idea being the following: 745am sunglo bulb begins to fade on 745am...
  13. H

    Wiring a 240v motor to a push button on/off switch?

    Hi, I've got a 1950's motor that i would like to wire to a push button on/off switch. Is the a push button switch on the market to do what i want in the diagram or a way of wiring one as i can not find any on ebay? The only ones i can find that is a close match is the 3 phase switches like...
  14. M

    Modify 12V downlight to take 240v lamp

    Hi, I have 19 12V downlights in my living room that I am thinking of changing to 240V LEDs (out of the Kosnic range from CPC, already put the 6w flood ones in instead of halogen in the existing GU10 holders in my kitchen and am impressed!). I currently have the Tamlite Starlite range of 50w...
  15. P

    Single phase 240v motor wiring

    Please help. I have recently fitted a new pump, pressure switch and a 2.2kw(3HP) single phase 240v, 2 pole electric to my compressor. However I am at a loss at how to wire it. I have been trying to google it for 3 days, but am getting conflicting answers. It is a start capacitor and start run...
  16. A

    Illuminated 240V AC Rocker Switch

    Hi All, Looking for some help. A local business has a commercial wine/beer chiller (Tefcold). There is an internal light which is switched via a rocker switch at the bottom of the unit. The switch has broken and needs replaced. However I am struggling to find a replacement. I've taken a...
  17. sibbits

    240v heating element connected through 2 phases?

    i was asked to check why a tank heater was not working properly today an came across something im pretty sure is wrong. but was wondering if any of you had any thoughts on the element 240v rated was connected to two phases (one at each teminal ,no neutral) via seperate breakers, i dont know...
  18. N

    Campervan issues - 12v system not working when hooked-up to 240v

    Hi there. I own a 1985 VW T25 Autosleeper and am based in Manchester. The 12v system works perfectly, with a new 90ah leisure battery and split charging system recently fitted. My problem is that when I hookup on 240v some of the 12v appliances stop working, but the internal plug sockets...
    • Neal Andrews
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v campervan electrical work electricians vans issues not working system van vehicle when working
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  19. S

    Marine 2 phase 240v question

    Hi, I have recently moved over to the marine side of the industry which has some very noticable differences. The main one is that we have 2 phases each at 110v and together giving 230v ie no neutral involved. The other is that an earth fault does not trip an MCB only a short circuit ie phase to...
  20. M

    Q on wall mounted generator plugs (240v)

    its just I have a job and the gaffer ordered 240v 32A wall mounted plugs to go on the side of site cabins to power up the cabins but 1 of them have 2* 7.5kw showers + 2Kw water heater as i am only agency i am not wanting rock the boat, i was just wondering if the socket would melt or what What...
    • Maestro
    • Thread
    • 240v generator mounted plugs wall
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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