240v

  1. chcnorris29

    12v from 240v no neutral?

    Hello,Was told this today and am wondering if it is correct.If you have 240v ac and do not use the neutral then you get 12v ac?Thanks
  2. V

    Building Site 110v / 240v Testing

    After the the 4th Edition amendments, am I correct in thinking building site 110v kit are still PAT tested every 3 months and we therefore need to write a retest date on the sticker? Can I also assume 240v site huts are 24 months, but the ‘duty holder’ decides on the safe retest date, so no...
  3. T

    240v on the neutral ??

    why am i finding 240v on the neutral ?? we rewired the power in a house and upgraded the consumer unit but when the RCD's are connected they trip different mcb's. when testing we found 240v on the neutral.... when you take away the RCD's everything is fine. we have changed the main switch and...
    • Troy Lashmar
    • Thread
    • 240v electrician getting house neutral rcd's testing
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. D

    YODALARM YO8 240V is broken

    Hi all, I found a YODALARM YO8 from Clifford & Snell in my shed. But it's a little bit broken because it fell into a chimney (long story). The components are fine but some of them and a couple of wires are disconnected from the circuitboard. Now I am at sea, and don't know how to connect them...
  5. O

    240v Isolator in zone 1

    Just inspected an RCBO fed radial feeding an IP65 rotary isolator that then feeds an integral bath & hoist system in a nursing home. The bath has integrated controls so the isolator is not going to be used as a switch. Stupidly they have managed to locate this well within zone 1, it is easily...
  6. W

    240v 3 phase plug?

    Can someone talk me over this one? Made an error on my order, in my haste i ordered 4 pin 240v 32amp plugs instead of 240v 3 pin 32 amp plugs, but i don't understand their application? 3 phase, 240v? Am i being a total plum here or are these specialist for certain requirements. Clearly marker...
  7. M

    110v or 240v drill help??!!

    Hi Guys Im halfway through my 2330 level 3 course and am wanting to start buying tools etc slowly each month!! Im just after some advice/feedback from people about what to buy!! Do i buy 110v or 240v drills? I understand that you can only work on site with 110 drills with transformer but wanted...
  8. S

    3 phase static converter from 240v

    I have a problem that's driving us all mad. 3 machines from a school workshop; all been running on 415 3 phase. trying to get them to run in a small workshop on a domestic 240 supply (6mm feed from house). Machines are small pillar drill, small Startrite Inca planer/ thicknesser and a Union...
    • sweepy
    • Thread
    • 240v 3 phase converter phase static
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. R

    24v Fire Alarm Needs to Switch 240v shut off valve/Solenoid

    Hi we have just installed a new gas system in our warehouse and it has a safety shut off valve/solenoid on it. Basically the solenoid is 240v and I need the fire alarm to shut it off when activated, does anyone know of piece of kit that switches by 24v and operates 240v. Many Thanks
  10. S

    Mains 240v dimmable plinth lighting

    Can anyone recommend any 240v dimmable plinth lighting, not interested in the led strips thanks
  11. P

    Downlighters and Lamps: 12v vs 240v, Halogen vs Compact Fluorescent vs LED

    Hi everyone, I’m sure this may have been done already, but there is a debate I have with colleagues about the best type of downlighter to install, and in turn the best type of lamp to use in the fitting, and I’d like to put the debate to bed once and for all. The way I see it is as...
    • phawk
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v compact downlighters electricians' talk fluorescent halogen lamp lamps led lighting lights
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. W

    Working on 240V appliances in work

    Hi All, I was wondering if any of you could help. I run a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Surrey. We are an extremely small team working odd hours in order to supply a radioisotope directly to the hospital's. We run a very time compressed(almost military style) production shift...
  13. 1

    240V site lights back on offer at s c r e w f i x

    I remember a while back discussing two sets of site lights I bought at a fantastic price. They have served me well and I have just noticed they are back on offer. Well worth it if anyone is interested, great for lofts and cellars:thumbsup
  14. W

    240v but no continuity

    Hi, Just went round to a customer who wants the ring extended in the garage, Prelim checks found no continuity on live, OK on E&N. When power is on 240V on each leg. Will go back and look further, customer said everything was unplugged but thought I would ask if anyone had come across this...
    • walec
    • Thread
    • 240v continuity electricians' talk garage loose socket sockets
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  15. R

    Inverter Question Please - Runs 240v Ballast and 12v Fans

    Hi After a little advice please. I have an aquarium hood, which has (what i think is called) an inverter. Says 240v 50hz. This powers a small circuit board, which powered 2 240v electronic ballasts, which were dead. I fitted a twin ballast instead. Also runs some 12v LEDs, and 2 12v Fans. Its...
    • Rom
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v attach ballast circuit electricians' talk fans inverter please question
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. G

    240v between neutral and earth??

    Just recently bought a house and been looking at the electrics making sure it is all right. The property has a conservatory on the back and a light which doesnt work. When I measured between live and neutral I got 0v so went back to the switch. Here i also got 0v. Went to measure between earth...
    • Gixxerdan
    • Thread
    • 240v and earth between earth electricians' talk light neutral polarity switch
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. flukey

    240v site lighting

    hi all, not been on here for a while as the twins are taking up all my spare time at the moment :) been asked to fit some flood lights to the top of a building site hoarding which is 6 metres tall. they want feed and loops in swa to adaptable boxes and blue arctic from boxes to lights. dont...
  18. T

    240V & CPC conductor

    I will make an installation for fire alarm system (detectors 240V supply with interlink between of each one) using single wires or pvc cable enclosure in pvc conduit or pvc trucking.The detectors have the symbol of double insulation with out any point for earth terminal and my question is if...
    • TestEngineer
    • Thread
    • 240v conductor cpc detectors electricians' talk point system
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Advice - vary speed of 240v 18w 80mm fan

    Morning everyone! I would really appreciate some advice please. I've bought a small 240v 18w fan to help circulate air in plastic box used for drying food (biltong!) Could someone advise me on the best way to vary the speed of the fan? all the fan controllers I've seen dont seem to work on...
    • TonyChapple
    • Thread
    • 240v advice control dimmer electricians' talk fan motor speed
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. B

    For Sale Bosch sds 240v drill

    Hi all, I'm selling loads of stuff at the moment as im off to Oz soon, including this drill: I only bought it 4 months ago, and used it twice, its a great drill. £70 + P&P or collection :teeth_smile: offers?
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