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    Looking for a single 240v DIM mounted relay, with 2 inputs and 2 outputs.

    Hi, Looking for a single 240v DIM mounted relay, with 2 inputs and 2 outputs. Under normal conditions, a constant 240v input from the mains (In1) only activates an output (out1). However when a switched 240v input is triggered (In2) I need the relay to stop Out1, and power Out2. During this...
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    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.
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    240v industrial range???

    Hi All, I am hoping someone can help me as i am abit confused as to how to connect up a panel saw? My friend has bought a table/panel saw that has got the 240v industrial 16A plug (blue and grey plug similar to the 110v site range). Also the thick flex connected to it has 2.5mm on it so I'm...
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    downlighters 240v or 12v?

    Hi guys, i touched on this last night but still can't make my mind up. I am installing 27 downlighters in a house, half up, half down on existing lighting circuits. What are the arguements for using 240v or 12v downlighters. Surely 240 is easier and cheaper? They will be fire rated and I will...
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    240v Power tools

    Hi all, still an electrical student so not working at the moment. was advised to start building my own toolbox so am doing this bit by bit. as far as power tools go, going mainly cordless but wondered what to choose for some corded power tools? 240v or 110v? I understand site work is mainly 110v...
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    240v Relay 2x N/O contacts

    Hi Guys/Girls, I will soon be wiring 2x Amptec boilers, and the instructions are asking for a relay to switch one pump (100w tops). The instructions say: 240v Relay, 10amps, 2x normally open contacts, coil to contact isolated to 400v. This relay from Heatrae is £140, can someone point out...
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    spotlights/downlights 240v or 12v???

    Hi guys just wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of the two. Obviously energy consumption and price being the most obvious points. A collleague told me that the light given off by the 12v type is very poor and recommended the 240v, just want to hear other opinions before i go...
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    240v SDS - Mainly Domestic

    How does this fare for the repetition of box chasing & channelling plaster for chases etc... DEWALT D25013K 240 VOLT SDS PLUS COMBI HAMMER DRILL | eBay
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    240V Bathroom extractor fan in zone 1?

    My electrician says he can't sign off the installation in my new loft conversion because the 240V extractor fan is in zone 1 (directly above the shower), and hence violates the Regs. He says the easiest option is to replace it with a 12V one, and locate the transformer remotely. Disappointed, I...
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    not getting 240v

    im a builder just finished refurbishing a house and had a call from the house owner saying hes only getting about 195 volts out of his living room sockets does anyone know why this could be?
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    Fitting 240V 32A commando

    Hi we have a welder which can pull upto 32A according to the spec. It says I(max) 32A. The circuit to the garage has a 16A MCB at the consumer unit. It's only powering two double sockets however am going to add a commando. So I wondering if 32A MCB would sufficient or would it have to be bigger...
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    240v bt cable

    just a wee picture of what a found on a job a was on.... a must say it,s the first time ive seen this done....turns out it was powering a doorbell transformer
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    240v and 24v in multicore cble

    Can anyone tell me if you can run 240v and 24v in a multicore swa i think i am right in saying if the cable rating of the 24v and 240v are the same then you can,maybe best to clearly label thecable voltages on the cores ?
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    240v car ramp motor issue

    hi everyone First and foremost id like to apologise, I am not an electrician I just would like a bit of your knowledge if any of you can help id be iternally thankful. I recently bought a 2 post car ramp that's single phase, not modifed to be but is actually made as a single phase...
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    Is 12v electrical garden lighting subject to the same regulations as 240v?

    My dad wants to know if a 12v electrical garden lighting system (incorporating 5-10watt bulbs) would be subject to the same UK regulations as a 240v system, does he need a qualified electrician to set it up properly or is it something he can do safely and easily himself?
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    Corded 240v SDS Drill

    Hi In need of a quality SDS drill (Corded). Does anyone have one for sale? Thanks Sky
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    Relay 240v 75-100 amp

    I am looking for a 240v 75-100 amp relay. To switch over from mains to generator for power. The switched cables are 16mm2. Does anyone know where to get one?
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    dimmable LED 240V

    In one of my recent projects in a Victorian house my customer wants to use dimmable GU10. Now, the question is: is there anything to know about them? Last time I applied MR16, I had to pay for the damages with the bulbs, because I didn't know the difference in the transformer... I don't want to...
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    Looking for a way to test using 240v

    Hi, i am looking for advice on a way for a 2 wire lead with 2 female terminals on the end that will give me 230/240v so i can plug the female terminals on to a component that i will be testing that requires mains voltage.. So basically a plug with 2 wires with female connectors that...
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    3 phase 240v

    Hi, I have a small factory with 3 phase coming into it. Upstairs I would like to add one more socket to supply a new computer. There are already 4 sockets up there supplying other computers. Is it just a matter of turning of the circuit and extending the ring main? Thanks for your time

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