I'm not a pro, just looking at strategy for a village hall install.
In the bar area, there are a number of devices which need to be switched on in one go. Some LED lights, a video monitor, wifi externder, other low power stuff. They are the type with the plug in 13A to low volt wall adapters...
I recently bought a simple welder for some basic hobby welding, it is a 110/220 welder and I would like to use it on the 220 I already have but I'm a bit unsure if the 220 outlet I have will be ok.
My main concern is that the welder has a Standard 110 US plug on it but comes with a Standard 110...
Does anyone know if there is any kind of adapter that can be used on a standard 1gang UK square metal Knockout box, to convert it to a EU sized opening.
Ive lost count at the amount of times I've recently had to fit a something for someone which was designed for a EU back box , the screw holes...
this is the end of a set of fiary lights (different lights from the one ive been talkkng abut on this forum) and i dont know what to plug into them so i can plug tem onto the wall, or what voltage? any ideas?
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I’m looking to replace some old square ceiling recessed lighting with some LEDs.
I’m wondering if I can wire the included driver in to a socket adapter to utilize the box currently there, or if I have to remove the socket and direct wire it. The former is much easier, but as I’m quite...
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I have a product in which 5v 2.5 amp adapter (input 230vac 0.2 amp max) used. The adapter is burning out sometimes usually when I connect it to the one of the phase (in 3 phase line where ac >30 hp motor is connected) carrying upto 50 amp current.
Now my question is why the adapters are...
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I'm trying to establish whether I can safely use an AC adaptor on a different device. Basically I have a UK plug on one adapter and I want to use that to power another device for which I only have an EU plug. I have attached pictures of the two adaptors below. Can anyone tell me if I...
I have a 1-1/2 in. dia Non Metallic UL Liquid Tight Electrical Conduit with a straight connector.
Straight connector is a male fitting [twist], I need to reduce this to a 3/4 inch dia male [slip].
How do i do this? I can't seem to find a fitting?
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Total novice here! I want to make sure I'm doing the right and safe thing when installing outdoor string lights. The specifications to these lights are included here:
The issue I am having is how do I power them? I would like to be able to flick the backyard patio switch to turn...
So I’ve bought a cheap set of LEDs on Amazon and the power adapter broke after three uses. After fiddling with the adapter (bending the wires) it would begin to work again for a couple of seconds before cutting off again. Eventually, at the right position the LEDs turned back on and it seemed...
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I hope I’m posting this in the right place, please give me a kick if I’m not. :) I have attached two photographs. Can anyone please tell me what transformer I need to buy to be able to use this item? I have seen transformers for sale in various places, most of them are for 120 to 240...
I need to buy a larger mixer for my small bakery, but I only have standard wall outlets and an oven outlet (pictured); the mixer has a NEMA 6-20 plug. Can I safely run a mixer with the ratings indicated in the attached spec sheet using an adapter to either the normal wall outlet or the oven...
I have a lot of fish tanks but have one in particular with a strange light fixture on it. A while back I lost the power cord for it but not the light, this adaptor is connected to the light and is what connects it to the power brick which plugs into a socket. I’d like to order a replacement of...
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.
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I bought a used keyboard (Yamaha PSR-E303), however it came with an aftermarket AC dapter, not the original one.
Its this one:
The keyboard does not specify AC adapter specs, but it says this above the plug:
However they do specify to use ONLY one of these...
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I am a diyer and very new to anything electrical.
I was hoping to put a new outdoor ip camera up outside the house. At the side of my house I have a boiler room that has a light and switch inside it. This light is fed off the light ring at the breaker as I tested it before hand. My plan...
hello everyone i want to change my Xbox one adapter from 110V to 220V i watch video and there is 1 part needed part name is: HEL 14D 471K. so my question is: that module and (NU) 472M X1Y2 is same ? i mean can i use this instead of showed in video ?
p.s. i'm 2/10 at knowledge of electronics.
I am total noob in electric things. I've got one question. What is that sign on Dell PC power adapter? What is it and how to test it? Is it class two with earth? Help! Thank you.
Hi guys.
My girlfriend got a new lamp and I dont know what kind of an adapter she needs to plug this cable into the outlet. I will post photos of the cable. I am sorry if I used the wrong terms but english isnt my first language.
I am looking forward to your replies fellas!
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Quick question,
I have the following appliance lying around and wanted to make use of it, it comes with a German plug with the following specs;
1000 Watt
220/230v
50/60hz
What earthed/grounded schuko adapter will I need, a 5 amp or 13 amp? I know the UK version of the same model uses...
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