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    adding additional 12v Lithium in parallel

    I am looking at having a camping setup with 3 x 12v 100ah lithium batteries. My setup is such that the ute canopy lifts off and stays at site as such so does the battery setup. I am keen to see if I can find a way to separate one if required and charge in the car while driving around. However...
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    Adding a new light with a switch

    I’m looking to add a new light and with a switch to a old property with older wiring techniques I have not come across. From looking the cables are going to the switch first rather than the light . Any help is appreciated
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    Adding PylonTech batteries to a system with a PW2

    Good Evening All, I'm not an electrician but I'd like to pick the brains of those that are please. Note I intend getting a qualified electrician to do the installation work, this is not a DIY job. I have a SolarEdge based 10.7kW Solar PV system and a Tesla PW2 c/w Gateway and am export...
  4. E

    Adding a dual appliance outlet plate to cooker circuit

    Hi, I want to add a 32a induction hob and 13a oven to my cooker circuit. I was going to make the current single outlet dual and then upgrade the MCB from 32a to 45a. See photos of current setup. Does this sound doable? Thanks Phil
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    Grid-Tie Inverter Question - Adding Solar Capacity...

    Good Morning All! Always appreciate reading the great ideas and conversations in the forums, and now actually have a chance to ask a question! We’ve got an existing PV system for our house which was installed by a local Solar company. System today looks like: 34x LG335 Panels Enphase iQ7 Micro...
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    Adding new sockets in kitchen

    Hello there, we are wanting two new double sockets in our kitchen, one will be below counter to accommodate gas hob and ovens ignition plugs (rated 3amp each) and one above the counter to have occasional use of the coffee machine (1700watts). For transparency we only have a washing machine in...
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    Adding switch + gfci to existing circuit

    Right now I have a circuit in my living room with a GFCI on the lead outlet. For various reasons I want to change that outlet to a non-GFCI, put half of the outlet on a switch, and mount the switch and a GFCI outlet halfway up the wall (where the new GFCI will cover the entire circuit). I...
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    Add Second EmerGen Switch to Subpanel

    I have an existing EmerGen Switch installed in my main panel that links to 10 breakers. The main panel is located in the basement. I recently upgraded my generator and now want to power additional breakers that exist in a sub panel which is located in the garage. I purchased a second...
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    Sanity Check and Cable Sizing: Adding RV Subpanel

    Hi folks, I have been researching the NEC and forums on the Internet in preparation for adding an RV subpanel electrical hookup. I could use a sanity check to make sure that I'm buying the right type of cable(s), and that I'm adhering to code as best I can. I have 200a service to my main...
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    Suggestions for Adding Outdoor Outlet and Flood Light

    I would like to add a flood light camera and outdoor outlet to the front of my house where there is no existing wiring. I plan to get power from an outlet inside my garage and feed UF cable through a hole that I will drill above my garage door. The roof (eave) extends passed my garage door and...
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    Wiring when adding wifi switch to existing 4 gang switch.

    Hi Newbie here so please go easy on me. I thought I'd be smart and add a wifi switch to an existing 4 gang switch in the hall of the house. Problem is one is using a 2 way for the landing light. Has anyone any experience with these smart switches? https://is.gd/lRKj4B Here's the current set up...
  12. littlespark

    Adding speed control and reverse to wall fan

    Local business has 3x large extract fans that simply turn on and off with individual switches. Can any brand of this type of fan be retrofitted with say, a ventaxia fan controller with speed and reverse? Existing fans are Ziehl-Abegg. Photos showing existing wiring, and diagram on cover lid...
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    Adding 100 Amp Subpanel

    Hi, new member here with a question. I am adding a 100 amp subpanel to my 200 amp main panel. They are next to each other and recessed in wall. I have been getting different answers to my question "What size wire to I need to feed my 100 Amp Subpanel?". I would be using copper wire. Can...
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    Adding an outlet on the back patio

    I'm wanting to add a TV to my patio and curious about the power situation. My question is - there is a ceiling fan mounted in the ceiling, could I add an outlet using the power wire going to the fan or would I have to pull a new wire to the breaker. I assume it depends on the amperage of the...
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    Adding a 20 AMP tandem circuit breaker

    Hi. I am DIYer who is trying to add a 20 AMP circuit to a residential Challenger SB12(16-24)CN Mod.1 panel. The purpose of the circuit to is to allow the use of a 1400W pond vacuum. My first thought/question is whether this panel is compatible with tandem breakers (ie Eaton BR2020...
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    Adding new Honeywell IS312 PIR to Galaxy 20 Panel

    Hi All - Does anyone know if I can add a PIR to an existing zone that has one PIR on it. If so with the pir wired as in the picture where do I attach the wires on the panel ideally I want to use zone 3 or 4. I'm not sure if the original wiring is using same colours as I have for PIR. Many thanks
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    UK Adding additional sockets

    Hi, Forgive me for my ignorance, I'm looking to add 2 additional double usb sockets under my desk at home, the electrican I have had the quote from said he will wire them off the ring main, as you can only spur once off a socket. Is this safe and within regulations? Also he says that he will be...
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    Adding single pole switch

    I am trying to install a new fixture and want to bring power to it by adding a single pole switch to a box containing another single pole switch. I believe its the end of the circuit as both black and neutral wires are hot. How do i add the new switch to it? I made pigtails, ran them from the...
  19. glias3

    Adding new hardwire lights

    My living room has insufficient lighting, I don't know anything about electrical stuff, and I'm just looking for advice on how to get started in planning this out: I would like to add hardwire lighting to the space at some point (ceiling light, sconces) where there is currently none... Do I ask...
  20. Pobble

    Considering adding SPD and AFDD to my 17th Edition compliant CU

    Am I on the right lines, I ask? I've just recently moved into this house which is nicely equipped with a large 15 circuit CU unit with a split load x2 RCD's but first, I think an EICR would be a good idea to give a starting point reference at least, before any work is done I'm considering having...

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