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  1. W

    20 amp double pole switches

    Hello, Just wanted to share a fault I had today and was wondering if anyone else has come across it. So I wired a kitchen and the customer supplied the faceplates (I know...) So after a lot more time explaining what they needed to buy and that a light switch would not work as an isolation switch...
  2. M

    14 from a ceiling fan to 12 on a 20 amp circuit

    I know that 14 shouldn't be used on a 20 amp circuit. But it's only from a ceiling fan to a switch. I'm not even totally sure which breaker the power is from. I think it may be a 20 amp though. Is this ok being a ceiling fan doesn't use a lot of draw?
  3. J

    32 amp rotary isolator

    Anyone know if there is a reg in regards to supply going in to the top of a rotary isolator. We are changing the isolators over for ac units, long story short they won't reach the top terminals now, so feed can only go in bottom. Just a 2.5mm 3 core swa. Cheers
  4. G

    12 volt 10 amp suggestions

    Hey peeps, i ordered something online that requires 12 volt 10 amp power, and i'm looking for some easy and cheap suggestions.
  5. P

    Upgrading 100 amp panel

    Hi I am changing out my 100 amp panel to a bigger 100 amp square d QO for more spaces. the problem I have is there is an attached crouse Hinds meter socket. I can't figure out how to take off the cover to remove the meter? Does anyone know how the meter cover is attached to the box? its and...
  6. D

    Simple amp question (label on UK devices)

    I have a 3amp fused spur. Off this I have a transformer to step down to 12v dc 3A. I've got 2 devices plugged into this transformer, one has 2.5amp on the label, the other has 1amp on the label. Would I be right in assuming these are standard running amounts and so will immediately blow the...
  7. M

    Can one 15 amp lead run two 15 amp power points

    Running from house to a van home to power van there is two 15 amp points .I was hoping to run from a single power point a 15 amp lead with a double plug 15 amp extension lead..Will I need a 30 amp lead or will i require a electrician to install something at the main box from my house
    • Malcom
    • Thread
    • 15 amp amp double electrical work installed lead looking point points power something
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Michael J

    40 Amp single pole n/c main contractor?

    I need a 40A single pole contactor. The main contacts to be normally closed in the distant passed I seem to remember you could get them. Anyone know where to get them? Thanks in advance
  9. M

    Are we allowed to use 5 amp fuses in 13 amp plugs?

    I work for a charity (Besom) that gets equipment that needs to be PATted. A lot of these come with 5 amp fuses. Please do the regulations allow you to use 5 amp fuses, or are you supposed to change them to 3 amp? Most of these devices are low power & they will run perfectly well on a 3 amp...
  10. R

    Generator for 60 AMP sub panel

    Hello all - I have a 60 AMP sub panel that services a few 15 amp circuits and 3 240V A/C Compressors. I want to use a portable generator to run everything EXCEPT the A/C. What I want to do is connect the Generator through a DPDT transfer switch to the Circuit in the main panel that services the...
  11. M

    5v 2.5 amp adapter (IN 230v ac 0.2 amp max) damaging when connecting to a high power line which is carrying 50 amp current

    Hi, 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...
  12. H

    40 amp range circuit.

    I have an un-used 40 amp range circuit and I want to use it as a temporary 2X120 Volts 20 Amps circuits using a 3X12 gauge wire. I'll be using the wall range connector. Do I have to change the 40 A breaker to 2 one pole 20 amp breaker or can I keep the 40 amp 2 pole breaker. Thanks
  13. R

    Need to add neutral slots to my 125 amp panel to match ground slots.

    I have an Eaton 125 amp panel with a ground bus bar with 24 slots and 14 neutral slots. I have a 6 breaker Reliance 7500w transfer panel connected to it. The main panel has 4 unused breakers. I need to increase slots on my neutral side. Can I add an additional neutral busbar to the existing one?
    • Robert B
    • Thread
    • added amount amp breakers busbar ground increase neutral panel screwfix
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. J

    Fitting a 16amp plug to a 13 amp

    Is this bad practice To replace a 13amp plug with a 16 amp?
  15. N

    Tamper Resistant Light Switch 15 amp Need Key

    Hello all. I recently purchased a house that has a tamper resistant light switch that controls a outdoor flood light. No one that I have shown these pictures to at Lowe’s or Menards have been to help find a key for it. Thank you for any help.
  16. S

    Can I safely add a 50 amp breaker to this?

    Hello! I’m confused as to how to add up total amperage on my panel when it comes to double pole and single pole. So I can avoid overload. I want to add a 50 amp breaker. Any advice?
  17. S

    30 amp RV outlet box

    Hi there, I am trying to run an outlet for my 30 amp RV from my house. I am having a trench dug and I’m going to use 10 gauge direct bury wire. Wondering if it’s possible to use this outlet box? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-Electric-Products-70-Amp-Power-Outlet-Box-U041CP/202307106
  18. Paul Whybrow

    Selectivity

    Evening, I have a question if I may. If I have in my garage a 2way DB with a 63 amp rcd fed from main board in house on a 32a mcb but rcd protected. If I perform an auto rcd test would I be right in thinking it would trip the main board 1st as it’s rated at 32amp? thank you
  19. D

    Need 2-gang, single receptacle box cover for two 220v, 20 amp receptacles

    I have two 220 volt receptacles (one L14-20 and one L6-20) that I want to mount next to one another in a standard two gang switch box. This would mean I also need a 2-gang, single receptacle box cover (two round holes next to one another, one in the center of each gang. I can find a 2-gang...
  20. S

    What size amp do I need?

    Hi all, I bought a baby monitor which came with a 2 pin power adapter so I would need to buy a 3 pin adapter but unsure of which size fuse I would need to use. Can someone look at the picture attached to help me determine what amp size my fuse should be. Can someone also tell me how I go...
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