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  1. K

    HVAC, fan not ON working in AUTO mode

    I replaced an old (mercury type) thermostat with a new Honeywell thermostat model RTH2300B. The wiring is quite straight forward based on the manual: red to R, white to W, yellow to Y and green to G. There is no C so the 24VAC common is not connected. I have to install 2 AAA batteries per...
  2. J

    electrical leak auto off

    Hello, I am going to install garden spotlights. I know from experience that theses lights installed outdoor will develop leaks to the ground or even short circuits especially when wet. Is there a device I can install such that the power automatically switches off when leaks develop? Julian
  3. G

    Auto lighting issue

    Hi all, I would like to replace the standard 12 volt instrument lighting in my 1992 Toyota with a 12 volt led strip, is it possible to include a dimmer switch in the circuit ? many thanks. Gt4grey
  4. R

    Need help from an auto electrician

    Hi guys, I am currently in the Philippines and with all the Islands locked down it is very difficult to get a good vehicle electrician. I have a 2009 Nissan Navara D40 and my issue is the headlights dipped beam doesnt work. I haven't owned the truck that long so I dont know the history. Ok, so...
  5. D

    A question to any auto electricians, Toyota hiace van missing immobiliser!!!!!!

    Hi all, I will just start by saying any advice is much appreciated. I recently brought an old Toyota hiace van d4d 2004. Quite quickly it developed a starting problem. So whether the van had been running for a while or starting it from cold it was taking longer and longer to get it to run. I...
  6. R

    Toyota Camry - intriguing fault with headlights

    2005 Camry. Yesterday the headlights started to play up with an interesting issue. When the ignition is on + the light switch on the steering is on, the low beams do not light up. However when the high beams are turned on, both the high and low lights are on. All or nothing it seems. I thought...
  7. S

    Can I become an Auto Electrician without an engineering background ?

    Hello Everyone, My name is Sulaiman a mildly successful Sponsorship Sales person in my current life. I love cars, always have always will. I believe the future is electric vehicles. Can someone give me direction on what are the first steps I must take in order to reach my goal of opening up...
  8. I

    Best Way to Wire 2 Electric Showers (Same Mains Power Supply, separate building - allow feed to auto switch)

    Hi All, I currently have an electric shower in the house and I am looking to connect another in a chalet, which is approx 50 meters away from the house. The chalet is fed from the main board of the house. There is a 3x16 SWA cable coming from the house to feed the chalet. What is the best way...
  9. B

    Auto - 6 volt with a 12 volt battery

    Is it possible to have a 12volt battery, have it reduced to 6 volt to be compatible with a 6 volt system and still be able to maintain the 12volt battery by way of an inverter or something?
  10. Floody

    Auto Elec wanted in Swansea area, Harley Davidson

    Hi folks. Looking for an auto spark in Swansea area to help me with my Harley. If anyone knows anyone then please let me know :) Bloody
  11. mel hadfield

    For Sale AUTOtechnik FLRY 1MM PVC THINWALL ELECTRICAL AUTO CABLE 16.5AMP 2000m

    I have a huge quantity of above cable to dispose of, warehouse clearance. I have it in 4 colours, Red, White, Blue and Green. In all I have 22 mini drum. The 1.00mm has 2000m in a mini drum and the 2.00mm has 1000m in a mini drum. If anybody interested in purchasing please get in touch and we...
  12. V

    Series parallel motor starter with auto off proximity sensor

    Hi All A while ago a customer asked us to move a 1970s single phase corn mill and return it to use. It had an old series parallel starter with a lever on it ..which we replaced with a crompton controls series 3000 starter...all good and running. Now they had another ip rated box attached to...
  13. lmi-pa

    Fan heater cutting out due to auto timer

    I recently installed ‘FX20VE Downflow Fan Heater with Pullcord and Timer’ 6 in total and am wondering if there is any way of disabling the auto timer that keeps cutting out after 30 minutes. This is because the heating is intended to be controlled by a wall thermostat.
  14. Energetic

    Android Auto Installation - Reversing camera

    Hi all, not normally my area but have just installed an Android 7" double din head unit in my L200 to replace the stock 2014 era Kenwood/garmin unit. The new unit is an amazon Chinese beastie that only cost slightly more than a gamin map update so thought i'd give it a go :) what could possibly...
  15. R

    Dc electric

    Automotive electrical issue here. I recently replaced the alternator in my truck, and whenever I ground the alternator to the battery the battery shows 0 volts. What could be the issue?
  16. okrobie

    Do hybrid auto inverters have any practical use for 110/220 volt systems?

    I haven't a clue what they are good for but they seem to be cheap at the junk yard (Around $15) so I'm wondering if they can be used with a battery bank as a UPS? Thanks, Jim
  17. R

    Motorcycle Electrics - indicators on my VTX1300

    I've just replaced the indicators on my VTX1300 and one doesn't seem to work. Everything was working before I swapped them over from globe type to LED. The front indicator worked when I first connected it, but I can't get it to work now. Is there a trick to the wiring?
  18. P

    Becoming Qualified Auto electrician?

    Hi all. I already got my NVQ 3 as an installation electrician, but I've been thinking about getting qualified as an Auto electrician as well. Does anyone have any information in that regard? I see that City and Guilds offers courses, but I want to avoid them if possible (I've got mixed feelings...
  19. J

    Changing to Auto Electrics

    Has anyone made a change into auto electrics? I just have a level of curiosity about it. Don’t know why. Just thought I would see if anyone else has done it, Kind regards
    • John Matrix
    • Thread
    • auto changing electrics
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. C

    Alarm auto dialler not calling

    Hi, I installed a challenger alarm system(probably mistake No.1) in a domestic property and the system included an auto voice dialler. The entire system works fine except from the auto dialler.. It doesnt call the programmed phone numbers when the alarm is triggered, but as soon as you enter the...

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