Client wants lights down his drive to be automatically contolled from either end, so they come on when a vehicle leaves the house or enters the drive from the road. There is an existing new 2.5mm three core SWA under the drive which will need to power the lights and any controls.
So my thoughts...
comptonspark
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Just found Solar Panel Immersion Heater Switch - Use Surplus Power To Heat Water | eBay
Has anyone tried one of these?
Do not know if there is any garantee with it but have asked the question.
To be cost effective it has got to last several years
Anyone know of a reg that says 3036 fuse boards automatically have to be upgraded?
I think 'no', but other sparks have said otherwise........
Thoughts pls....
Crosswire
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forget type B rcd's at minute
do we have to use a .30ma rcd to meet 17th edition requirments of .4 seconds disconection times for domestic solar pv system (16amp) even if cable is surface mounted outside in conduit ?
regardless of Zs as its normally low anyways to gain 1% volt drop.
but...
My father wants a garage door converting to an automatic door. I know you can buy a kit to convert it. Has anyone done this? Is it difficult to do? Thanks
Simon_
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I'm looking for one of the automatic door openers for a standard internal single door...
It's going to be for the elderly who can't physically open the door but should have the strength to push a button on the wall to allow the door to open automatically for them
What online company is there I...
Hi chaps,
What wire strippers are you using? I bought my third (RS243-257 or similar) but
after frequent use with 4mm tri rated the grippers wear out and the wire just slips through without stripping the insulation of. Are there any better products on the marked,
and where from?
Kind...
hi all
just wondering if any of you know anything about auto power correction? the reason i am asking is i have several 100amp single phase installations that are running at full capacity, so i was wondering if power correction would reduce the full load current? therefore reducing running...
Hi all.
Asked to do a job fitting lighting to bedroom furniture with sliding and normal hinged doors. Any of you done this before, any hints or tips, which types of switch have you used? Will be using, I suspect under cupboard type flous fittings.
I'll more than likely pick up the supply...
Kiers1970
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Hi
Needing help with a PIR.
1. Old wylex type 2 CBs what BS is this an what Ka rating does it have.
2. MEM Memway 3 phase DB with rewireable fuses i take it they are a BS3036
3.The Memway is fed via an 60A TPN switch fuse Oterail make would this have a BS No
4. Method of protection on PIR...
oldtimer
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Anyone know how to connect a bi parting automatic door to a fire alarm panel, i think i know where it connects into the panel but have no experience with these doors!!!
I need to open the door when the fire alarm panel is in fire mode!!!
The Board is a "Sabre"!!!
Any help on this would be...
hi, I've got a customer who is have automatic curtains installed. The motor has a 3 pin plug/transformer and the client isn't liking the idea of running the flex down the wall to the 450mm high socket...don't blame her. Is it acceptable to have the socket hidden up near the curtain track or will...
Does anybody know of or seen any locking system which automatically locks at a certain time of the day?
For example, unlocks at 7am, locks at 5pm, with an overide switch if required?
I am trying to find some way of automatically locking doors without too much hassle, and nothing too complex...
I saw this interesting device in a gewiss catalogue.Called restart.Its an rcd which resets itself after testing that there is no insulation damage to the cables.It also performs a weekly trip test on the device,without dropping power to the installation.No idea on the price.
Does anyone have any ideas where I can get a simple automatic switch that is sensitive to when the sun is shining?
I have a d.i.y swimming pool with black pipe solar collector, It is hard for me to estimate what the days weather is gonna be like before I go off and work. A simple automatic...
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