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    S-Plan central heating - bypass microswitch?

    I have Drayton motorised valves for my central Heating and hot water in an S Plan configuration. However, I have had several failures of the microswitches in these valve where they've not switched off and so left the pump and boiler running. This leads to the boiler over heating and so tripping...
  2. M

    Bypass pactrol weather watcher

    Hi guys I have a faulty pactrol weather watcher which controls the night storage heaters this is now obsolete and I can't find a replacement anywhere. My question is can this be removed and bypassed. I already have a e7 meter that does the switching so can the weather watcher be linked out so...
  3. J

    Ring wired - Help bypass Underdome Bell? Friedland 743 transforma

    Hi, I bought a Ring wired bell thinking, easy, just replace the current doorbell. Now I'm hunting down how to bypass the chime but am unsure of how given this underdome bell system? Please see photos, Friedland 743 transforma is separate with chime on wall, I can't see anything else and do not...
  4. gcrawley02

    Ring video doorbell wired bypass advice

    I have the following transformer/chime and need to install the bypass cable. Can anyone advise how this should be wired up?
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    wire two 30 amp inlets into same bypass panel?

    Can I wire two 30 amp inlets into the same bypass circuit panel? I want to have an inside and outside inlet.
  6. K

    How to bypass control board in landscaping transformer

    Hi, I have a low voltage landscaping transformer. The control board is bad so it cannot be turned on. I’d like to bypass the controller and connect the wires directly to the transformer itself (the toroidal). However, when I open it, in I see the white (neutral) and black (hot) wires input to...
  7. A

    How to bypass Push Button Tactile...

    Hey everyone, So I have a board I am modifying a bit. I thought it would be as simple as removing the normally open tactile and connecting the traces would automatically turn on the device without actually pressing the button. Nope. Any ideas on an how I can bypass the button action...
  8. M

    Bypass PIR Motion Sensor for Earth in Clean Manner

    I’ve got a basic PIR motion sensor that I’m wiring into my garage just before the ceiling light. I’ve fitted it all fine and it works, however the light fitting requires an earth but the sensor doesn’t have a space for it in its terminal blocks. This is no problem and I’ve just joined the...
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    Friedland type 4 bypass

    I'm trying to connect a Ring wired doorbell and have a Friedland Type 4 chime. According to the (awful) instructions I need to use the bypass cable and attach 2 of these wires to bypass the chime. Would someone have a look at my photo and tell me which wires to join? Is it the ones going to 0...
  10. K

    How to bypass this thing?

    Someone made a mini breaker(?) using only light switch and wire, they hook(?) it to the only power socket in my room and can basically control the power in my room. Cutting the power at 8:30PM Sunday to Thursday, Friday at 6PM or 5PM and 10:30PM at Saturday. Behind the wooden board(?) in Picture...
  11. S

    Can I bypass the 13 amp outlet on my cooker circuit?

    Hello everyone, I am no domestic electrician but I do work as a designer in the railway, low voltage signalling circuits etc. My question concerns my oven. I have just bought a second hand double oven of the internet and went to fit it in my rented house. The existing oven is connected using a...
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    Can I bypass the old baluster in my Rab outdoor light?

    HI, I have a 20 year old rab outdoor light which died today. It seems to be the baluster that failed. The entire compartment is in great shape, so I wanted to remove the old baluster and special 175 watt bulb that was used. I wanted to remove all parts except for the socket and wire it up as...
  13. O

    bypass ceiling fan directional switch

    I destroyed the directional switch in my ceiling fan with fixing the speed control. I live in a small city in Africa and can't get replacement parts. I'm also not really electrically inclined. Is there a way I can trouble shoot the wires that go into the directional switch in order to bypass...
  14. A

    Towbar bypass relay issue

    Hi - I have just wired a 7 pin towbar using supplied harness kit with by pass relay . (2012 Megane Coupe) 1 issue discovered is my LED indicators on trailer remain permanently lit with dull glow? ( Checked trailer lights with another vehicle & lights are OK ) Otherwise lights works ok including...
  15. S

    Bypass Led

    Hi all. I have a led light for a fish tank, over time I think it has had some condensation build up and has a bit of corrosion. The leds still work on the strip but I can't control any of it any more (Bluetooth) and the leds change colour to whatever they want when ever they want. I've taken...
  16. Pip

    UK Car chargers promoted by electricy suppliers supliers beware long rant

    So I don't post here much but I'm feeling a liitle annoyed/abused/p*ss off. Why is it that as electricians we pay for, and have to have yearly assessments, regulation upgrade courses, insurance etc. Are told that the next technology advancement is the new source of income (solar?) And the answer...
  17. M

    Adding bypass switch to commercial parking lot lighting

    Hello, I work in a facility with a lot of 3-phase parking lot lights. These lights are controlled by a number of photocells that close lighting contactors near the service panel. My problem is that these photocells are very difficult to access due to their location, so covering the photo cells...
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    Bypass electrical timer

    Dear (DIY) electricians, Currently I own a Philips Sun Mobile and I would lije to bypass it’s timer for an experiment. Does someone knows if this is easy to do (based on the timer remote’s wiring diagram)? Great thanks for the help in advance! Cheers, Barry
  19. J

    Bypass Motion Sensor - Add Switch to Lights?

    Hi. I'm looking to add motion sensors to 2 or 3 floodlights. I want to be able to use a switch to bypass the sensors and leave the lights on. (Please note that I'm not interested in the ON-OFF-ON type of action.) As the attached diagram shows, I believe I'll have to run a black wire directly...
  20. M

    Needed help to bypass touch switch on personal heater.

    I have a personal heater that has 2 touch switches. One controls power and the other controls rotation. Both don't work. How can I bypass these touch switches? Thanks
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