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  1. M

    How to connect fridge compressor to AC wall outlet

    Hi guys, I am looking to convert my old fridge compressor to a vacuum pump. I have removed the fridge compressor which has an inverter attached. I want to connect the compressor to an AC wall adapter using my fridge's old AC wall outlet plug. However, there are two sets of electrical wires...
  2. A

    Can I connect a 120V output from a generator to a 240V L14 receptor ?

    Greetings. I have generator with only 120 V output. It has both standard 120V outlets and a TT-30. A friend's cabin is wired for alternative generator power with a transfer switch to be used during power failures. There is a L14-30 male receptor on the outside of the cabin which connects to the...
  3. D

    UK Are blue through crimps allowed on ring circuit.

    I'm a trainee electrician and I was working with a qualified electrician extending a 32A ring circuit and we were using 2.5mm single conductors (CPC was 2.5mm aswell) going through PVC conduit and then going through steel trucking. And to connect the old ring conductors with the new extended...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • 18th allowed circuit conduit connect connecting crimps illegal legal pvc regs ring ring circuit steel trunking through trunking
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. V

    CAN I CONNECT 10mm2 IN TO A 25mm2 Henley block?

    Hi there. I’m installing a secondary mini consumer box with a 40 amp RCBO. The main tail that comes from the meter is 25mm2 and goes in to a Henley block and then another set of 25mm2 tails come out from this and go in to the main consumer unit of the house. Mains service fuse is rated at...
  5. Vortigern

    Who knew? You have to connect your own energy suppliers meter

    Extraordinary day. Five hours on the phone with SSE (is it me?) Trying to get new supply connected. Meter already there just need connecting/energising. Yesterday arranged 8:30 a.m. next day connection (today). Engineer attended and informed me; "you have to connect these meters yourself we...
  6. P

    Connect Sockets To Shed Supply

    Hello, The shed is supplied with 6mm Swa on a 25amp rcbo. Inside the shed is a 20amp socket circuit and a 5 amp lighting circuit. Can I add a junction box to the supply cable about mid way and radial off that box to a double socket? a 32amp radial requires 4mm, and a 20amp radial is 2.5mm...
  7. P

    UK Can i connect garden lights to soffit

    Hi all. I'm looking to put some of them golfball style string lights around my patio area. Is there any way of connecting them to my soffit lights. All the lights I can see are plug in ones. Thanks
  8. V

    How do I connect this... (2 Wire ceiling rose / Ikea SKURUP)

    Hi ElectriciansForums.net, We have a new Ikea SKURUP light i'd like to fit, I have replaced an old ceiling rose but there are two sets of wires coming from the ceiling. I have connected it up as the booking says but the light now doesn't want to switch off from the wall? Can anyone give me some...
  9. A

    New Zealand Connect 2 Separate Switches to Operate 1 Light

    Hi everyone, I'd like to say hi as this is my first post. Along with many other folks out there, I have been making use of the lock-down time to get on with some DIY projects. One of these is to change the dated spot light wall fitting over the bed. It has 2 spots, each operated by a separate...
  10. M

    DIY Help! Damaged Quick Connect 2 same color wires one side, Black & White the other

    A quick connect on the bottom of my farm tractor was snagged by a limb and one side of the connectors wires were pulled free from the housing. The good side with the wires still connected has a black wire (hot?) and a white wire (neutral?) but the 2 wires that were pulled free from the other end...
  11. M

    UK (IMAGES) Connect 20amp Isolator Switch (For Split AirCon) – Need Help.

    Images Now Included. Hi there, a new DIY member here based in Hong Kong, where getting reliable electricians can sometimes be a challenge! I've been finishing off a rennovation project and one of the last jobs is to attach a 20amp isolator switch for an indoor split AC unit (Panasonic). The...
  12. K

    Connect plugged bar/pub light to mains

    hi guys Before to having my conservatory I had an external security light, which was turned on and off by a light switch in the kitchen (light switch still present and wired in). When my conservatory was built the external connection was covered by a blanking box as the external wall became...
  13. D

    new cooker 5 years ago still in packaging

    5yr old cooker brand new still in packaging, been sat in the kitchen. Will it be safe to connect and use it now?
  14. A

    UK Qualified electrician to certify my work remotely?

    I currently have a free standing cooker hard wired into a single appliance outlet plate with a cut off switch nearby and a dedicated rcd in my CU (32amp rcd). I want to buy a built in hob and oven and then connect them to a dual appliance outlet plate using 10mm wiring. I’d look for a hob and...
    • ajannick
    • Thread
    • certify connect electrical work electrician new qualified qualified electrician
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. U

    How can I connect a three phase manuel change.

    I want to do connection for three different power source in my house. Community solar, Personal solar, and a Generator. They are all single phase. Please help me how to connect it in a three phase change over.
  16. S

    Can I use a switch to to Connect rear camera

    Hi, I am trying to wire my reverse camera with a switch so I can have it on all the time or off all the time until I reverse. Is this possible how would I wire the switch? And what switch would I need. The camera only has positive and earth. Would I take power from reverse light and constant...
  17. Chizzle

    Dewalt dcv584l how to connect the attachments provided

    hi all Hope everyone is keep safe in these sad times. Sorry for the stupid question but I wqs wondering if anyone has the dewalt dcv584l wet and dry vacuum. I just purchased a second hand one off ebay and the seller is not much help. But wqs wondering how the hell do I connect the...
  18. Joe9009

    Where to connect power cord to induction single phase motor 240v

    (I would want it to run clockwise) Any guidance would be much appreciated.
    • Joe9009
    • Thread
    • 240v ausie elec connect cord induction motor phase power single single phase where
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Australia
  19. D

    How to connect multi function timer

    Stupid question I'm sure...but...I have this Timer (V0DDTS), a live and neutral wire coming from the wall, a live and neutral going to the fountain pump...how do I connect it? Once connected what setting would give me 1min of power on, and then 5min of power off? Feel kinda dumb must be honest...
  20. G

    Cord grip connection

    Good day, can i connect a pvc cord grip to a pvc conduit or pvc flexible conduit? The cord grip is also connected in a pvc junction box. Thanks everyone
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