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  1. T

    Control circuit supply

    I have recently purchased a used three phase oven in good working order. The control circuit is 220 v and is supplied from one of the phases and a neutral direct from the mains board. I have been advised that for, safety reasons a 440v/220v transformer would have to be installed instead. Is...
  2. B

    Info on device to control high DC current

    I’m looking for information to buy your build an affordable device to monitor and control 1000a DC current from an automotive battery or other sources for electroplating.
  3. P

    speed control

    I have an old vacuum motor that is 110V, 8A It is way too fast. I need to slow down the rpm's. Can I use a regular ceiling fan/light dimmer switch to do this? thanks P
  4. J

    Lighting control system options

    Morning. I'm looking for some advice. I was a NICEIC QS about 8 years ago, but I left the industry and so I'm not across the new market products. Around 6 years ago I rewired my house and I prepared the wiring for a Rako system where is wired all switch lines back to a central hub next the...
  5. DIYpowered

    Wiring to control 2 lights independently with a dual light switch

    Hello, I am trying to understand the wiring done for an already working setup in my home by an electrician: a dual light switch (Legrand branded, if it matters) with only 2 wires connected to the switch. It really puzzles me how the switch can control two separate light fixtures, since there...
  6. L

    UK NVQ level 3 - Control panels & equipment

    Afternoon you lovely people My apprentice is doing his C&G NVQ Level 3 and he needs evidence of 1st & 2nd fixing control equipment/panels. His assessor takes an age to reply so I thought I'd ask here. Does anyone know how this is defined In relation to the NVQ. Ie, would an UFH manifold...
  7. Bobnic

    Mira vision remote control pairing issue

    I have 2 Mira dual valve vision showers. The remote control for the Vision model has been discontinued, so I bought a Mira Platinum dual controller, as I was told they are compatible. The issue is that as I have 2 showers, I have somehow managed to pair the new remote control with the wrong...
  8. RGWick

    Guidance / Counsel to Replace Whole-House Dayton Attic Fan Control Switch

    Looking for counsel / guidance to replace an original Dayton On/off with speed control switch. I’ve checked with a couple local electrical supply stores and no one could assist. This fan was installed in our attic 25+ years ago and difficult to access. I would certainly prefer a simple, direct...
  9. Bobnic

    Mira Platinum dual valve remote control pairing issue

    I have 2 Mira dual valve vision showers. The remote control.for the Vision model has been discontinued, so I bought a Mira Platinum dual controller, as they are compatible. The issue is that as I have 2 showers, I have somehow managed to pair the new remote control with the wrong shower! So I...
  10. GeoffatMM

    UK Electric hoist control wiring

    Hi, One of the plastic parts in my hoist control broke so I bought a new one but they are very different so a simple question, can I use the black one in the photo to replace the yellow one? My initial assumption is no as the original has a capacitor which the new one does not. Appreciate...
  11. F

    UK Replace Drayton Digistat SCR with simple manual on/off switch

    I have a Firebird oil boiler that is controlled by a Honeywell timer (no thermostat) that has channels for hot water and central heating. Additionally, there is a Drayton Digistat RF thermostat and receiver (SCR) that controls the central heating; I always leave the Honeywell c/h channel on...
  12. F

    Notifying building control.

    Evening all, Just a quick question, I am an electrical maintenance engineer and have 18th edition, inspection and testing and so on, so I get asked regularly by friends and family to carry out any electrical work they need. I only carry out minor work as I am not in a CPS, so cannot...
  13. EricMark

    Improving control, oil boiler C Plan

    At the moment it depends on the weather on how well the central heating works, the main problem is the Nest Gen 3 thermostat only measures the temperature in the hall, and it turns off boiler some times when living room not warm enough, but can't move Nest into living room, as one there is also...
  14. M

    Auto switch not working on control panel for pump

    Hi having problem with my automatic sump control board the switch, for rain water pump, is not going onto auto mode when the water level reaches the float and the red light starts flashing and i have switch to manual I'm thinking the problem lies with the swich,marked K1 is there anyway i can...
  15. J

    Certificate Building Control

    Hi all, I am a home owner and our builder has completed a garage conversion with the electrician installing a new 4 way distribution board. The electrician has now gone completely silent, does not answer phone, email, text and appears to have left his address. We need a certificate for building...
  16. B

    Control two fixtures with one motion sensor

    Hello. Please view attached images. I'd like some advice on having the motion sensor control both the light and fan. How should these wires be wired?
  17. ShockAbsorber

    Add timer to DB to control geyser

    Hi all, Thanks for checking out my thread. The tenant renting my apartment has complained about high electricity usage. I offered we add a timer to control the geyser instead of him manually handling when it goes on as he's not home a lot of the time. Please help me understand how the...
  18. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: RIoT-FOB Remote Control System and £100 Off Outdoor Lighting @ Lighting Legends

    Autumn is now here, it's that time of year where the clocks go back and lighting control moves forward. A time when UK customers with gardens want to light up their outdoor spaces earlier in the evenings; meaning they'll be looking for new lighting and a reliable method of wireless switching...
  19. RF Solutions Ltd

    Competition Time: WIN a FERRET Remote Control System & WISKA Goodies from RF Solutions Ltd

    Wireless switching can really simplify an electrical installation. The FERRET is an RF unit that can add remote control to applications. It's tiny size makes it perfect for fitting in small enclosures like the WISKA range. This month, @rfsolutionsltd have teamed up with @wiskaukltd to give away...
  20. F

    Switch on wire to control lights

    Hi.. Newby here.. I have a couple lights holders/bulbs on the end of a flex plugged into the mains 13Amp plug. I want to put an inline switch on the cable so I don’t have to unplug/plug all the time.. WHat kind of switch do I need & how to wire earth/live/neutral? Many thanks - Dino

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