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  1. J

    VSD control

    Hi guys does anyone know any standards for estops used along side VSDs. I’ve seen people connect them in a few different ways and wanted to know your opinions. Can we just cut the run signal to the VSD through the systems estop circuit or should we cut power to the VSD all together?
  2. NICKYNUNN

    generic test sheets and building control

    Hi, i'm shortly expecting an assessor from the NIC , I have to show him around three of the jobs Ive done. I have had to fill out generic test sheets, and was wondering if the assessor will want the works notified to building control, Ive spoken to building control and they want over £300 per...
  3. Marvo

    Automotive Control Systems 2005

    Marvo submitted a new resource: Automotive Control Systems 2005 - Automotive Control Systems 2005 Read more about this resource...
  4. B

    Remote control dimmer

    Can someone recommend a wireless remote dimmer to dim 1200W of incandescent lamps? Thanks
  5. Mark42

    Multiple control stations for one three phase compressor. Best practice?

    I'm refurbishing my own workshops and fitting a new central three phase compressor and three phase dust extractor. Both these appliances will be controlled by remote START/STOP switches, next to multiple compressed air and vacuum points, which may be in different buildings. For future-proofing...
    • Mark42
    • Thread
    • compressor control multiple phase practice three three phase
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. SJD

    Vintage Honeywell panel heater control?

    Just wondering if anyone has come across a Honeywell "Electric Comfort Control" panel, per the attached photo, and knows anything more about it. More for curiosity than anything else. This was in a house I did an EICR for earlier this week. There are two heating 30A ring final circuits...
  7. M

    UK Electrical PLC Control Panel

    We have a Electrical PLC Control Panel that has to supply 45 Fused Spur units, do I need to protect these with an RCD, we have a 10A Type D MCB at the moment. Each Fused spur controls an electronic Volume/Pressure controller which is rated at 130mA.
    • Mike Cox
    • Thread
    • control electrical fused fused spur mcb panel plc protect rcd spur supply these units
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Z

    Swapping Cooker Control Unit for 13A Socket?

    I'm interested in powering my hi-fi system from a radial circuit in order to isolate it from other electrical devices and so improve sound quality. Unfortunately installing a new circuit is not feasible due to the age and construction of the property. What I'm thinking of doing is running 6mm...
  9. T

    Can i add a socket to my cooker control unit.

    Hi my father has just had a gas cooker installed. A free standing gas oven , gas grill and gas hob. The manufactures say that the ignition for the gas must be a 13amp plug. Is this correct? 13 amp for ignition seems to high . Can i down size the to 3amp and hardwire into 3amp fused spur. I have...
  10. C

    Lift Control Panel Rebuild

    Hi I work for a Manufacturing company based in Cheshire East, in our factory we have a 1940's era 10CWT Lift manufactured by Evans Lifts - which is now used only for goods. Recently we have had some issues with the lift blowing the fuse in the main isolator. Investigation by our lift...
  11. J

    Optima xm6 prob with control panel battery fuse.

    Hello. I have an optima xm6 alarm system. Could someone tell me the best and safest way to check a battery fuse on the board. Do i need to turn off the mains to the control panel or not as the board has an output of only 12v dc being stepped down by the transformer. Would it then be ok to...
  12. L

    Remote control for outside lights?

    Recommendations for a middle range priced unit appreciated?
  13. Torcikas

    Studio6 light control

    hi all, have anyone seen switches like that? Need to change couple faceplate but can't find anywhere ?
  14. D

    SWA and Building Control

    This is my first post. I’d really appreciate any advice. I have a detached workshop that in 1999 had power supplied to it via a 32 A SWA cable. Dedicated 32 A circuit via RCB from house CU to workshop, SWA terminated correctly, etc. All done by electrical contractors as part of a house and...
  15. P

    External lighting control

    The site has 12 * 50W LED floodlights and they are controlled by 2-3 switches (changeover/intermediate) that operate a relay for the actual lights to keep volt drop down. As it has CCTV it would be handy to be able to operate the lights remotely as well. Had it been planned that way in any...
  16. James

    Control techniques

    Anyone have any experience and/or software for directax 3 servo controller? Need some help fault finding. Thanks in advance.
  17. W

    Using a consumer unit after removing total control meter

    I have 2 consumer units, one normal and one for t control, I no longer have storage heaters so want to get the meter removed, can I then use the consumer unit to supply the sockets that were originaly used for storage heating, my immersion heater is also connected to this consumer unit so that...
    • wunatey
    • Thread
    • after consumer consumer unit control meter removing total unit using
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Heating control issue

    Hi Guys Just after some advice if possible. I have wired an extension and the plumber has fitted a manifold for the new UFH which he has asked me to sort out. There's one motorized valve so i have wired it as shown in the picture: The customer has now asked if I can fit a Hive stat to the...
  19. T

    installing/testing variable speed draft fan control switch

    hello there, i have Jensen 24a wood furnace and it needs a new switch. the manual calls it the "rheostat", but it's like any other variable speed controller with two wires. I bought two inexpensive ones off ebay only to find they are labeled as dimmer switches though they were advertised for...
  20. N

    Shower Control

    Cord snapped inside, replaced with a Wickes 45A Pull Cord Shower Control. Guy who fitted was experienced electric DIY're and shower worked OK, unfortunately the 'red' on light was staying on and not going out. He advised try swapping over wires. Did this, wiring correct as diagram, now have a...

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