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    Voltage and frequency conversion question

    Hi guys! I recently bought a record player from the US (its not available here). The model is the Pyle PNGTT12RBT It says its designed to run at 120 V 60Hz. I was a little confused on what the best approach would be to use it here without damaging it. I've seen plenty of voltage...
  2. T

    Interesting three way conversion to two way and swap for time lag.

    If your bored or like a challenge I thought (maybe wrongly) this might be interesting to trainees and maybe others. As the title convert three way switching to two way (Sw 2 + 3) danlers time lag (Master and slave) using switch 2 and 3. Assume you cannot find the junction box. Can it be done...
  3. T

    Calculation of capacitor value for conversion from star to delta

    Hi does anyone have a notion of how to calculate the capacitance value for the above?
  4. J

    Hive conversion on Potterton oil boiler - heating only

    Hi Gents, after some advice on what should have been a relatively simple conversion, but I am hesitant due to lack of boiler experience. Have a Potterton floor standing oil boiler - supplying heating only, currently has Smiths controller, frost stat (possibly) house stat, pump feed and wired as...
  5. D

    Uk to US conversion for hot tub

    Good afternoon! Looking for some help if anyone has come across something like this before. I have a friend in America who has bought a hot tub from the uk (originally China). It has a 3 phase breaker however can be wired as a single phase with the wire just looped in and out at the top of...
  6. Soulsurfer

    Conversion to LED, etc..

    Hey all, I have a decent client wanting to change all fittings and accessories in a large house to something like Schneider Ultimate screwless flat plate in polished chrome and has existing halogen white open ring old style downlights, in your opinions would you go mains GU10 into new open...
  7. T

    Thinking of a shell conversion of my loft.

    Hi just thought I would throw this out here into the forum. I am going to convert my loft and wonder if anyone has any tips, expertise or resources that may help. You never know who can do what on this forum. I live in a 30s' terraced house with a 38 degree pitch and 3m at the ridge so plenty of...
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    Mr16 gu10 conversion

    hello guys Looked at a huge 6 bed house yesterday, they all have band new posh mr16 halogens and mr11 light fittings that they want converting to GU10 LED (don't want transformers). I initially meanaured up all the holes and thought ok let's get you some new GU10 equivalents however I had a...
  9. J

    virgin media- flat conversion

    Doing a conversion at the mo consiting of 4 flats The devoloper wants virgin media capability- although surely it would be better to offer flexibilty for future buyers (they might want sky etc) Each flat has a kitchen/dinning TV/phone point then a TV point in the bedroom(s) If I run a twin...
  10. S

    HMO conversion

    Hi Guys, After a bit of help in regards to sub main runs for some flats which are on dual tariff for storage heaters. Ive been asked to take this job over by the client and first fix has been done already. I admit I have limited experience when it comes to dual tariff supplies installed from...
  11. D

    Advice needed on my qualifications

    Hi guys, I'm confused and could use some advice, I've look around a lot online and can't seem to find any straight forward answers. So I decided I wanted to be an electrician in school and went to college straight from school in 2010, I completed Level 2 City & Guilds 2330 Electrotechnical...
  12. joebell25

    LED emergency light conversion kit

    Hi all, In the middle of rewring a hotel, customer has just decided he wants a bespoke light fitting made for to hang in the 5 story stair well. He would also like to do away with the emergency light fittings on each landing, as apparently they look too "modern". The new fitting has 30x 6w...
  13. R

    Electrician Jobs Electrican Help Needed on Van Conversion (Broad Town, Swindon)

    Hi there, Basically, I'm converting a panel van. I'm planning to install two sets of LEDs & two mains sockets via a leisure battery/inverter/battery charger combo. I've been swatting up (thanks to much help from people on this forum!) and am almost ready to finish off the job. I'd love for...
  14. E

    Minor Works - Extent

    Hi, I got geared up for testing and inspection via my owm limited company last year but haven't got it up and going (and doubt that I will to be honest). I've just been round to sign off a mates garage conversion on pretty much a favour basis and so have a couple of questions: The extent of...
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    Conversion Efficiency Of 18.2% Achieved Using Perovskite Solar Cells

    A research group in Japan achieved energy conversion efficiency exceeding 18% using standard size perovskite solar cells. A research group led by Liyuan Han, a leader of the Photovoltaic Materials Group, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, achieved energy conversion...
  16. R

    Outbuilding Flat Conversion

    Hi there, I've searched the internet for a while now but haven't been able to find a similar scenario to my own. I am currently converting an outbuilding into a self-contained flat which will be powered solely from electricity and will have no gas supply. The outbuilding is about 20/30m away...
  17. W

    Breaking Existing Ring for Garage Conversion

    Hi, I'm in the process of converting my garage into a utility and living area. Currently the garage has 2 sockets and a switched fused spur that are part of the upstairs ring main. This ring main serves the upstairs bedroom only as it's classed as the 'Extension Ring Main'. It was installed as...
  18. W

    After 2365

    Hi I've completed my C&G level 2 and 3 diplomas,but I'm wandering what the next step is. I can't get employed as an electrician so is it then normal to get an electrical mate job for 2 or so years until I can do my nvq and am2. Is there many employers out there that employ electric mates for...
  19. B

    230V to 400V conversion

    Hi everyone, I want to install 400V HPS light (600W) on site without three phase supply. I looked at step-up transformers and various inverters but I couldn't find one which takes 230V a.c. and gives 400V a.c. and is rated at minimum 0.6kW. What I have found is this...
  20. B

    Camper Van conversion - Seeking Advice before installing electrics

    Prefix - I've tried to post this in automotive, but it would not let me. This may be because I have not been recently active. Apologies if this is the wrong platform for this post. Firstly- my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section - I am nota qualified or trainee electrician. I...

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