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  1. R

    3 way conversion

    Hey guys what is easiest way to convert hall switching from 2 way to 3 way? At present switch 1 has supply from consumer unit and two strappers. Switch 2 has the two strappers also (obviously) and the switched love to the light. I want to add a third switch. Can I do this by running a three core...
  2. S

    Loft conversion install

    Hi Guys, im looking at getting my loft coverted and before I get a couple of sparks in to quote for the work, I just want to get some advice. 1. Can the new lighting circuit come from the first floor lighting circuit? (6-8 LED 5w gu10 & ensuite fan) 2. Can the new sockets come off the first...
  3. E

    Kw to kva conversion

    Hi All I need to apply for a new 100a x 3ph&n supply but I need to know the kva equivalent and figured the quickest way to find out is to ask you guys. Thanks in advance.
  4. S

    flat conversion

    If taking SWA vertically through first to second floor flat, should it be protected with trunking? 8" joists, wooden floors
  5. S

    loft Conversion

    Hi everyone, I have just got back from my friends place, he is doing a loft conversion. i noticed that he has run the new wiring for the lights and ring main out. but my concern is that he has run it under the new joist and on top of the insulation. For the lighting circuit it is between the...
  6. A

    Can we by pass AC-DC Conversion?

    I am going completely off-grid using solar. I have certain equipment which convert AC to DC, most of the equipment runs on 12V (Output rating on Adapters) I was wondering if there is anyway to bypass the DC-AC-DC conversion and run the equipment on battery only?
  7. R

    four post car ramp 3 phase to single phase conversion

    Hi , I am new to the forum not a sparky but Physics background .had to make the decision with a car lift whether to buy an inverter or change to a single phase motor . My lift is a Bradbury 40 series 4 tonne .The motor does not need to reverse as it is gravity that takes it down .Also purely...
    • richard feynma
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    • 3 phase capacitor car conversion motor phase single single phase start
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. i=p/u

    house conversion too two flats...

    as above gents, got keys too look at a house getting converted into two flats in town centre, now before i go here i know is only going to be 100A max fuse or less. now if say i have only 100A main fuse, my options are only 40A switched fuse to each flat..... what are my options? in these...
  9. C

    Honeywell Y8610U Intermittent Pilot Conversion Kit for Natural Gas boilers

    Hi All has anybody heard of the above for converting old style "pilot light always on" to "on demand" pilot light & gas boiler firing. Only seem to be available in USA & run off 24V ac TIA
  10. S

    loft conversion notifable?

    Hi guys, iv been asked to install 1 socket in a loft conversion and 1 light. This guy is doing the building work and told me the building inspector has asked for the electrical work to be signed off. Am i under any obligation to produce a cert? Im not altering or installing a new circuit so i...
  11. sythai

    Loft conversion advice....

    Evening Chaps.... Just seeing if anyone out there has done/does the electrics for many loft conversions. Only done the odd one many many years ago when first started out on the books. After a fair bit of perseverance have managed to get myself in with a local company that specialise in that...
  12. J

    Cellar conversion to a bathroom

    I've just looked at a house to buy and 1 of the things that if we buy it would be convert the cellar to a bathroom can this be done
  13. N

    String lights - conversion from 120v/60hz to 240v/50hz

    Hello - could anyone tell me if a set of string lights purchased from the US (120v60hz) can be used in the UK with a transformer or just a simple adaptor? Globe String Lights, Indoor/Outdoor, Plug-In, 25 G40 Bulbs, White Wire, CLEAR Thank you!
  14. kingeri

    Cooling down loft conversion

    Hi everyone. This year I converted the loft into a bedroom. This was done when the weather was cooooool. Now, over the last few days I have found the temperature up there to be unbearably hot, even well after the sun has gone down. The skylights have been open the whole time. Anyone any...
  15. Rockingit

    Electric gate conversion

    Afternoon from the sweaty west country! I've got me scrumpy on chill ready for the weekend, but before I can relax I needs some help. Customer wants me to install some electric gates for her. Except, they're not electric gates, they're just standard 6'x7' wrought iron gates currently being...
  16. R

    European to UK plug conversion. 2-pin to 3-pin

    Hi, I've just bought some lighting for my band from a German company and they have European 2-pin plugs. Is it possible to cut the plugs off and re-wire them to be UK 3-pin? If so could someone please explain how to do it? I know the other option is to use an adapter however as we would be...
  17. A

    voltage drop

    If im running an armoured cable to a garage that is to be converted to living accomadation, i was thinking of running a 6mm armoured cable out of the original house clip along the wall outside and into the garage conversion to a small 2 way sub board. do i simply work out the VD of the 6mm cable...
    • ample current
    • Thread
    • cable conversion garage running voltage voltage drop volts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. i=p/u

    lighting in attic conversion with sloping ceilings

    as says above im after some ideas with lighting in attic conversion. my drawing says spot lights but if i remember correctly these are about 120mm in height where the the the gap is only 150mm max and not giving required room for heat dissipation.. any expierieice and ideas welcome welcome
  19. i=p/u

    attic conversion too 3 small bedrooms

    hi all.. have been asked to price for attic conversion and on my first look around today they say all the cables existing running around the ceiling need to be jigged around to suit new joists. the cables run mostly on top of a piece of wood where the truss's meet at ceiling level, and they...
  20. M

    Garage conversion CU

    Hi all, attached garage to be converted to granny annex (front room / kitch / shower). Would it be best to run a supply to a new cu or to just wire it into the house rings ? Original downstairs (house) shower supply will be used to supply the shower in the annex as house one is being removed...
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