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  1. donb21

    Why is this OK, because it's a hard-wired device?

    I have a ceiling fan connected to a 12 gauge wire, which comes from a 20 amp breaker. The ceiling fan has 18 gauge (or smaller) wire. In effect, 18 gauge wire is connected to a 20 amp breaker. Why is this OK, because it's hard wired?
  2. T

    Cheap device for checking internet connection?

    Hi, Supposing you have a device in the field that is connected to the household router via an ethernet cable (may also be TP links in the path back to the router) . The devices were all sucessfully connecting to the internet at installation time. Some of the units then suffer disconnection from...
  3. kirian

    Keep Bluetti battery device always connected to 12v

    Hi, TL;DR Will I short the car battery life by having a external battery always connected to the 12v port? I'm planning to buy a Bluetti battery (500wh) for my camper and connect to it a mini fridge, so to keep battery level as high as possible, I assume the best option should have it always...
  4. T

    Does exist on the market a differentiator device?

    Does exist on the market a differentiator device? Basically connected to a multiway switching to output a pulse of defined length everytime the deviator changes position on/off?
  5. johnwicklover

    Does a three-pin socket used for Electrical Vehicle charging need a earth electrode or open PEN fault detection device?

    As the title says, does a three-pin socket (external) used as charging point need an earth electrode or open PEN fault? Are mode 1 and mode 2 exempt from this ? I was under the impression that anything used as EV charging point and if located externally, the installation would need to have...
  6. R

    Two controls, one device (Timer + Humidity controller)

    Hi guys, Maybe someone can help with this. I am building a terrarium that needs a simple humidifier. I have a switch that can turn on my humidifier no problem according to the humidity in the terrarium (InkBird IC 200). However, I would also love to be able to run the same humidifier...
  7. N

    Switching device ?

    working on a kitchen refurb, customer wants to relocate washer and drier. There is only one socket close by on the ring. Rather than spur from another point which will be tricky, anyone know of a device that switches between appliances so only one can be used at once ?
  8. C

    Disconnection device

    Do I need a disconnection device (fcu or switch) between the supply from the mcb to a Heat Recovery ventilation system? At present there is only a multi position signal controller switch (off, timed, auto, manual etc).
  9. C

    Hardwiring a dash cam - not enough power reaching device?

    I've bought a new (to me) car and the location of the cigarette lighter socket means it's better for my old dash cam to be hard wired. Handily there was a Youtube video of my exact model of car and on the face of it it's a very simple install - £10 kit from Amazon, remove an accessory switched...
  10. Designmen90

    Overvoltage protection device - wiring

    Hello everyone, here I found some Siemens manual (attached) for OVD. As you can see, there wrote that for OVD device which is protected with 125A fuses, 16mm2 wire is enough? How it's possible, In my oppinion 16mm2 wire are too small for 125A current. Any oppinion?
  11. Q

    Negative ions emitter device not working when switched on.

    I have an electrically operated device whose purpose is to emit trillions of negative ions. When it is on it shows an orange light and you can feel a slight breeze coming from the negative ion emitters. However, it is not working now. The orange light will not come on when it is switched on...
  12. O

    Does anyone recognize this device?

    Hello all. This device recently went up on a power line pole outside of my house. I was hoping someone might be able to tell me what it is. It is the only device of its kind that I've seen in my neighborhood or any other. It appears to be a communication device similar to others I've seen...
  13. 0

    Loss of PME device

    I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks of the new device that has been made by pod point for their EV chargers? It basically cuts the supply to the charger in the event of a broken PME. Could we see this device being used at the source of PME installations? I personally think it would be...
  14. B

    Sub main 125m in16mm with 80A 1361 over current device

    Just been to a new build with a 125m sub main as per tittle, owner says the sparky workout the cable size, I wonder how!
  15. M

    RCD device for agricultural location with EV charger & solar

    Hi There! Background info: Domestic/agricultural premises. TT 3 phase supply and main distribution board located inside stables (agricultural location). Several solar systems, storage battery system + EV charger connected - (lots of DC current's being introduced) Single phase submain from...
  16. H

    Can you use this 3 phase device on single phase

    Hi there I purchased goods to build a sauna back before Christmas and only now am I getting around to doing it. I was just looking at the heater controller and noticed they they’ve sold me a unit that says it is for a 3 phase/400v supply. I did make clear I only had single phase as many...
  17. gazdkw82

    When clicking Delete I lose the Keyboard on my device - Anybody else got this?

    I am experiencing the same. Iv also noticed that when I clicked return or delete on my phone keypad, the keypad disappears. It only happens on here.
  18. Dave Edwards

    How to reduce power to a heating device.

    OK, this is a weird one! I have a grid tied PV system which exports spare power to the grid. The maximum it will export is around 2.5kW Now I want to use around 1.5kW, but I want to use it to heat a 3kW element. So it will be a slow long heating rather than the full 3kW the element normally...
  19. E

    Start device with timer.

    Hi there Im looking for some sort of electrical box with a start button and behind a timer you can set for X hours every time the start button are activated. I plan to put them on out door fans so they dont run all day and night because people dont turn them off. Do any of you know of such a...
  20. T

    Can a Non POE device be powered using a CAT6 cable using POE splitters and Injectors?

    Can I power a Non PoE device using a CAT6 cable and use it with a PoE splitter or Injector

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