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    DIY I replaced my light switch and only one light is flickering

    Before replacing anything I had already been having issues with my light bulbs. Even after installing brand new ones the lights would start flickering after a couple of weeks, randomly going out for days at a time and then randomly turning back on. This has been happening for well over a year...
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    DIY smart door lock

    A few days ago I purchased a small electromagnetic door lock and I tried to make a system of swipe card unlocking and password unlocking.
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    DIY Small Engine Charging AC to DC, common ground / neutral

    Lawnmower Generator AC to DC sharing common ground / neutral??? Question is general because I am trying understand fundamentals. I will give specifics as to what I am trying to do so you can understand. I am adding a charging system and electric start to an engine that never had one. I...
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    Rules on DIY installations

    Hi, Forty years ago, I served an apprenticeship as an (industrial) electrician. After doing a little work in the domestic sector, I became a printer service engineer and did this for thirty years. Now retired, I have inherited a two bedroom flat which needs a little extra wiring to accomodate...
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    DIY Forum?

    I'd like to ask to be admitted to the DIY forum. The link takes me to this page: https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/?type=staff So how do I contact a staff member there to ask to be let in?
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    What does 6A 125vl stand for DIY

    I have a pull cord light switch That has 6A 125VL stamped on it. Is this a voltage limiter/ current limiter. This is for a ceiling fixture using 3 100w LED lights so It will never draw even close to 6A.
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    DIY pool pump installation (amps question)

    Good morning all! I think I have the right amps for a new inground pool pump but I need to ask a pro. I don't want to burn my house down ? The old hardwired pump I'm removing has worked great for years. Its amps are stated like this, "7.8 - 7.4/14.8." The new pump I want to replace it with has...
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    Best way to hook up pc fans/cooling fans to a diy T5HO light fixture

    Hi So im planning on turning my 24 inch T5HO light fixture into a 36 inch one since the ballast are powerful enough to do so and i was wondering what's the best way to hook up fans to the fixture. Ideally i want to integrate a temperature controller but that might be out of my skill. Any help...
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    DIY Primer Help

    Hello everyone, DIY-er here. Im generally pretty handy and can do most things in a home. The exception is when it comes to electrical. The extent of my skill is switching like component for like component. I would like to improve my skills to the point where I could run power to a new...
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    DIY buzzer alarm query

    Hi I’m new to the forum and have no electrical background other than changing plugs and light fittings at home. My house was recently targeted by burglars attempting to get in the house by snapping the lock whilst I was asleep. So I have had an idea to fit a solar powered PIR light pointing...
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    DIY Motor Switch Wiring

    Hello! I'm trying to replace a reversible AC boat lift motor switch with a wireless relay switch. The current switch has 6 wire connections and the wireless switch only has 5. Can somebody help me with wiring the wireless relay correctly. The drum switch is the original working setup and the...
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    DIYer with wiring mystery (detailed post)

    Long week, lots of health-related issues have me a bit distracted, and this bathroom rework project has got me completely stumped. I'm an experienced DIYer, but am a DC and logic circuit person by training, and this AC stuff has thrown me off this time. I caught myself literally scratching my...
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    Need help doorbell wiring!

    I live in an old pier and beam house. We recently had to have our ductwork redone and around the same time our doorbells stopped working. We have two doorbells. After a lot of looking, I was able to find the transformer under the house. The way it is mounted I could see if getting knocked around...
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    Panel Upgrade Questions(Not looking to DIY, just looking for an explanation on how it works)

    Good afternoon! As I said in the title, I'm not trying to DIY anything, just trying to understand what was done by the electrician. According to our 4pt inspection, we had a 100amp main panel(outside with the meter can) and 100amp Challenger subpanel in the garage. We had to change the...
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    Solar DIY kit - type of battery?

    Happy Sunday, lads and lassies. I got one of those fold up briefcase type solar panels for camping from a neighbour. Seems pretty well self explanatory, but I just wondered what size battery to get? Im thinking of setting it up on my garden shed just for a light. I don’t think it needs to be...
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    DIY Question - Splitting off bathroom lights mains

    Hi all! First up - I'm not an electrician, this is purely DIY. I have a little bit of electrical knowledge (degree in computer networking) but I'm not a qualified electrican or even one in training - please be aware of that when replying :). So the situation is - My bathroom has a light, an...
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    DIY Light switch wiring help

    Trying to wire parents light switch they havnt had working for a year or two. 2 red wires 2 black wires no sleeves on any. And an earth. Wires are live and tested, going into dimmer switch. With L1 L2 and Wavy symbol. Any ideas?
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    Can I DIY replace downlight transformer?

    Yes I know what the answer is and you're going to shoot me down in flames... but I'm tired of calling in a sparky every time one of my downlight transformers die. I've seen how they work and how he screws the wires back in .... how unsafe is it for me to replace one of these myself and match...
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    First time UVC/electrical - DIY

    *I'm still researching but any points in the right direction will help greatly. I have a project using three Ballast: 120–277v AC 50/60Hz 2 Lamp GPH843, G36T8 or PLL36w Running two UVC lamps each. Surelite™ Ballast - 10-1180 | BuyUltraviolet -...
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    Hi. New to DIY Forum. Home built '83. Main bath has a 1-gang receptacle

    Do I secure an additional 1-gang pvc box to this original 1-gang box or do I have to somehow remove the 1-gang box from the stud and install a new 2-gang box. I'm trying not to destroy the drywall and if I can secure a new 1-gang to the old 1-gang, will the 2-gang wall plate fit ok or will there...
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