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    Need to convert 3 phase 480 60 hertz to European 3 phase 330 50 Hertz

    Hi , I have a customer that has purchased a machine from Turkey. The machine requires 3 phase 330 volts at 50 hertz. I have access to 3 phase 460 at 60 hertz here at the plant in the US. I can find a transformer for the voltage but that doesn't change it from 60 hz to 50 hz. Im looking at 90...
  2. Lucien Nunes

    A quick European wiring puzzle with a simple answer

    Following from a recent thread mentioning some continental electrical practice, I made this mock-up of something you might see in an older installation in a certain West-European country. It's not standard practice now but is widespread enough to have a specific name. What is the name of this...
  3. E

    European lighting suppliers

    Hi everyone, I am an American career Electrician living and working in Czech Republic. I am looking for recommendations for the best European lighting suppliers. All of my familiar lighting companies do not exist here. I have been a lifelong fan/user of RAB lighting, looking for an equivalent...
  4. J

    European male to U.S. female

    Background: I bought a Frankford Arsenal brass tumbler without looking. It has a two prong European plug. The product is 230v 50Hz 31w. I bought a converter at Ace but it does not work. The converter accepts the European plug in it's female side, but has a regular 110 plug on the U.S. male...
  5. B

    European two wire 230 to American three wire 240

    Hi, I have a machine I am sending to Turkey and it operates on standard American single phase 240 vac. The problem is the place its going in Turkey can only supply single phase 230 which is one single hot wire and a Neautral/ Ground wire. Is there a transformer or converter of some sort that I...
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    230v european motorized pencil sharpener in 110v usa outlet bogs down

    Have a 220v (wired for Sweden) motorized pencil sharpener (Boston X-acto model 41). Since its a motor it does not work right, bogs down in 120v usa power outlet. What do i need maybe a transformer?
  7. Lucien Nunes

    Foreign flags and foreign fittings

    If you've read my posts and noticed that I'm flying an Estonian flag, you might also spot when it changes to Italian this weekend. You might also have noticed over time that I am quite keen on certain European wiring materials and methods. For a bit of fun I'll post a few things that I like in...
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    European sockets and AVPlates

    I run a company in the UK that manufactures Audio Visual Face Plates. One of our main product areas is providing a range of Uk 1 and 2 gang plates with a wide range of available connections for people’s needs. I am currently looking into expanding a services into the European market. However I...
  9. J

    European appliance help

    Hi all. I have an appliance with the following rating (see attached) Is it ok to have this run through a standard UK 13A plug? It works but does get rather hot. Any suggestions will be great, thanks!
  10. MDJ

    Britain Leave the European Union (Please be polite with other people's views)

    Lets get on with it, Hard Exit, Hard border in NI, Patience is running out now with the Europeans, we voted to leave although some of us didn't, however we got to get out, I think all this farting about is causing havoc, lets get out now!!!!!
  11. happysteve

    "Why European clocks are running slow, and British clocks aren't."

    Here's a link to the press release mentioned in the video. And, for those on the edge of their seats about the enfolding drama, a more recent press release. 3.
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    European Electrical standards?

    Right, Ive had a request from a customer about inspecting/testing a site in Netherlands. They own 7 sites across the UK and the Netherlands site seems to be on their block insurance which specifies PAT testing and fixed wiring testing. I've looked online but have been unsuccessful in finding...
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    uk voltage question about a european amp

    Hello, I wonder if some of you electricity specialists can help me: I have a bass amp that I used in Europe but I now live in the UK. On various websites I see that the voltage in Europe and the UK is 230 V - 50 Hz I'm not an electrician by any means but this indicates to me that the voltage...
  14. J

    European Lights With 16 Amp Plug

    hi all i am helping a friend out he has 2 big flood lights which are rated at 230 to 240 volt 50hz. they have a two pin european plug on them which states 16 amp. whats the easiest way to run them in the uk?
    • john waddell
    • Thread
    • amp european lighting lights plug
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Installed to meet European standards my foot!

    "We have sent this off to Australia the Landlords will no doubt be in touch direct she says that the Company who did the lights were done by an NICEIC Electrician who had to meet European standards" Its worth noting that the burnt cable is so bad I now need to get authority to cut a hole...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • attach european installed led meet niceic standards
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    uk and european standards

    Hi I am currently studying a degree in building services and i need to write a report Providing a commentary of my understanding of the hierarchy of standards and theirinterrelation and the legislative standing of each in relation to Electrical installation work. can anyone point me in the...
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    Changing a UK BS 1363 plug top for a european plug

    Hi all Iv'e wired up a bunch of vintage tin lamps for someone, all with appropriatly rated fuses and the earth crimped onto the metal box using a nut and bolt. They've all been PAT tested and have passed. Now they want one converted so it has a european plug. As far as I can tell EU plugs only...
    • pumpkinbreath
    • Thread
    • changing european plug
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    European socket fitted in UK.

    Hi. Are there any requirements or contraindications to fit European socket in the wall within the ring circuit?
  19. O

    Amazon, the EU and Corporation Tax

    Read this and make up your own minds: BBC News - Amazon faces European Union tax avoidance investigation This bit caught my eye: "Most of Amazon's European profits are "are recorded in Luxembourg but are not taxed in Luxembourg", said EU competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia." Lets...
  20. C

    European wiring

    The house we currently rent was built by a polish company using polish workers and materials. Basically it's a kit house that's sent over. The build quality is excellent but tonight I discovered a leak so had to take off a socket. The wiring is all in European type cable which looks like flex...

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