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  1. Broke&Adventurous

    What do I do with this? (192? home)

    I need counsel! The existing fixture was not 100 years but was apparently floating over the plaster? No ground. No way to see which wire is which (does it matter in this case?) There is no box on which to affix the bar to hang the new fixture and the existing...ummm insulation or something...
  2. James

    DAY 4 New project for home

    I have an issue every now and then at home. Sometimes (at least once a month) some dog has decided to leave a pile of poo on the access way that separates the houses and garages. I think more often than not, it is dogs that are let out to roam whilst there owners are out in their gardens etc...
  3. O

    Are at home Level 2 courses actually viable?

    I have been working as a trainee electrician since March 2024, I am looking to start my Level 2 now and being 25 years old of course I want to get on with it as quickly as I can without relying on college. I have found a couple of courses in the UK which state that they send you the study...
  4. R

    How to track down a bad neutral in a home electrical circuit

    Ok, please be aware that I am a 'do-it-yourself-er,' so if this isn't the right place to be posting this thread, let me know where I should be posting it. The other day, my wife plugged in the vacuum cleaner and the whole living room circuit went dead. I figured that it was just either a...
  5. G

    Electricians wanted in home counties

    Hi all, We're looking for an experienced electrician based around the Surrey area. Carrying out various works mainly in the commercial sector - with some residential work. Experience in commercial EICRs would be greatly beneficial. Geographically, We have works around all of the home counties...
  6. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Electric Car Charging at Home - Comprehensive Guide

    Electrical2Go - Electric Car Charging at Home - Comprehensive Guide As EV ownership and the transition towards electric cars rise, having a home charging solution becomes crucial. Installing an electric vehicle charger at home, also known as a home charger, offers cost savings and unmatched...
  7. H

    Headlights On With Lock/Unlock, Welcome/Leave Home

    Hey all, I am trying to set up a module that i can use to turn on headlights with lock and unlock so basically I have all things sorted out except one thing. I want the module to stop working if my headlight switch is set to the OFF position, so basically my switch gives negative ground to 1...
  8. B

    Normal and USB sockets for home

    Hi there, I am looking for some advice re: putting new sockets and usb sockets in my home. Someone will be rewiring the entire house but I have been asked to provide the sockets whatever I want to put in. The current sockets and switches are old style plastic ones with screws in front. What...
  9. I

    Odd E.V. home charger question

    I will describe my problem in as much detail so you guys might be able to answer my question. I am never home, my Electric bill is $ 28 to $30 a month, has been that way for years. I recently bought an E.V. so I had an E.V. Charger (Emporia is the brand) installed, hardwired by an Electrician...
  10. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, home security has become a paramount concern for homeowners. Protecting your home requires a multi-faceted approach, and three essential components that can...
  11. W

    Home rewire query

    I’ve been asked by a builder I know to rewire a property he’s renovating, I’ve been involved in a few rewires before but never priced one. Just wondering how everyone else goes about pricing a big rewire? It’s quite a big property, 3 floors. Builder supplying all materials it’s basically labour...
  12. B

    Home generator inlet box install with two 200 amp electrical panels.

    I am interested in having a home generator that would provide power to my home when the power is out during hurricane season, etc. I have 2 electrical panels in my garage that are 200 amps each. I purchased a 13,000/10,000 watt predator generator. I would like to use an interlock rather than a...
  13. Chambers3479

    Where can i buy a ESD simulator gun uk for a home project

    i am looking to do some ESD testing on some electronics at home, where can i pick up a ESD simulator gun without a company
  14. shurbra82

    Home automation/sub-switchboard panel

    Hi all, Great to of found this forum. Much respect for keeping everyone safe! My background is in commercial data and Audio Visual. Been working alongside sparkies for my whole career. Have run projects and installed cabling on many a building site. Although I don't have my license I am...
  15. W

    Home Lathe with 3 Phase inverter tripping mains

    Hello - hope someone can advise please. I have a recently purchased second hand Myford lathe which has a 3-phase inverter (Siemens Micromaster 410) Lathe all works fine but regularly trips my RCCB 80A 30mA breaker taking out half of the board - usually when first powering on. The inverter is...
  16. S

    80A / 100A single phase whole home energy monitoring with website / app graphics

    I'm trying to find a way of energy logging a home to help plan a battery installation. Ideally tracking import by hour and displaying some information and graphs on an online platform like the myenergi app allows when you have some of their equipment. Thought I could buy just a harvi and CT...
  17. James

    Best Consumer unit for home

    I try to keep out of Domestic work but I have a problem at home. Currently I have a wylex fuse board with re-wire fuses. they are great because nuisance tripping never happens!! however, it is an overhead TT supply and this is covered by a 30mA non delay rcd that covers the whole house. this...
  18. JodyCowart

    2 Wire Copper circuit in older home

    Without running new wire or at least ground, next best is GFCI receptacles for limited protection. I know about a bootleg ground to fool a tester. I am not going there! Does each receptacle need a costly GFCI or can standard receptacles be used down stream on the load side of the first GFCI and...
  19. J

    Backfeeding my home with a generator. I know it’s a no no, but I have a few questions.

    Here is my set up. I have 100 amp service coming into my house into the panel box. I have a 50 amp subpanel in my garage fed from the main service. My 30 amp RV plug is runoff of the sub panel. 1) I turned off the main breaker from the street, and set all of the breakers to off on both panels...
  20. J

    Ceiling fan installation in newly built home

    I am installing a ceiling fan in a newly built home. The builders have left the wiring for this purpose. In the electrical box on the ceiling I have a black, white, red and green (ground) wire. The ceiling fan has only three wires (black, white & green (ground)) initially I connected black...

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