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  1. R

    Pad Mount Transformer over Pole Mount for New Home Build?

    Hello --- In the planning stages for a new custom home build -- The house will be several hundred feet from the road and I want to have the power underground --- I am wondering if I should inquire about having a pad mount transformer in close proximity to the Power Pole Source rather than a pole...
  2. JohnJohn20

    How to make smps at home

    Hello How to make smps at home with 220v dc to transformer and 12v with transistor
  3. S

    Home security systems recommendations with full rewire

    Hi. A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out! The most I ever do is to install the RING cameras and doorbells. I told her I'm not experienced with home security systems but she's keen to work with...
  4. S

    Unable to part set when leaving property, but can if staying home.

    My Veritas R8 Excel panel recently developed a power fault and I have replaced the entire unit and reprogrammed it. I can part set the alarm when going to bed and unset in the morning. When I wanted to go out and the exit door was open I could not part set the panel. The keypad did nothing and...
  5. R

    Light bulbs in series vs parallel circuits in home.

    Hi, I had a question in my head that turned out to two and then BANG im confused. I need help with calculation here and explanation to get this right. If i want to build a lamp with 20 light bulbs in a 230V home. Each light bulb is 2watt. How much current will they take when they are in...
  6. L

    Another "working from home Diva"

    Knock on clients door 9 am "I m having zoom meetings all morning and the banging is driving me mad (Working i=on other side of wall !) And I am working from home " Thats it lady... Its a home. Go work in the office like you did before you suddenly jumped on the "needy Train " .She was...
  7. O

    Advice on new home EV charge point install.

    Hi all, New ill ( not used yet) of 7.5kw EV charge point. New house consumer unit fitted 6months ago and fitted with 16mm tails as the main fuse was 80amp. Electric company then come to visit to see if the...
  8. D

    Home power intermittently tripping

    Recently my RCCB keeps keeps tripping intermittently. It can happen between several hours to few days when a trip will occur. During the trips, no additional appliances were switched on or being used. There are times when it simply trips in middle of night when most appliances are not running...
  9. B

    Virginia Home and Land Owner Just Joined the Site.

    Looking forward to learn from the site. I'm a semi-retired Remodeling Contractor and never had much Electrical experience. I always left that up to the subs. Will need a little advice now and then on my home projects. Bill
  10. B

    Regarding carrying out an EICR on my own home.

    I was registered with the NICEIC until about 3 years ago as a competent person under BS7671, 17th edition. The EICR on my home expires shortly and I am capable of carrying out the appropriate testing and measurement but am I allowed to do it? As I am planning a cellar conversion, I will be...
  11. J

    new connection to garage and then to modular home

    can I use 4/0 use 2 3 strand cable in 2 1/2 " conduit 160' to power 200 amp panel then power modular home 50' from garage in vermont do I need a shut off in between or is this ok
  12. J

    Portable Inverter Generator for home backup. What's the simplest set-up?

    I know it's not neat, but can I simply run a single extension cable from a small (3KVA) petrol, portable, inverter generator, positioned outside in my yard, into my house to power a LED TV, plugged in LED lights, radio, internet hub, charge mobiles, etc, perhaps using a four-way socket system...
  13. highlanders317

    Advice for home pc area and extra sockets

    Hi All, I am having fibre to the premises fitted tomorrow, much earlier than expected, supposed to be another month or so. I looking for some advice on what to get to replace the current 1x4 sockets with 3 extension leads for pc, tv and always on. I am not looking doing the work myself, just...
  14. N

    Older home with no grounding system and pool pump

    Installing a small above ground pool with a 1/2HP 120v pool pump. The house is older and has no grounding system that I can tell. Outlets are two prong. I know I need a gfci outlet to plug pump into but will this be safe and work as intended with no grounding system and only a hot and neutral...
  15. F

    89 mobile home breaker and wire gauge question

    Ok so live in 89 mobile home ugh I really need lots of work but I'm on disability and I cannot afford electrician but I've been working with all kinds of cables wires and electrical probably unsafe as a kid but lol anyway there are way too many plugs on one circuit not what I'm here about tho it...
  16. B

    Ireland Wire Irish Home for USA Outlets

    We're moving to Ireland this fall from the US and wondering about wiring a few outlets in some rooms for US outlets. I have a KitchenAid mixer I'd love to keep using in the kitchen, also a PC and some things that need to be charged. Not thrilled with the idea of converters for things, so looking...
  17. T

    Wahl Home Pro Basic hair clippers not working

    Hi, My Wahl Home Pro corded hair clipper has stopped working......3A fuse is still good. No sound, no movement , no nothing.......i took the blade off and cleaned some hair out but still no good. I cant take the back off as the screw is a "triangle head" one......like a Tork but its triangle. I...
  18. P

    UK Earth issue in my home.

    Hi there, I have found 23v going through the pipework of my water supply. People come across this before and causes?
  19. spectredubs

    How do I safely use a 16A 250V EU subwoofer at home with UK wall sockets?

    Hi folks, new member here. I am a DJ/electronic music producer with basically zero experience in advanced electronics. I recently bought the Presonus Eris Sub8 subwoofer, I need help using this safely at home. The appliance came with an EU plug (two circular rods) and it says 16A 250V on it...
  20. N

    Moving Home Ground Wire

    Hi all, First-time poster here. There is a hose bib in my garage that I would like to move down so it is closer to the floor. However, the house's ground wire is clamped to the side of the bib. In light of this, is there a problem with (or are there any considerations that come with) removing...
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