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  1. Y

    12V voltage drop dual battery camper installation

    Hi there I can't wrap my head around a problem I have when trying to connect my dual 12v battery system in a camper. When I plugged in my VSR ( Orion from the brand Victron) i measured the + input was 3 volts although engine running (and app saying 14v input...). I thought the wire were too...
  2. Ricoooo

    Electric cooker installation

    Hello just trying to get some advice on meaning of the table in picture below not sure what min4 means with L, N, E WIRE can someone help please
  3. C

    What is the best way to install a device that requires 110-240V fused at 3A?

    Hi all, I have an Outdoor Air Quality monitor that needs mounting to 110-240V with a 3A fuse. See Attachment for manufacturer installation guide. Is it possible to simply add a 3A fuse into any old plug and just wire it to the device? Looking forward to your replies.
  4. F

    New CU Installation (is it a good job)?

    We have lived in this house for 40 years. The main house is served from a CU under the stairs. About 20 years back we had a 2 room extension built and that is served via a 2nd CU in the garage. Because I want to get an EV charger installed i needed to get the (sub) CU in the garage upgraded...
  5. G

    Is this a legit place to install a DB?

    It just seems like it’s blocking access for maintance. Seems crazy to me to put it there.
  6. M

    16amp oven installation

    Hello. I have a new oven. I understand completely that I need to get it installed by an electrician and will definitely do so but for my own curiosity I would appreciate some help understanding electrical circuits and what I need. Please forgive if I don't use the right terminology here! My old...
  7. ukdave

    Cat5 socket installation issue

    I have installed a new Cat5e cable (about 10m) between my network hub and a new office outlet. The cable does not light up with my cable tester (with new battery). I made a test lead with all pairs shorted out to plug into the wall socket and a second socket (to accept the new RJ45) wired to a...
  8. H

    Ceiling fan installation issue

    Backstory: Installing a new ceiling fan in a 45 y.o. house, rewiring to an existing switch. The leg was for a switched outlet, which was wired in a peculiar way - on a 14/2 copper, both leads are hot (no neutral). I haven’t opened the sheetrock at the baseboard to see where they wired the...
  9. A

    Problem with 3 outlets immediately after solar installation

    I recently had a solar installation at my home. Immediately afterward, a GFCI outlet in my garage stopped working, had no power, and could not be reset. At the same time, my two outdoor outlets stopped working. I first checked the new breaker box the solar installers put. However, no breaker was...
  10. D

    The future of conduit installation is here

  11. Werner

    Vmc designed for a fireplace thermo switch installation for a raditor heater ???

    Hi all, Total diy beginner regarding electrical work. I was hoping someone could give some advice regarding a thermal switch for a vmc (designed for heat circulation from a chimney) but id like to use this system with a radiator heater. The problem is that the thermostat is set at high...
  12. G

    Fluorescent fixture installation

    Hello - I am replacing an old fluorescent fixture with a new T8 one, and I wanted to confirm a wiring question. The old fixture is wired per the photos attached, with a red and blue on one end, and two Romex pairs nutted together and attached to the tombstones on the other end along with the...
  13. S

    TNCS Dist CCT. to TT installation - front end protection question.

    Good Morning everyone. Quick question regarding a sub main from a TNCS supply feeding an outbuilding on TT. This is a domestic installation not agricultural. TNCS supply to house feeds High Int. CU from which 4mmsq 2 core SWA feeds an non attached rear building. THE SWA of the sub main is...
  14. Rockingit

    Installation gensets

    I've lost touch a bit with permanent install generators and combined AMF controls over the last 3-4 years - what Manufacturers are people using these days as reliable and cost effective?
  15. R

    EV charging installation paperwork resources

    Hi to all, I would like to get into EV charging equipment installation sector. I would like to obtain example of OZEV grand paperwork and practical installation/theory problems in real life. Could someone experienced with that area point me to some examples and materials please? Any help...
  16. Daniel DD

    Surge Arrester Installation and External Short Circuit Protection Device

    BACKGROUND I live in a small town where it is difficult to find ceritified electricians. In fact, electrician certification is not common for residential installations. I did find some experienced electricians but I don't think they are certified and know best practices in the installation. I...
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    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  17. P

    What’s your view on this installation that’s been passed

    Doing a small job today went to isolate lighting circuit when I spotted the incoming mains supply, this was certified safe July 2019 for 5 years
  18. D

    Comical vid from Efix about ground installation earth foundation bonding and earthling

    I wish all updates could be done like this :)
  19. S

    UK PV installation opinions?

    I had PV put on my roof and Comissioned into my existing CU, the electrician used a spare RCD in there which was unused but didn't label anything up and left holes all over the place and the 240v cable runs over the top of the floor? Is this acceptable?
  20. S

    Are installation methods 100, 101, 102 & 103 Reference methods?

    I am interested in opinions on the following. Looking at GN3, page 126 the example of a Generic Schedule of test results lists the reference method as 100. When I look at the OSG Table 7.1(ii) on page 74 it lists A, B, C, 100, 101, 102 & 103 as 'installation reference methods'. However when I...

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