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    wifi switch for shed lights installation ip65

    Hello i am looking for a wifi switch that would be suitable for a shed workshop Ip65 rated, that would be able to be wired so that the standard weatherproof light switch for the shed lights will still be able to be used to turn them on and off but that i can also use the wifi switch to turn them...
  2. T

    What things does an electrician inspect prior to installation?

    Hi, We want a 4kwh powervault inverter/battery to be installed in our house. The installation electrican needs to come round and inspect, to see if its possible to install in our (domestic) house. What things does he need to look at? Can a non-electrician do the inspection...
  3. D

    Boiling Water Tap installation

    We have a boiling water tap to be installed shortly. Our only available socket is the unswitched socket where the washing machine plugs into which is fed from a grid switch above the counter (20a) CAN THE CURRENT SINGLE SOCKET BE SWAPPED FOR A DOUBLE? The manuals of each appliance say the...
  4. O

    Light Switch Installation

    The light already installed can be controlled from the top and the bottom of the stairs and I was advised to buy a 1 gang 2 way switch. The old light switch has 4 terminals but the new one only has 3. My question is where the earth goes as there is no terminal for it on the switch or inside...
  5. G

    My weekly Foru-Blog! EAL L3 Diploma Elec Installation (nights)!

    Hi All, I thought, I would carry on my Foru-Blogs for L3 after passing the L2. I started the new night class last week. Monday and Tuesday nights 5.15-9pm EAL L3 Dip in Elec Installations course at College Gwent in Wales (North of Caerphily). Same as last time, I will do a weekly/bi-weekly...
  6. K

    Strange voltage and power factor values and installation issues

    Hi, We have installed 2 meters (each meter is a 3 phase meter) for sub-metering in a residential house (1 phase installation per apartment). One of the meters, after correcting installation, works fine now. The other one, in my opinion measures strange voltage values. We had since the begining...
  7. H

    UK Smart wifi switch installation

    Hi, I am from UK and having a very basic knowledge in home electrical systems. I would like to replace my traditional 2 gang switch (which controls 1 way outdoor light and 2 ways hallway light) to smart wifi switch. Here is the exact existing wiring diagram. I am confused with 2 way - 3 core...
  8. A

    ELECTRICAL METER INSTALLATION BY EVERSOURCE VS INDEPENDENT ELECTRICIAN

    HELLO, I PURCHASED MY HOME IS A TWO FAMILY HOME FROM 1940 WITH ONLY ONE METER, THE BOX HOLDS 200VOLTS. I STARTED REMODELING THE ATTIC AND SEEN THAT THE HOME HAD NO GROUND SO I ASK AN ELECTRICIAN TO ADD GROUND BUT ONLY TO THE FLOORS I WAS REMODELING. COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE REST OF THE...
  9. M

    PIR sensor light installation help

    Today i purchased an Ansell PIR motion sensor light to replace my old one. The wiring outside consists of blue, brown and yellow (with dashes of green on the yellow wire). But inside the new light it has blue, red and brown. Which wires go into which holes in the new lamp? As i'm not an expert...
  10. jonperry64

    Dimplex Plx150e installation

    I want to install a Dimplex 150e panel heater. The instruction manual states categorically that "Products that are supplied without a plug are for installation into the fixed wiring of the property, via a suitable double pole switched fused spur". As it is only 1.5kw I don't understand why I...
  11. T

    Electric boiler installation

    Hi, I am installing a 12kw instantaneous water heater in an outbuilding which currently has a small water boiler with electricity and water in/out already connected so I thought it should just be an easy switch over. The new boiler has arrived and has a much thicker cable (10mm2) and I was...
  12. T

    Extractor Fan Installation Help!

    Hi All, Need some help with a simple extractor fan install. Our extractor fan started making a lot of noise so i bought a replacement and mounted it in the same place. Ive wired it the same as the previous one too. However it doesnt seem to work at all. This extractor fan can be wired up to...
  13. T

    Smart switch installation

    Hi, I’m new here and not so much of knowledge in wiring. I’m trying to replace my old 3 gang switch to a 3 gang WiFi smart switch for my smart home. I’m not sure which wire is the right one to connect to. I’ve attached the original wiring from the old switch and the new smart switch. Hope you...
  14. M

    Am I being harsh on this installation?

    Recently carried out an EICR, at great difficulty I might add, which has flagged various issues other than the one I’m asking about. I’ve given the ‘accessibility to consumer unit’ a C2, am I being too harsh? Whilst not potentially dangerous, I couldn’t carry out full testing in its current...
  15. The apprentice

    Farm land installation

    Hi there just have a few questions regarding an agricultural installation. 1. Due to the existing installation being a TN-S earthing supply I understand that regulation 705.415.2.1 (note) that unless a metal grid is laid in the floor (which there is not) the use of a PME is not recommended ...
  16. L

    solar panels installation and test on allotment site

    hi we are after some funding for solar panels for a community allotment meeting room. 4 x 100 watt panels , controller and inverter. all come as part of a kit and will only be used to charge power tools and lighting..i am a retired industrial spark so will be installing it myself. problem is the...
  17. T

    CCTV Installation courses

    Hi all, wondering if anyone could give me some info regarding CCTV install training. I'm a full time electrician (NVQ 3, AM2, 2391, 18th etc) but I've never really done any cctv work but its something I'm interested in adding to the services I offer. Does anyone know of any courses that could be...
  18. James

    hot tub installation instructions

    So I have a hot tub to install, in this instance, it is not a problem because there is an existing DB that is TT to provide power for electric car charging. supply to building is PME. have a look at the electrical installation instructions, they are not the worst in the world but I think they...
  19. Geoff wilson

    Any IEE ISSUES WITH THIS INSTALLATION

    Scope of work . Run 2 x 2 core 1.5mm micc (pyro) from house CU to garage CU underground for apps 8 metres actually under some paving flags PME incoming supply no water or metalwork in garage 20 amp rcbo protection at house CU 100 amp dp isolator in garage and two circuits 1 x 5amp for lighting...
  20. The apprentice

    electrical installation farm

    Hi there iam about to start a new installation removing existing electrical equipment from a farm and renewing every board etc, inside the new distribution boards my question is would i have a 300mA RCD main switch there for outgoing circuits I.E sockets on a 30mA rcbo.? Also regulation...
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