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  1. N

    Installing a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up)

    Hello, I recently purchased two Varilight dimmers to replace rocker light switches in my bedroom. My goal is to be able to fully control the lights from both dimmers so I purposefully purchased models that act as Master / Companion Controller. I have not been able to get these Varilight dimmers...
  2. ETradesmen

    Installing emergency lighting inside coach works

    Hi all, Just wanted a bit of advice in regards to a small installation of emergency lighting. I have a fairly long warehouse that needs some cables run around in order to install some lighting. My question is, is it ok to run FP200 cables on / inside the horizontal girts as it’s the most...
  3. B

    Installing an energy meter on a ring main

    Hi guys, I have a client who wants to install meters on every power circuit in order to monitor energy consumption etc. Just wondering if there is a specific method to wire up such a configuration on ring mains? As far as I can tell, I'd need to come out of the RCBO to the meter, and then have...
  4. DaveVector

    Installing a Modicon Logic Controller

    Hello, We have been asked to install A Modicon Controller to provide PC control over an existing installation that has contractors/key switches which operate tents court lighting. Having never used one of these devices before TM221CE16R - controller M221 16 IO relay Ethernet | Schneider Electric...
  5. Electrical2go

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  6. ddd777

    Installing a dimmer on what looks like it was a 3-way, previously.

    Trying to install a Lutron Toggle/Dimmer (TGCL-153PR) Confused, as the current switch has 3 wires gong to it Black, White, and Red (there is also a ground) The Red and Black are both ALWAYS HOT and the White becomes HOT when the current switch is turned on. Which terminals should I attach which...
  7. S

    Installing a Floodlight

    I need to install a floodlight for outside now its dark. Its just inside the kitchen wall to connect to the electrics. My simple idea is run a cable through a wall with a plug on the end and use a sensor LED light - is that allowed or am I breaking any rules? An electricial has said tap into...
  8. T

    Help installing doorbell transformer

    Hi everyone, I need help installing a Lorex smart doorbell. I have tried to install a doorbell transformer several times to no avail. The first transformer I installed, failed instantly, so I assumed it was faulty from the get go. The second one I installed, seemed to work fine, for about 7...
  9. J

    Advice needed about installing High Heat Retention storage units

    Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this. I am not trained in electrics whatsoever, I am a just a home owner looking for advice. I have a flat that I would like to improve the EPC rating on. A QS has advised that I need to install High Heat Retention storage units and a dual...
  10. S

    DIY. Installing sub-panel in detached garage to also run generator

    I’m planning to run an electrical sub-panel to my detached garage (about 150’ away) and run it off my 200 amp home panel. I live out in the country in West Virginia and also want to be able to run my emergency generator in the garage when needed to send power back to the house. What size/type...
  11. J

    UK Installing 50A Hot tub supply

    The earthing arrangement where the hot tub will be installed is formed in the TN-C-S system. I want to install the sub-main distribution circuit from the main house consumer unit to the outside of the building to have a power source for the final circuits: hot tub, sockets and lights. The supply...
  12. H

    Installing kasa 3-way switch

    Hi everyone. I bought one of those smart switches, specifically the Kasa 3 way kit (HS210 KIT). But when I opened my 3 way dumb switches I see only those wires: Downstairs switch: One wire: black, red, white coming out. Those are connected to the switch. Upstairs switch Two wires: One wire...
  13. Mishmelly

    Question on installing a dimmer?

    The ground wire comes into the box and wraps around the green screw and continues on outside the box. Can I cut that in half and piggy on another ground wire for the dimmer?
  14. K

    What did I do wrong when installing this single pole smart switch?

    I replaced a single pole to exterior lights with a smart switch. Next to it is a 3way to my foyer light. The foyer and the smart switch to exterior works. However I seem to have killed the power to an exterior outlet. In order to get the switch to work, I had connect the red switch pigtail...
  15. El Kid

    Installing RCBO-Surge Protector inside Meter Cupboard

    Hi, need your advise please as need to take supply for Electric car charger from the meter cupboard. This meter cupboard has an isolator and already has Henley blocks from which supply can be drawn to feed the RCBO-SPD device. I have made a mock up of the intention in the image below (RCBO-SPD...
  16. Tom the Elder

    Installing groundwire system

    My 1951 CA home (none of original wiring grounded) has 7 receptacles* that have a separate ground wire extended into the subfloor and connected to the galvanized water pipes. Those pipes will soon be replaced with PEX. My plan is to drive ground rods with a new ground wire extending from the...
  17. S

    installing smart switches - upstairs/downstairs

    Ok guys, first post so be gentle. I have a standard setup of two two way switches, one at the bottom of the stairs and one at the top so the light that they feed can be switched on/off from either switch. What I want to do is replace these switches with smart switches. I have installed one...
  18. PuddingMan

    Need to get new EICR after installing EV Charger?

    Hello everyone! I am curious to know if we need a new Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) after installing an electric vehicle charger at our property. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this? Any advice would be appreciated. The most recent EICR was only issued in...
  19. Raptor0014

    Anyone with experience of installing a Generator AMF in a domestic setting?

    Evening all, I've been asked to install a generator backup to a property, however they are going to be using a AMF panel. The generator they are using is a Pramac P9000 and they will be using Pramac's own AMF. I will be changing the consumer unit at the same time as it's currently an old...
  20. JayO84

    Help with Installing Second Switch

    Hi, I have a question about how to install a new switch to toggle a light I installed into a 2-gang box where an existing switch with power source exists. What I would like to do is utilize the existing power source without effecting the operation of the existing switch, meaning I don't want the...

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