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  1. Frasernash

    Not strictly a car issue but car related.

    I run some computer case fans from a 12volt car battery in my Garage to keep the air flow moving and prevent condensation in winter. I borrowed the idea from classic car air chambers, thinking why not make the entire garage an air chamber, keep my tools and everything else dry at the same time...
  2. B

    Recurring issue with bathroom light.

    Hi all. I'm not an electrician and have very little experience so please bear with me. I have a recurring issue with my bathroom light. A while ago it stopped working and assuming it was the bulb I replaced it but no new bulb worked. The pull switch wiring looked intact and clean but on a hunch...
  3. M

    Does this look like an earthing issue? Meter readings attached

    Hi folks. I am regularly experiencing tingling shocks from my laptop and kettle. Both of these things are plugged into something with a ground plug. I decided to measure the neutral to earth voltage, at least for the nodes I can reach at my plug. I see significant AC voltages measured between...
  4. B

    Swopping MR16 halogens for LED - retaining clip issue

    Hi, I'm swooping the MR16 halogens for LED. The body of the new lamp is slightly bigger and I've managed to fit 5 of them but the 6th has beaten me. I can't shove it in far enough to get the retaining circlip to stay on. Any suggestions welcome. There is no obvious obstruction, I've cleaned the...
  5. G

    DC Rocker Switch Panel Issue from Power Distribution Center

    Hey everyone - new to this thread so thanks for having me. I have an issue with my DC power in a small truck camper. I have 3 accessories plugged into 5 pin rocker switches on a single panel. I have daisy chained the neutrals together and the positive is fed to the power distribution box (WF8700...
  6. A

    Dash cam backup cam wiring issue

    I just installed a mirror style dash cam and backup cam system. I have the included harness kit ran to the rear of my truck that includes a 4 pin harness and a single red trigger wire. I have the trigger wire hooked into my backup light correctly for sure as I know very well how to do this as...
  7. O

    Home 220 gen hookup issue

    I managed to recently acquire a generator (used) and straight away me and my father started getting it hooked up to the house. We have it set up so it feeds into my main box and powers the whole home (winch intention to just limit power usage). It feeds through a 30a breaker with a 25’ 10ga cord...
  8. P

    UK Connection issue

    Elderly DIY guy replacing a Manrose extractor fan.House wiring is copper cored red/black/green and yellow and was apparently OK for old extractor but modern replacement needs connection to terminals marked ;- Neutral supply Switched live supply Permanent live supply My question is which goes...
  9. B

    Quinetic instal issue

    Anyone got any ideas what’s going on here? I have a 4000k 60W panel light which I’m trying to dim using the quinetic module and switches. I have the feed and neutral going to the module, then out to the driver. I’ve then run a feed to the live and the switch-dim and the neutral as per image...
  10. Madmankm

    Old house wiring issue newbie here Thought it was a Simple Switch Loop

    Hopefully in Video and Pics I explain it better than here! I have a dilemma in my old house that I thought was a Simple Switch Loop but I have two hot wires in the ceiling receptacle and one hot in hallway light box! Here is my YouTube video, I have had a couple strokes and three heart attacks...
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    • house issue loop newbie old old house screwfix simple switch thought wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. G

    Auto lighting issue

    Hi all, I would like to replace the standard 12 volt instrument lighting in my 1992 Toyota with a 12 volt led strip, is it possible to include a dimmer switch in the circuit ? many thanks. Gt4grey
  12. D

    Issue with heating controls

    Hi all hope you can help me on this one as heating is not my forteit. Got a communal heating system 6 flats one heating system. 5 flats have heat 1 doesn't. Plumber been to it and says its electrical as no power to the controller. Each flat has it's own controller fed locally from their own...
  13. T

    Looking at moving to New Zealand - qualis likely an issue

    Hi guys I’m looking at moving to New Zealand as soon as Covid allows and just have a few questions regarding required qualifications to work in NZ... I work in events (temporary power solutions). Until recently I wasn’t qualified as it isn’t technically required to carry out this work as I’m...
  14. F

    Taillight running light issue

    Hey guys, I have a 2013 genesis coupe and a couple weeks ago the running light on the driver side taillight stopped working. Every other light works including the brake lights which I think use the same led’s. Today I went to go pick up a new assembly but when i plugged it in It still doesn’t...
  15. J

    Electrical Shower issue

    Hello all, We have an electric shower in our bathroom. Since we have moved in I've noticed that when turning it on sometimes the lights in the flat (which are all on dimmers) reduce their output very slightly. My understanding is that this isnt completely abnormal but over the last few days...
  16. T

    Dash cam issue

    I have a dash cam which will not work properly with my 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited. I wired the camera to the fuse panel for continuous power in order to operate my parking mode. It will magically turn itself on hours after parking and run for hours then shut off when I stop the car and the...
  17. the pict

    Induction issue

    Beko BVD1668K, Rear hobs work Front ones not , I get the symbol to put on a pot any ideas, what actually is the sensor , what does it look like and is it worth the repair Dev
  18. C

    Under floor heating issue

    I have a heating system that will have ufh and standard heating upstairs. There is a motorised valve on the heating system but the plumber hasnt put one on the ufh. My issue is is that wen i call the ufh on both turn on . Ive been told to put a put a relay or contactor on them but i cant get my...
  19. A

    Emergency lighting test issue

    Went to a job this afternoon where customer had carried out emergency lighting test and the key switch wasn’t killing the feed. Found jb where switch broke the feed, or was supposed to and all looked ok except continuity across feed and switched feed regardless of what position key switch was...
  20. P

    3-Way Switch Issue

    I just replaced a 3-way switch. I am 99.9% sure I wired it the same as the existing switch. Now, when this switch is in the down position the other switch works properly. When the other switch is in the up position the new switch works properly. In any other position nothing works. I connected...

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