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  1. O

    Issues using a time delay relay for my second fuel pump (diagram included)

    I'm using the stock fuel pump wiring to trigger two different relays for my two fuel pumps on my car built for drag racing. The first relay is a normal relay and the second relay is a Beuler time delay relay (it's a BU-508TD model which has since been replaced by the BU-509TD, but they function...
  2. 0

    Truck lighting issues

    Okay so I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500hd. The turn signals and hazards stopped working all together randomly when I was driving. So I replaced all the fuses, replaced the flasher relay and replaced turn signal switch. I checked the grounds on the frame coming from the rear and front turn...
  3. Neptune

    Will this old consumer unit pose any issues with an upcoming EICR?

    I've had invaluable advice from this forum in relation to EICR's and clarifying my understanding that just because the consumer unit is "old", it does not need to be replaced. Since then, I had the EICR carried out at my rental property. This went to plan. I am now scheduling my next EICR on a...
  4. G

    Solar iBoost issues

    The iBoost diverting Solar power to the immersion heater in the water tank is not working properly. I have: Successfully paired the sender (with new batteries) to the meter. Switched the meter off and on again to reconfigure the system: This has resulted in a message which reads: "iBoost...
  5. E

    GPS remote immobilisation feature. Wiring issues.

    Hey all, thanks for having me. I'm fitting a GPS tracking system into my van (Renault Trafic 2005, 1.9l Dci) and I'm trying to install the imobilisation feature. Once wired in it will let me remotely disable the fuel pump. However, I'm struggling to get any information on the wiring of the...
  6. C

    Changing light fixture, RCD issues after

    Hi all, Over the weekend I swapped out a light fixture in a bedroom that had a Loop-in ceiling rose to a modern pendant light that had a choc block style terminal only. I used Wago connectors and Wago box to wire everything up and put it in the ceiling. Before doing any work I flipped all...
  7. Mr Ziggy

    Issues with wiring up a dimmer and switch for LED downlights in series

    Hi all I am a newbie from Australia to this great forum. I need some advise with wiring up a dimmer and switch for my LED Down lights in series. I have run a mock up from the extension cord with some success. But still have issues. The dimmer instructions diagram indicates one red...
  8. J

    4 way switch replacement issues

    Good morning! Replaced a 4 way switch yesterday and everything seemed fine. Around 3am this morning, the breaker tripped on that circuit. Resetting the breaker did not work, just tripped each time. I took apart the 4 way switch this morning and disconnected the wiring and reset the breaker...
  9. S

    Oven issues

    Hi all. Having a problem with my double oven. I turned it on today, (it was already on as in the clock was displayed, but as I turned the knob for the oven to come on) there was a spark and killed the fuse and RCD. Turning it all back on proved the oven as dead. Power is getting into the back...
  10. R

    Off peak/ peak issues - appliances not working on "off peak"

    Hello, Needing some advice if possible. I'm not a qualified sparky but DIY'er (A 'Sarah Beeny' lol) so apologies if this isn't the correct forum. In a nutshell, I've been renovating a let property. Same tenants for 10yrs. New heaters (all electric flat) were installed by 'agents' tradesmen...
  11. A

    IR testing issues

    Hi people. I did an IR test at a domestic property this week and I have a question that has probably been asked 1000 times, so I apologise in advance. On the RFC I bunched together L&N toegther and measured against the common earth bar and got 0.01Mohms. I couldn't see any surge protected...
  12. J

    Electric Issues in New Home

    Good evening all. My wife and I recently bought a house and our inspector missed some major electrical issues that I am now trying to diagnose. I'm hoping that someone might be able to shed some light on this situation. So we initially noticed that we had around 12 outlets not working in the...
  13. J

    UK Dis board position change and upgrade, cable compliance issues

    Hi, I think I may have helped hold the gun in the shooting of my own foot… Been combining TP dis boards into a single board, after a workshop extension. Quite a few 4 core 1.5mm SWAs feeding fixed equipment, like TP drills lathes and the like – all fed via 16A breakers on the old board. Lots...
  14. U

    Installing a dimmer issues

    Hi all I’m installing a dimmer but the current set up is really weird: The current switch has 2 live wires (the black ones) which both go into the same connector this is the new dimmer but No clue what to do
  15. G

    EIC and EICR issues

    Hi folks, first time poster and soon-to-be landlord's assistant (letting my partner's property out now that she's moved in). We've just had a new consumer unit installed and an EIC produced for the works as required, and the electrician told us he checked every socket and circuit as part of his...
  16. J

    Pyro issues

    Evening people anybody got any ideas of how to best terminate this pyro without having to re gland it. Its feeding the meter to an old 3036 board, that's to be changed . Running a armoured not an option , need to secure to a metal adaptable box but no idea how going to lock it in place without...
  17. S

    Smart meter/immersion heater issues

    Hi there, The off-peak immersion heater in my electric boiler stopped working recently, so I got an electrician round to diagnose and fix. They said it was a faulty immersion heater, so they replaced it last week but it's still not working. They now think it might be an issue with our...
  18. D

    changed door issues with locking and airbag light

    Hi i have changed the drivers door on my 59 plate polo. now the door doesnt work on central locking. i changed the lock barrel so it works with the key any ideas why won't work with key fob? Also airbag light is now on any ideas on this too? Regards Darren
  19. M

    Capacitor Issues

    I have a Hayward pool pump where the start cap is 161-193 uf. How can you have a range of capacitance. Hayward is an american company. so maybe it can run on 110v or 240v. (just a guess). The other issue is ceiling fan caps, now these are start/run caps and I know from past experience that you...
  20. M

    Capacitor Issues

    I have a Hayward pool pump where the start cap is 161-193 uf. How can you have a range of capacitance. Hayward is an american company. so maybe it can run on 110v or 240v. (just a guess). The other issue is ceiling fan caps, now these are start/run caps and I know from past experience that you...

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