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    Low voltage.

    Hi, can anyone tell me if there is a minium supply voltage for domestic properties? My father lives in a bungalow with a TT earthing arrangement and we have noticed the lights continuly flicker, which is more noticeable on a flourscent fitting. I have measured the voltage at the incomming side...
    • raysheehan
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    • aus house low voltage phase supply voltage volts
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
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    testing a low voltage bathroom fan

    Hi all I am new to testing so need some advice. I have installed a low voltage bathroom fan and would like to know do i have to test the whole lighting circuit it is attached to or just the the cable i have installed for the fan. also should i bypass the transformer when testing to avoid...
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    Low voltage spotlights problem

    Hi guys wired in some spot lights on transformers few weeks ago, just had a call to say they stay on for a few hours then go off by themselfs for about half an hour then go back on again.My first thoughts are transformers overheating.....any thoughts on this would be great ?CheersPhil
    • p11jor
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    • aus lighting lights low voltage problem spotlights voltage volts
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Double Insulation on low voltage (ELV) downlighters

    Replaced a load of downlighters today with the the lamp holder cable being connected to the tranny with a choc block but no choc box, ie not double insulated. Am I right in thinking this does not comply or is it ok as theyre low voltage?
    • Jon Bridges
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    • aus comply double downlighters elv insulation low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
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    low voltage ip44 leds in bath panel??

    Hi , just want your thoughts on this , tiled bath panel sealed , with ip44 leds in the tiles, wired from existing switch , switch powering socket in loft lv transformer in plug pluged into skt and wired to leds in bath panel, psc current of low voltage? because there is no earth in the lv...
    • pierce
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    • aus bath led leds low voltage panel voltage volts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
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    Low Voltage Electrical Requirement Regs 1989

    I've had an enquiry asking if I do safety checks under the Low Voltage Electrical Requirement Regs 1989. I've done a quick search on this forum and in Google but can't find any reference to this exact regulation. I will contact the enquirer and ask for more details of what they want done, but...
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    Low Voltage outdoor half lantern

    just been asked to supply one of these low voltage outdoor half lanterns, with a photocell but my wholesalers are stumped and cant find them from any supplier, any ideas who to try? I'm sure you guys have the answers!
    • Durham Deano
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    • aus energy lantern low voltage outdoor these voltage volts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
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    Extra Low Voltage Downlights (help)

    hello there have a possible job lined up to fit 4 elv(12v) downlights in a smallish room, now the room is not classed as a special location so as i understand it a pelv or selv circuit could be used. i have not previously fitted elv downlights so not really sure about whats available or what...
    • ianphilip007
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    • downlights extra help lighting lights low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    private low voltage supply

    I was hoping someone could clarify an example of a private lv supply?
    • james86
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    • attach aus house low voltage older private property supply voltage volts
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
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    Mains Voltage LED downlights, low voltage?

    Hi, Firstly hello! and secondly I hope this is the right sub-forum. I read the annoucement and this seemed the most suited. I hope you don't mind, whilst I'm not an electrician, I have what is most likely a straight forward question I would appreciate some help with. I have a new build due...
    • BennyC
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    • downlights led lighting lights low voltage mains voltage volts
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    Problem Low voltage boiler mains cable

    Hello everyone.This is the 2nd time ive had this problem. I have a 240v supply to the boiler,but it needs a 24v supply(call for heat)Someone said to me an external relay is needed. But I don,t know what sort,and don,t know how to connect it,Please help. Thanks
    • joe kane
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    • boiler cable low voltage mains problem voltage volts
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
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    bright low voltage garden lights?

    Could anyone advise me about garden lights? We would like some quite bright lights but want to use low voltage for safety. I have seen some 36V LED stuff around but would like to do something that is "standard".
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    Low Voltage Under Floor Heating

    Hello All, I posted last week regarding electrical Under Floor heating Mats/Coils and trhe need for sparky to sign off the installation. the link below is for a 24volt system that uses and domestic 3pin plug. diy underfloor heating, diy underfloor heating uk, electric underfloor heaters...
    • aph257
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    • floor heating low voltage under voltage volts
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
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    Linking Low Voltage Downlights

    What is your guys preferd method? I was just gonna use 1.5mm Twin(brown cores) to link each light. or should I t&e and connect block the earth.
    • Damon
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    • aus downlights lighting lights low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Australia
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    Low Voltage Downlighters.

    Quick question on the life expectancy of the transformers. Customer has about 100 low volt dls and about 30 of them no longer work. They have been in since the house was built about 6 years ago. Is this an acceptable time or could there be an underlying problem?? Cheers Chaps
    • new_spark
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    • aus downlighters lamps low voltage transformer voltage volts
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    Low Voltage under unit lights stuck on!

    Hi I have a set of low voltage under unit lights in my kitchen as well as a set of 240v dowlighter on the ceiling. Both sets are controlled by a switch (2 gang - 1 switch for each) on the wall. Last month the switch on the right hand side which turns the under unit lights on and off stopped...
    • caithpal
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    • aus lighting lights low voltage stuck under unit voltage volts
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    More powerfull Bathroom low voltage extractor fan

    I have a client who wants to replace a 4 inch low voltage extractor fan to a more powerfull one as the bathroom is used alot and creates alot of steam. is there a more powerfull 4inch fan or do i have to just stick a 6inch low voltage fan in as i cant find a 5 inch low voltage fan. The house...
    • saabuldin
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    • aus bathroom extractor extractor fan fan low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    low voltage cables

    hi guys just a quick question for you. i know not to mix low voltage cables with mains voltage and to keep them seperate. but why exactly is this??.is it because there a magnetic field set up around the mains cables?? in my brothers house he wants an alarm cable brought down the same conduit...
    • wolfiehogan
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    • alarm aus cables cabling low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia
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    Low voltage down-lights dimming.

    Hi All I wonder if someone could help please. I did my Part P about 2 years ago to rewire my house. All when well!! I put low voltage down-lights in the hole house I got 7 in the lounge and 19 in the kitchen 12 on the mail side and 7 on the other side with two different switches and on it's...
    • rustyj
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    • aus dimming lighting lights low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia
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    Help: very low voltage in shower!

    Hi all, My electrical shower suddenly stopped working. I thought it was broken and then bought a new one. But the new shower still does not work. So I tested the cable, found only 55 volts in the electrical shower between live and neutral. But on DB, it is 240 between live and neutral. It...
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