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I'm in need of a little advice, I bought a k40 laser cutter/engraver machine, it has come from china on the machine it has a fixture for grounding the case/machine, its power supply is the normal 3 pin plug, do I still need to ground it?, if so I'm on the second floor, any advice as to what I...
Hi everyone hopefully someone on her can offer sound advice on an issue, im a welder by trade and have just purchased my first welding machine for home use, the power supply is rated at 16 A and the plug is a two pin moulded plug ive looked everywhere and even contacted manufacture and they said...
As you know I have been out of the "game" for a while so not up to speed with current regs, work practices, testing etc etc as the last test I did was clipping the leads to the apprentices ears and winding up the Megger, I can't remember the reading as the screaming made me loose concentration...
Well it's not often that I get to do a solid week of electrical work these days. Most of my time is office/lab/workshop based, in the field it's mostly electronics. But last week I did Monday to Saturday, six days and two nights, about 100 hours of non-stop-sparking. The main job saw the core...
When our coffee machine was switched on this morning the plug started smoking. One prong is burned black at the end where it goes into the wall socket. I'm just wondering what should be done now. Is it just a case of changing the wall socket and cleaning up the prong/fitting a new plug, or...
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Can anyone let me know who I can contact to discuss this installation? I work for a company in laundry industry. We (not me but our install team - most clever ladies in the office and bunch of subcontractors) installed washer in the riser. I escalated this issue 3 months ago during...
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When in manual this grain loading machine works if start button is held in. Ie when start button is released hold in contact not keeping contactor held in.
I am only your basic everyday spark so could do with some advice if possible.
Also could someone explain what a...
Hi, I recently purchased an espresso machine that the previous owner said he couldnt remember how to wire after taking it apart for cleaning. So after a few days of not finding much relevant information on the machine or the control board, I spent the next few looking at datasheets and visual...
Hi all,
My washing machine is buzzing which I thought the motor was f&&*Ed but thought to test the capacitor by giving the motor a push start.
Starts just fine after which confirms it for me.
Anyone know any sites for spare parts?
Part number is 11.126/856-324
Not sure if this is the start...
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Can anyone point me to what it might be that requires a neutral generator when using a digital 3-phase converter outputting 400V?
If a machine has control equipment in its cabinet that wants single line and neutral supply at 230v, how come the supply neutral cannot be commandered for...
Morning all, and happy Friday!
I've been asked my advice on what UPS would be suitable to run an ICT machine (ICT=In Circuit Test, it's machine that tests electronic PCB assemblies).
Now it is fed from a standard 3 phase supply, but I am confused a little by the rating plate - I've attached a...
Our company is working on a piece of machinery which has come from China.
We are ensuring the electrics are safe.
The control side of the electrics is 240v. All the components in the system are CE marked and from reputable brands.
1 electrician says we should remove all the control system...
I have a question about plugs behind a freestanding washing machine and lack of disabled access to the plug/fuse. It's going to be a fitted kitchen and is currently bare walls with No integrated or hidden appliances just standard free standing appliances. In the case of the washing machine...
Working on a Roper washing machine model rtw4641bq0. It completely runs an entire cycle and then starts over again. I have to manually cancel it otherwise it would run all day. Also, if the power goes out the washer automatically starts up again once power is brought back. Any ideas? Thank...
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The layout for my kitchen, which is not installed yet, is such that there is a free-standing dishwasher and washing machine on either side of a cupboard which has the kitchen sink over it.
My builder who recently re-wired my house has installed the wiring so that the plug sockets for...
The factory I look after has just taken delivery of a new Cnc machine.
I was there today to wire it up, no problems 4core 10mm swa done.
The filter said that the machine needs a separate earth bond to the structural steel work. I said that's not my problem as its part of your installation as...
Anyone got any opinions on wall chasing machines &/or hoovers as got more & more to do now and thinking of buying one. Hilti DC-SE20 seems top dog but only afford second hand at around £450 ish.
Thanks for any ideas opinions
A while back my daughter asked me to call in after work as her washer as leaking (aprox 2 years old)
I got there could see it had been leaking so checked all the hoses level switches etc all seemed well. Put it on without any load in it and watched it fill and empty all seemed normal. So I...
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