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  1. S

    Residential garage: single 220v circuit for multiple tools?

    Looking for some advice and insight on best practices here. I have an attached garage 25 feet away from my main 200amp service panel in my home. I want to use a mig welder, a 3HP table saw, and a 2HP belt grinder in my garage. I have plenty of room in my panel to add a circuit for each, but to...
  2. R

    Multiple low voltage chargers 1 circuit

    Hi All Thanks for your help in advance. I am working on a project to wire a number of low voltage charging units on one circuit. The power will be supplied will be 20amp mains power through 2.5mm cable, each charger is 42V and I wanted to wire them about 2 foot apart. My question is how do I do...
  3. LewisM

    PVC Back Box w/ Multiple Knockouts

    Hi does anybody know of single / double PVC back boxes that have multiple 20mm knockouts like metal clad? Or are plain with no knockouts ? The ones with one 20mm and trunking knockouts don't really work as when cutting the 20mm hole the trunking entry normally splits even when bracing it.
  4. V

    Max Zs multiple boards

    Had a bit of a brain freeze. Got to go and do an inspection on a property with 2 consumer units, the 2nd fed from the first on a 50A MCB. Let's say theoretically I get 0.2 for the Ze on the main board, then 0.3 for the Zdb at the second board and 0.2 for R1+R2 on a ring final on a 32A MCB. Is...
  5. E

    Multiple FCU on radial?

    I have a 2.5mm supply in a loft and from this i have it going to a FCU which I then have my lighting mains for a switch coming from the load side of FCU , I then go from the FCU to 4 different sockets and then last in line I have to connect to another FCU for the bathroom heater downstairs , is...
  6. K

    metal conduit Running multiple singles through a metal clad box

    Hi . Im running some conduit , a long horizontal with metal clad boxes , with vertical runs to a term box for light fittings and a couple of smoke alarms . Was going to use 4 way boxes dropping down to the sockets and up to the light s. Is it acceptable to run them through the metal clad boxes...
    • kevytee
    • Thread
    • box conduit metal metal clad multiple routes running singles through
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Mark42

    Multiple control stations for one three phase compressor. Best practice?

    I'm refurbishing my own workshops and fitting a new central three phase compressor and three phase dust extractor. Both these appliances will be controlled by remote START/STOP switches, next to multiple compressed air and vacuum points, which may be in different buildings. For future-proofing...
    • Mark42
    • Thread
    • best compressor control multiple phase practice three three phase
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. S

    Multiple motion sensors for one lightning circuit problem

    Hey Guys! I have a little complex task. Its working overall, but i want to understand some strange acting of the motion sensors. Basically 3 lightning circuits to control with 4 motion sensors which are the same EGLO detect me 6. 1., The sensor 1 lets say M1 and the sensor 2, lets say M2...
    • sun0id
    • Thread
    • circuit lightning motion multiple pir lights problem relays sensors
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. D

    What is this part (that binds multiple wires) called and how do I remove it?

    DIY'er here with quite basic electrical knowledge, stuck at this :) What is this silver-colored part (that binds multiple wires) called and how do I remove it? https://ibb.co/NKbPtjN Thank you! ?
  10. A

    Multiple fans off one isolator

    Hi folks, Homeowner here. I'm in the planning stage of a project, seeking advice from professionals. I need to upgrade the ventilation in my home following advice from a surveyor. The plan is to replace my one bathroom fan with two fans (one shower extractor and one MVHR unit). In addition, I...
  11. P

    3-Phase Multiple Questions NZ

    Hi, I am a pastry chef in New Zealand and am wanting to build a kitchen at my home. Either convert the garage or preferably build it on a food trailer. It will be set in one place as I will not be selling directly from home. Just catering out. But if on a trailer I can move it easily at a later...
  12. M

    Multiple GFCI Outlets Tripping at the same time on different circuits

    Dealing with a noodle scratcher. Trying to figure out what has caused multiple GFCI outlets on separate circuits to trip at the same time. Over the last two Wednesdays in the morning something has happened which caused multiple GFCI outlets throughout the house to trip at the same time...
  13. R

    2391 multiple choice practice papers

    I dont suppose anyone has got any past 2391 multiple choice exam papers or simulators they wouldnt mind sharing. I've got quite a few but could always do with some more Fingers crossed
  14. nyDIYelectric1

    Practice Rules (or Codes) for Running for Securing Multiple Cables

    Rewiring an old home where basement lines will feed the first floor (multiple 15/20 Amp w/ 12/2 & 12/3 romex & a single 50 Amp 6/3 romex supplying range. If I run cables over a wall to feed the first floor, how often would do they need to be fastened/stapled, are there exceptions (such as when...
  15. T

    Multiple Virgin telephone points

    Hi All, I have recently rewired a 4 bedroom house in which i have installed 4 telephone points throughout the house as requested by the client. i have wired 3 slaves from the point Where BT would bring in their cable to the master. The problem i have is that the customer as now went for virgin...
  16. C

    Fishing Multiple Cables through Studs

    Afternoon all! I have what I think should be quite a common issue but can't seem to get my head round yet! For hidden cabling to a TV mount, I'd like to run 4 cables (a power cable, two HDMIs & one SCART) from the mount to a cabinet set (currently another project). So first problem, I know that...
  17. C

    Multiple kitchen appliance failures

    I recently purchased a new property and in the three months we've lived here three kitchen appliances have had/ developed issues: Beko induction hob would not heat, appliance repair company said the main power control board was faulty and needed replacing; Half of 4 slice toaster (note...
  18. K

    drill thru multiple studs to run wire

    I like to run wire above the ceiling of the garage (above it is a bedroom) but there are quite many studs about 2 feet apart in the way. Would it be better to run wires thru electrical conduit that is visible on the ceiling (look ugly) OR just drill all these studs to hide the wires (ROMEX). My...
  19. J

    4 way switch with multiple lights

    I’m installing a new light fixture in a location that just had a cover over the box previously. I discovered that this box connected to another group of lights that is controlled by a set of 3 or 4 way switches. In the box is just one 14-3 piece of romex. I hooked up the black hots together and...
  20. M

    Confused about wiring multiple switches

    I wanted to relocated three separate switches into one 3 gang location, and replace the switches at the same time. Unwisely, I did not take pictures or make a sketch of the wires going to each switch. Now I am confused about how to wire the new switches. The first switch controls both a whole...
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