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  1. ericlime

    Fluorescent Light Circuit For 4 T8 Tubes. Advice needed

    Hi, I've got 4 T8 tubes: 4 Foot Fluorescent Tube 36W 950 Graphica Pro 36 Watt-Philips [Energy Class G] And I want to make one bank light out of them. Something like that But there's so much confusing info on in the internet, that I'm even afraid to ask all those questions that cross my...
  2. togglenation

    New Mains Powered smoke alarm beta testers needed.

    Hi all, I'm working in a company that makes battery smoke alarms, we're now one of the biggest intrusion alarm manufacturers in the EU region. We're developing our own Mains Powered Smoke / Heat / Co detectors and I would like to talk to proffesionl electricians who installs AICO / FireAngel /...
  3. L

    UK Advice needed after electricity tripped

    Can anyone help with an issue i have. My electricity tripped earier i think it was the extractor fan that blew. I have since turned it back on however now my oven will not come on. Neither will all the plug sockets upstairs and down. The only ones working are the ones in the kitchen above the...
  4. G

    Calculating the needed power and compatible driver specifics?

    how to calculate the needed power to light up 6 cool white and 6 white HPL chip like this ? what is the compatible driver specifics to light up 6 cool white and 6 white HPL chip like this ?
    • Gone
    • Thread
    • calculating compatible driver led drivers led lights needed power
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Trevor48

    PIR override technical advise needed

    Hello I have purchased a new PIR to replace an old broken sensor. The old sensor had 3 terminals and the system was configured with an overridden switch. The new sensor has 4 terminals. LNAL I have two switched live wires and one neutral. Can I connect the override feed to the A terminal...
  6. G

    UK Qualifications needed for a UK electrician to work in France

    Hello all, I'm new to these forum so go easy on me! Apologies if this has been brought up many times before but I have some questions about being an electrician in France. Basically I'm currently an apprentice in the UK, a couple months away from finishing my Level 3, afterwards I have my...
  7. M

    Advice on outdoor pavilion wiring needed

    Good morning all. I have scanned posts and haven't found the exact answers I am looking for so I'd like to ask for a bit of advice related to my outdoor patio/ pavilion wiring. I have quite a bit of electrical experience as I have wired my last two houses and recently added a 100AMP sub panel to...
  8. T

    Advice needed on neutral issue

    Came accross a remedial whilst at work where a previous engineer had raised a job to investigate poss borrowed neutrals on a lighting db which sits next to a general power db both fed from same rising busbar with same tap off supply characteristics i decided to isolate each individual circuit...
  9. H

    Is there a formula for sizing the amps needed for a breaker?

    HI, I have a small shop space with single phase run to a 100amp breaker main, and I bought a few items such as a welder, plasma cutter and a compressor. In order to ensure I select the correct breaker for these devices and any other ones in the future, I was wonder if there is a formula or...
  10. T

    NEMA 14-50 outlet Help needed

    Hello, I am about to install NEMA 14-50 outlet to charge other electric car in the garage and I will run 6 gauge(THHN) wires into the 3/4 in. conduit across to other side of the garage. The electrical panel is outside the garage. My questions are 1. Is it okay to use 10 gauge bare copper...
  11. A

    10mm² SWA to outhouse Advise needed Pls

    Hello Experts Need some advise please, due to getting conflicting information from electricians. Background info: 4 years ago done the whole house with an extention, new wiring and plumbing. The original builder left the job after 2 leaking roofs and a failed building inspection. Since then...
  12. JD6400

    500kva substation earthing , any qualifications needed ?

    We have just taken on a new client who is extending their industrial park. Their previous electrician had been helping with the install all of a totally new feed and 500 kVA onsite substation by UKPN. I received a phone call from the client last night asking if I had tested off , or the...
  13. ustari

    Blank off light switch - Advice needed

    Hi all, I was hoping to get advice on how to blank off this light switch. There are 2 light switches in the room which control the same light. I want to blank off 1 which is above my child's cot and she turns on during the night. I want the other switch to continue to operate the light as...
  14. S

    Electrician Jobs Part time electrician mate/labourer needed - London/essex

    Hi, A small expanding company looking for a part time electrician mate/labourer/trainee in the London/Essex area. please get in touch if interested
  15. Ft2300

    Moving a light switch - is an rcd needed?

    Hi, we've bought a house which has the light switches in the reception rooms behind the door - we don't want to rehang the doors to open the other way as the rooms are small and it obstructs furniture. I've had a few quotes of £100-£200 to move the lights switch to a different wall but one...
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    • Thread
    • light light switch moving needed rcd switch
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. R

    UK Mature first time buyer seeks advice - Full rewire needed?

    Hi there, I am a mature first time buyer looking for a property at the budget end. I have seen this property for sale and I would like to know whether it needs a full re-wire and whether this would need to be done straight away or could be left a few years. It has a Merlin Gerin unit. The...
  17. M

    Motor controller needed...

    Hi there. I have a motor that used to be attached to a milling machine, then it wasn't, then all the bits got lost, now I'd like to reconnect it but I'll have to wire it up again. I'm perfectly happy with the wiring and logic, but I have no idea how to spec a controller. It's an x feed motor...
  18. W

    S plan plus heating system help needed

    Evening, im going to try and explain the heating system im currently wiring, I have most of it wired up, there’s just a few bits im not sure of so any help/diagrams would be very helpful. heatmiser UFH 8 wiring centres are used in both cupboards. In the utility room cupboard (cupboard 1)...
  19. Nglondon29847

    Advice needed TIA :)

    Hi there, I am adding fire safety devices to the home, I am not a qualified electrician and therefore are in need of some friendly advice. I am adding two smoke alarms and an emergency light to a ring which already houses all the fire safety equipment. At the moment there are two smoke alarms...
  20. A

    Help needed (pretty random request) - Building GO HOGS - LED sign on a roof

    Hello everyone, First post here. Glad this forum exists, any professional feedback would be much appreciated. I am trying to build a better Go Hogs sign on my roof (see attached pic). It was visible from across town and pretty cool. Previously we used PVC, and outdoor LED lights strung...
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