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    Panel Upgrade Questions(Not looking to DIY, just looking for an explanation on how it works)

    Good afternoon! As I said in the title, I'm not trying to DIY anything, just trying to understand what was done by the electrician. According to our 4pt inspection, we had a 100amp main panel(outside with the meter can) and 100amp Challenger subpanel in the garage. We had to change the...
  2. Phil L

    Good quality smart looking Panel heaters

    Anyone got any recommendations for a modern looking panel heater for a Timber man cave approx 6 x 4 mtrs?
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    Selecting the proper solar panel/ battery system for 12v LED strip

    Hi all, Complete novice here, but I'm trying to learn. I am making a solar powered, back-lit estate/ driveway entrance sign, and am stuck regarding the correct wattage, amperage, etc for the panel and battery. I'm planning to use 5 meters of 12v 18w strip, but would like to be able to use...
    • Sign Guy
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    • 12v battery led led strip panel proper solar solar panel strip system
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    How to remove Bosch fridge display panel

    I need to change the door on a Bosch fridge freezer KGN49AI30G Looks like a straightforward job apart from the requirement to remove the display panel built into the front of the door. I can't see any gaps that would let me prize it out. Can anyone give me any tips on how to remove this without...
  5. Dali748

    What type of electrical panel would you recommend to install?

    Hi, I have a condo where I need to update/replace my electrical panel based on an electrician's diagnosis. He stated that due to the panel being old with loose breakers this is causing my dryer to not get enough power to operate properly and can lead to other issues down the road with breakers...
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    • electrical electrical panel install panel recommend screwfix type
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. johnwicklover

    Carrying out a refurb on old panel boards, worried about discrimination.

    I am carrying out a refurbishment job on this old panel board and fitting in a new panel board from Schneider. The current supply to this building is a 100amps BS88-2 Gg (assuming). I am planning to protect the outgoing submains with the NSX100 ML 2.2 set at 100 and 63 respectively. I don't know...
  7. ElectronicsNut

    GRAY Electrical PVC for Service Panel feed into the attic

    I have an old 30 breaker electrical service panel (from the early 1980's) that the main breakers are twisting to the side more and more and the cover panel no longer fits properly over them. I have decided that it is time to replace the service panel with a new one, as I feel this is turning...
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    Meter and Service Disconnect at Road - What Wires to use underground to connect main panel in house?

    I have 200amp connection, with the meter and service disconnect at the road (see pictures). House panel is about 75 feet from the service disconnect at the road. 1) Assuming I need 4/0-4/0-4/0-2/0 AL wire sizes (considered a sub panel), exactly what type of wires are required to run from the...
    • gz068z
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    • connect disconnect house main meter panel road screwfix service underground wires
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Sub Panel Common Bus Bar Expansion

    Good day! I have a 200 AMP service with the main shut off installed outside. From there, 60 AMP line to hot tub, separate main feed to what is now my "sub panel" ( main box) in my basement. My dilemma is that my common bus bar is full. As it is now a sub panel, I cannot place any commons onto...
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    Challenger panel

    Hello everyone! I’m a new homeowner and a new dad! I recently just built myself an office on my property and I wanted to run electricity to it. I currently have the dreaded challenger panel and I wanted to know what breakers I can use with this panel? I plan to run some lights and several...
  11. S

    Sub panel for ADU or new dual socket meters?

    Hi there, my first post here, I installed this in 2015 which is a 150 amp GE powermark gold 8 circuit 4 space meter/load center https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-PowerMark-Gold-150-Amp-4-Space-8-Circuit-Meter-Socket-Load-Center-TSMF415CSFLP/302751170 Now I want an ADU in my backyard. Power...
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    Upgrading sub panel in shop to QO816L100DF but existing neutral feed is too short to reach neutral bar. How do I relocate neutral bar?

    Upgrading sub panel in shop to QO816L100DF but existing neutral feed is too short to reach neutral bar. How do I relocate neutral bar?
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    Solar Panels Underperforming Solar Panel Test

    Hi There, I hope everyone is good :) I'm a newbie on this forum. I need a help for my solar panel study case. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SAbb5BkIAqL2uNE37mO7jZFWJxZDYDQk/view?usp=sharing This link contains data for a site which is performing at about 77 % for September 2014. Try...
  14. DJAndy

    Actulux controller stays in 'Alarm' after fire panel reset

    Been having issues with a pair of linked Actulux SVM controllers. If the fire alarm is triggered the controllers show 'Alarm' and the AOVs open as expected. After the alarm is cancelled and the fire panel is reset, one of the SVM controllers goes back to normal, the other stays in 'Alarm'...
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    Best Light for Reading, Computer Office: Flat Panel or Globe Dome Light?

    We are thinking of installing new ceiling lights, in Standard 10 feet ceiling. We originally have 4 inch diameter light in the hallway. My son would keep the door open to prevent getting hot, however this hallway light was hitting the side, peripheral of his eye, very small and lot of light...
  16. H

    Help understanding electrical panel

    I’m not looking to do any repairs. Just looking at better understanding on how my home wiring is set up. Home was built in 94’. I’m not electrical savvy, I know some things but what would be the reason to mount a main power switch(breaker)from one side of the house yet mount the sub panel on the...
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    Generator back feeding panel questions...lots of questions.

    Good afternoon guys. Recently had to make an impulse generator purchase. Looking for some guidance to make my generator use both more flexible and safer than extension cords. Apologize in advance for breadth of information and questions. First time on this forum so any help would be greatly...
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    Ireland rointe K serie in Dublin

    where can I get the control end panel " the plastic part "complete with controls etc for a rointe K serie ,it has 11 panels .I am in Dublin . It is not working correctly ,display goes white Thank you , Niall O Connor .
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    5V out from heat pump control panel.

    Hi, I'm needing to run a raspberry pi computer board near my boiler. The Pi requires 5v at 2.5A. My heating system is from NIBE and the control panel a SMO 20. It does have a USB port on the front for software updates but this doesn't appear to have enough current to power the Pi properly. Sad...
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    Question about using a wired power strip to the electrical panel in home

    Because I have no wall outlet grounded anywhere in the house, I asked an electrician to help and the solution that didn't involved destroying the walls was to wire a power strip directly into the electrical panel (i got one right where the entrance is, I don't know the exact name but every...
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