Hi I have bought a vTAC floodlight and need help wiring it to a 3 pin plug, I can't dismantle it and add wiring to it so I need to extend to the existing wire, could someone help what sort of flex wire I would need what cable connector and what sort of 3 pin plug amps? Thank you so much I would...
So T8 LED tubes that can be directly connected to 240v L+N are now available. (sold at TLC here) . They don't need any magnetic or electronic ballast. There are plenty of youtube videos that show you how to wire these new tubes in to the existing T8 fixtures (like these). Now that these...
can I plug in a Kohler standby 14kw to my 50amp receptacle which supplies both rails in a 200 amp box (already installed interlock system for my box) installation is more than the generator!
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So I thought this would be a simple switch out. Have a broken rocker switch so I'd thought I'd just replace it. The broken one is a P&S/L (Legrand) 3 way, where the red wire in the picture I believe is tighted by the top right screw. But what is the double wiring effect on the bottom...
Hi everyone. I've recently bought a coffee machine but didn't notice that the plug is NEMA 1-15P. I'm living in Asia and we're typical using a 3 pin wall socket. I used a travel adapter but unfortunately the fuse fried. I've ordered an adapter for conversion to 2 pin but don't know if that...
I have a treadmill with a two-pin EU plug and 16Av but my house needs an Ireland 3 pin plug, is it safe to get an adapter and voltage converter, if so where could I source that? I have only ever used appliances with 13Av in my house before so I am unsure if it is safe, advice much appreciated...
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I have a 2017 Isuzu Dmax. Smart alternator. 6 B&S twin cable from the start battery runs to a Projector 40A DC/DC charger which charges the 100Ah Auxiliary battery located in the canopy which in turn runs a Waeco Fridge/freezer.
The 50A Anderson plug is connected to the auxiliary...
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I am having a plug & Play hottub delivered I have a double socket outside on garage wall, I need about 5m of cable to reach tub, can anyone advise on what I need to buy to get this installed I.e. socket ,cabling, rcd protection.it says I need 13amp 240v power supply.
Many thanks Nick
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Yet to dip my toe in EV and have been trying to avoid it to be honest. But have just been presented with a situation and just wanted to get thoughts from others, if possible please, before proceeding. which might even be suggesting they get someone else ??
A client of mine has 2015...
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First time poster, long time reader. I have a small fan/heater combo unit as I'm building out an incubator. The unit I received is 125w 110v AC power that has 4 wires that go into a male 4 pin connector. 2 wires operate the hot plate and 2 wires operate the fan. How can I convert...
Hi, I’m about to get some fitted wardrobes installed which will cover 2 plugs sockets. The wardrobes will be fitted wall to wall, so only front fascia visible
It has been suggested to move the plug sockets to the front outside face of the wardrobes ( the end units will have stable doors and...
I have recently had a 12v solar installation done on my camper van by an RV specialist.
He told me to buy an Anderson plug to connect my fridge to the wiring he's installed however after purchasing one I'm confused.
The ends of the wires he's marked "fridge" are terminated with BP connectors...
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I am working on a project which requires me using a Xenon HID car headlight, however I need some advice as to what I need in order to use this on a mains plug (UK).
I have a power supply: 12V 10A Power Supply,120W Power Adapter 100-240V AC to: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics...
Been asked to fit new oven , which comes with a 13a plugtop , there is no socket close to plug into , if i cut plug off and connect into cooker unit connection behind cooker , do i have to adjust the 30a cooker unit fuse.
One of my plugs in the living room went dead out of nowhere, I tried resetting all breakers with no success. I traced the wires (with a circuit tracer) to a unused plug in my sons room, which was also dead. When I pulled the plug out it was wired differently than any other I’ve seen. The neutral...
I am trying to fix a Zanussi oven, the heating element on it is not working. In the meantime I have put a new oven in the kitchen. I will need to purchase the right heating element for the Zanussi model etc. I wish to fix a normal 13 amp plug whilst I fix the oven and refurbish it so I can sell...
my RCD has been tripping on and off for weeks now, electricans couldnt find any faults in the fuse box and they replaced the RCD switch twice! Yesterday the electricans came and replaced my metallic sockets back to plastic plain sockets and my RCD hasnt tripped once. I dont know a lot about this...
I have a generator that is marked 12000 watts which is why I bought it but when I received it said its 9000 under load ( ugg ) which to me seems a little deceptive in how its marked and listed. I bought by wattage and not Amps as I was not aware this size generator would only come with a 30 amp...
Hi. I have a tv bed which has usb charger ports on the side. These pins in the pic are meant to go into a plug which I have lost. Pic of the plug is from the manual.
Any one know the name of the plug please?
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