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    Dimplex Quantum storage heater 150 - keeps melting 20amp double pole switch

    Had a quantum (qm150) installed for 8 years - no problem. Couple of weeks ago the switch (usually always on except when on holiday) stuck and no power to heater. Had a look at switch and saw it was melted where the N wire goes in. Bought an exact replacement (B+Q) and replaced myself with the...
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    voltage drop running 50 amps 350 feet from service pole.

    hello. i need to run power to a cabin that is 350 feet from the service pole in our driveway. the problem is voltage drop. the service pole is 150 feet from the transformer so total run is 500 feet. is it possible for a diy'er to purchase a small transformer that would bring the voltage up? (i...
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    11kv pole loop fault, over voltage ?

    Hi first post, I'm a pretty well experienced electrician of 15 years now working solely in Agricultural electrical We have a lot of voltage sensitive equipment on our farms which run auto ventilation and alarms ect Today we had a huge bang from the 11kv pole transformer on one of our sites...
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    Replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    Hi I have a double pole switch that switches on and off the outside lights under guttering area (front side and rear of the house all operated by this one switch). I see 2 Live cables in L1 and another red non-Live cable in L2 which becomes live when the switch is turned on. There are 2 black...
  5. z323791

    how to convert Positive Pole to Negative

    My PMA has three positive AC poles is there any device which I can use to convert either pole to negative Thanks
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    Adding single pole switch

    I am trying to install a new fixture and want to bring power to it by adding a single pole switch to a box containing another single pole switch. I believe its the end of the circuit as both black and neutral wires are hot. How do i add the new switch to it? I made pigtails, ran them from the...
    • perrydaviddev
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    • adding fixture pole screwfix single single pole switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    double pole or single pole rcbos

    What is everyone's thoughts on double pole rcbo's vs single pole, I mostly use Fuse Box these days with the odd Hager board if i'm feeling flush. I usually use the single pole fuse size rcbos. recently I tried the mini double pole rcbos but for the extra cost I think I will go back to using...
  8. w0z

    Recall: Proteus Switchgear - 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator - which might not isolate.

    Disconnect once check twice..(or more) Found HERE at Trading Standards Risk level Serious Risk type Electric shock Risk description The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does...
    • w0z
    • Thread
    • amp double isolate isolator might pole proteus recall switchgear
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: The Electrical Exchange
  9. Cajun_Country

    Temporary power pole question

    I am trying to set up a temp power pole for new construction home. I have everything pretty much laid out, but started questioning the connection from the meter to the load center. I have a 125 amp meter socket and a 70 amp square d main lug load center with 20amp breaker to power gfci...
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    New pole barn wiring help

    Hey all! Just got a new pole barn installed and have a few questions regarding getting power to it. Don't worry! I am planning on hiring a professional I just need to get a game plan for the budget and expectations. I will start with some basics. 200A main panel on my house with 9 open...
    • skdill
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    • help new new build outbuilding pole service wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: USA Electrical Forum
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    Making 10/2 w/o Ground Pole Barn Subpanel Safer

    We have recently purchased a home in TX built in the 1920s, and the wiring is an assortment of multiple wiring events. There aren't any local codes as it is unincorporated land. The events in question are with the overhead wiring to the pole barn subpanel consisting of two 10 gauge solid-core...
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    Identifying single pole wires for smart dimmer

    This should be simple... Master bedroom has a single pole switch leading to a new and perfectly working fixture. I'm trying to install a Feit smart wi-fi dimmer for it. The switch box contains a top cable with a black, white, red & ground wire and a bottom cable with a black and white cable. The...
    • Shawn B
    • Thread
    • dimmer identifying pole single single pole smart wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. Riatsila

    UK Is double pole switch necessary in this case?

    Hi all A friend bought an extra control switch for his winch so that he'd have controls at upper and lower levels during building work. His problem was that the new switch was single pole while the switch in the original control unit was double pole (both double throw, centre return). However...
  14. J

    Using double pole RCD

    Is there anything preventing us from using these type of RCDs for a 55-0-55 circuit? the picture shows the original set up.
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    Single pole up front RCD

    Situation. Domestic TNS Main consumer unit fed direct to incoming. it has an upfront single pole RCD works fine. No main switch. No double pole isolation available. Is this a potentially dangerous situation due to single pole Isolation? I feel I can’t bring myself to give a C2 on an EICR...
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    Integrated 4 pole RCD for 32amp outlet.

    Hi all, I got some great feedback the other day regarding the installation of some TP + N, RCD protected sockets. One of the sockets will be supplying an old forklift charger. I just wondered if I should be installing a type A RCD on this? I can't get any info from manufacturer as its too old...
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    240v Single Pole baseboard heater - thermostat wiring

    Im a DIY novice. I have changed central AC thermostat, light fixtures, switches etc. This has me stumped. I have a 240v single pole baseboard heater with an old mercury thermostat. I would like to replace that thermostat with a Honeywell TL8130A. Question 1 - Can someone explain the wiring to...
    • JDLang76
    • Thread
    • 240v baseboard heater pole screwfix single single pole thermostat wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    Convert Three-Way to Single Pole Smart Switch

    All, I'm a bit stumped trying to convert a three way traditional switch over to the Smart Caseta Single Pole On/Off switch. There are two switches today for a light, the plan is to convert one switch to the Smart switch, then add a secondary remote to the alternate switch location - essentially...
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    Is a fused double pole isolator classed as a consumer unit.

    I’ve just replaced a faulty 63A double pole isolator supplying a feed to a consumer unit several meters away to a flat. ive come to do the notification on the niceic web page and there is no appropriate category to tick other than circuit addition or alteration in a special locatiom install a...
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    How to use a two pole voltage tester?

    Hello guys, just looking for a bit of advice, I’d like to be able to use a voltage tester at home when required. Are there any good videos or tutorials? thank you
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