I would like to know if it's possible to wire two power sources to one three position switch with six pins, this is for my foot's well lights in my car the problem I have is the original lights I have wired them to switch off when the car is running and I would like them to stay on so I was...
Hi all, nice to be here, I’m a toolmaker but trade more accustomed to building aircraft tooling. However in more recent years my job has included electrical and pneumatic work.
I’ve always enjoyed diy and with lockdown and looking to make some improvements.
I am wanting to put a loft light up...
Evening,
I am currently having some work carried out by an electrician. I am happy with the work etc but it is becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of the spark.
I hope it doesn't come to it, but what would happen in the event I need to employ another spark to finish off the works?
He...
Rather than pull a new line from the panel by busting through walls, I am tapping an existing line in our bedroom to add an outlet and switched light in the neighboring enclosed mechanical room. The problem is that the existing line is on a switch 15 feet away that controls the bedroom ceiling...
Hello all, I need a new cooker, the supplier will only fit it if it's safe to do so, is it possible to tell if it's safe to fit from my photo? Many thanks
Kitchen RFC 2.5 T+E - IR=>200MOhms at 250VDC L&N to E but 0.34MOhms at 500VDC L&N to E.
I suspect damp/corrosion in sockets, what do you reckon?
All socket switches opened including SFCU to cooker hood, F/F, D/W and W/M.
Theoretically, is it possible to utilise/connect to the sensor in a heater, even if the heater is not connected to a power source? Presumably, the sensor has some of antenna which would enable it to sense temperature outside of the circuitry. If so, is it possible to network these sensors with...
Hi guys, I have a dedicated circuit for my fridge which is on a 32amp circuit and also runs off a fcu. Is it possible to have the fridge and a separate freezer connected to the double gang socket ? So both appliances are sharing the socket . Thanks !
For example, in the UK i know you can eg do an A Level at home (if for example you're homeschooled) and then simply sit the exam at a recognised examination centre, paying a small fee.
Is this possible with the C&G?
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What options do I have when connecting the common cable in a 2 way + Intermediate light circuit. (Side question - what would this circuit be called in industry?)
I'm using 3 core and earth.
If I'm not wrong, the black common cable would be connected together (and not in a terminal...
Hi,
what is an economical way to cool water in a 45L tank? i want the water to be as cold as possible. now the water temperature is 35c.
- if i get a cheap water cooler like this one: ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1BiiVO9rqK1RjSZK9q6xyypXai.jpg
, then connect the cold outlet to the tank and put a...
I installed a smart dimmer switch in my dining room, which worked fine. The next day, I installed the same type of switch in my kitchen. Not only did it not power on, I noticed that the light switch in the dining room no longer turns on, and that the light switch in my foyer no longer works...
Is it possible, if and why not iff so,
To fit an EV motor and controller directly to the stator output of a 125cc motorcycle engine, (pre regulator)
Using a fixed throttle set up to increase revs to the required output and to bring it down to the engines normal idle revs for when stationary...
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This is my first post, I live in South Africa with similar domestic DB set-up as UK & Australia. Yesterday, we had a kettle blow the receiver socket in the kitchen and this tripped the earth leakage switch, I am trying to see if I can fix this, I have sa fair degree of knowledge...
At my father in laws house, for the last 5 years two of the bedrooms lights haven’t worked. The bedrooms that the lights don’t work all seem to wired correctly.
apart the landing, which does work. But appears to be wired incorrectly?
rather than having a live in, 3 red loops, and black line...
Hi all,
Apologies if this is in the wrong place. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me in regards to where to begin my search for a new job.
I’m currently a commercial/industrial electrician and have been with my current place for just over a year. I moved there from a domestic...
Hi I am moving into a ground floor flat and would like to have a new electric shower installed above an existing bath tub, unfortunately due to low pressure from the hot water tank a plumber has advised a mixer shower is not an option and neither is a pump. I am rather new to all this sort of...
I've been phoned by a customer who says his central heating pump is running almost constantly, whether his heating is on or not. (oil fired Worcester system boiler)
Its not my usual area of expertise, but im thinking its possibly the motorised valve sticking and not releasing the switch that...
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