Hi all, I got that really weird issue with my internet router/line. I tried everything I could, replaced modem, providers everyone diagnosed the broadband line from every angle. But issue still happening, my internet goes down every few hours. But now I know the problem is somehow with my...
As the title suggests, we've had a number of letters to an individual addressed to our home, but who doesn't live here... and has never lived here. We've owned the house since it was built.
Normally we send the letters back into the post with "not known at this address" written on it... but...
Is it possible to energize a contactor/relay from multiple toggle (not momentary) switches in a way similar to 3-way switches?
If so, what components and setup would do that?
The purpose is to control lighting from several sources and the reason for not using simple 3-way switches is that the...
I have a hybrid vehicle, and I've use a Clipper Creek charger to plug it in for the last 2 or 3 years. A few days ago it was fine, and I unplugged to run an errand. When I came home, though, the charger was flashing on both "Power Fault" and "Charging Fault".
After some research, this "usually"...
Hi there, i found some old Motors in my barn and im not sure for what they have been used for. I was wondering if it was possible to generate electricty that i can store in some energy storages (which i will buy if worth it) they both have an written text on it that says 230v 50hz idk if this...
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I've a double socket in the loft running off a spur from a bedroom socket.
I'd love to add lighting into the loft, and wondering if I can run a socket radial and lights off the spur using a junction box and 2 fused connection units?
Please see the attached diagram for a description of...
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EDF came out to a flat and attempted to replace the meter.
I have been called out to investigate there comments which are “unsafe to remove meter, possible borrowed neutral, voltage at meter even with fuse removed (dropped neutral test)”
First off i am currently on site, I removed...
Diagnosing a faulty ABS module. Manual say to remove ground cable from battery, disconnect abs harness, and probe for continuity between power pin 15/18 and ground. Multi meter shows 1.5K Ω and 7K Ω respectively. Is this an actual short?
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I am looking at adding one new socket to my garage and two wall lights. I have a plan of attack and would like the advice of the professionals if at all possible ?.
There is an existing socket in the garage which is part of the ground floor socket ring circuit. The existing ring circuit...
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New to these forums ... I have no electrical experience, my brother-in-law is a qualified electrician who kindly does most work we need for us.
As I imagine will be only too well known to a lot of you though, as someone with no electrical experience I have ideas as to what I'd like to...
Hi.Have an question. It is possible that when turning on oven make a 0,5-1second power spike,without tripping fuse or breaker? I ask because when my mother in kitchen turned on oven,diablo 1 crashed to desktop on my old laptop. Nothing get tripped etc,lights not. So it was coincedence that game...
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I need to run some power in my garden. Depending on what’s required I might be looking for an electrician to do the work. The cable run is about 30m and I want around 4 double sockets along it.
The questions are,
Can I spur it from an existing internal socket? Keeping the spur on the...
hi all new this forum, and I have a question
.. I’m looking to buy a house and the incoming mains and meter are in a cupboard on the exterior side wall. But there is no direct access to it other than asking the neighbors permission to enter their garden to read it. My question is, is it...
Wondering if any electricians in or around south east london/bromley could help. I have recently qualified and i am in the process of setting up a business. My NICEIC approved contractor assessment date is booked for next month (on a Saturday) and i am looking for a some commercial work that i...
I grow my own veg most of which I freeze. For storage I have three appliances, one recently bought Bosch fridge/freezer and two Hotpoint freezers which have been around for years.
The Bosch KGN34NW3AG is still under warranty for another nine months and of the others, the Hotpoint FZ78 has been...
Hi everyone, Im looking for any info on making a Horstmann Electronic 7 able to be connected to a "smart" control - Hive, Nest Tado…anything. Alternatively is there a smart product that would replace the Horstmann to provide this capability.
Hi all. Seems like a simple fix just need some advice. I was fixing LED strips in the kitchen today. The switch in the kitchen is a 2-gang which powers the LED strips and the ceiling lights.
There are 3 seperate LED strips to go around the kitchen, each connected to an LED driver and power...
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I have an investment property (1 bed, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield) which I need an EICR for.
But there is a very corroded looking section. Forgive my naivety, but I'm assuming this is connected the electrical board. Is that the case (see pic)? The board is in the kitchen which is a cellar...
Doing up a bungalow 3-4 days a week, currently half finished!
When we leave we switch off sockets and shut off water. Sometimes when switching off the socket feeding tv or the socket feeding the recliner transformer (luxury!) the RCD trips (not the MCB for the ring).
The sockets are newly...
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