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  1. C

    Can i tap in to power at the fuse box wire on my car?

    Hi, I'm adding American muscle's halo fog lights to my 2006 v6 mustang and am looking for a good place to connect the positive side to power the lights. Can I tap it in to the positive post that powers the fuse box? I'll include a photo of the spot I'm talking about if I can find how to post...
  2. gergex

    Losing power to whole house, not tripping circuit breaker?

    Hi, recently moved into 30 year old home. We were renovating it for a few months and didn't notice this issue. 3-4 times over last month the power has gone out to the entire home, without flipping any circuits. When we've been home for it (twice) it has only lasted a few seconds. I'm yet to ask...
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  3. drumboog

    Extension cords and power strips.

    Hi, I'm a hobbyist without formal training. I'm looking to power audio/video equipment over several hundred feet of extension cords. I have 2 speakers that draw around 1 amp each, and some video equipment that draws 3-4 amps. I'd like to run the equipment in the following configuration: A...
  4. N

    Using Wireless Power Transfer to power High Power Appliances

    I am just curious, can Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) be used to power high-powered appliances such as washing machines, dryers, etc.? If not, I would appreciate it if you could explain why is that.
  5. H

    Converting from mains power to battery power

    Hi everyone, I have a basic knowledge of electric but would like advice before I attempt, I have a electrical item that is powered by Voltage input: ~100-240V/50-60Hz - Output: DC 24V, 2-3A, I would like to make it portable by just using battery power, preferably rechargeable any help would be...
  6. S

    Fluke 435 Series II power Analyser, like new for sale

    The title says it all, ANY reasonable offer considered. all leads etc included
  7. S

    HJT’s low-light performance and bifacial power generation efficiency

    Hello everyone, can someone please introduce to me the low-light performance and double-sided power generation efficiency data of Maysun Solar's HJT photovoltaic modules? Does it perform much better than ordinary components?
  8. R

    GFCI light pulses yellow under power draw from bidet seat but doesn't trip

    GFCI green light is lit when not under power draw. The bidet seat functioning causes light to pulse yellow (and creates a pulsing and knocking noise) but switch does not trip off. Green light returns when power is not drawn. The bidet seat is fully functioning and draws power normally when...
  9. L

    UK Wired doorbell power source

    Hello, I would liked to install a Byron wired doorbell with built in chime and 8v transformer. I'm struggling to get power source. I have a light close to the front door. Would it be ok to use this the light cable as a power source? I would have to put some kind of switch and have it...
  10. C

    12V truck battery to 2000W Power Inverter to 1700w Microwave

    Hello, So I purchased a Novopal 2000w/4000w(Peak) Pure Sine Wave Inverter DC 12V to 110V/120V. I purchased this so I can hook it up directly to my truck's 12 volt battery and have it positioned in the flatbed of my truck.. The goal is to have it power my microwave in my flatbed at drop sites. I...
  11. R

    Partial power outage in apartment

    Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the forum, and I'm hoping my question won't be too stupid. I'm in NYC (Manhattan), and have an apartment where a new tenant moved in 2 weeks ago, but didn't complete the transfer of the ConEd account. They cut the electricity to the apartment yesterday, when the...
  12. C

    Car battery to Power inverter set up

    So I'm looking to connect my car's battery directly to a Pure Sine Wave 2000w power inverter So I can use it on job sites etc to power a microwave of above 1700 watts. My question would be, Do I need to have a one-way fuse in my wire setup directly from the battery to the inverter? Or can it be...
  13. R

    RV plug using existing power run, will this work?

    we just replaced our hot water tank with hot water on demand (natural gas) and still have the old power run for the tank which is 30a 240v. I would like to use that power run to put a plug in for my RV ( 30a 120v). currently the run has a ground and 2 hot wires so I wanted to know that if I...
  14. S

    Room lost power without tripping circuit breaker.

    We have one room that seems to have lost most of its power last night. One of the outlets in the rooms has a power strip plugged in that powers the tv and video games, but we flip it off when not in use to save power. Last night, when I flipped the power strip on, the entire room lost power, but...
  15. littlespark

    Ups or power pack. Duration?

    Customer has asked if I can source an ups or battery power pack to run their boiler if they have a powercut. The powercut could last 3-5 days if previous ones are anything to go by! Most advertise that they’re just suitable for 10 minutes- enough time to save documents and shut down the pcs...
  16. N

    Dog chewed through power cable, need help rewiring.

    My wife has a electric heated airer, our dog chewed through the cable and I thought it would be no different from rewiring a plug. It's not. I have a blue and white wire coming from the airer I to a switch, then 2 blue a white and a brown going to the plug. Ideally I'd like to do away with the...
  17. S

    Cathodic Protection Station with Switching Power Supply

    Cathodic Protection Station with Switching Power Supply for Buried Metal Structures Benefits of the Switchmode Cathodic Protection Rectifier: Can be installed in any existing CP (Cathodic Protection) cabinet. Optional integrated remote monitoring (data transmission). Increased output...
  18. M

    How to use a Lipo battery to power a carcam

    Hello I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I have 4 x new Lipo rechargeable batteries 2900mAh 11.1v (32Wh) 35C constant and 65c discharge bursts (?? pass!). I would like to use them to power a car cam (not being used for a car) which has a micro power connection (like a USB...
  19. MikeM3

    Solar Power Expert Needed

    I am a retired Electrician and started looking at Solar Power, (Black Magic to me), after much reading of "How To", I decided to build myself a system, bat as I don't have a roof, I live in a ground flat, I decided to build a portable unit, I get the sun in the living room in the morning and in...
  20. R

    UK Do Regs allow power socket in an enclosed bathroom vanity unit?

    I have a socket in by bathroom vanity unit, .75m away from the edge of the bath. The vanity is completely enclosed with a sink on top and doors that, when open, are parallel to the length of the bath. I hired an electrician to do some work and once he saw the plug in the bathroom, he informed...
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