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    Powering an AC distribution center/panel from two sources

    I have a small camper. I'd like the option to power the distribution center/panel from either shore power or by the AC output from a Jackery solar generator. I'm thinking to have a two-position changeover switch with one input and two outputs. Input would be from shore power as it comes...
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    Troubleshooting Smart Doorbell Installation - Pics + voltage checks inc.

    Hi All, I've installed a Lorex doorbell recently, but it is not turning on. I did some tests using a multimeter and this is what I found: Transformer voltage: 29v (transformer specs: Heath Zenith: 24v 20VA transformer) Chimebox (between Trans 3 and Front 2 screws): 29v Back of Doorbell...
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    Powering a 120V load from a L21-30 receptacle

    I have a L21-30 receptacle. Theoretically speaking, if I want to power a 30A load that requires a L5-30 receptacle, can I just use a L21-30 to L5-30 adapter (PN: IBX-5158-01)?
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    UK RCD trip without appliance powering on

    I’m going to call an electrician out on Monday, but curious if anyone has any ideas about this fault: I have a new kitchen fitted and two existing ovens connected to existing Cooker circuit. Both ovens have been working fine. new 7.4kw hob has been just been fitted to replace a small 13a one...
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    Powering Shed for fish house.

    So my old man is planning on setting up a fish shed which will hold 2-3 fish tanks. The power drawn from the equipment which will be running in here are 2x 500w heaters, 10,000 ltr return pumps which are 80 Watts and a few lights which are 90 watts at max, Will most probably have 3-4 to start...
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    Powering single phase motor from 3 phases

    Hi, this might be an easy question, but i need to power a single phase motor situated about 300 meters away from my MCC. Do I just run 3 phases 415VAC cable to the motor in the field and just connect one live phase and the neutral to get the 240VAC? if that's the case then what do I need to do...
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    Powering lamping leds

    I go rabbiting and I baught a ledlenser head torch for 150quid to find it has a cree xhp100 and I can get a xhp70 for 8 quid my old torch cost 90 and has a creet6 which cost £2.30 so then check out the battery replacement to find its £7 from what I can see I need a driver they enclose in...
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    New Floodlight not powering on with live wires and switch/breaker on

    I replace two floodlight cameras with smart floodlight cameras. After replacing the second one on day 2, the first one stopped working that was replaced on day 1 (worked right before I turned power off). I swapped with an new one and even with the old floodlight and still not working. The...
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    UK *Totally Clueless* Powering a Street Food Trailer

    Hello all of you lovely electric-minded folks, I've read a few threads in the forums but none have explained what I'm looking to find out - probably because I'm at 10 on the stupid-scale of 1-10, so I apologise! I'll keep it as simple as possible: I've got a teardrop camper which has mains...
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    Powering multiple led lights with single power source

    Hi, Hope someone could help with below situation or recommend a good forum to ask about or find information on as I read a lot on the forums and watched many videos but it just got very confusing. Objective We acquired 7 sets of led sugar canes, each set has 40 Red leds and is powered by 2 AA...
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    Powering down an optima xm6.

    What is the best way to power down the above system in order to remove an outside bell box. I have looked outside the control panel and there are no obvious signs of a fused spur. However, on the inside of the control panel on the far right is what appears to be a fuse coming from the main...
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    Charging / powering my Ring Pro doorbell with a M&S MC602 intercom

    Hello Need guidance powering / charging a RING Pro video doorbell. Have an old home intercom system M&S MC602 (its powered by TE-5B transformer120v input). I have the exact setup as this thread. https://www.doityourself.com/forum/h...om-system.html My apologies in advance I'm very green when...
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    UK We are opening a new business in the UK we have Power Question

    we are considering to open a business in the UK and we have a machine with a 60HP hydraulic pump, it is 3 phase. we are being offered a unit to use and the owner is telling us the supply is 3 phase with 30KVa our question is will the supply be big enough to run the machine with the pump
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    TVs keep powering off but only in one room

    Our TV kept powering off, so with it being 13 years old, we bought a new one. But the new TV does the same thing. So I tried plugging both the old and new TVs into sockets in other rooms (problem is in the living room only) such as a bedroom and hallway and both TVs work fine in these rooms...
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    Powering floodlights

    Hi, I’m looking to install two floodlights to light a farm yard, that doesn’t have a supply of electricity. So I was wondering if they could be powered with a small generator or a large power pack.
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    Powering battery lights

    Hi there. We have a 4 sets of what are currently battery operated lights. We would like to either connect them all to one power battery source or ideally to a plug to power them. Any advice appreciated
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    -DIY- Powering a 3 volt LED from a 4.5V supply

    Hello, I'm wanting to power 1 x 3v led from a 4.5v power supply and 2 x 1.5v leds from another 4.5v supply. Can anyone advise what resistor I have to install on each one. Using an online calculator I'm getting 82 Ohm on a calculator. is that correct? Is there anything else I need to take into...
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    Dual Battery set up and powering lights

    Hello All, My Daughter is an apprentice carpenter and we have fit her van out with insulation, covered the walls with painted MDF and made some storage boxes, that she can put a mattress on for camping. We have run 240v LED string lights in the roof panel and now want to power those lights and...
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    Powering a new light from a 2 way switch

    Hi, currently we have 2 uplights on the front of our property and we are looking to add a 3rd onto a new porch that has been built. The current lighting has a 2 way switch so the lights can be switched on and off from the garage or by the front door. Looking at my poor attempt of a diagram...
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    Powering my shop

    Hello everyone. I’m a DIY person and I’m about to give my shop a little juice. I had previously ran UFB 35 feet to a 220 outlet for my brothers RV. Now that he’s gone, I’ve built a 24x24 shop. My intentions are to run 16 led shop lights that will pull 7.04 amperes. Also a shop fan (unsure of...

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