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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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    UK Heatrae Sadia Electromax boiler not powering up at all

    Hi all, The boiler, a Heatrae Sadia Electromax, is connected through a Timeguard timer. It's programmed to run between 20:30 and 22:30 every day and has been working fine until last night. I noticed there's no hot water coming out of the shower. Upon checking, the timer seems to be working...
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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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    Interlock switch, not powering all of my breakers

    I have hooked up a 30 amp interlock switch to my main panel run off my generator. However, only my light switches work none of my plug-ins have any power. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.
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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 electrical components with static charged electricity

    Hey. I have seen those experiments with rubbing a baloon and creating static electricity to make a fluorescent light bulb glow. Im interested in making a similar experiment but with (gas free) electrical components. According my research static build up electricity is high voltage low current...
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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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