I thought that I posted this in the DIY part of the forum but I believe I did not. I am sorry about that.
I put in a 10' x 20' metal shed about 9 years ago. It is about 200' ~ 70 meters from my house. It is on a 6" concrete pad. At the time of pouring the pad I put a conduit through the...
I have a 115vac line that tests with proper voltage and will power a low watt bulb but will not run a drill etc...
Line from main panel to barn is 10-3 copper on a 30amp breaker.
Sub panel has two 20amp breakers one for lights and one for plugs.
Wire was run 30 years ago and ran a vacuum...
Hello everyone
my name is Tarek, i work as a concert and show lighting operator with over 20 years of experience in this field, so i have gained a decent amount of electrical experience over the years but i'm NOT a professional electrician
i will try to explain my problem in details so this...
Hi all. First time poster here. I did find one thread on here that touches upon this topic, but my setup is a bit different. I want to install a TV antenna on the south wall of the house or perhaps the eve above it, The roof is concrete tile, so I don't want to try mounting anything up...
Hi all,
Complete novice here, but I'm trying to learn.
I am making a solar powered, back-lit estate/ driveway entrance sign, and am stuck regarding the correct wattage, amperage, etc for the panel and battery.
I'm planning to use 5 meters of 12v 18w strip, but would like to be able to use...
Good evening folk,
Recently took a role that involves using a lot of 2.5 mm 3183Y "pond flex".
Is there an easy way to strip the outer sheath without risk of nicking the inner core insulation? Slicing and tugging might have been OK for the occasional garden light install but something faster...
My motor is 3phase induction motor of which has 3KW of output max. power and max. speed is 320RPM out put torque range is 80-120Nm So, which VFD is proper suitable for it, and how to choose it.
I need to run a dedicated line for a pool pump which would be about 140 ft from the outside panel. Pump requires 14-15 amps at 2HP. Should I run a 20 or 30 amp breaker and with what gauge wire? Plan to DIY with some help and would like to use conduit. Any advice is much appreciated!
I plan to upgrade my portable generator to a larger 40 amp max output unit.
When I originally ran the cable to my electrical panel I used 8/3 NM-B W/G wire to allow for a future upgrade.
My question is what gauge SOOW should I use for the 10 foot generator lead, 8/4 or 6/4? I'm a little...
Hello everyone,
I am new on this forum, new in UK as well.
There is an opprtunity for me to work as commissioning engineer but first I must go through some courses. There is one topic in my protection of transmisson and distribution course which I don't understand in 100%.
Thare is a...
After a long break from the industry I am returning part time and have just passed the written exams and multi choice exam for the 2394/5. so i only have my practicals next week then all done and dusted.
Going to use Stroma as an accredited organisation.
Just need to earn a bit now to pay off...
Here's one for you
Just did a job at the weekend for a friend of mine in his recently bought flat.
Needed to add a few double sockets and change various ceiling roses and switches also install a new fuseboard that had extra ways for his vision of a new layout for his flat .
No ring in the...
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Hi guys R1+R2 on a eicr mates tutor on the 2395 course said no need to carry out just zs is enough and on ring just end to end readings what's everyone's thoughts on this
hi all I've been reading a few posts about stroma I can only speak of my expereance so here goes
After carefull deliberation I chose stroma (£288 might have had something to do with it)
I called stroma last week Tuesday and spoke to Stacey who explained the procedure I filled out an on line...
A customer wants an extra socket installed in the living room. Carpets have been laid and they don't want them lifted. There is 1 double socket on the ring and an unfused spur to another double socket. They want minimal disruption and have suggested I run an extension lead clipped around the...
Job I've started today, its a big office just off parliament square London that's now being split in to two, new DB, sub meter, floor sockets and lighting being split to the new corresponding sides etc.
The landlord had a sparks in to change all the 600x600 fittings for led panels and add some...
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