Hi, first time posting DIY-er so apologies if this is the wrong forum.
I need to replace my ceiling axial bathroom extractor fan with an inline fan in the loft - taking off the old fan and ducting (smells bad due to condensation), putting a new grill in the bathroom, and some new ducting and...
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I am in middle of refurbishing a bathroom, new flooring and wall and ceiling panels. Im not a builder, part time DIY and enthusiast and use YouTube as a learning resource
I'm also looking to replace an old ceiling light and attach a none-timer fan directly the light, so that when...
I have a metal lathe, 1.5hp, 3phase, 575v motor. Can I just replace the motor with a single phase,220v motor? Would all the lathe wiring , switches, relays work? IF so, what HP motor should I buy? Thanks,
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DIY'er here, Just wanted to run through something which I'm pretty sure is simple but, I just want some claification.
I have some electric wall heaters that have a fused switch on the wall.
I have taken one down as I no longer want it in the room it is in. (obviously with power...
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I'd really appreciate your help. This is in Europe. I have no electrical knowledge and very little construction/DIY knowledge. I know electricians / cable-provider-technicians can measure coax signal strength at the outlet with a specialized device.
A cable is damaged right down by the...
if a wattage limiter is contained within a light kit for a ceiling fan is it possible that it is part of the lampholder housing? it seems to be malfunctioning and the manufacturer told me they don't know the location because it cant be removed... the lampholder is the only part that could be...
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I am starting to plan a bathroom renovation and would like to remove an old baseboard heater and replace it with infloor heat. The circuit looks to be a double breaker 20amp each that runs to a baseboard in the powder room onto the laundry room then into the bathroom i want to replace...
If you have a Kewtech KT77 and its asking you to enter the date and time each time you turn it on it means the backup battery is dead. I've seen sites charging over £60 to replace the battery. It's simple enough to do it yourself. The battery is available online for around £3 or from RS if you...
Hi everyone, I've just joined the forum today and I'm looking for some advice.
I recently bought a new pir sensor LED flood light for the back garden. I removed the old fitting after taking a photo of the wiring but (like an idiot) I've managed to lose said photo.
What's throwing me is that I...
I am looking to replace my kitchen 12 gang grid switch. It consists of 6 switches, 5 fuse holders, and 1 empty module. I am ordering some new Schneider modules.
Thinking to DIY or hire an electrician. For electrician in Essex, how much would be the usual cost for replacing this 12 gang grid switch?
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I am currently working on a project that previously utilises a charger for a battery system that is connected via single phase 240V AC mains. The existing charger has the 15A inlet running through a 1P 16A schneider MCB with the active line connected to the MCB (with earth and neutral...
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I am looking for experts to review my question and solve. It is a humble request to all. Actually, I have built a project that displays custom pictures on LCD. The problem is, LCD is not visible in sunlight and I have found a solution to use...
Please can someone give me some pointers. In my house atm Im using wifi. For a project while on corona lockdown I want to hardwire connection points in most of the rooms and get rid of the wifi. Ive never installed such a setup and Ive got a few questions.
Whats the best cable to use, thinking...
I just took down an old chandelier. I'm looking to swap it out with a different old fixture, but I am interested in making it as safe as possible.
I attached a picture of the fixture box as it is now and would really appreciate opinions on what needs to be done. At the very least, I feel like...
18 months after buying the house, a bulb has gone, and I can't for the life of me figure out how I need to change it.
(Yes I feel like an idiot)
I've attached the pictures to show -
I have no way of turning the bulb from the light normally to pop it out like I do with my kitchen ones.
I've...
I'm about to change 40 x MR16/G5.3 fittings, do away with transformers and replace with mains GU10 Lamp holders double insulated and GU10 LEDs. I hoped to keep the existing Lamp fittings but was concerned as label states G5.3 12v 50w max.Is it safe to use GU10 LED in these fittings?
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