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  1. Z

    Wiring Day Time running lights

    Guys I'm trying to get the LEDs on this 7 inch headlamp to come on with the engine. I have an existing DRL module but when the blue cable is connected up the LEDs stay on with the battery (without the engine switched on ) It can be connected as parking but I want it to be on the ignition. It...
  2. M

    Running a cable along railing

    Moving office onto portacabin on the other side of yard . Told my boss could do a straight run across underground across yard ("that fine ") ,told him it needs to be 600mm depth as we have wagon run over the area (not fine) . Now he's talking about going the longer way round and could i attach...
  3. S

    Vintage car, new indicators and relay very erratic when engine is running

    Restoring a 1938 vauxhall DX positive earth 12v Installed indicators and a relay works fine with the ignition on but flash very erratic when the engine is running 12V ELECTRONIC INDICATOR FLASHER RELAY POSITIVE EARTH GROUND 2 or 3 PIN OPTIONS | eBay -...
  4. G

    Pricing for fitting sub board and running two circuis

    Having problems convincing company owner that us doing this is not cost effective/best use of our expertise. We are typically travelling 2-300 miles and working away so I cannot see how it can be cost effective for us to be doing this. 1, If insufficient room/capacity in existing CU then fit...
  5. H

    steel conduit help

    hi everyone i've recently started using steel conduit and so far most of the jobs where i've used it have been fairly simple (straight runs). i've got a job that requires quite a few 90 bends to be made (i've bought a hilmor bender and have been practising using it) i've just got a few...
  6. R

    Running a sub main to a Garage

    Hi, I have a job coming up to replace a CU. It has failed a few tests so has to be replaced. It is a large house and the board is a two tier one so will replace with similar. Whilst surveying the old board I noticed two 63 amp mcb's one supplying an extension to the house this has a ring and...
  7. O

    Running a shed from an extension lead - Part P

    Hi all! First things first, I'm not a qualified electrician but I consider myself competent and very safety conscious. I've been tinkering with electronics for a long time. But I need help :D I've wired up my shed/workshop with 4 double sockets and a light fitting. Sockets are on 2.5mm cable...
  8. S

    Running 2 Metal Containers with a generator

    I have been asked of my club to wire up 2 cabins with power so they can have lights on during the dark mornings. There is 3 metal cabins in total one with a generator in it, one which is the main office and one for meetings. The 2 cabins that want power both have a C.u in them. So if i wire in a...
  9. H

    Running Cable Bay Window

    hi i've been at a job where the customer wants network cable run round the front outside of the house across the bay window (cable for cctv) they don't want the cable exposed and want it in some sort conduit. i was just hoping for some ideas on how to run it. thanks
  10. Pete999

    Combi Gas boiler

    I know sweet F all about gas boilers so I need some help, all of a sudden when running the Bath the H2O goes from hot to cold, been ok for yonks. N power engineer turned up today, and is trying to blame the new bathroom,a direct replacement of the old, I had a bit of a barny with the gas bloke...
  11. C

    Running cable behind skirting board

    Hi, now don't jump to conclusions, I need any advice on running cable vertically behind a skirting board not horizontally. Customer has large 1960's skirting boards approx. 250mm high, maybe higher, and has asked me to install new recessed sockets without removing the skirting board. A fairly...
  12. H

    Running additional neutral to 3 phase panel.

    Hi, I hope some one can help. I am running a 3 phase supply to a panel (160KW). I was thinking of using some existing cable 2 X 95mm 3 core. The problem I have is the panel has a requirement for a neutral, running off the neutral bar in the panel is only 2 ,1.5mm wires (I think they may just...
  13. S

    Dimming Led Lighting.

    Hi. Wonder if someone can help me. I am looking to decorate my living room and would like the following... 5x Cool white LED down lighters. Around 10 metres of cool white LED strip/tape that is going to be built into an alcove. Now I am planning in the long run on making an Arduino touch...
  14. Lexlee

    Advice For 240v To 12v Output

    Hi, First post on this forum so please excuse my lack of knowledge. I have a 12v 300watt water heater /hand wash with fold down bowl (type fitted to some work vans etc) that I thought about fitting to my caravan. Here comes the lack of knowledge, 1. If I connected it to the 12v in the...
  15. M

    Running 10mm swa

    Hi all, I've got a 10mm cable exiting the house (on the left), and an existing 2.5mm cable running to the garage (on the right). I want to replace the 2.5mm with 10mm swa, and have a wispa box to form the junction, questions are Do I terminate the 10mm t&e as it exits the house into the...
  16. charlie76

    Running cable through a switch back box

    I would like to run a cable through a galv back box (at a light switch) which is not terminating in that back box. Is there a reg which forbids this? Reason being the switch back box is already tubed from the switch to the loft. I am chasing from the floor up to the switch to get a 3c+e from...
  17. C

    Car daytime running lights circuit.

    Hello everyone, I have recently installed daytime running lights on my car by making simple circuit using relay and connecting power to ignition, so lights go on when turn key and go off when I turn on side lights. Everything worked fine. Now I want to modify my circuit so my DRL's would go on...
  18. M

    Neighbors electric running through the roof of garage.

    I'm looking at buying a new house, however I spotted that power from an adjoining property runs up the side of the garage and appears to go through the roof void. I say appears as the garage roof has been dry lined, and no hatch is present. The House was built in Dec 2009, I've yet to find out...
  19. N

    Induced voltage keeping my extractor fan stuck ON

    Morning All! Firstly sorry if this is in the wrong section, it wouldn't let me post in the DIY bit where i thought this should have gone. I've got a problem with my extractor fan staying on (new installation) It's a 'manrose' inline extractor fan with a timer. i've searched countless...
  20. truckster

    Running LED lighting off a car battery Ideas needed

    Situation: A remote cabin with no mains supply available. Customer has bought a generator to supply small power (2 no. 2 gang sockets) but wants to use the genny to charge a car battery(ies) to run some lighting. I think LEDs so if anyone has any ideas of how I can achieve this I would be...

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