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    Help modifying simple LED neon sign board

    Good morning guys, I bought this neon sign for my cinema room to put above my arcade machines. I have the cinema controlled by Google voice command so that when I want to watch a movie I say the command and everything downstairs turns on ready. This neon sign has a dimmer inline and it seems...
  2. W

    Simple jobs that turn into a pain!!

    Just had a simple kitchen light not working job, one of the fittings with the 4 spotlights on it. Took the fitting down to check if there was voltage there and then spent the next 45 minutes trying to refix the fitting, couldn’t use a gyprock fixing as the bracket wasn’t big enough and the...
  3. K

    Build a Simple 5 volt Charger

    Dear Sir, I'd build a simple voltage divider charger with 1 Amp diode from 4.8 AC - DC adapter (500 ma - output volatge - 4.15Volt) to charge my two AA battery. My Battery finished charged was 1.25 (Sony 4600mAh), but it can only be used within half day. I suspect It may not enough...
  4. fanito

    Simple question about converting 240v to 120v

    Hey guys, need some advice, please... this is probably a dumb question but hey, want to make sure.... I am going to replace an electric cooktop that is 240v to a gas cooktop that runs in 120v for the "minor" things. Anyway, since I don't need the 240 jbox (no proper outlet but it is under the...
  5. R

    Simple Hobbyist question

    hobbyist question: If I'm running a pelton wheel generating x watts, is it enough power to pump out the same amount of water used to create current?
  6. S

    HOW TO HOOK UP THIS THERMOSTAT TO A SIMPLE SPIRAL HEATER

    the simple heating device is just a plug and a 220v 300W spiral thing. I would like to add a 12v or 24v fan from a laptop just to make the whole place warm and not just a corner. Needs overheating cut off as well I guess would be the minimum requirement. Want to do this safely at low low cost...
  7. Michaelp

    A simple lightning rod vs a commercial

    What is the difference from a simple lghtning rod vs the modern ones they sell for 1,000pounds ? Do these really work so much better ?
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Any recommendations for a simple CCTV and alarm system to fit?

    Hello all.. I have been considering CCTV for a while. We have had a few break ins recently, so it's time to actually do it! I'd like to try and do it myself, so I'm looking for a pretty simple CCTV system and perhaps an alarm. Any suggestions chaps? 🙂
  9. _q12x_

    Make a very simple test for me

    Im asking this question to everyone but in particular to my friend here mister @marconi . I am a professional artist but I am not an electronist like you guys here. That doesnt mean I dont know anything. I know something but I can't raise to some of your standards and knowledge. I'm happy...
  10. Lucien Nunes

    A quick European wiring puzzle with a simple answer

    Following from a recent thread mentioning some continental electrical practice, I made this mock-up of something you might see in an older installation in a certain West-European country. It's not standard practice now but is widespread enough to have a specific name. What is the name of this...
  11. D

    Do I sack it all off and keep it simple?

    Hi all, Spark for 15 years, had a company for 11. I have run the company in various different fashions over the years but it’s mainly been labour only contracts on medium sized commercial and industrial installs recently (50-100k). I’ve had a fairly bad run at it this year as I took too much...
  12. C

    Probably another simple switch question

    I've got 4 different sets of fixtures between our dining room and kitchen: 1 set of can lights + 1 set of pendants in EACH room. I'd like each fixture group to have it's own dimmer switch, all in the same switch box. The source power comes in directly between the rooms with 12/3 nm cable (the...
  13. P

    Batteries for a simple horn circuit.

    My question is 'What battery do I use'? I am trying to to build a simple horn circuit for my wife's mobility scooter. My idea is to use a 6 or 12 volt motorbike horn, a battery and a switch in a simple circuit. I want something that is completely separate so it can be swapped between scooters. I...
  14. J

    Simple Light Switch Replacement?

    I'm in the US and not an electrician, but I know how to use a multimeter. I'm replacing a Lutron MACL-153M electronic dimmable light switch. Single pole; it controls the ceiling light above the kitchen sink. For some reason, It's on the same circuit as the master bedroom instead of the plethora...
  15. Lister1987

    Simple yet effective

    Take 1 20-25mm stock and die set, 1 empty vaseline tin, a utility knife and a few minutes and we have a stock and die set always with cutting compound to hand thumbsup (Yes I could've used the 20mm die holder but I wanted to keep that for the die on that rare occasion I'll switch it out - It's...
  16. M

    UK Simple wiring 101?

    Hi Folks I'm a DIY'er based in Hong Kong (same electrical system as the UK), and don't take on new electrical installations naturally, but do try to fix some simple problems. The quick question: 2 spotlights to be connected into 2 terminal blocks buried (4 wires in total with 2 terminals...
  17. J

    Wiring a garage subpanel with a packed house panel. Simple answer (I think).

    I have charged ahead with a small subpanel installation in a detached garage I am converting to a light-duty shop. The setup is simple, but I have been stymied by a final step. Hoping someone can help. Old setup was a buried 12-2 wire from a 20a breaker in the house panel (100A) connecting to...
  18. R

    Is a simple switch of b to c type mcbs going to appropriate here?

    Hello and thanks in advance for any replies. Moved into a new house with garage. My table saw... (https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-trade-at254lts-table-saw-105573)...is causing the b16 mcb to trip in the small consumer unit in the garage. It is a relatively new saw and don't think it is...
  19. N

    Help needed with a simple motorcycle connector issue (novice)

    Hi all. I decided to sign up to reach out to some experienced folks who may be able to point me in the direction of how to make this work (and more importantly, the right way). This is going to be a piece of cake for everyone here (but me) I am sure. To keep a long story short, I am setting up...
  20. J

    Simple light fixture issue

    I bought and wired a simple Home Depot three led bulb chandelier. White black and copper wire. Wires connected. Turned fuse back on and light bulb came on but the wall switch will not turn the light off. Any thoughts?? Tried every switch around ( new house with no previous fixture as...

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