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  1. Madmankm

    Old house wiring issue newbie here Thought it was a Simple Switch Loop

    Hopefully in Video and Pics I explain it better than here! I have a dilemma in my old house that I thought was a Simple Switch Loop but I have two hot wires in the ceiling receptacle and one hot in hallway light box! Here is my YouTube video, I have had a couple strokes and three heart attacks...
  2. D

    Simple amp question (label on UK devices)

    I have a 3amp fused spur. Off this I have a transformer to step down to 12v dc 3A. I've got 2 devices plugged into this transformer, one has 2.5amp on the label, the other has 1amp on the label. Would I be right in assuming these are standard running amounts and so will immediately blow the...
  3. S

    A simple dI/dt confusion, Anyone like to try & solve it ?

    According to calculation : - 1uH coil is giving me 50A/uS for 100uS, If I use 4uH coil, it will give me 12.5A/uS for 400uS What I am trying to ask specifically is : - Will total time get increased by 4x ? Or It will only take extra 4uS for current to reach 50A, then for the rest of the time -...
  4. B

    Simple question regarding lightbulbs voltage

    Gnight! Tonight i bought a 110V lightbulb accidently and all my sockets are 220V. The lamp in which i want to use it in is 127/220V, but the socket itself is 220V. I also have the option to use the lamp in a bivolt socket strip and then the socket strip in the wall socket. Is any of these...
  5. J

    Hardwiring simple Ring doorbell still bit stumped on what exactly is required and where to get it

    Steered clear of wiring these up so far can't be arsed with them but customer got some other jobs wants done so said I'd do it. Not seen fuseboard yet but believe got option if spare 2 ways can purchase 24v transformer for that board or other option is mount transformer in enclosure with din...
  6. Stevetheaviato

    Completing an NVQ Level 3

    Did anyone struggle to complete there nvq level 3 because the company they work for doesnt provide the right kind of work ? Or is this corse simple and is there anything that was difficult in your experience?
  7. B

    Two light switches have fallen off (plastic broke), do I need to call an electrician or is it a simple fix? (I'm DIY)

    Two light switch buttons have fallen off of the switches. If I place the switch back in place, I can switch the light on and off, and I can see where the plastic on the button has broken. Is this something I can simply replace by buying a replacement button, and clicking it in place, or should I...
  8. N

    Manage to create simple lock from car parts

    Hi looking for advice about electrical connections with car locks, below are photos of lock and device locking may someone tell me what I doing wrong because it not work . Basic car lock brown and grey cable when I switch it positive and negative cables from battery it close when I swap them...
  9. E

    Simple Solar Powered Pump w/ Rechargeable Battery

    Hi Everyone, My aim is to build a simple solar powered pump with a rechargeable battery to water plants. The idea is to use a 6V 1W Solar Panel connected to a TP4056 (protected) to charge a 18650 Lithium Ion Battery. On the output is an MT3608 2A Boost Converter to step up the voltage to a...
  10. R

    Simple screw up, need advice on wiring

    Hi folks! new to the posting forum but was a lurker. I am hoping mind is simple and just not simple to me. i have a solarium. Outside we’re 2 motion detector lights that didn’t work. One on the side, one on the front. Inside the solarium are floor outlets. They used to work. but, when I decided...
  11. oracle

    Simple?

    I asked Her if we were travelling at 50mph and had to go 50 miles, how long it would take. First guess, half an hour, next guess two hours
  12. J

    Dimmer simple plugged in to socket cable with dimmer switch box in the middle

    I want to set up a simple plugged in to socket cable with dimmer switch box in the middle and a straight batten with bulb in for some bulb photography i need to do. I have a plug, two core wire, dimmer switch with box to encase it and a straight batten. Want to be able to dim bulb low. Can...
  13. C

    Not So Simple Timer Install Question(s)

    So I am needing some assistance, and hope someone here can help me out. I will do my best to explain what I have and what I am wanting to do. I have a water pump (to my well) which comes on when pressures in my holding tank reach a certain level, that is pretty simple. In addition to this, I...
  14. C

    Power to tail light problem

    One of my tail lights remains on permanently. When l switch it on it turns off. The other tail light works as it should. Can someone please help?
  15. M

    Whats the furthest you've travelled for a simple job?

    I have to travel from Bristol to near Edinburgh in Scotland on Monday, all just to look at a motorised satellite dish on a hospitality trailer that is not working...... I would so love it, if I find out its just a loose cable... Im not so sure on the economics, however as a good employee, I...
  16. Litoral

    Video and simple comparison between the shortest and longest day of the year

    To explain easily the difference in power generation from winter to summer. Might be useful, I hope it helps
  17. A

    Simple domestic CCTV system

    Hello, New member here, I have been on plumbers forum for a while and viewed this forum plenty of times. Just looking for a bit of advice on a CCTV system. We have had a few thefts in the area recently and I am looking at fitting one. Probably looking at about 4 cameras as we live in a semi...
  18. M

    Would any one be willing to fill out a simple survey

    hi all I was wondering if members would be willing to help a piece of research on the subject of the state of electrical systems . Training, and inspection and testing I would be great full if you would send me an email address I can send the link to , it is on the survey site SurveyMonkey ...
  19. W

    Electrician Jobs "Simple" Dimmer installation

    Hi there. I am attempting to install a dimmer switch to replace the current one-way flip switch. The switch turns on/off simple ceiling rose. On the dimmer switch have matched the RED Common wire and the black wire to L1 as the flip switch had it. The metal box is grounded. However, after...
  20. N

    Please help smart people! Battery and cooking simple question...

    Hi there Thanks for taking the time to read. I am hoping that this will be a very easy question for knowledgeable guys and girls like yourselves. My question is short and sweet; Could I run an electrical hot plate off of a large battery source? I have included links at the bottom giving...

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