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  1. Tmcdiscord

    How to make sure the wire I used for my smart switch is neutral?

    I'm new to this forum, I live in Saudi Arabia. I just installed a smart light switch that requires a neutral line, as in this picture : when I opened the switch light outlet I found a black wire capped inside and not used, I used a voltage detector on the black wire and there was no voltage...
  2. Richy_P

    Smart switch wire colors

    Hello. I'm fitting some Fibaro Dimmer 2 smart switches and hoping to get some advice on best practice around cable colors. Usually the modules are installed behind the switch in which case it's obvious what is connected to perm live, switched live etc. However the need has come to install the...
  3. D

    Installing smart wifi 3 way switch with another toggle switch

    I have bought ge wifi smart dimmer switch and it has support for 3 way light. But while checking the instructions video it’s saying I need to change all the switch in the circuit to make it work means the second switch also has to be changed to ge sync switch for 3 way install? I was wondering...
  4. D

    Smart wifi switch install with neutral wire

    Hello all My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy install. When I remove my existing switch I am not able to identify the neutral wire which according to ge video is white. How do I find neutral wire...
  5. gazdkw82

    Smart meters. Pros and cons

    My energy supplier igloo folded in oct and we've been with eon since. I keep getting emails and letters about upgrading to a smart meter. What's the pros and cons? I like the idea that I can monitor usage. I was looking at buying something for that purpose anyhow
  6. D

    Ceiling fan wiring with smart switches

    Hi, I currently have a light that was wired as 3 way and am replacing it with a ceiling fan/light combo. What I want to do is wire the switches so they operate independently so light switch in one location and fan in the other. The power wire enters where the light switch would be going and...
  7. C

    "smart" meters for my structures reading 2-3x more power usage than im actually using.. why ?

    I have a question for you all, We recently moved, and the old house had the analog meter on it, the new place has 3 structures on the property.. a barn, a defunct kennel which im going to turn into a workshop and the house itself. All 3 buildings have these smart meters on them.. Our first...
  8. T

    How to add smart light capability to existing switch

    Hi, I had my home entirely rewired 5 years ago had some outside lights added to the front of the house. I’d now like to add these into my SmartThings setup and have come across the Aeotec nano switch which appears to add smart control without needing to replace existing switch. The photo below...
  9. P

    Smart electric meter in Los Angeles recording very high reading/ LED lights possible issue?

    Hello, I created this account as I have ran into a huge issue with my electric bill. I have been living at my house for 1 year right now. Every 2 months I have been paying anywhere between $60-$80 for my bill. I opened my bill today and it has jumped for $650 for this cycle. After calling...
  10. S

    Drayton wiser smart hub and ufh wiring centre

    I’ve currently got a Drayton wiser hub 2 channel for heating and hot water. I’m looking to install hydronic ufh (3 zones) and would want to use the Drayton ufh wiring centre. So it can all be controlled via the same app. Would I need to get a new Drayton wiser hub with 3 channels or can I use...
  11. Rockingit

    3ch / DHW + 2 zone smart controller

    Be grateful to know if anyone is aware of a smart stat system that's built-in dual zone CH as well as standard timed DHW. As far as I know, Nest, Hive and Tado don't, you'd need to use two sets, which is practically possible but a bit 'lumpy' and obviously doubles the hardware costs. However...
  12. M

    pulling my hair out trying to fit smart relay.

    hi im trying to fit a smart relay thing on my stairs light there is i switch at the top and bottom. smart relay has 6 connections for no neutral switch have it working on bench as follows. L live L1 L1 from bulb COM to switch com S1 to downstairs com S1 works great on bench . when i try on my...
  13. C

    How to obscure load signatures that smart meters record cheaply

    So, big brother is coming to my town, and is rolling out those fancy smart meters. My question is, what is the cheapest way to mask the loads devices give as signatures to the power company? Would putting a device behind a UPS make the device type not known to the power company? If not, would...
  14. Vortigern

    Smart meters cause soaring bills True or False

    Do smart meters cause soaring bills due to inrush currents recorded digitally? Low power factor equipment may cause this???? What is the hive mind conclusion?
  15. F

    UK Wiring up an immersion heater to a smart switch - what do I do with the earth wires?

    Having just replaced an immersion element with its life expired cable and switch, I'm thinking of replacing the switch (20A double pole) with a smart version so that I can control the hot water from my phone etc. Both the immersion heater and the current switch have earth terminals, however the...
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  16. Dayradon

    25yro ceiling fan/light combo issue with smart bulbs.

    Have a ceiling fan/light combo about 25 yro. florescent, incandescent, and a solid white led bulb work fine. a smart led bulb RGB-wifi acts as if it isn't a good connection and flickers rapidly between what appears a 50% brightness and full. Fan appears to be just a B W G install. other smart...
  17. Algarve Sparky

    Smart meters and installers

    Hi all, a recent call out to a frantic home owner that the most everything in the house had blown up ! The cause was quickly found, the recently fitted smart meter had had a terminal failure at the neutral and as the supply was 3 phase and the overheating terminal got worse the neutral was...
  18. T

    What readout do smart meters give in UK?

    Hi, Domestic single phase smart meters in UK....what readout do they give to the house owner? That is, if the house owner goes up to the smart meter, can they see a reading there and then? What reading is it? Presumably the reading they can see is the average power over the last 5 minutes (or...
  19. A

    Can I connect a 1000W with a 600w smart fan speed controller?

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to have a clear view of is ok to connect a 1000W industrial fan to a 400W Tuya smart fan controller. I have some knowledge about the electricity but I'm not totally sure if it matters the switch load as long as the fan has is own capacitor. I'm asking this as I...
  20. A

    UK Replacing standard switch to smart switch

    Hi, I am looking to replace my bathroom switch in my flat for a smart switch. The switch controls 4 downlighting and the extractor fan. The extractor is also controlled from a separate switch in the kitchen. I.e two ways below is picture of the old switch wired up. Supply side has 3 brown...
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