Hello all. I recently obtained my first ECS Electrical labourers card and am waiting for certificates to come back so i can attempt my AM2 in the not to distant future. I have much experience ON construction sites but only a very limited amount of experience in electrical installations, but I...
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I have issues starting my car after having the key in the accessory position for about an hour or so. Radio off.
The first crank of the starter becomes very slow and almost doesn't crank.
I hooked a meter inline with the battery, there's 2.2 amps being used when the key is in the...
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I am new to this forum and I have a question regarding a relay that I am installing on a motorcycle wiring harness.
What I'm trying to do is install a momentary ignition switch, and the question is if the relay is connected correctly in this diagram.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Trying to wire this 3phase switch as single for a table saw, told I could do this from guy at Haymans, even told 2nd time which wires to connect, didnt work, other tradie at work couldnt work it out either. have L1 and L2 and N and T1 and T2 on bottom from diagram any help please?
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I have recently purchased a motor soft starter from aliexpress for a 3 phase motor
Before connecting load I measured the input and output voltages.
Input voltages between each phase is 400V. However when I measure the output, voltages (after timer delay) is different.
Output...
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Ive got an old truck 1990 that has always had intermittent starting issues whilst ive owned it.. As far as i am aware the battery is in good working condition.
a quick run down of the problem.
I turn the key to IGN and let the glows warm up, when the glow light goes out i...
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I am back to try and hook up my Frankenstein compressor. 60 gal tank, Ebay 5hp motor, HF 5 HP, 145 PSI V-Style Single Stage Cast Iron Air Compressor Pump, Mag starter with run, stop buttons on front of case and I need advice on wiring the mag starter and pressure switch to the motor. I have a...
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Changing a 3 phase star delta motor and replacing with a dol 3 phase motor.
Would i be right in thinking I can remove 3 of the 6 cables at the isolator and make sure I use the ones coming off the delta contactor to get the motor up and running for now.
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I have an interesting starter circuit issue on a 2001 Toyota Celica (that won't start).
If I have the starter out and have the main positive wire connected, then, run a jumper wire to the solenoid directly, if the starter is grounded to the engine, vehicle fans come on etc. when I set the...
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Starter turns over engine but wants to re-engage when running.
Trying to establish if wiring, solenoid or starter fault.
I understand system is simple- current from battery to seperate solenoid which is activated by current from ignition switch ( when switched on ) to send current to...
hello thanks in advance this is my third post.
my question is if i can use an alternative to this manual starter? even maybe just an industrial 3 phase switch? rated same voltage and amp?
600v 30a the machine is an oil filter /pump that saves them from having to use new oil every time they run...
Looking for some business advice. Basically a "Self employed starter kit" things that you need to get to set up on your own, such as public liability insurance for example.
I have the usual qualifications such as level 3 2391, 18th edition, fire & emergency lighting, IPAF licence, ECS probably...
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From the outset I'm not in an electrician. I am posting here because I'm thinking the subject matter is quite specific and will prob require some historic knowledge/ experience - I'm hoping someone will allow me to benefit from their knowledge.
I am converting a Bradbury 4 post lift...
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I got a call to a job, table saw (wood) tripping C/B straight away.
4kW motor on Star Delta Starter.
So I get to the job, after some investigation I find that the main contactor is welded shut and there is a phase to phase short circuit, I find that the motor tails to the windings...
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I got called out to a faulty star delta starter on an old Stenner band saw Monday (was getting stuck in star and blow fuses) - So I ordered a new one to suit the 22kw 400v motor having calculated the overload to be 22.04A going by the plated current saying 38A. 38*0.58
Fitted it all today but...
I have 1999 chevy suburban. No crank no start.
I remove starter relay for about 45 seconds,
Then put that same starter relay back in car. Now
Car starts.
Suggestions on what needs to be replaced?
TIA.
Steve42
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