Installed a ceiling fan where no pre existing fixture existing. I got a 14/3 wire and wired it from fan assembly to the light switch through the attic.
I want the fan light on a dimmer switch and the fan motor on a separate switch. I worked on this all day and was completely stumped on the...
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An old lift has gone down but wont come back up :)
Basically there is a lift, made by Evans Lifts Ltd Leicster, probably 1960's era im guessing
it is a goods lift and has a sliding lattice door that you have to pull across before it will move from one floor to another.
Someone was...
So I was changing a lightbulb with a wide bayonet base to it. The actual glass bulb itself has come away completely, but the bayonet base and contact wires are still stuck in the light. How do I remove this?
I managed to damage the socket on my tow bar.. and by damage I mean it fell off. :(
Now my fog light is stuck on. Not ideal when I have to drive to and from work in the dark.
Toyota Hiace 2011.
Any and all suggestions that don't involve me turning back the clock to before I reversed into a...
I am a DIY'r. The last house I was in I tore down almost the entire house, room by room, to bare studs. Then rewired, reinsulated, drywalled, etc. We had the power lines buried and ran into a different part of the house when we had our basement replaced. I installed the new breaker box and...
I am 18 years old , completed my level 2 & 3 electrical installation city and guilds.
I do not know what to do now as I can’t get an apprenticeship because I’ve done all of the theory side but have no experience. So I am just wondering how I can get experience so I can start building my...
I am bored tonight, so i would love to hear from you all.
You are stuck in a lift.
The engineers are working on it.
You will be there for 2 hours.
Who would you choose as your companion for that duration?
And why?
And...there is no CCTV in there!
To narrow the field a bit, you cannot choose...
Hello All, just posted the same in the introductions forum but thought you more experienced guys may give me some assistance. Appreciating this may not be electrical specific, last evening my roller shutter (patio door type) stuck in the halfway position. The switches are buzzing when operated...
Hello, new to the forum and thank you in advance for any assistance. I have a large roller shutter on my patio doors, which last evening stuck halfway. There is a buzzing sound from the control buttons. I appreciate it may not be electrical specific but can anyone advise how the shutter is...
Any circuit or equipment vulnerable to a particular test should be identified by
A. The Provision of legible diagram or chart
B. visual inspectionion
C manufacturers warning notice
D. The inventory of the building
OK, I'm at a bit of a loose end today, and so here is a new thread for you all to chip in with your suggestions...
I imagine the lift is stuck between floors, and it will be at least an hour before you are "rescued".
You may choose companions for (almost) any reason, but bear in mind the forum...
Hello all, firstly im well aware it’s frowned upon to ask college related questions for you guys to answer so I’ll try and phrase this accordingly.
I don’t want your answer just a pointer if possible.
I’ve a layout of a building with a main supply panel and 4 dbs closeby. The 4 dbs will feed...
Been studying hard but not hard enough it seems, last week I was finding these ok to do but I’m completely lost, it’s as if I’ve had brain freeze.
I divided 1 over 9 and 1 over 8 got to the o.236 but how do I get to 11.24 ohms by adding 7.
Thank you
Hello everyone,
Just came across this forum looking online for help with what I thought would be a simple job and has now turned into a nightmare. I'm fitting a new ceiling rose and I'm confused with the wiring - esp. the loop part. In essence how do I get these wires in the right places on this...
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Got stuck on a section of my written work which we have been instructed to complete but as I haven't experienced these scenarios yet am struggling a little bit and haven't had much luck researching through notes/ handouts and guidance notes. People on here have been very helpful...
Hi everyone, I'm new here and I know little about electricals apart from wiring a plug! It's something I've wanted to always learn even just the basics so I am grateful for any advice.
I've had a 3 bulb ceiling light fixture for a few weeks now. I cannot for the life of me figure it out. It's...
Hello all
I'm new to this forum and have recently joined due to a lot of threads here have been quite interesting and many have very good answers from knowledgeable people.
I've been sparking for 12 years and spent my apprenticeship with my fathers electrical company. My appretership was quite...
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