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  1. S

    Smart switch for light fixture that uses 12v ac transformer

    I have installed a number of 120v smart light switches and smart bulbs which I have set up on a schedule via an app. I would like to add another smart light switch for a light fixture that has a 120v to 12v transformer inside the light fixture, lighting six 12v (previously halogen) currently LED...
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  2. cliffed

    Main switch & Rcbo’s

    Special location a Static caravan TT System, CU fitted Main Switch then RCBO’s any comments
  3. B

    wiring a toggle switch into homemade arcade machine?

    Hi guys I have a homemade arcade machine that houses a PC that I currently switch on from the mains - this is connected to an internal smart extension with the master socket conncted to a PC. Thus the PC controls the power to the lights/monitor/amp etc. (there is a secondary on/off switch...
  4. Jtdyson

    Old 2 Gang Light Switch Wiring

    Hi I have this lighting socket but has no markings, does anyone have any idea what is L1,L2 and Com Many thanks J
  5. S

    Hi all, How to automatically switch my pool pump on when I have excess solar energy.

  6. P

    Upgrading a 3 gang switch

    I am replacing a 3 gang switch with a modern one. All the wires going into the switch are the same colour. I have labelled which port each wire came from (eg L1 top left) but L1 L2 etc do not correspond with the new switch (L22 L31 etc). Advice gratefully received.
  7. R

    Moving cooker switch within prescribed zone

    Hi, With respect to the cooker switch only. If I moved it 400mm to the left by extending the T&E from its original position using crimps, then tile over the original back box, would it satisfy regs by maintaining the modified circuit within the prescribed zone (assuming all other rules are...
  8. littlespark

    Specific light switch design

    Customer would like a 3 gang switch replaced with 2 regular plus a dimmer. Is there any grid module set up that fit a 1 gang box? The wall is brick, and knocking out a wider box isn’t an option.
  9. groetschel

    The timer switch in the sauna heater broke replace smart?

    Hello DIYers I need some help reading the attached diagram. The "Timer (60 minutes)" broke and I need to replace it. First, for my theoretical understanding: the voltage between L1 and L2 is 240VAC. How is the timer able to connect to L1 and L2, while only one line goes into the Thermostat...
  10. H

    Dimmer switch with discrete circuit

    Is it possible for a single dimmer switch to control two circuits, one which dims and the other which is a discrete on/off? I would like to be able to dim downlights while also switching a non-dimmable bathroom mirror on/off from one switch. Many thanks
  11. V

    solax x1-hybrid-3.7-d inverter , dc switch?

    hi on the solax x1-hybrid-3.7-d inverter, trying to find out the purpose of the rotary dc switch, underneath the inverter. does this isolate the battery storage or the strings? thank you
  12. J

    Changing a 3 gang switch box to a single gang switch box

    I just changed out a 3 gang switch box in my bathroom to a single gang box with a 3 single pole switch. It works fine but wondering if I need to worry about overheating. It is a deep single gang box which just fits in the 2 x 4 wall but there are 5 wires going into this box. Do I need to get a...
  13. S

    Need help with a 12v air horn with relay and momentary switch

    Hi I’m stumped and can usually figure it out after a while but not on this one. so I joined here In search of some help on my 05 tundra I’m putting an air horn on. It has two mini 12v compressors on it with two 30amp relays. 30 on relays going to air horns, 87 going to a fuse then battery, 86...
  14. M

    Electric switch covered in plaster, now light doesn't turn off

    Plasterer has been in this week and after leaving today, he left the light on in the room. I went to the room to turn the light off and saw the switch in this state Not only are the wires completely covered in plaster, the switch didn't turn the light off (the wiring has been compromised) so I...
  15. I

    Quinetic Switch Range

    Wondering if anyone who uses quinetic switches regularly knows whether there’s a receiver which boosts the range of them further than 25m (indoor)?
  16. E

    Three Way Switch Troubles

    Hello - Looking for assistance regarding a problem with my three way switch what was working over the past four months with no problems until this week. I went to turn on one of the three way light switches and nothing happened. I went to the other three way switch on the circuit and noticed...
  17. TonyandCheeny

    Willing to change a 2 way that would simultaneously turn the light on..

    I've got a customer with 2 way switches which I want to rectify it in such a way it would simultaneously control the single light fitting. The original switch only turns ON the light if BOTH switches are ON. The original configuration is the permanent live goes to L1 then when I switch it, it...
  18. K

    I have a 5 hp planer with magnetic switch. The planer trips the 30 amp breaker on the generator

    I am not an electrician, but have one that is not very familiar wit generators. The planer is a 5 hp 20” grizzly planer with magnetic switch and overload protection ( grizzly told me the starting amps are about 60amps) The generator is a duromax 12000 watt generator with a breaker that trips at...
  19. DrewHamilton

    Smart Light Switch Wiring - Advice Needed

    Hey guys! New DIY 'new build' homeowner trying to not cause any damage to wiring! I'm looking to swap out the existing traditional light switch with a 3 gang smart switch in my kitchen. I've successfully managed to wire in two 2 gang smart switches in the bathrooms but this 3 gang switch has...
  20. B

    Double Sock, One Switch Not Cutting Power Reliably

    Hello. Had an issue a few months ago with a double electrical socket. One of the switches was stiff and sticking most of the time. I contacted a local electrician to put a new faceplate on which he did. Problem is, ever since then, the righthand switch is temperamental. It clicks on and off...

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