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I want to build a lamp with 2 different light bulbs. There can only be one light bulb switched on because otherwise the driver will become way too hot. So I want to make a switch that immediately switch a light bulb off when the other one is switched on. As you can see I don't...
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Hi hope somebody out there can help me on this one , Problem
Recently i installed 3 downstairs rooms with downlights, not had any problems when installed.
When the downstairs lights are switched on the socket RCBO ois tripped at the fusebox , the lights stay on plus the RCBO for the...
Ive carried out an Electrical condition report recently and found that the main switched fuse isolator for the installation has control wires running through it from a control unit mounted above the isolator to contactors mounted below the isolator. The control wires are 230V. Im sure ive read...
rawlins1463
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Hi there,
I'm Steve from Cumbria, just joined. I usually mess about with vintage radios and the like, but my Rover Metro has just started playing up and I thought I'd ask for advice before replacing any parts willy nilly.
When I switch the headlights on, the dipped beam...
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I have loosened off two, two way light switches to wall paper and noticed that on both only the Black switched live had a piece of insulating tape wrapped around which had partly come off, the Blue and Yellow have no tape attached, is it ok to just replace the tape on the Black switched live or...
Guys, it's a question that raises its head every now and then and the web references only ever seem to direct towards much plagiarised versions of the same paper that explains a little (but nothing) about relying upon the earth connection on the other side of the switching device. Can anyone...
A customer has a Britannia range cooker which trips the RCD everytime the main oven is switched on. At first the problem was intermittent and progressively worsened until now it happens every time the oven is switched on. The RCD trips even with the oven temperature setting on minimum before the...
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Hoping the wealth of knowledge can shed some light on this..............Have fitted 6 sets of "cable track lights" each set consists of 2x 5m cables spanned parallel across the ceiling with 5x 35w fittings screwed to cable piercing the insulation to obtain L-N. Each set has a transformer with...
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Looking to see if anybody can shed a wee bit of light, got a phone call earlier tongiht from a customer stating he was getting a shock from the socket and the sink.
went over to have a look he advised he replaced all sockets with stainless steel ones and one kept shocking him so here...
Hi, i require a little advice. 3 phase supply (100A per phase) from energy meter into 3 phase switched fuse isolator, then swa off to D.B 20 metres away. Distribution board feeds office equipment only. I need to install a supply for a 36kw 3p machine, which is going to be situated next to...
hi just to check my sums are correct I will be running my oven of a 60 amp 3 phase breaker as the oven draws 51 amps I will be using a 5 core 10mm swa lsf cable to a 63 amp commando skt outlet does any one have any issues that may have missed any advice welcome
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I was just enjoying a beer and watching and episode of Sharpe, right before a major battle when everything cut out! The RCD switch on the circuit board tripped. With everything switched off it allows me to turn it back on. Small items such as the WiFi and telephone won't trip it...
CaptainMoore
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Can anyone help me out with this please;
when you get a 3ph fused disconnecter (60947-3) either fused or thermal trip, if the device is rated at say 160A does this mean it takes a total of 160A over the 3 phases or each stand alone phase can take 160A therefore allowing the device to...
I’m hoping someone with more experience of central heating systems can help with this problem, as I’m sure it must be a common situation.
A plumber has replaced a system boiler, which heats the central heating and also a hot water cylinder. The system comprises a programmer, pump, valve...
Morning,
Just got myself a Megger 1552 and it all looks great apart from the Megger SPL 1000 probe. Its stupidly bulky!
Does anyone know if there is an alternative switched probe that will fit the tester?
Cheers
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Weird one. I fitted a Georgian style PIR light outside the door of my house.
Got a 3 core flex cable (Line, Neutral and CPC) from board to 13A spur (fused down to 3A), then to light fitting.
When you walk by, it switches on fully bright, but when it switches off (a.k.a no movement) - it's...
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Using a fused 80A switch at origin to protrect SWA running to consumer unit on upstairs flat.
I've wired it so that the meter tails enter at the top of the double pole isolator i.e the tails running to the meter are fused rather than the supply to the consumer unit.
The meter installation guy...
RubberGrommet
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Anybody can they decide on this been to an installation in a caravan, they complain of a meter reading turn of all circuits from DB undo meter cover and see the meter still turns baffling I know, so upon closer inspection I see signs of an overload on live and neutral cables black,bubbling...
langie15
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I have been asked to install a power supply for approx 2m² of electric underfloor heating. I'm not installing the stuff itself but I am awaiting the delivery of it to find out the rating of it and where I need to be running cable.
I wanted to know if it needs some form of thermostat, or does it...
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