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  1. M

    hot tub fault tripping after switching on

    installed a tub for m8 (second hand). switch on tub runs for about 10 seconds then trips. clamped up draw initially 3.3A -12.2A when heater kicks in. disconnected heater unit IR test 400M ohms, 23 ohms heater resistance. disconnect pump one hot tub will stay on, disconnect heater & leave...
  2. Simon-0116

    2 way switching pir led

    Been to fit new led pir flood. 3core +e. Perm live. Sw live. N e. Flood is 2core. So wired it perm live set up works a treat. Customer rings up wants it on switch. After investigating switch is a 2 way.. any way of doing this so works on pir then on with switch. It's a sealed led...
  3. A

    Espresso Machine with Neutral Switching?

    Hi, I recently purchased an espresso machine that the previous owner said he couldnt remember how to wire after taking it apart for cleaning. So after a few days of not finding much relevant information on the machine or the control board, I spent the next few looking at datasheets and visual...
  4. L

    Switching Arrangement

    Back again! Im currently doing some garden lighting at my parents place and need some help on the switching arrangement. I ran all armoured's(9) back to the garage and connected them to a din rail enclosure, from this enclosure i ran a 12core armoured to the house via adaptable box. The...
  5. J

    12v Dual Supply Relay Problem

    Hi all, first of all sincere apologies for the lack of experience and inappropriate use of symbols! I'm putting together a remote mobile broadband station for use at events that can take a mains supply (transformed to 12v DC) or leisure battery. I've obtained a 12V switching relay which works...
  6. P

    I’m thinking of switching to a Hive 2 thermostat not sure it will work on my system

    Hi I’m thinking of switching to a Hive 2 thermostat ….. I currently have a very old SUNVIC TLX thermostat which from what I can work out is only connected to the oil central heating circulating pump which it turns on and off.. There is also a thermostat on the electric hot water cylinder...
  7. K

    Backup switching - UPS

    Hi All, I am looking some advice regarding what device/s would be required to do the following: I have a fairly heavy duty UPS (APC 2200VA, supports max of 1980 Watts - it's pure sine wave if that makes a difference). There are a few electrical items attached, totalling no more than 150 Watts...
  8. M

    Fan switching on/off with lights - 2 bathrooms only one loft fitted fan.

    Hello all, I had a professional electrician firm look into this when I was having my house re-wired and they said it wasn't possible, but I'm not so sure! The scenario is - one large extraction fan in the loft and a set of extraction ducting that has a Y piece in it so it can extract from two...
  9. M

    Remote switching of 3 phase consumer unit

    Hi Guys I have a client that wants to switch a 3p cu (for lighting only) remotley.It is for back stage lighting . They want to switch it on automatically to bring up the lights on the stage when they fire up their PA system which currently remotely switches the amplifiers which are just below...
  10. O

    Installing digital thermostat

    Hey fellas, I've bought a digital thermostat to replace and old manual honeywell that's in a bit of a bad way. I've open both up to check the wiring but the new digital doesnt have an earth. I don't want to start messing with them until I'm sure where it should be placed. I've attached some...
  11. S

    Double insulated singles on 2 way switching

    As per title, d.I singles or 'insulated and sheathed singles' with no earth within cable and not run alongside any earths. What is the current view on these within an EICR? There are earths at all the accessory and light points but i was always taught that every cable needed a cpc on the basis...
  12. Lucien Nunes

    Control Of 1/2hp Motor Using 20a Sp Switch

    This is an existing setup and I am wondering whether to modify it. It's not easy to get at so if I don't need to, I won't. I'm not sure if it will become part of the fixed wiring or whether it will be connected via a 13A plug, probably the latter, but basically we have a 370W (1/2hp) cap-start...
  13. uksparks

    Wireless switching module

    Hi, ive got a load of garden lights I'm putting in at the moment that's going to be on various configurations. Anyway, I want to link a couple of PIRs together and also link it to trigger some other lights too on another circuit. enays the best way to do this? I need some kind of wirelessly...
  14. sparky1508

    Switching non timer extraction fan

    Hi, Can't seem to find anything in the regs but I have been asked to fit an extractor fan in a small cupboard containing some IT equipment which gets quite warm and it's just to dissipate heat out of the cupboard. My question is, as it's a fan without run on timer I am using T&E to power it...
  15. Y

    Switching a fan...

    Afternoon chaps, Currently workingOn the design for a reasonably up market hotel. The clienthas decided upon having baths in the bedroom, Partitioned off by a half heightwall (It’s all the rage, apparently). We require vent for above the bath and Iwas trying to figure the best way to switch it...
  16. D

    Garden lighting and switching question...

    Hi all, hoping to get the right advice here and pointed in the right direction. I have 6x IP 44 rated light bulkheads, these will be for the garden. 2x on the side of the garage and 4x at the back of the garden. I would like to be able to switch the garage ones on/off and rear garden ones...
  17. R

    Intermidiate switching combinations

    Hi I was wondering if someone would be able to tell me or explaine how many combinations an intermidiate switch has when it come to r1+r2 testing, I know a 2 way lighting circuit is 6 but I can't remember about intermidiate circuits. any help would be appreciated thanks
  18. L

    UF Heating dedicated pump switching.....

    Is it OK to wire a dedicated UF heating pump to the switch live from the programmer to the Zone valve (usually brown) as I can't use the switch live to the boiler (usually orange) or it will fire up other zones when not required. I am worried about pump operating slightly before the UF heating...
  19. D

    45a double pole switch module?

    Hi guys, Does any of you know if anyone does a 45A DP switch module (obviously for grid)? I would quite like to fit one along with other more common modules. I fear I may be out of luck here. Here's hoping, Dave.
  20. S

    light switching

    just a quick one...Whats peoples thoughts on wiring a intermediate lighting circuit with a neutral at each switch and what way would you wire it?? 2core and earth from db 3 core in between and 2 core and earth to light fitting from last switch???

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