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  1. M

    Intermediate switch issue on three switch light

    Hello - I hope someone is able to help. I have three light switches (2 x 2-way, one with a dimmer, and an intermediate switch). I seem to have trouble with my intermediate switch. Both the 2-way switches/dimmer work as expected. But if I switch the intermediate, the light goes on and neither of...
  2. E

    How easy is it to convert a house from single to three phase ?

    I am thinking of having a car lift (that uses three phase supply) installed in my house, my house is single phase, what are my options?, what would be involved?
  3. Vortigern

    Bit of a mystery to me, any ideas? Fault on three phase Merlin Gerin

    Outage of main three phase primary switch box for one of three buildings on commercial site. The building houses around 30 commercial units. Switched back on the main switch, power restored. Except for one unit. All units supplied through the secondary sub switch box. Large MCCB MEM type. Three...
  4. G

    Is it possible to wire two power sources to one three position switch

    I would like to know if it's possible to wire two power sources to one three position switch with six pins, this is for my foot's well lights in my car the problem I have is the original lights I have wired them to switch off when the car is running and I would like them to stay on so I was...
  5. D

    Three way switch conundrum, any help would me appreciated.

    We just moved to a new house, we brought a chandelier with us. It has the same 15 x 40 watt bulbs as the last house. There are two switches for this light, one downstairs is a dimmer switch.Upstairs is a rocker switch. When the chandelier was hooked up, power turned back on and switch engaged...
  6. D

    Three switches controlling one light - Stumped?

    I am having trouble getting all three switches wired appropriately to control the one light - We have one light switch at the bottom of the stairs and two in the hallway upstairs currently. Below is the amount of wires w/ colors coming out of each box: Downstairs - one set of wires coming...
  7. D

    Can you use a single phase motor to create three phase power.

    This might sound like a stupid question so apologies in advance. So I had a random thought in my head. So I was wondering if I was to use a single phase motor to spin a three phase generator to create three phase power, would you be able to create more power then the single phase motor is...
  8. H

    ungrounded switched outlet with three 2-wire cables coming into it -- make GFCI

    I'm just a DYI-er here and very new. I have an ungrounded outlet that is completely controlled (it's not half-controlled) by a wall switch. The place I'm in was built in 1957 and this outlet appears to have a jumper wire from neutral to ground. Notice in the attached pics that there are 3...
  9. J

    UK Three phase (No neutral ) EFLI testing on an RCBO

    Hi I have a MFT1553 Mega tester. Is there a feature on the tester to test 3phase RCBOs when there’s no neutral present? Pretty sure mot. Was wondering if i could temporarily connect a neutral on a Wander lead and use the three wire test method? Thanks John
  10. A

    Three rings too much?

    The go to nowadays seems to be to install 3x Ring circuits, upstairs, downstairs, kitchen however I recently tested a three bed house that had every socket bar one on a 20A breaker, on this circuit was a bathroom 13A fan heater too. Tenant has lived there for 13 years never had anything trip...
  11. W

    Three gang occupancy sensor available?

    California Title 24 requires occupancy sensor in bathroom. The existing box in a remodel is a three gang switch for light, fan, and fan mode (humidity control). I can't find an occupancy sensor that will work as a three gang switch. Are they available? If not, I'll have to open up the wall...
  12. O

    UK Single or Three Phase Identification (Vehicle Lift Content)

    Good morning all, I’m afraid that I’ve come here looking for some advice with a problem I have with some vehicle lifts that I have been asked to dispose of. I have listed them for sale, but I am not sure how to determine whether they have single, or three phase motors. I am now aware that any...
  13. W

    Three way and single pole

    Do I need to have 2 power sources if I have a three way switch and a single pole switch in the same electrical box? The three way will have another switch at a different door for inside lights. The single pole will be for an outside light.
  14. Big Clove

    How do you wire double bakelite switches with three wire connector screws

    So yes I have three bakelite double switches 1 of a different brand but both types have only three connectors for wires. Is it simply one main live in (and which would that be?) and two live outs for each of the switches. And I guess the neutrals come off the lights and can be joined together...
  15. M

    Three lights control

    Hi All, I have a small situation, A = Outside light, B = Porch light, C = Inside Light. I would like to switch A + B together but not C, and then B + C together and not C. Is there a replay or something that would switch between two different control to achieve this ?
  16. B

    European two wire 230 to American three wire 240

    Hi, I have a machine I am sending to Turkey and it operates on standard American single phase 240 vac. The problem is the place its going in Turkey can only supply single phase 230 which is one single hot wire and a Neautral/ Ground wire. Is there a transformer or converter of some sort that I...
  17. V

    three phase board separation

    hello everyone, I have a little problem. I've got a three phase board, it has the three phase sauna, one phase lighting and sockets connected to it. The problem i am facing right now. This is a comercial unit. So the problem is that the sauna makes the RCD trip every so often. And the board...
  18. 4

    New fixtures for outdoor lights

    What type of dremel oscillating blade should I use top notch out a recess in house brick, for a 31/2" electrical box?
  19. U

    How can I connect a three phase manuel change.

    I want to do connection for three different power source in my house. Community solar, Personal solar, and a Generator. They are all single phase. Please help me how to connect it in a three phase change over.
  20. C

    Three way lighting issue

    okay so noob question...during this outbreak no electricians will come into our house...so I've been messing around with simple projects. Outlet in the wall, moved a light fixture, installed a smart switch. But I F'd something up when I got carried away. We have a light next to the garage...

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