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  1. G

    Resistor across L-N in an adapter box. Possible or asking for trouble?

    If I place say an 80 Ω resistor across L-N, would that generate a load of approx 2.8A. I’m looking to create an artificial load of a socket circuit so I can locate the current at the DB using a clamp meter. Used to use plug in 3kW heaters but not an option anymore, also definitely not able to...
  2. _KaCe_

    Trouble shoot why a ground fault circuit breaker keeps tripping.

    I installed outdoor lighting and outlets. I finished this past year. I passed my inspection on April 2022. I was so pleased, BUT now the circuit the outlets are on has a problem... the circuit keeps tripping. Question 1: I was wondering if there's a way to test the circuit breaker itself? Then...
    • _KaCe_
    • Thread
    • breaker circuit circuit breaker fault ground keeps testing tripping trouble
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  3. B

    I'm in trouble wrong cable for car charger

    Doing full rewire customer asked me to run a supply for future use car charger supply I ran 6mm 3core swa to where the car charger is going in future, yesterday I watch few videos and noticed data or ct cable !!! Can anyone help is 6mm 3 core swa will work with out this data or ct cable ,
  4. Paratus

    Trouble wiring outside lights

    I'm trying to replace two outside lights. This is something I've done several times but I'm losing my mind on this. I have to lights side by side in parallel. I'll refer to the first spot as #1 (it's on the right) and then #2 (on the left) is where the line ends. I had an old basic light on #2...
  5. 7029 dave

    Big trouble ..........

    I am having big issues with posting on threads and replying , also cant PM anybody , seems we have a major clinch in the system, hope this go's out anyway .. Regards Dave
  6. L

    Someones in trouble....!

    someone I know asked me to do a EICR fast "as a favour" . Turns out he has had a 2 bed flat re decorated and was hoping he might be able to skip past the electrics and gas . But gas was fine and £75 later he has a GS cert and all is well. Then I turn up....and its a nightmare for him . Needs...
  7. M

    Having trouble finding electrical panels indoor and outdoor

    All of our normal panel distributors are out and back ordered does anyone know who still has panels in Colorado or relatively close to southern Colorado?
  8. I

    Having trouble with a 240v AC motor

    Im in the process of fabricating a motorized flatbar roller, and I have a 240V 5hp AC motor with 4 leads. Im controlling it using a dual foot pedal box, that controls 2 contactors, which these 2 contactors are there to reverse the motor by having one contactor T1+T5 & T4+T8, while the other...
  9. D

    Trouble with British Wet Pants

    https://uk.yahoo.com/finance/news/british-gas-staff-to-launch-fiveday-strike-in-contract-dispute-103658678.html
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • british trouble
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  10. i=p/u

    Trouble

    Hi, does anyone know if hik vision colour cameras can be added to jovision dvr, im trying and no joy. Id say not compatable
  11. M

    LED light fixture trouble connecting

    Hey electricians. Apologies for jumping on a question first round in but this LED light fixture is driving me slightly insane. It has a dimming/color temperature changing driver that also runs bluetooth via a remote. Driver IN has 3 wires: White - Neutral 1 Blue, 1 brownishpurple - Both...
  12. Dartlec

    UK Trouble free EICRs on <20 year old properties - do they exist?

    Slightly tongue in cheek title, but with all of the recent EICRs I've done, the new build flats built between 10-20 years old seem to cause the most issue for me. Most of them have ended up satisfactory (with numerous C3s), but rarely without some adjustment or remedial work (I'm doing them for...
  13. T

    Trouble with a new 3-way switch

    Struggling with adding a 3-way switch. I have a feed with 2 wire, a 2 wire to the light, and a 3 way ran just to my new switch in one box; a simple over head light, and my second switch box with just the one 3 wire. My question is how exactly to wire at each switch, all I seem to get is power...
  14. gutterball

    nic log on

    anyone else having trouble logging into nic. just getting a holding page
  15. hey-hey-my-my

    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Hello! I recently upgraded the 110ah battery in my camper van for a 260ah AGM one. My solar panels (200w via MPPT, soon to be doubled) struggle to keep up with my consumption, so once a week I hook up the battery to mains using CTEK's 5A charger, which supports AGM batteries but is not...
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Try this one the folks I got 10 Again, rthis sould be no trouble for TEL

  17. P

    Aritech CS450 "Trouble" light on keypad

    I have a Aritech CS450 which has been working fine for a number of years. All of a sudden the "Trouble" light came on the keypad. I checked the logs and it showed "Fuses", so I checked the fuses - all ok did a walk test - all ok Tried an engineer reset - no different - light still on The...
  18. K

    Trouble threading Doorbell Wire through an existing hole

    Hi All I have tried to wire in a doorbell and I'm having trouble getting the wire through the hole on the inside to the outside and vice versa. I know the hole is at an angle and no matter how much wire I feed through it doesn't seem to come out the other end. I made the error of pulling out...
  19. O

    Trouble logging on etc .......

    I keep getting this on my laptop and ipad when trying to log in - sometimes happens on my mobile too No problems viewing when not logged in Any ideas thanks having trouble loading this right now!
  20. A

    Trouble changing light switches

    Hi guys. I'm having trouble changing my light switches. There are 2 sockets next to each other that power 2 separate lights. One has 3 wires but the second has no neutral wire. I can get the first switch to work but not the second
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