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  1. R

    Cottage supplied by 16mm SWA 300+ yards! Trying to resolve a high Ze reading

    Hi, while carrying out an EICR at a farm cottage on Friday i came up against a problem early on. Whilst measuring the Ze the reading i obtained was 0.97 Ohms and 27Amps Pfc. Now the earthing system itself is quite strange. Next to the consumer unit is an old service head holding a 60A BS 88...
  2. D

    UK First time DiY post - trying to find a 2 pin connector for some lights

    Hello, 1st time post from an amateur. I have some old Habitat decorative lights that are powered by a transformer. There seems to be a break in the wiring as the lights go off when the wire is moved around so I was going to shorten the wire. The problem is that I can't find a replacement...
  3. Likelyhuff

    Trying to find live feed

    I’ve recently moved into house and had an electrician out to install some new lights and shaver point in an en-suite. Problem is that the house is 100 years old and has wiring all over the place (3 floors and 4 different consumer units). He was unable to find a live feed in the existing en-suite...
  4. 3

    Trying to figure out amps in sub panel

    I have a sub panel about 75ft from my house attached to my shed that feeds a pool pump, some outlets and a pool heater which is no longer used (50amp). I have built another shed 30 ft from the sub panel which I want to bring power to. I need 1 - 30amp outlet and at least 2 - 15amp breakers to...
  5. S

    Trying to figure out alternatives for remote accessory structure

    Hello, this is my first post here. I have a little experience with most types of household wiring through a decade of DIY remodeling, and building a new house but am not an electrician. I'm researching options for getting power to a small cabin in the woods behind a house (Oregon, USA). It...
  6. T

    Hello, I´m Tomas, trying to post

    I don't work with electricity, but I need to clarify a few concepts and things. I hope I can be glad I found this forum. I am from Czech Republic.
  7. D

    Diy: trying to connect enphase combiner 3 box

    Getting 120 volts between line 1 and neutral and getting 120 volts between line 2 and neutral but getting 0 volts between line 1 and line 2. Need help in figuring out what is missing?
  8. E

    Trying to diagnose a parasitic draw

    DIY'er here: I am trying to determine the amp draw during a parasitic drain test on my 2005 GMC Envoy. Other vehicles I've tested the draw is generally pretty stable....not so much here. Starts out at about 3.8 amps and then ends up dropping down to about 0.30. As it's all over the place...
  9. Pegasus

    Insulation Resistance Test, trying to wrap my head around it

    I am self-teaching fault-finding and testing, but I can't wrap my head around insulation resistance tests. From my understanding you send 500V for domestics down the conductors using an Multi-Function Tester, and the values should be over 1M Ohm, now my question is why should the resistance be...
  10. C

    Trying to add a light fixture to a box that used to have a ceiling fan

    Here is a picture of the ceiling box In the kitchen we have recessed spotlights and there used to be a ceiling fan, and there is only 1 switch with a dimmer. We removed the fan and wanted to add a Bazz disk to sort of fit in with the spots. I opened it up, connected it in every possible...
  11. C

    Trying to locate LED lamppost fitting?

    Hello, can anyone help me locate this particular fitting? Unfortunately I couldn’t get inside one to get a model number as the ladders weren’t sturdy and the wind was blowing lol! I have 2 of them out , they are LED so need to locate repairs for them. Thanks
  12. J

    Advice for 30 year old trying to become an electrician?

    Hi everyone hope your all good. I've been training to be an electrician for 2.5 years and in that time ive achieved the following qualifications: 2365 2382-18 2391-52 I've been applying for jobs for a year now but had no luck, i cant even get a position as a mate.. Which is why i decided...
  13. M

    pulling my hair out trying to fit smart relay.

    hi im trying to fit a smart relay thing on my stairs light there is i switch at the top and bottom. smart relay has 6 connections for no neutral switch have it working on bench as follows. L live L1 L1 from bulb COM to switch com S1 to downstairs com S1 works great on bench . when i try on my...
  14. I

    I'm trying to replace an old outdoor switch for a pond pump and need some advice please?

    New switch has an earth terminal in the back box and COM, 1 WAY, 2 WAY on the switch. My power in and pond pump have live, neutral and earth wires, what goes where please?
  15. J

    I'm currently trying to wire up a switch that power will be supplied to when i walk up to it using

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08K45TLD9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_R7M9R2TTF55AQG1ZC7GW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1QRVGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_M9DD8CGZ3PZAMSVEAB0M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I think the problem I will have is that this sends a momentary signal. Is there...
  16. S

    Trying to set up thermostat

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  17. L

    Trying to build up online presence.

    Hi just wondering if anyone can give advice to building up online traffic to a new website obviously its a Large fish pond and generating business through a website is hard work!! Is it worth it or are you still just finding work the old fashioned way by word of mouth etc?
  18. R

    Would anyone mind trying to help me understand this question please

    I initially went for answer b) because in GN3 page 68 (2.6.17) I read "At every relevant point of the installation" but then I read The inspector must have knowledge of the design in this report as, for example, if the switchgear at the origin of an installation is suitably rated for...
  19. S

    Bought ceiling light online which wire is which?

  20. HappyHippyDad

    Trying to find a very bright, dimmable adjustable downlight.

    I am building a single story extension which will be a gym. The ceiling will be sloped and higher than usual with 2 x skylights in it. It is an apex roof. I'm looking for adjustable downlights at least 700 lumen (preferably more) and also dimmable.... Or, any other clever ideas for lighting? I...

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