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    Turning off using the mains socket switch

    Hello - i wonder if someone could answer a simple (i hope) question? I know it's inadvisable to switch a computer off by simply using the power socket, but what about other items that have an on/off switch? Is there a simple rule? I'm specifically thinking about an active subwoofer that has an...
  2. S

    Turning switched live into a neutral

    I've got a customer who wants an outside light removing and a replacement installing about 4 metres away on the same wall. The location where she wants the new light happens to be directly behind the relevant lightswitch. Is it acceptable to do the following?: 1. Remove existing light. 2...
  3. S

    LP722 Turning on on Advance Settings Automatically

    Hi, I have replaced Tempus 7 wuth a LP722 Programmer fitted to a back boiler - (supposedly thats gravity fed - I do not have much knowledge about electrical/Boiler stuff). LP722 is set to turn on three times a day which is fine but it turns on automatically on 'Advance' sometimes - I think...
  4. F

    lighting not turning off

    Bank of 11 lights high pressure sodium lamps I think, 1switch operates all 11light fittings, 5 switching 6 won't switch off, at a guess would I be right saying the contact need replacing ?
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    Utilising Renewable Energy: Turning Fresh Air Into Petrol:

    "Air Fuel Synthesis from Stockton-on-Tees has produced five litres of petrol since August when it switched on a small refinery that manufactures gasoline from carbon dioxide and water vapour." "We can convert renewable electricity into a more versatile, useable and storable form of energy...
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    switch fuse turning off?

    Hi Just for my sanity.. I have a switched fuse in a basement flat supplying the upstairs house. Twice it has been in the OFF position and the basement tenants cant explain!(although they did have a cooker repair guy in the first time). Unless im missing something this is a switch and will...
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    Circuit breaker turning off all house sockets

    Hi, I'm having a slight issue in my house and am not sure what the problem is. Basically something is causing the circuit breaker to turn off when too much electricity is used. At the moment all sockets are unplugged and everything is turned off, if I turn one of the socket lines on and plug...
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    DNO turning off systemsDno turning off systems

    We fitted a 10kw system a few months ago, G59 approval was granted prior to installation and all was carried out correctly. unfortunatly there is high voltage in the area so the inverters were tripping at peak generation. We have recalibrated the inverters but still have a problem. so we have...
  9. K

    HELP! I think I’m turning Welsh!

    I love my food BUT five out of the last seven meals have featured leaks! I’m English! It can’t happen! Just put the dreaded vegetable in the steamer for tonight!
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    Turning Programmer ON/OFF from 2 different locations

    Got a customer that wants to be able to turn the heating programmer on and off from two different locations (the kitchen where the current programmer is and also from the bedroom above). Is there anything on the market that can do this? Its a single channel programmer at present.
  11. M

    CH turning on by itself problem

    was asked about a central heating problem the other day but as not done much of this was not sure. I was told that the central heating would come on by itself even if the programmer was switched to the off position. The heating would come on in the night on its own but on the programmer says...
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    Halogen downlights keep turning off and on

    Hi all, Just wondering if you could help me out? I made the mistake a few years ago of getting halogen lights installed throughout my house. Everything seemed fine for a while but over the years each room has generated problems. Bedroom 1: After a while 3 of the 6 lights would turn off then...
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    LED lights not turning off.

    Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has come across the problem of LED lights not completely turning off when switched via a 2 way/Intermediate circuit. They work fine and switch off completely when wired as a one way lighting circuit, but when in a 2 way/Intermediate circuit they dim...
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    Shower Trips RCD when turning off???

    Hi was called to look at a shower today which works perfectly but as you turn it off it trips the rcd in the C/U. I did an I/R test and loop test on the circuit and a ramp test on the rcd and the results where satisfactory so I informed the customer that the shower is faulty. Has anyone else had...
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    Turning PV system off - damage it?

    Sorry if this is a stupid question - but does it damage the panels at all if the system is turned off for quite a long time - i.e panels in full sun, but disconnected for several hrs? I can't see why, but thought I'd check with you knowledgeable people. We will be having some other electrical...
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    Turning your neighbour off..

    Hello all. This is my first post and im looking for a little advice. Before i explain i would just like to mention that i havent been to see the job yet but this was relayed to me by the builder so information may be abit sparse and slightly incorrect. Basically there is 3 flats that are all...
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    Kitchen lights and security light not turning on.

    Hi all, My Uncle's kitchen lights are not working nor are the downlights and also the outside security lights. Firstly: The kitchen ceiling lights are on a bar, 8 halogen lights in total, the bar points in 3 different directions, some halogen lights stopped working on 1 bar point, so I...
  18. M

    Problems with newly Wired light not Turning on!! would like some advice please

    hello im not a sparky but looking for a bit of help, but i know the basics i wanted a light in my loft of my new house, found a junction box close by, and took a 1.5 from it to my Switch which has L1 L2 L3 and another 1.5 from switch to the light, can somebody please help me with...
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    SunnyBoy 1200 not turning on

    Morning all, We're having a problem getting a SunnyBoy 1200 started up. The PV array is all plugged up, the AC is getting through but the box won't start. One thing we've noticed is that the Generation Meter's KWh light is constantly on while its IMP light is constantly off; it's a Landis &...
  20. J

    turning outbuilding into office

    have calculated mx demand to be 60A with diversity 1x32 ring 1x16 radial supply to hand 3kw hand wash unit 1x 6A lighting circuit gonna put 63A 30mA main breaker in 5 way fuseboard fed by 10mm 2 core swa and TT it swa run would be 35M from house. would it be advisable to put this on an...

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