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    UK Converting 12v suspended tension wire to LED? I

    I have an old IKEA Norrsken 12v suspended ceiling tension wire system, which runs x7 20w MR16 bulbs, from a Min 4x20w/Max 10x20w transformer. Can I replace the 240v/12v transformer with an LED driver, alongside 7 new LED MR16 bulbs, say, 5w each, or is the plastic coated cable not suitable for...
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    T T consumer unit upgrade

    Hi I am installing my first tt system consumer unit I understand that I need a 100 amp time delayed rcd main switch but can I use rcbos in line next to them or Mcbs and does any one know of a lockable board as I need to install it vertically thx
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    Classic Mini 1979 Upgrade problem

    Hello, 1979 classic Mini neg earth, been updated from glass fuse to blade fuses in a side entry fuse box with a few extra ports for accessories. Everything is working fine. BUT. I want to hardwire in a USB port which should be simple but I can't seem to get any luck. (Like everything with a...
  4. Carolina

    Oil-filled radiator element upgrade

    I have an 80's oil-filled heater at home and although it's almost in mint condition on the outside, it's the heating element that's giving me trouble, it's on its way out as it's only using about 700W out of the 1500W the heater is rated at, because of this, the oil and fins never hit a...
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    Meter pack install and service upgrade

    I have a few questions on a service upgrade project. I am working on a ~100 yr old tri-plex in washington state. The existing panels (3) have "edison" type screw in fuses. Two of the panels are co-located and the third remote panel and meter are at the other end of the building. I plan to...
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    LED lighting upgrade - PCR?

    Hi all, We've been asked to upgrade 450+ 6ft single fluorescent battens to LED. The client had requested for each fitting to be connected into the existing wiring via a plug and socket arrangement to aid the maintenance team in the future. The existing wiring will be reused and is 1.5mm 3-core...
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    Campervan Battery Upgrade

    Hi All, first post here therefore please be gentle! 🤣 I've just purchased a new campervan and first weekend away, the leisure battery drained/died after 2 days off grid/wild camping, due to only being a 75ah battery installed. The existing is a Lead Acid and I would like to remove that and...
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    Sub panel breaker amperage upgrade

    I need to install a charger for an electric car, which needs 60 amp breaker. My main panel has a 200amp breaker and services 2 sub panels, both via 60 amp breakers. My issue is that there is no space in the main panel for a 60A 240V breaker. I do have space in one sub panel (basement) which is...
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    Garage electrics upgrade

    Hi all New to this forum, looks like a hive of information. I'm wanting to upgrade my garage electrics - I'm not a qualified electrician, hence my questions, but I do have some reasonable understanding of the fundamentals. I'll set the scene, but basically I'm just looking for affirmation...
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    Most efficient way to upgrade Downlights

    Hi all. Looking for advice on upgrading bathroom lights from MR16 to mains fed suitably IP rated GU10 LED lights. As partly shown on the picture attached, the existing lights are in 4 rows of two lights with each pair of lights fed off one transformer. I'm thinking easiest option is just to...
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    CU upgrade job up for grabs.

    I have a friend that I do a few odds and ends for at his business, recently I put him in a security light and outside socket at home, whilst doing this I noticed the state of his CU(s).... There are a lot of redundant SWAs an Isolator, tele switch that all need removing then all in use...
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    How to upgrade really old Service Head, Meter and Consumer Unit

    Hi, I am looking to get an electrician to upgrade my consumer unit and do some work on circuits. At the same time, have been receiving letters from E-On about upgrading to smart meters - this was supposed to happen a few years ago but when they visited, they refused to carry out any work...
  13. Ramblin Rob

    Should I upgrade a fuse switch box for my furnace?

    Hello, Newbie to this forum here in the U.S. My 1970's house has a main/sole electric panel with a dedicated 20A circuit breaker for the furnace. In the next room, 20 feet away, there is a small junction box with a switch and 15A type T fuse controlling the furnace. I'm guessing the switch box...
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    Inverter upgrade

    We plan to upgrade our 500w inverter to a 3000w inverter in order to accommodate a .75hp water pump (used only three times per week for 20mins), a small fridge and a couple of standing fans. We currently have 4 x 120w solar panels, 2 x 24v batteries and a Vitron Blue Solar MPPT 100/50 charge...
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    Consumer unit upgrade

    Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are with this, quite a regular poster on here now. Changing a consumer unit this weekend, the cables coming in through the ceiling. My plan was to box it out In a wee wooden frame with the cables coming in from behind, but my concerns with that are if...
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    60a main fuse upgrade

    Evening All Ive got a residential house on a 60a cut out fuse being changed to a 6 bed HMO with 6x 8.5kw en-suite showers. Im am waiting for a quote from the DNO about upgrading the supply from 60-100a. I am thinking of useing 2x 3way Garo non priority sub DB's for the showers to reduce the...
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    Panel Upgrade Questions(Not looking to DIY, just looking for an explanation on how it works)

    Good afternoon! As I said in the title, I'm not trying to DIY anything, just trying to understand what was done by the electrician. According to our 4pt inspection, we had a 100amp main panel(outside with the meter can) and 100amp Challenger subpanel in the garage. We had to change the...
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    Consumer unit upgrade

    Job is to upgrade consumer unit with RCBO's unit, upgrade tails to 25mm tails, 16 mm main earth, 10mm to Gas, however cant get to water pipe / water stop existing bonding is 4 or 6mm all concealed behind tilled wall, system. any advice
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    Looking to upgrade breaker to open up room

    Looking to possible add a double breaker in the box to open up some space for a swimming pool without needing to add a sub panel. Any advice on breakers they might sell?
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    Do I need to upgrade gas and water bond for EICR?

    Do I need to upgrade the gas and water bond and upgrade main earth to pass the EICR?

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