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    USA politics, recent events.

    Just going to start a thread regarding USA politics and recent events as well as events related to and preceding Trump's presidency. So Ill start with a poll - PS - a list of Trump's achievements while in office if you don't know what he did. https://lc.org/PDFs/Trump.Accomplishments.FINAL.pdf
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    I was wondering if someone has five minutes to review requirements?

    Good Day; I am installing an external portable 4KW, 30A generator to my small mountain cabin. I have accounted for an external generator hook point, external 30A fused disconnect leading to the internal 12-way Square-D power distribution board. An external 4ft copper ground rod provides the...
  3. R

    Made in America- Serves me right?

    I brought this back to UK from USA : View: https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Auto-iQ-Frother-Baskets-CP301/dp/B07FDFP6MY I plugged it into this converter: View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000L99ZJ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As it powers up the element it sounded...
  4. K

    Greetings from Harrisburg PA, USA!

    Thanks for letting me on this forum. I have a construction business I recently started for general repairs and renovations on residential and commercial buildings. I have been doing residential construction and handy work for about 3 years straight and have a background of doing it here and...
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    USA plug to U.K?

    hi I recently set this pump up using a step down converter, it’s cut off after around 2 hours and won’t turn back on, could I cut the plug and wire it up to a 3 pin plug instead?
  6. D

    230v european motorized pencil sharpener in 110v usa outlet bogs down

    Have a 220v (wired for Sweden) motorized pencil sharpener (Boston X-acto model 41). Since its a motor it does not work right, bogs down in 120v usa power outlet. What do i need maybe a transformer?
  7. N

    Questions regarding metal gang boxes

    Hi everyone! I am an industrial designer working from Israel, currently working on a product that will be installed in american homes and needs to fit into a one-gang box. I'm having trouble figuring out how common are the metal boxes out of all the home-installed electricity box...
  8. Dan

    Providing and Sharing Electrical Advice in the USA

    IMPORTANT: Please note that nobody on this forum should be seeking or providing advice to people who are not competent in their field. If you live in a country where electrical advice is only to be shared between professional qualified electricians, then clearly you need to abide by those laws...
  9. mahaka11

    hello plss help it will take 2 sec.

    hello everyone i want to change my Xbox one adapter from 110V to 220V i watch video and there is 1 part needed part name is: HEL 14D 471K. so my question is: that module and (NU) 472M X1Y2 is same ? i mean can i use this instead of showed in video ? p.s. i'm 2/10 at knowledge of electronics.
  10. Megawatt

    The big difference in the electric terminology and installation regulations and practice in each country!

    I’m from the US and I’m just trying to learn how UK does things and the terminology of what I call something verses what y’all call materials. I read some of this and I mostly don’t know what being said and I’ve been doing this for 32 years
    • Megawatt
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    • australia canada country difference electric electrical electrician england installation laws legislation practice regulations sharing south africa sparky usa
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    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  11. M

    USA Smart Lightswitch in the UK

    Hi there, I'm renovating my house and want to include smart lightswitches to control all the lighting in the house. The main issue with doing this is that all the best smart light switches require a neutral wire in order to work. I'm planning on having the house rewired, so can get this sorted...
  12. S

    What more scary than USA wiring

    American standards of wiring scare me slightly no testing ECT. But there one thing more scary and that's amateur hours American wiring
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    Using a USA furnace blower rated at 115v in the U.K.

    Good afternoon I have a furnace blower from USA that I’m using as part of a filter box, the blower is a 115v and 1.35amp DAYTON Rectangular Permanent Split Capacitor OEM Specialty Blower, Flange: Yes, Wheel Dia: 6-3/16", 115VAC - 1TDR7|1TDR7 - Grainger -...
  14. M

    Newbie - USA Projector 110v~240v

    Hello I've just bought a small projector from the USA. In the spec it says power supply is AC110v~240v 50Hz60Hz. Am I correct that i just need a US to UK adapter plug or is a step down voltage converter required? Just wondering if it may overheat running on 240v for a while or damage it? I...
  15. Pete999

    Are people paranoid, with regards to UFOs etc, especially in the USA.

    As the title suggests, just been watching a UFO programme regarding a strange HUM in certain areas oof the US, now with due deference to the American Public, they can't all be as gullible or stupid as this progrmme makes out, apparently from the East coast to the West coast of Mid America, this...
  16. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Don't use torque screwdrivers in the USA then

  17. T

    Using appliances from USA on a 110v transformer

    Got asked today by someone one site regarding a friend who has come over from America and wanted to know if he could use his appliances /equipment in a 110v site transformer110v 55v to earth.Couldn't give him an exact answer as unsure , can anyone give me an answer.
    • Toneyz
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    • 110v appliances transformer usa using
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. UKMeterman

    Pat test pass for items with USA plugs and cords

    Hi, Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...
  19. Pete999

    Pete's Videos A new phrase from the USA, Kanduit Body

  20. W

    I am wanting to work in the USA

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advice if any of you can help, I will get straight to the point! I'm an american citizen living in the uk, I've been living here since the age of 3 since my parents divorced. I also have sisters and family members who I've just recently connected with...
    • wams
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    • don't electrical electrical work not uk states union usa wanting work
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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