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    hello from California USA

    Hello guys, Newbie here I’m Shelly fromCalifornia USA, I want to learn more about power tools and safetytips in this forum, nice to know you all guys thanks.
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    Electrical Cable for USA Xmas Lights in UK

    Hi Guys I've recently inherited some Christmas lights from a friend in the USA and want to use them in the UK. I've already calculated the total VA/Watts of the lights and purchased the appropriate step-down transformer, however, to get the lights to reach outside I need to custom make an...
    • mail-stephens
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    • cable electric electrical lighting lights usa xmas
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Space Artillery (it can give domination USA or UK or ...)

    My name is Maciej Marosz I'm Inentor and Engineer (Poland 34 yo ) I'm looking contacts with people who are able test and prepare to production my New weapon . I'm ready relocate from Poland to finish tests In my head exist many small important details. Actual Magnetic or Electromagnetic...
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    USA Transfer of Q's

    My wife who is in the medical field has been offered a position in South Carolina, and we are exploring the options of moving out there to work and live. Does anyone have experience or working knowledge of the USA installations, systems and their testing process. I have goggled it on the net and...
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    USA lights working in the UK?

    Hi i have a customer who wants us to hang these lights on his Patio but I have no idea if they will work without a transformer? Amazon.com: Table in a Bag SL5015 Outdoor Commercial String Lighting, 48-Feet, 15 Lights: Patio, Lawn & Garden Any advice gratefully received. Cheers N
    • Natrod
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    • electrical work lighting lights usa working
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    USA voltage

    Hi everyone, I'm off to Florida next week & need to check if things will work when plugged in. I know the voltage is different but I'm assuming things will still work or you couldn't get an adaptor? Any info you've got would be really helpful. Thanks Ian
    • iD1985
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    • charger holiday taking that's usa voltage volts you're
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Usa Device Repair From Using Uk Voltage

    Hi I am not an electrician and would like to ask the community a question regarding a recently purchased from from the United States. I purchased a uSqueez leg massager from the USA: OSIM uSqueez App-Controlled Foot & Calf Massager?Buy Now! When returning to the UK, it was plugged...
    • Triiickie
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    • adaptor device don't electrician repair supply usa using voltage volts
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    USA In service inspection and testing of equipment and portable appliance testing

    Hi, I am looking for guidance on the requirement to do portable appliance testing in the USA, in particular the type of equipment you would find in a construction hire shop. Any links to guidance notes and so on would be appreciated. Thanks
    • UKMeterman
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    • appliance equipment inspection inspection and testing not uk portable portable appliance testing service testing usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    PAT testing equipment from USA

    I've been asked to DJ a gig, but the venue are insisting that all kit is PAT tested. I use a pair of CD turntables bought in the USA (cheaper!) and they only work on 110v so I use a couple of cheap 110-230v transformers from Maplin to run them. 45W UK to USA Voltage Convertor : Power Supply...
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    Can I use USA light fittings in the UK

    Hi, is there any one who can advise me if I can have a USA light fitting(110V) fitted in the UK and just use a UK light bulb that fits the bulb fitting or would the whole thing need rewiring? Appreciate advice
    • djwhite
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    • fittings light light fittings usa
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    importing makita stuff from USA

    anybody done this? they are alot cheaper, it seems to be worth the risk of import tax plus, theres alot more brushless stuff out,and most of the tools have better specs i'm looking at a makita multi tool, in the UK it's the BTM50 and body only is £110 delivered from a supplier on ebay from the...
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    Using USA inbuilt fuses with UK kettle lead fuses compatibility question?

    I'm not an electrician, but I thought this would be the best place to ask this sort of thing. I have just recently purchased some professional Audio speakers from the US, but they are built for international use with a switch for 110v and 240v usage. My problem is that the IEC/kettle power...
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    Dam removal in USA

    Maybe positive sign fol PV , Please see one of the first dam removals on :Year of the River on Vimeo
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    Question about USA Solar

    Hi Guys Does anyone any idea if there's a FIT 'equivalent' in the USA? If so, how does it work? Ta Newb
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    Mirror light from USA. Can be adapted for UK ???

    Hi everyone, Hope you all had a good week. Just a quick question about a mirror light a customer got from USA. I had a look at the mirror with screw in bulbs around it (they are the small es type golfball lamps ). The lights are set around the mirror (3 on either side) and are controlled by...
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    How to install USA sockets legally

    Hi, One of my clients want to install USA standart 110V sockets at his home. Maybe someone can advise how to do it legally. I think American sockets isn't a British Standard :( Very grateful for the advice.
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    Water For Life USA

    Water Insider.net blogs about water ionizers and alkaline diet. Reviews, reliable information, updated daily.
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    • aus usa water
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    • Forum: Australia
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    USA neatral wire continued

    im confused what I don't understand is how the is applied in household mains current, split-phase 120/240V. I am trying to understand, is current coming from the hot black wire first(main breaker panel 15 amp ) going to say outlet in home on one side gold screw goes through the load (outlet...
    • restez
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    • aus usa wire
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Newbie From USA!!!

    Hello Everybody!!:disguise: Before introduce myself, I would like to say thank you to admin to allow me login in this forum and give me permission to post in it. This is Cadmus Bennett from USA. I am completely new in this forum. I am very much excited here to take part in discussion. This is...
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    USA to UK conversion problem

    Hi I have an American pedestrian walk light unit that I want to run on UK domestic mains. The current spec is: Rated Voltage: 120 AC, 60Hz Power Consumption: 9 / 7 Volt - Amps: 9.5 / 7.2 I've asked several people for advice and I've received responses ranging from 'it's easy - all you need...
    • stag
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    • aus conversion problem usa
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia
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