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  1. dogbob

    Using a surface box differently

    An electrician installed a NEMA 6-20 20A 230V outlet in a surface box for me in my garage, on a dedicated 20A breaker. He was even kind enough to follow code and run a neutral wire: I would like to replace this outlet with a side-by-side single 6-20 and 5-15 duplex so the box can be used for...
  2. Michael4321.

    assembling and using both Diferential Switch Triphasic and Monophasic;

    I am confronted by people with experience in using them for lighting circuits and sockets in a three-phase installation, as it is only allowed to assemble in an electrical panel four-pole differential switches and one cannot assemble single-phase switches for the protection of sockets or of the...
  3. A

    Using tradify at the minute but looking an alternative.

    Hi just wondering if anyone knows of any other software. I have been using tradify for the last few months and it has been quite useful for assigning jobs to staff members. I haven't used the software to it's full potential as there are a few things that I can't complete the way I would like...
  4. D

    Cheap resin for using in J/Bs

    Looking to source some cheap resin to use in junction boxes used for wiring exterior lights. Hoping you guys can point me to a supplier or product you have used in the past that's not to expensive
  5. B

    Wiring an Optima G4 Alarm panel to a Reson8 bell box using existing 4 core cable

    I am replacing an existing old bell box with a Reson 8 bell box 8EP420. My alarm panel is a Optima G4. They are connected via a 4 core cable. The existing panel wiring is as follows: Panel Bell box Strobe+ (no connection) A link between T and A Strobe- (yellow)...
    • BernieA
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    • 4 core accenta alarm bell box cable core existing optima panel reson 8 using wiring
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    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. K

    Why gas boiler want fire using solar hybrid inverter

    Hi my name is Gintas I connected solar hybrid inverter to my house ring supply and it work very well everything except the gas boiler for on demand hot water, the radiator heating works fine any idea why boiler want fire when I open the tap?
  7. H

    Horstmann electronic 7 only heating water using boost not timed off peak....

    The unit only heats water using the programmed boost and when pressed in the 1 2 or Cont boost function. I have checked the off-peak time which is set to 2.30-7.30 am - this is when the Horstmann should do its thing...? But it's not heating the water so only the top cylinder works on boost, the...
  8. dgstrange

    Legality of using a lighting circuit to power an observatory?

    I have a lighting circuit cable (1mm) powering a telescope (12 volts) in an observatory total draw 84 watts drawn from a transformer. There is a 6 amp fuse in the consumer unit. This was installed in 1998 by a qualified electrician. Is this still legal or should it be upgraded? Thanks
  9. C

    NAPIT Certification Scheme failed napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using type AC rcd instaed of type A

    i have faild napit annual assessment with silly mistake of using on consumer unit type AC rcd instead of Type A rcd. i bought type A rcd but they wre type AC someone swap them inside the packege. but i understaind its my mistake i should have checked it. now i have changed them and sent in...
  10. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, home security has become a paramount concern for homeowners. Protecting your home requires a multi-faceted approach, and three essential components that can...
  11. R

    explanation of using 2.5mm2 T+E for a spur from a ring 32A (ring)

    Why can we use 2.5mm2 for a spur from either the CB or a point on the ring ? Why does this not have to be 4mm2 when using a 32A breaker ?
  12. Dan

    How to Advertise on ElectriciansForums.net (or our other forums) using Google Display Advertising (Google Ads)

    I was asked how to add a 'placement' (advert) on ElectriciansForums.net via Google Ads. Apparently it's easy. According to this Google Help Page on it, you just need to select Display Advertising to advertise on websites, and then run a search when you get to the website domain name (so...
  13. R

    RV plug using existing power run, will this work?

    we just replaced our hot water tank with hot water on demand (natural gas) and still have the old power run for the tank which is 30a 240v. I would like to use that power run to put a plug in for my RV ( 30a 120v). currently the run has a ground and 2 hot wires so I wanted to know that if I...
  14. M

    Using 220v chandelier in the US

    Hello! I have a chandelier purchased in Asia where the voltage is 220 volts, alternating at 50 cycles (Hertz) per second. What do I need to do to be able to use this in the US? Will I need to rewire it? Thanks
  15. S

    What LED floodlights are people using?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a couple of PIR floodlights to replace old halogen ones, probably around the 50W mark would provide sufficient lighting, so just wondering if anyone is able to recommend some brands that will last and aren't too expensive either, so when they inevitably stop working...
  16. g3nt73m4n

    Using aR fuse instead of aM

    Hi, We used lately aR fuses instead of aM fuse. Can you please inform will there be any problem? The application is water boosting and originally aM fuse was used. The circuit has also thermal magnetic relays for motor and motors are 0.55kw. Fuses are 6amp. Thanks,
  17. C

    Is my neighbour using my electricity?

    Hi everyone! Im not an electrician but just a guy looking for a possible answer before I call my electricity supplier. Every month without fail I use on average around 100 units of electricity and less in the summer. 1 month ago I noticed I had used 220 units of electricity and this month it...
  18. W

    How do I synchronize 2 light bulbs using relays?

    Hey everyone, here's my imaginary problem, let's say I have 2 light bulbs, both of them take energy from the same source, however, 1 of them has a button to turn it off, the other one does not. How would I make it so when that button is pressed the other light bulb also turns off? The second...
  19. A

    90V DC motor connection using receptacle

    My boss asked me connect 90V DC motor by receptacle. What’s receptacle can I use?
  20. N

    Wiring two 2 gang switches controlling 2 lights using the 2 plate method

    Hi, I'm currently in my year of my apprenticeship looking for some help with the 2 plate method (feeding the switch). I understand it up to the point of wiring 2 way, intermediate and 2 gang with one light. But I just can't wrap my head around or think of an easier way of wiring two 2 gang 2 way...

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