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    Using Fp 200 Gold 2.5mm for single spur from DB Thoughts???

    Using Fp 200 Gold for single spur from DB Thoughts???
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    Safety of Using Adiabatic Method?

    I'm thinking, and while I could be wrong, is the adiabatic method a possible latent safety hazard? As well as undersized CPCs on circuits 32 amps and under? Normally DNO sources are strong with relatively high PFC, and we have a known Ze value. However, should someone bring a portable...
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    Using pre installed cooker circuit for 13amp or 16amp oven.

    Hi all this is my first post. I am renewing my kitchen and at the moment I have a large cooker I'm changing it to a single oven. At the moment the cooker is on its own dedicated circuit with a 32mcb and 6mm cable going to a 45a cooker switch then going to a 45a cooker outlet plate which the...
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    Issues using a time delay relay for my second fuel pump (diagram included)

    I'm using the stock fuel pump wiring to trigger two different relays for my two fuel pumps on my car built for drag racing. The first relay is a normal relay and the second relay is a Beuler time delay relay (it's a BU-508TD model which has since been replaced by the BU-509TD, but they function...
  5. DarkDragoon

    Question about using 10-30P to 6-50R adapter for welder

    I recently bought a simple welder for some basic hobby welding, it is a 110/220 welder and I would like to use it on the 220 I already have but I'm a bit unsure if the 220 outlet I have will be ok. My main concern is that the welder has a Standard 110 US plug on it but comes with a Standard 110...
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    Using double pole RCD

    Is there anything preventing us from using these type of RCDs for a 55-0-55 circuit? the picture shows the original set up.
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    how would i calculate resistance using Vcc, input impedance and logic-high threshold?

    • Hamzah712
    • Thread
    • calculate elecrical design electrical electronics impedance input resistance using
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Genedna

    1928 vintage car and using a lifePO4 battery to run some items.

    Hi!! I have a 1928 vintage car, and want to run a Stereo with AMP, and install some airhorns. The car uses a 6V battery, so I bought a separate LIFEPO4 100AH, 12V battery to run these items. The stereo amp needs 15A, and the airhorns are also 15A. The stereo unit, not sure yet (trying to find...
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    Using Structural Frame as PE

    Hi there, First time poster, thanks for your advice! At the factory where I have just joined, we have some electricians that are mainly experienced in residential installs and not a lot of industrial. I am an electrical engineer with electrical design experience (generally fixed...
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    Fuse tripping when using mitre saw

    From time to time the fuse is tripped when I use my mitre saw the first time, in house sockets seem tobe ok but not for those in the garage. Its the first one (B16), do I just need to call out an professional to replace it for a B32 and if so how much would that cost please? Thanks
  11. nyDIYelectric1

    Can one 12/3 wire be split into three (or more) 12/2 wires using pigtails?

    Working on an electrical drawing and wondering if I can split a single 12/3 wire (blue&red together) into three 12/2 wires (2 blue & 1 red separated) using pigtails at an outlet so that the wires can travel in three separate directions as in fig 1? The wires attach in pigtails as represented in...
  12. Dan

    Electricians Forums Now Using AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for Small Screen Devices

    - Get even faster Electrical Advice using Electricians Forums and 'Accelerated Mobile Pages' or AMP Uses less data when you're out and about but still need electrical advice Can access the greatest database of electrical advice quickly and easily Find Electrical Advice using Google AMP...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • amp blog devices electricians forums mobile pages screen small the forum using
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Electrical Exchange
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    Using a consumer unit after removing total control meter

    I have 2 consumer units, one normal and one for t control, I no longer have storage heaters so want to get the meter removed, can I then use the consumer unit to supply the sockets that were originaly used for storage heating, my immersion heater is also connected to this consumer unit so that...
    • wunatey
    • Thread
    • after consumer consumer unit control meter removing total unit using
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Using a jumper wire as light switch ground wire...

    I had an Intermatic timer light switch that seemed to stop turning on and off automatically. I bought a Defiant replacement. The old switch had wires coming from it which were attached to the corresponding wires from the wall. The new switch did not come with any wires aside from two jumper...
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    Question about using a wired power strip to the electrical panel in home

    Because I have no wall outlet grounded anywhere in the house, I asked an electrician to help and the solution that didn't involved destroying the walls was to wire a power strip directly into the electrical panel (i got one right where the entrance is, I don't know the exact name but every...
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    Wiring an outlet not using the red wire

    Hey I'm looking to install an outlet into a cord in my wall that was exposed by a hole that had been capped. When I cut into it I found out it had 3 main wires (black, white, red, ground) and I assume it's because it leads to a 220V outlet on the opposite side of the wall. My question is can I...
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    Using bulb converters/adapters with Philips Hue bulbs but struggling.

    My wife and I bought some Philips hue bulbs for our ceiling lights. They are E27 screw fit bulbs but our lamp holders are gx24q-1 so we bought some converters or adapters so we could use the E27 hue bulbs. I’ve plugged them in though and the bulbs don’t seem to work. Any advice? Do you think I...
    • Whitefox90
    • Thread
    • adaptors bulb bulbs hue lampholder light bulb light fittings philips smart home smart lighting control using
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    120v generator using L14-30 inlet

    Hi, all. Posted previously but no responses yet. I now drew it out. Can someone confirm that the pigtail and connection to the double throw safety switch in the attached will work? Appreciate the help. Thanks, PatDIY
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    Using lamp posts to charge EV’s

    Heres one to consider, the apparent government solution to charging EV vehicles for people without a driveway is to install a dual 16A charger on each street lamp post this will also remove the requirement or temptation to trail charging leads across the pavement and walkways from peoples homes...
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    Using a transformer with a smart plug

    I recently had some landscape lighting put in and wanted to hook up the transformers to a smart plug so I can control them with my phone and have them on a timer etc. Currently, as setup by the electrician, the two transformers are in a double adapter plugged into a normal wall socket and it...

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