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  1. kreatiff63

    Flickering lights (am I using the correct thickness of wire?)

    Using a tuturial from a college lecturer, I've installed 2 way lights in our hallway. The cable I've used is 1mm lighting flex (2 core). The process I've used is taking the power to the switch. So I've used the permanent line from a neighbouring switch (4 gang) and connecting this to L2 where it...
  2. B

    Using solar panel DC output to feed immersion heater?

    Just an idle thought - has anyone any experience of using the DC output of solar panels to directly feed an immersion heater, to avoid the expense and losses associated with an inverter? Evidently, a changeover relay would be required to utilise the usual 240V AC supply at times of low or zero...
  3. C

    Using the Blue Regs Book

    I am due to sit my 2391 in a few weeks or so. I have been told I need the 18th Edition Amendment 2 (Brown Book) and Guidance Note 3 etc for the course days and exam. However recently having purchased GN3 and the Blue Regs book a year or so ago just before the Brown Book came out it seems...
  4. GrahamBG1609

    How to control Smart TV using control panel & buttons instead of remote control.

    We have a family friend who has a son with Autism who keeps breaking the TVs with the rmeote control. His mum has asked us if we can help, having broekn 3 TVs! I have found a protective TV cover, but I need to add a control to it, so he can switch it on/off, channel up/down and volume up/down...
  5. M

    110v 20amp circuit using existing #8 Alu wiring to 40amp breaker.

    I am abandoning an oven/microwave location that has an existing 220v 40amp (4-wire) circuit. I am leaving the wiring in place. I want to use the new counter space for a built-in microwave oven and coffee station. Can I use one of the 110v circuits in the junction box for a 110v 20amp receptacle...
  6. R

    Wiring a relay switch to power up a machine using remote control?

    So this is a question around my woodworking workshop. I have a dust collector which is connected up to various machines around the shop and want to be able to switch it on with a simple remote control I carry with me. I purchased this relay from Amazon: QIACHIP Universal Wireless Relay Module...
  7. M-B-Electrical-Services

    Anybody using Job Management Software?

    Hi all. I am pondering on the idea of using a job management software package for my business. I have a large number of clients with many of them being repeat customers and I'm running myself into the ground with paperwork! Tracking each job and what stage it is at is becoming a bit of a chore...
  8. A

    Using an estate car for work

    Thinking of changing to a estate car instead of van as van costs are quite high. Is anyone else doing this? What recommendations for a car?
  9. K

    Using LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs on ceiling fan

    Hi all, I read through the post that dealt with using 12V LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs but my issue is a little different from that thread. I will be checking out a ceiling fan that has 4 lights on it. The owner said he replaced all 4 incandescent 120VAC bulbs that were working with...
  10. M

    Using armouring as earth and RCD protection

    Hi, If an SY cable is used to supply a consumer unit, and there isn't a guaranteed depth of 50mm for the wall it is in, would using the braiding as the earth negate the meed for RCD protection of that cable? Thanks
  11. W

    UK Rewire using old conduits

    Rewiring a house in a few weeks, the lighting circuit is wired in old conduits. Interested to know if you would re use the conduits or just do new chases for the cables
  12. R

    Using metal staples on earth cable

    Can you use metal staples to secure an earth bond cable to skirting
  13. g3nt73m4n

    Using disconnect switch over its operating current Ie

    Hello, What happens if we use disconnect switch over its operating curent Ie? For ex. If our circuit is motor circuit and current range is 140A. We need to use 160A. But we used a disconnect switch with operating current Ie as 125A not 160A. Making and breaking capacity of a disconnect...
  14. R

    Using one cable for multiple Earth bonding

    HI all, I've had 3 x additional gas supplies installed in a building. Can i use one 10mm bonding cable and link these new supplies (keeping the cable continuous by stripping the sheath and clamping into earth straps) or do i have to run 3 new earth cables? Also can i use a staple gun (metal...
  15. W

    Strange voltage when using dimmer switch

    Wondering if anyone else has had this, getting 24v between live and neutral at pendant when dimmer is off, which means the light isn’t fully going off it’s still sort of glowing. When I replaced this for a regular switch it sorted the issue, just wondering if anyone else has had this and if just...
  16. C

    "smart" meters for my structures reading 2-3x more power usage than im actually using.. why ?

    I have a question for you all, We recently moved, and the old house had the analog meter on it, the new place has 3 structures on the property.. a barn, a defunct kennel which im going to turn into a workshop and the house itself. All 3 buildings have these smart meters on them.. Our first...
  17. R

    Rewire using covings and skirtings?

    Morning everyone Is it possible to do a domestic rewire by running cables inside skirting voids or behind covings and then chasing up/down? 😬. I have a furnished flat with floors that I could do with protecting as much as possible. I could do without them being cut/lifted as much as normal...
  18. O

    Multi-fuel boiler stove connected to existing heating system using a relay

    Hi all, first of all I'm not a sparks so forgive my ignorance. We are currently getting a boiler stove installed. This involves connecting the plumbing and some electrical to our existing heating system. The Plumber has requested that our electrician installs a spur at the location of the...
  19. J

    Question about using a 230v appliance here in the USA

    Hi everyone, I have what I'm sure is a very basic question that I would really appreciate some help on. I am a cider maker and recently purchased a new apple grinder that is manufactured in Germany and runs on 230v/50hz. I am wondering how I can use it here in the US? It came with a power...
  20. Mramin

    Installing wired floodlight using existing spotlight wiring.

    I currently have 3 spotlights that are controlled by a switch and I'd like to replace these with wired floodlights. Would it be possible to reuse the existing wiring + switch?
    • Mramin
    • Thread
    • downlights existing floodlight garden installing lights spotlight using wired wiring
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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