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    UK How to wire three LED to main with one cable?

    Hi all, I am new in this forum and would like to understand how to wire to the main supply x3 of the equipment that I attached as a picture? I had a normal light and wish to have three of those leds instead. Is it possible and if so how should I wire it? Many thanks in advance. Adrianna
  2. R

    does it matter which wire to which terminal

    Does it matter which terminal when using two black and one bare wire? I know bare is ground and booster pump is prewired for 230v.
  3. M

    Wire diameter for garage.

    I have purchased a property and need to run power about 50m to a garage. Planning to get everything ready so a sparky can just finish it off. I have 2 questions before starting project. 1. Will 2.5mm twin core+earth be large enough? 2. Can it run from existing garage or should I dig trench to...
  4. K

    Grounding Wire In Concession Trailer

    I bought a concession trailer that was all propane. Being the town I'm in is so strict about propane, l gutted it out and now making it all electric. Running on 2 generators. So my question is about wiring. The interior is all stainless steel. I have mounted all metal conduit to the walls. I am...
  5. M

    Wiring a 4 wire intercom station to a 3 wire.

    I have an old 3 wire intercom station which I removed, and purchased a new one. Happens that the new one has 4 wires. Is it possible to connect my 4-wire intercom station to the 3 wires from the wall? Also if anyone has the internal switch schematic, that would help diagnosing this if its possible.
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    Wire nuts: pigtail or not?

    Hello: I am a DIY'er and recently read an article about using wire nuts. Person stated that the wires should not be pigtailed prior to placing the nut. This was not an add for newer connectors. Should wires be pigtailed prior to placing a wire nut? Thank you.
  7. Tmcdiscord

    How to make sure the wire I used for my smart switch is neutral?

    I'm new to this forum, I live in Saudi Arabia. I just installed a smart light switch that requires a neutral line, as in this picture : when I opened the switch light outlet I found a black wire capped inside and not used, I used a voltage detector on the black wire and there was no voltage...
  8. Richy_P

    Smart switch wire colors

    Hello. I'm fitting some Fibaro Dimmer 2 smart switches and hoping to get some advice on best practice around cable colors. Usually the modules are installed behind the switch in which case it's obvious what is connected to perm live, switched live etc. However the need has come to install the...
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    Patio heater (hard wire)

    Hi all, I am looking to install a 3kw patio heater spurring off an existing socket (on a ring main) as below: 1. Cable to isolator switch (32 Amp TP&N Rotary Switch Insulated Weatherproof - IP65 | Contactum (DX032AC) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CMDX032.html) 2. Cable from isolator...
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    How long can a buzz wire game be ???

    Hi there just joined the site and have a couple of question's. I want to make a giant buzz wire game out of copper pipe I have. I would like to know how long I can make it with using only a battery seen lots online may be 10f or even 20f but noting any bigger. could I say do 100f 200f and the...
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    How to wire a GFCI next to an adjoining switch

    I am replacing a standard two plug outlet with a GFCI two plug outlet in the kitchen. On the current receptacle there is one white wire at the top on the right near the ground and two black wires on the bottom left. I assume that one of the black wires is the hot line from the breaker. The other...
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    Moving Home Ground Wire

    Hi all, First-time poster here. There is a hose bib in my garage that I would like to move down so it is closer to the floor. However, the house's ground wire is clamped to the side of the bib. In light of this, is there a problem with (or are there any considerations that come with) removing...
  13. D

    Smart wifi switch install with neutral wire

    Hello all My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy install. When I remove my existing switch I am not able to identify the neutral wire which according to ge video is white. How do I find neutral wire...
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    Exposed copper wire under the floorboards after rewire

    I have just had my house fully rewired. I lifted a few of the loose floorboards to clean and noticed at junctions there is a lot of exposed copper wire. Is this normal or even safe?ī
  15. eyekamy

    wire size for a gas furnace

    I am installing a carrier infinity gas furnace and I don't know what size wire and breaker I need for it. Could anybody help me please?
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    How to wire an LED dimmer switch from old halogen dimmer

    Hello, I’m trying to wire an LED dimmer to replace the older dimmer which is running halogen bulbs. All the wires are the same colour, brown. Two wires go into the COM terminal, and one goes into L2. My new switch has COM, L1 and L2 along with a screw on the metal plate for an earth. I presume...
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    Re wire estimate 4 bed house

    Hi, Thanks to anyone who reads this and offers any advice. Sold my house and the buyer requested an electrical inspection report which they paid for. House was built in the 1960s. In average condition but I felt the price reflected this. Report recommends a full new re wire (which I agree...
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    Neutral wire to the house fell

    Seeking advice. My neutral wire from the transformer fell during a storm. This is at a cottage and luckily I was there when it happened. The surge move around the house and popped light bulbs and the GFI's in the kitchen and bath basically exploded and popped a breaker in the panel. I turned...
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    No earth wire in wall light fitting?!?

    I live in an ex council house in manchester which I imagine was built around the 1940s. Upon renovating the severely outdated living room, I removed two ceramic wall fitted lights that had switches and were independent to the main light fitting in the room. I didn’t really pay attention to the...
  20. M

    How to wire two 7.5KW electric heaters to one breaker box?

    In a large insulated garage on a farm I wish to wire two 7.5kw electic heaters. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/digital-fan-forced-ceiling-mount-heater-cz230er?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0jfOUo8TMLPaaQz3pMpwUUkGLhMefpcy_ejVb_Xo2CoahKIo-nIz2QaAgUfEALw_wcB A...
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