wiring

  1. G

    12v basic relay wiring query

    Hi all. Totally new to auto relays so hope this is ok to ask. Can anyone advise would the below work ok for triggering a standard 5-pin changeover relay to allow the blue circuit to be joined when the orange circuit is joined (by the alarm on a vehicle)? pin87a will be unused. This is how I...
  2. Trusty Crow

    SWA fixing - where in wiring regs / other guides?

    Hi - FInishing last leg of my training with some real-world installations which will be supervised by my NAPIT mentor when I find one - I'm looking for some orthodox guidance as to the proper fixing of SWA cable in exterior situations - I recall from training that, for example, fixing to wooden...
  3. M

    UK wiring up a 4 aircon units

    I have 4 aircon units outside my house going to 4 units inside. I have been told i need a isolator switch for each one. And just wondering how to wire it up myself. I have been told they but out 8amps max and need to wire to my fuse board, just wondering if i can wire each switch on a ring main?
  4. P

    Main switch SPD pen fault wiring

    Hi all, Customer is buying a Tesla ev and he was thinking of getting a Tesla charger but he said to give him 1 quote without a charger (him buying Tesla charger) and 1 quote with me supplying a charger… The Tesla charger hasn’t got pen fault detection and I’ll need to fit one. The existing CU...
  5. R

    Shelly app to garage motor unit wiring

    Hi guys, I’m really lost and need a bit of a hand with the I wiring of this Shelly wifi relay switch to the door motor? The client wants to be able to control the door using this Shelly relay switch which potently gets connected into the little unit - see photo. So the client will download a...
  6. FlashGordon

    Automotive (bike lights wiring circuit)

    So, I am a relative beginner (only fiddle when needed and usually following clear instructions or diagrams) when it comes to 12v switches and relays, but I am needing some help with a set of switches and a micro relay I purchased from Amazon (those who purchase here know most stuff comes with...
  7. R

    Boiler side connections for UFH wiring centre

    I've been away from electrical work for about 30 years so I'm not familiar with all the names and terminology that's been introduced over the years. We're having UFH heating installed. Plumber is doing the pipework, s-plan etc and I'm installing a Heatmiser wiring centre. for the electrical...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Worcester Bosch course on wiring for central heating systems

    I have just finished a 2 day course on 'Wiring for central heating systems' as my knowledge was fairly poor on this subject. It was well run, good lunch, finished on time and I learnt a lot. I know there are some on this forum with excellent knowledge of heating electrics, but I 'think' there...
  9. H

    Can someone explain this wiring?

    Hi guys, I fitted this ceiling light a few days ago for a relation and whilst there has been no issues with it, the wiring has left me somewhat baffled. Can someone explain why it has 3 earth wires? I am going to assume one is an earth for the light itself and one is an earth for the metal...
  10. H

    DIY'er looking to learn more about electrical wiring

    Hey guys. My DIY adventures have taken me to a place where I'd like to learn a little more about electrical wiring and safety so that I may be competent at basic household wiring installations. I hope you don't mind me lurking around.
  11. M

    specify an appropriate wiring system for the luminaires in the main workshop, giving three reasons for your choice. thanks

    specify an appropriate wiring system for the luminaires in the main workshop, giving three reasons for your choice. thanks
  12. Sparky Sukey

    UK Fixed appliance wiring colours - is non-standard ok?!?

    Hi All Was fitting a radiator with an electric heating element (the towel rail heater type) and obviously it makes more sense to connect as a fixed appliance, rather than via a standard plug. However, flex with a standard (moulded on) plug is what it came with - odd, I thought, given that it's...
  13. S

    3 speed Extractor fan motor wiring

    Good day all I need some help to determine whether this replacement motor would be suitable a a replacement for the existing and now not working extractor motor. Additionally, I would like to know how to wire the new motor if it is suitable. I've attached pics of the motors, and haven't bought...
  14. klumsy

    Transfer switch wiring (for generator and/or Anker Solix)

    Our house , here is rural washington state, USA has an external Square-D double throw not fusible" external manual transfer switch (DTU-224NRB) , (see attached photo) . the previous owners had it attached to a diesel generator, but the wires for the that are gone once we got it.. we have a...
  15. K

    generator wiring and earth

    I have an old Electric Construction generator. There are no markings for the wiring. Putting a meter over the 2 terminals i get 240 volts but connecting the earth comes up with an error connecting to the garage. There is 110 volts between neutral and earth. Should the neutral be connected to...
  16. T

    Old thermostat to smart thermostat wiring issue

    Hi all, quite new to this forums so hopefully this is in the right place. I have a combi boiler, please see picture of the old wiring of the thermostat and how I have wired up the new smart thermostat. Boiler still comes on but no display to the thermostat. Also I tried 4 into 1 but still no...
  17. HappyHippyDad

    My boiler wiring has not gone to plan!

    Evening all.. I've got myself into a bit of a pickle with trying to install a hive thermostat. The house has a combi boiler. There are 2 zones.. upstairs and downstairs. In the wiring centre in the boiler there is one 5 core cable going into it. L, N, E and the other 2 cores go to the...
  18. C

    Can you add a second fixture to a switch loop?

    I currently have a light fixture on a switch loop and would like to add a second light that would be powered by the same switch. Can you add a second fixture? Forgive my novice picture, but if so, is this an allowable setup?
  19. R

    Wiring up Garden room (Need help on Dali light)

    Hi, recently got a garden room and completely wired it up but running into a snag. Is there any way I can use dimmable led batons that have Dali output with just a dimmer switch as I’m having problems getting it to work. I know usual you have to have a permanent feed at each light and switch...
  20. vjsmarwick

    Wiring in Tenerife

    Hi has anyone on here got any knowledge of the wiring system in Tenerife is it anything like the UK or is it like opening a bag of worms ? The reason I ask is I have a cousin there who wants a few things looked at and it’s giving me a free holiday. But am I going to find things straight...
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