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    Domestic extractor fan wiring into a timer

    Hi all Please could you offer some advice on wiring a 6" bathroom extractor fan. I've got a stylish surface mounted momentary wall switch and would like to incorporate a 30 min timer. So I'm looking for a relay that requires a pulse to initiate and run on. I would rather keep the current switch...
  2. r33eut

    Help Needed: Wiring Relay to Hive Thermostat receiver for Underfloor Electric Heating Mats

    Hi everyone, I'm seeking some advice on how to wire a relay to my Hive Thermostat for controlling my underfloor electric heating. I have some basic knowledge but I’m not an electrician, so I’m finding it a bit confusing and would really appreciate some guidance. Here’s my setup: Power Supply...
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    Wiring a light and a battery pack, basic questions

    Hello Complete lack of electrical knowledge here. I sew actually, making a costume right now that I need a little light for. So my question is this: Is the sequance of "battery pack -> negative wire coming out of the battery pack -> wire nut -> negative wire coming out of the light -> light ->...
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    Need Help with wiring circuit for lights

    Good Morning need some advice please. Yesterday went to change a light fitting in hallway. There are two ceiling lights in the hall controlled by 2 switches at opposite ends of the hall. On removing one light there was the remains of a ceiling rose under the fitting. I noted the position of the...
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    Shed wiring outbuilding

    I know how to fulfil IEEE wiring but is it ok to use 20mm corrugated conduit through the dwelling wall or is it rigid white conduit with the usual wiring boxes? Thoughts suggestions welcome
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    Australia Help with wiring of relay for automotive spot lights

    Hi brains trust, I am aware of typical wiring and legalities hence the questions. Looking for a wiring diagram to allow me to use a dual switch (OEM style for Y62) which features a single input feeding two independently switched outputs for my spotties and drl’s. I want the DRL’s separate to...
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    Wiring in oven

    Hello everyone, I've got a new oven and have a question about installing it. It's a 2.6kW 13A oven, and a cable from the 32A cooker circuit to connect to it. Can I simply connect the cable to the cooker, or do I need to do via a 13A plug and socket. If not, why is there no need for a fuse...
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    Relay Design and Wiring

    I am trying to understand how a relay system works and have designed a circuit and a ladder diagram all as attached for an 8 PIN relay, a current sensor and a delay off timer relay. It is the sort of thing one might use with work shop power tools for automatic switch on and delayed off for a...
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    New Bathroom Extractor Fan - Wiring Query

    Hi, I'm looking to install a new bathroom extractor fan in my bathroom as I have a windowless bathroom and the current one I have installed in bathroom ceiling is just a standard one and isn't powerful enough so looking to change this to a Manrose MF100t inline extractor fan. Now I originally...
  10. NicoNix

    Help with a vintage doorbell and wiring

    Help please! Got this to use as a doorbell but unsure of specifics and wiring. If someone could maybe help with a diagram/specific parts or even drawing on the photos to show me! I’m a DIYer, very aware of health and safety with electrics, busy renovating an old property. I’ve put lights...
  11. Z

    Water Temp Gauge wiring

    On the instructions saying Red to battery +12 v White to ignition switch +12 v Yellow to light switch +12 v If these three wires connect them to the ignition switch +12 v will not work?
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    Advice on Shed Wiring

    Hi, I'm looking to get the lionshare of a small shed wired before a friendly electrician does the needful. I'm a confident DIYer, but I would appreciate any more experienced view to check my logic. My house was professionally rewired in 2022, but I would like to connect a small 8x6ft shed to a...
  13. Antares

    UK Type of wiring

    Hello everyone, How do you think reference method and type of wiring for flat twin and earth in non-metallic conduit will be : just C and B? Reference method B – Enclosed in conduit or trunking on a wall  cheers
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    Capacitive sensor wiring

    I'm trying to wire in a 4 core capacitive sensor into a safety circuit. I have brown, blue, white and black coloured cores and it's a NO sensor. What's the best way to wire this into a safety loop I am an apprentice and the sensor didn't come with any drawings, the info on the sensor just say...
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    Downlight Wiring

    Hi guys, super basic question: For a room layout like this, with my understanding that a lighting circuit downlight radial goes from one point to the next (whereas a socket radial can spur off in multiple directions), would this be acceptable, with the first downlight spurring off to feed two...
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    Regulations around stairwell wiring

    Hi all, I have two questions regarding wiring and containment on commercial property stairwells in Ireland. We are currently wiring a 3 story pub-to-be. We plan on using plastic conduit- surface from top stairwell landing to the bottom landing. I can't find anything to the contrary in the...
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    Storage combi wiring...

    Good evening Sparks and Sparkles, Has anyone got a wiring diagram for a storage combi boiler using a Hive (plumber says 1 channel...)... The make and model are for some reason a closely guarded secret... Many thanks
  18. 1974_Saab_Sonett_Project

    Wiring Accessory Relay Panel into Classic Car - Questions..

    Hi Everyone, New to the forum but hoping I can find a little help with my restoration project... I am adding a secondary wiring "system" to my project car (username) to control add-on systems to include an electric fuel pump, electric radiator fan, fog lights and also to replace/upgrade the...
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    Connector block wiring and replace with Wago

    Hi all, I am about to fit a light fitting and wanted some advice whether I should just connect the light cables into the correct terminal blocks or should I replace the terminal blocks with the Wago connectors? I have attached a picture. Any help would be really appreciated. Sal9
  20. AngelLaHash

    Wiring Regs 18th

    Currently doing my 18th edition as its been so long since i did my 17th just clicked on a Video saying DONT WRITE in the BOOK 😲 only in pencil, can i just rub it out! Got Tabs and .. ive cut the book to make it easier to find the Sections

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