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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    You might like View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVJVswLbqaA
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Is this the correct way to use wire nuts? 8,7 M vues · 69 K réactions | Big Wire Nuts For Big Problems | Big Wire Nuts For Big Problems | By Trent Parker | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1100826422057755
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    UK 70TPS12 Thyristor - Help!

    A number of points. It needs a continous current of 100mA to hold it on,. 2. A motor has a comuninator in it, so the current is lumpy and so can drop below 100ma 3. You need to arrange safe isolation between the 400V and your control circits. 4. 400V with that capacitor will kill you. 5. You...
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    News Electrical sub station near heathrow airport 'blows up'? - possible russians?

    There are a number of feeds to the site, some are N+1 but did not take into account a 275KV supergrid transformer getting upset.
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    News Electrical sub station near heathrow airport 'blows up'? - possible russians?

    Ok, it was a 275KV to 66 KV transformer on a twin transformer site. This provides power to one corner of Heathrow. I am supprised that LHR did not seem to have or were unable to have switching operations to take power from their other feeders. For details on the North Hyde grid supply point...
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    Ferrules in the middle at Lidl

    How much is the cross line laser with Tripod, I have a corridor of picture frames to put up....
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    Hobby Wiring dilemma

    Ok, That is a mess as unless relays are used to isolate the incoming call for heat then it can be possible to back feed one installation from the other. Sketch out what will happen when the double pole main switch to one installation is opened...
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    This is a good'un!!!!

    Try using a wonder lead on a spike into the ground, measure the voltage between the spike and L N and E of the supply.
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    Ferrules in the middle at Lidl

    Hi, It would appear it was part of last weeks specials.
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    Ferrules in the middle at Lidl

    Keep an eye on Lidl, you can get items like this in the middle.
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    What's the best way to ground a Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro power bank ?

    Or even better try FN2070-16-07 | Schaffner, FN2070 16A 250 V ac/dc 400Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Wire Lead, Single Phase | RS - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/power-line-filters/7761156?gb=s
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    What's the best way to ground a Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro power bank ?

    Earthing will make little to no difference. The 6m lead is acting as an antenna. Try this in a suitable box with the filter close to the power source. FN2020-16-06 | Schaffner, FN2020 16A 250 V ac/dc 400Hz, Chassis Mount EMI Filter, Fast-On, Single Phase | RS -...
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    Vehicle battery as a power source

    The big question is how big do you want your target and how hot do you want your target?
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    Cheap decent dunlop safety boots £12.50 pair

    These are walking boot style not wellies
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