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    12v or 24v for efficiency

    Hi, I understand some basics about wattage, volts and amps etc but I am trying to decide what would be the most efficient system Situation - 2 x 110 amp hour 12 volt batteries wired in parallel. Use these to heat approximately 8 liters of water through a DC water heating element. Which of...
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    UK Converting 12v suspended tension wire to LED? I

    I have an old IKEA Norrsken 12v suspended ceiling tension wire system, which runs x7 20w MR16 bulbs, from a Min 4x20w/Max 10x20w transformer. Can I replace the 240v/12v transformer with an LED driver, alongside 7 new LED MR16 bulbs, say, 5w each, or is the plastic coated cable not suitable for...
  3. OnlQQker

    12v Rcd or equivalent

    Why isn't there any? If you're using only the plus-negative on the battery and the only grounding point is battery negative to chassis, then surely a 12v rcd would be possible. Or am I missing something totally here. I've scoured the internet and found absolutely nothing!
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    convert 12v gu5.1 to mains gu10.

    convert 12v gu5.1 to mains gu10. but confused why this transformer has two live wires? can someone explain.Do I need a driver or I can directly attach GU10 holder to the mains? and what should be done with second live wires?
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    How to install additional 12V battery to run security systems

    Hello all, new here. I’m searching for advice whilst brainstorming the idea of installing an additional 12v battery in my car to supply the security systems. Some context, the car in question is infamous for being easy to pinch as it is easy to access the battery, disconnect it without setting...
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    Replacing 12v GU4 downlighters with LED.

    In the bathroom we have a panel above the wash basin with 3 x 12v Halogen downlighters powered through a single transformer. I am looking to replace the halogens with LED equivalents with a 12v LED driver. I have removed the bezel and there is a very thin black plastic ring but I can see no...
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    12v outdoor fairy lights

    details 12v outdoor fairy lights 20m in length, coaxial socket UK 240v plug that with built in 12v 1amp transformer 220v-plug/12v-transformer has cable out with coaxial plug connects with coaxial socket on 20m fairy lights Problem is I want to plug this in far away from the house say...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    What power supply for this large 12V Fridge/chiller?

    My customer wants to fit a large 12V chiller at her farm. The supplier has said it is 12V and 80A. A couple of questions.. 1. What sort of power supply unit would you use for this? See link below of the ebay item. 2. Is this going to be 80A at 12V or 80A at 230V? At 12v it would only be...
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    Unexpected/weird On/Off switch behavior in 12v DC System

    Here's the setup: 400ah battery bank on 12v has a positive line that connects to a 400a fuse, then to a Blue Sea On/Off Switch, then to the positive Bus Bar, then to the Fuse Box, then to the Loads. Loads come back on the negative to the Fuse Box, then the negative Bus, which goes to the...
  10. captaincaveman

    Best way to locate a fault in garden 12v lighting

    Hi Guys n Gals, I'm a little stumped on a job and was wondering if anyone could advise? I've got 3 drivers going to 3 sections of garden lights. Two of the three sections are not working (about 10 lights). I presume it's two sections due to the number of lights and I can't find a third section...
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    Lunos 12v cable protection

    Query about what's required for cables in domestic setting carrying 12V; context is MVR System by Lunos. This has transformer that's installed in consumer unit; output is 12V max 4.5A max 54W This is run to switches from which the multicore J-Y(St)Y 4x2x0.8 powers small ventilation fans...
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    Confused about the wiring diagram on INKBIRD 1000F 12V

    How to connect a ptc heater to a controller, so... the controller actually turns the heater ON and OFF when it reaches the desired temperature? I need to keep stable 30 deg temp, but there is no relay switch on the heater (I think that's how it is called), so if the heater is connected directly...
  13. J

    12v led light for shed

    I want to install a 12v led light in my shed, can anyone recommend the type of wire and transformer I would need for a 10w light? The cable would run about 8 meters outside. Thanks
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    Converting 240VAC to 12v DC

    What components are needed to convert 240VAC to 12VDC?
  15. Carolina

    Wiring 12V bulbs in series or...?

    Hope this is the correct forum for this. I have a chandelier that holds 18 bulbs, it's not in use since ages ago and I was planning to restore it to its former glory. Here's the thing, I also have more than 80 incandescent light bulbs taking up space in my workshop (long story) but they're all...
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    trying to wire a DPDT 12v relay in truck

    HI, Hoping someone can help me here as I am a novice. This is on a vehicle so I hope thats ok but I think it pertains. Long story is I have a old truck that has a valve that went bad and I cant get them anymore. It has a switch on the dash that has a single wire back to the valve that only has...
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    Need 12V 2A Battery and connector

    Hi, I sometimes wish to use my mobile router off battery. Its one of these https://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-b625-261.html#:~:text=Huawei%20B625%2D261%20is%20a,name%204GEE%20Home%20Router%202. It needs 12V, 2A. I can get a battery for this. But what is the name of the connector used on the router?
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    A.c to D.c 12v charge

    I have a 12 volt power supply unit with 15 percent up or down voltage selector so I can achieve little more than 14 volts current draw is 30 amps maximum. It has over volt safety thermal safety and short circuit protection. Powered by 120v ac. The question is if I added a fuse 30amp and...
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    12V voltage drop dual battery camper installation

    Hi there I can't wrap my head around a problem I have when trying to connect my dual 12v battery system in a camper. When I plugged in my VSR ( Orion from the brand Victron) i measured the + input was 3 volts although engine running (and app saying 14v input...). I thought the wire were too...
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    Can 12v ac be used through a light switch within 1 meter of a swimming pool.

    I need 6 switching light circuits to control 12V LED light in Zone 1 of a pool, the problem is that Zone 1 is as you open the door to the building. I been thinking about using a 230v to 12v transformer in the plant room to a grid switch near the pool. This could switch 12v to a 230v contactor...

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