Hi all,
I’m doing my bathroom up currently and in the process, I want to look at the delay in one of the lights
3x downlights are 230v, one is 12v as it’s got an Integrated fan.
I know the couple second delay is due to the voltage dropping to 12v, but is there any way to eradicate this? It’s...
Hi all, Im back here again. i have a couple of R11 12Volt 20Watt G4 Bi-Pin Base bulbs tha i salvaged from a backup lighting unit. I have tested them on my car battery and the are working. I would like to use one in my house as a spot in my stairwell area. So i have tested it eith a 12V 2A wall...
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I've just fit some led strip lights to my campervan and face-palmed when I saw they were USB and on 5v, not 12v. I have cut the usb end off and wired to a switch panel in the van that runs off the 12v leisure battery. As a quick test, I've powered on to check all OK and fine. I can't...
I'm wanting to add a 12v deep cycle battery to my minivan to power some items. These are a CPAP machine and some small vent fans (like USB powered computer fans.) At the rear of the van is a 12v cigarette lighter socket I'd like to use. Can this be connected directly to the battery (positive to...
Hi vent-axia Svara bathroom fan going in zone 1, vent-axia PSU centra selv lo-carbon (12v transforme) question = how far can the PSU be from the fan, i would like it about 1.5 meters from the fan (cable length) or must it be as close as possible (in the loft) to the fan 1.5mm twin+earth cable...
Hi all,
I converting a van to a camper and wanted lights for underneath the kitchen cabinet.
I purchased this led light strip for Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commerc...-RGB-LED-Strip-Light-Kit-DT8800-16F/312590609). The first one I bought with USB connection just wasn't bright...
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TL;DR Will I short the car battery life by having a external battery always connected to the 12v port?
I'm planning to buy a Bluetti battery (500wh) for my camper and connect to it a mini fridge, so to keep battery level as high as possible, I assume the best option should have it always...
Using these lights (wired in parallel) 6 x 2W is ok to use a 12V constant voltage 16W led driver Aurora AU-LED16T. My question is they are a G4 fitting which goes, either way, does the polarity of the bulb cause an issue or do electronics inside take care of this. Many thanks in advance.
HI,
My project involves installing under-cabinet lights. Wiring is there and waiting.
Have any of you seen differences, gains, sacrifices by using 12v or 24v tape lights.... or Triac vs Magnetic dimmers?
Have you had any difficulty with dimmer switches with either? (not looking for Zwave...
hi all new here :) right so am upgrading my inverter set up in my work van i use this set up for tools and camping the new inverter going in is a
Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 2000Va Smart what i am trying to work out is will i need to run it in to a 240v consumer unit RCD /MCB. my old ivereter...
Hey, im attempting to further modify my kids 12v quad and need some advice.
I have swapped the original motors for a a pair of 65w 35000rpm 12 dc motors.
Originals were 45w 12000rpm.
Motors run and seem a lot quicker with the rear wheels off the ground however on the floor and under load have no...
Hi, I have to replace bath and shower downlights to IP rated. I thought they were GU10 so bought the GU10 fitment and bulbs. I fitted it and it did not work ? I then found out the original fitment is MR16 12v. Please can someone tell me if I need to buy IP rated MR16 downlights and LED MR16...
Two new 12V DC fans (100mm and 75mm inline/duct) are extremely noisy. Powered from household 240V mains with the usual DC transformer/ power supply - correctly rated for DC supply to these DC 12V fans). Why is this happening ?
Hello all,
I'd like some advice on wiring up a 24V leisure power system. It seems to work so far, but my wiring doesn't seem to match many other diagrams online. I'm worried that I'm damaging batteries or wasting power.
I have 4x 12V Lead Carbon batteries (all identical). I want to have 24V...
I'm not a pro, just looking at strategy for a village hall install.
In the bar area, there are a number of devices which need to be switched on in one go. Some LED lights, a video monitor, wifi externder, other low power stuff. They are the type with the plug in 13A to low volt wall adapters...
Hi all,
Complete novice here, but I'm trying to learn.
I am making a solar powered, back-lit estate/ driveway entrance sign, and am stuck regarding the correct wattage, amperage, etc for the panel and battery.
I'm planning to use 5 meters of 12v 18w strip, but would like to be able to use...
Hi all, not an electrician, doing some DIY van stuff.
Got a Citroen Relay 2015, the pictures 1&2 are of another 12v supply [without the actual socket] it was behind a blank cover. I have bought a new cigarette lighter to fit but the connections don't match. Halfords had no clue what it was. The...
Please help, I have just purchased wifi TCP strip light for the kitchen (multi colour and dimmer )
With a plug.
I was really hoping to have them controlled via a 3 gang dimmer switch which controls other lights in the room.
The plug has a 12 v transformer built in so I’m guessing I can’t cut...
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