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  1. J

    Light controlled by 2 switches...

    Light controlled by 2 switches - right operates light, left only works when right switch on. Wired the same. Brain fart - how to fix?
  2. M

    Which contactor utilization category for electronically controlled motors: AC-1, AC-7a, AC-7b ...?

    Many devices with motors in them now have electronic controls, e.g. "inverter" aircons/fridges. Many include include soft-start and power-factor correction, etc. Should these devices still be considered as inductive/motor loads (AC7b) or a different utilization category?
    • ManfredB
    • Thread
    • ausie elec contactor controlled motors
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Australia
  3. D

    Adding a dimmer to light switch controlled by two circuits

    I have a light switch in the island in my kitchen which powers two chandeliers located above the island. In order to cut the power on/off for this light switch I must cut off two circuit breakers (numbers 25 and 29) located in the breaker box. Also controlled by breakers 25 & 29 is the front...
  4. S

    Wire up a temp controlled circulation pump.

    Hi. I'm wanting to connect a temp controlled unit that will turn on and off a hot water pump. Can't weigh up how to do it as the wiring diagram doesn't make any sense to me. Thank you.
  5. R

    Ireland Exterior socket plus switch controlled light on existing spur

    I want to replace an existing sensor activated exterior light with a RCD socket and a switch controlled light. Is this OK to do. So interrupt existing wire with RCD. Connect top outlet of RCD to external light switch. Connect bulkhead light to light switch?
  6. M

    Remote controlled circuit breakers MCB

    Please, help me to find the brand and model for a 120Ac 60 amp circuit breaker that can be remotely, turned on, off, and trip reset. It is used in the output of a small 7KVA gasoline generator. I found online the “Smart Breakers WiFi” from Leviton; but there is no WiFi on the yacht, and I don’t...
  7. V

    Convert switch controlled outlet to no switch?

    I have a bedroom wall outlet controlled by a standard switch. My end goal is to install a ceiling fan and use the existing switch to turn the fan on/off (power only, speed and light can be controlled with the fan's pull chains). The outlet box currently connected to the switch has 3 cables: two...
  8. M

    Large scale DMX controlled setup

    Hi there, I should start off by saying I'm in the deep here. I've never done this before and have very little knowledge, so I'm asking here if what I've learned makes any sense and what would be your advice for handling a setup this big ? I'm building a massive light installation with a total...
  9. D

    Can I use one 12/3 wire to serve as travelers for two different sets of lights

    Can I use one 12/3 wire to serve as travelers for two different sets of lights controlled by 2 sets of 3way switches, with 2 switch per box?
    • deker99
    • Thread
    • 12/3 3way box controlled different lights screwfix switch switches wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. alekdavis

    Need kitchen undercabinet lighting controlled by a wall switch

    I am not an electrician, so have a hard time figuring out what to do for kitchen undercabinet lighting (for a brand new kitchen). My requirements are: 1. Hard wired (can be plugged into an outlet of a circuit). 2. Controlled by a wall switch. 3. Dimmable (via a wall switch) would be nice but...
  11. A

    residential lights that seem to be controlled by two different circuit breakers

    Hello all, I just bought a house and a few of the lights were broken so I am replacing the fixtures. There are three light fixtures and three switches, each of which controls all three lights. I turned the circuit breaker off and all of the switches do not have power and two of the lights do not...
  12. I

    Radio controlled switch

    Hi quick question over the years I have installed a lot of cheap radio controlled switches, for outside lights, gates and pool lights I have used cheap units and have not had many problems except at one house I have fitted 4 units first failed next day second after a week and the third after a...
  13. M

    Dimmer and PIR controlled lights.

    Hi all, I hope everyone is well! I currently have 5 downlights in my soffits controlled by a dimmer switch and a PIR security light on a timer switch and the PIR also feeds a small light beside the front door, I’m wondering if I could use the SL from the PIR to turn on the down lights as well...
  14. A

    Replacing Ceiling Rose with Remote Controlled Fan

    Hi, Could you please offer a bit of advice regarding the following: We currently have a ceiling rose which is connected to a wall switch and Pull switch i.e. 2 way switching in the old colours. I understand how everything is connected, but, we are replacing the ceiling rose with a remote...
    • apefray
    • Thread
    • ceiling controlled fan remote replacing rose
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  15. Y

    UFH controlled by Home Assistant/Virtual Machine

    Hi all, It's our second winter in our new house and have been getting used to the electric underfloor heating. Still fixing some wiring issues (conductors/layouts) thanks to Marconi's help. Last winter we just used our log stove and A/C units in the bedrooms and it was not warm enough. Hard...
  16. B

    220 Volt single phase Contactor relay controlled by 2 switches

    Hi, I am looking for help wiring a 220 Volt single phase Contactor relay that has a single A1 Coil terminal to be used with 2 float switches to control a pump. I know how to connect a single switch to the relay but unsure how to add the second switch. Each switch can be Normally open or...
  17. L

    Switching maintained emg lights

    How do i go about wiring maintained emgs that switch on with lighting controlled by a sensor ? There will also be a test kit.
    • Luckyme
    • Thread
    • ausie elec controlled lighting lights maintained sensor switch switching test wiring
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
  18. L

    Velux remote (battery controlled) issues

    Hi all. The short question... Can electric velux windows send a signal to a AA battery-controlled control pad that causes the control pad to quickly deplete the batteries? The details... I have three electric velux windows in my kitchen and two in my bathroom. All recently installed by the...
  19. D

    Recently changed a light switch which controlled 2 lights. Now only 1 light works. Pictures included

    There are 2 sets of lights surrounding my house outside. One set is a single light next to the door, a standard outdoor lamp. The second is a series of spot lights under the roof to the house. There was previously a single light switch in the living room which controlled both sets of lights...
    • DSH694
    • Thread
    • changed controlled light light switch lights pictures recently switch works
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. EricMark

    How were dynamos on steam vehicles controlled?

    There Seems to be only two wires on the dynamo, guy with it had no idea on how it was controlled, with cars turning on the ignition would motor the dynamo on a free wheel and one would adjust third brush to set output, since to stop engine you turn off ignition it also disconnected dynamo...

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