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  1. R

    DiY: Where can i get hold of a 13a 20mm ceramic fuse

    For Vax pressure washer. Internal fuse is blown but can only fine 10a and 15a online. Any recommendations appreciated
  2. B

    DIY: Kobalt 18v drill battery charger blinks red

    I place the battery on the charger and it is green for about 10 seconds, then flashes red. I placed the same battery on my kobalt 18-20v universal battery charger and it charges to completion. Anyone have any ideas on how to service this charger……IT’S NOT THE BATTERY(s). Any ideas? Thank you.
  3. H

    Yet another newbie

    Experienced DIYer, rewired two houses (and certified by qualified electrician) way back in the day when you could do that. Electronics I'm comfortable with - plumbing I hate! (Why? Because if you get something wrong with electrics it goes "pop" and you know about it; a plumbing fault...
  4. A

    DIY enthusiast intro

    Hi, DIY enthusiast here. Learnt a lot of valuable information for my last house renovation project. Here to learn 😊
  5. A

    I've burned two SONOFF already and I need help understanding why

    Hi everyone, after temporary removing a Sonoff that I've installed years ago to do some painting, I'm unable to get everything back to work. I've already burned two of them during my tries and I need help understanding why. On the wall I have two switches, one turns on the patio light, the...
  6. PierceOco

    DIY advice - neutral wire cut on supply to lights

    Hi, I’m new to the forum. Thanks for letting me join. Asking for some diy advicd… I’m trying to add a couple more security lights to the existing circuit but stumped at two things - - The wires travel from the switch, to the existing security lights, then loop back (creating extra cable) to...
  7. N

    DIY testing washer/dryer AIO components, do I need a better multimeter

    Hello, I have an all-in-one washer/dryer unit and it is giving me error codes. I have the manual that describes how to test the various components on the control module, but the introduction to the Component Testing Procedures section has me a little confused. It seems to contradict itself by...
  8. D

    UK First time DiY post - trying to find a 2 pin connector for some lights

    Hello, 1st time post from an amateur. I have some old Habitat decorative lights that are powered by a transformer. There seems to be a break in the wiring as the lights go off when the wire is moved around so I was going to shorten the wire. The problem is that I can't find a replacement...
  9. J

    Just to introduce myself

    I have done some simple wiring in my flat and garden. I joined the forum to see what DIYers are doing. Now having looked around a bit in the DIY section I am a quite surprised about how advanced is the stuff which DIYers are tackling. There are clearly a lot of skilled people here.
  10. R

    DIY LED setup sanity-check

    We are in the process of renovating our house, and would like to setup led strip-lighting throughout. of the options, this seems most attractive: 12v 120W constant voltage driver powering a bus that routes to each room (optionally 24v 240W, but I think I'll just get two drivers, two busses if...
  11. P

    DIY Electrical Advice: Spot Lights

    Hello, Looking for DIY electrical advice. I have 7 x spots, and each are fitted with 1 x T&E connector block fitting [see photo]. In the past I have had spot Fittings with an 'In and Out' connection as part of the fitting. I wrongly assumed they'd all be the same! These have a connector...
  12. tbaine01

    Diy Automatic Transfer Switch install, 194 and 23 wires

    All my life red is positive and black negative. I was under expression the 194 was 12v + and 23 was the ground to complete circuit. This switch is tagged 194 wire black and 23 red, Just like an apinion
  13. S

    DIY. Installing sub-panel in detached garage to also run generator

    I’m planning to run an electrical sub-panel to my detached garage (about 150’ away) and run it off my 200 amp home panel. I live out in the country in West Virginia and also want to be able to run my emergency generator in the garage when needed to send power back to the house. What size/type...
  14. KeenPensioner

    DIY Question - Is this SWA? or Hi-Tuff

    My sister has a cable feeding an outside boiler (see image). I want to tidy it up by adding a new piece of cable as shown. I can't see any ends of the existing cable to determine whether it's SWA or Hi-tuff. Is there any way of determing whether this cable is swa?
  15. T

    DIY: 20A oven installation on 40A circuit, can this be done?

    Here is my situation We have a dedicated oven circuit in our house with a 40A RCBO We have bought a dual fuel range cooker which states it has a nominal power of 4800W By my calculations this means it will draw max 20A The power cord of the oven is rated to 25A My question: Are we permitted...
  16. MrKaris

    Kitchen circuit wiring question. newbie DIY. #help

    Hello. I am new to wiring and could use some help getting this circuit wired in the kitchen . I am trying to get the source power to the GFCI and then through a switch to have the garbage disposal protected by the GFCI. I also have a switch that I would like in for the above sink light. Lastly...
  17. pstr8ahead

    DIY USA old house 3 wire feed subpanel

    I have an old 1959 house that appears to have outside service panel feeding 2 subpanels in the house each with only 3 wire feed. One subpanel(A) is in laundryroom supplying that side of house including kitchen, livingroom and half of den. The other subpanel(B) feeds 3 bedrooms, hallway and 2...
  18. pstr8ahead

    New DIY Homeowner Saying Hi!

    Hey all! Just joined the forum today. I'll have a few questions as soon as I figure out what/how to ask. Planning some home decorating with my wife and got a few electrical projects on my mind. Please welcome me with open arms and don't bash too hard, but I can take it if needed. Thanks!
  19. Smallfree

    DIY - any advice or thoughts on why only my middle outlet is working?

    They are all connected to the same live "hot" wire, but only the outlet connected to the red wire will work. Here is a image and a drawing of the wiring. [Yellow = Hot], tested using multimeter. If anyone has any idea, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you.
  20. J

    Help with an Air Conditioning install

    Just had three split Air Con units installed at my home, the ones with an indoor and outdoor unit. I (perhaps naively) trusted the installers when they said they could tap into the existing socket ring to power them. I had assumed they meant installing a couple of fused spurs. What I've ended...

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