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    DIY- Generator to house hookup/ Need confirmation on my plan

    Greetings, I would like to preface my post by stating I'm well aware of the legalities and danger that are present with this configuration. This topic pertains to backfeeding my home with a portable generator during an emergency power outage. I currently have a L14-30R 120v welding receptacle in...
  2. M

    Battery DIY Battery storage system?

    I have an 8kw solar array and I'm interested in a battery. They all seem mega expensive and can't justify the return I would get. I wondered if anyone had built there own battery rack and whether it worked out much cheaper.
  3. saddleworthian

    DIY - help with a double light switch.

    We’ve just had plastering done in our living room. We told the plasterer we’d be replacing the light switch, so he removed it and now we just have wires. There are two twin and earth cables (brown, blue and earth). One cable is live, feeding the main light, the second is a piggy back circuit...
  4. bcmiller13

    Help with a 240 Dryer

    So I am trying to help a family that was given a 240v electric dryer. They live in an apartment complex and unfortunately cannot modify the walls or electrical in any way. I've been thinking of taking 2 different receptacles off different poles, and then wiring them into a small subpanel with a...
  5. M

    Ireland Replace EU molded plug with UK plug

    Hi, I am a homeowner and looking for DIY advise. I bought a outdoor patio heater and it came with a EU plug as shown in picture. It works fine with a UK converter but the problem I have is it won't fit with the connector on in the waterproof outdoor extension cable I bought. So, I am looking...
  6. S

    Need expert advice about disconnect DIY

    Hi all, I'm a newb, hope I'm in the right spot. I've done a good deal of basic wiring over the years (lots of home renovations and such) and am trained in HVAC, but I'm not an electrician. I have a DIY project - installing power to a dock. I'm drinking from a fire hose and trying to learn about...
    • Soundside
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    • advice disconnect diy screwfix
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. H

    DIY GFCI switch with CT

    Hi, I got an old electrical box (used for pool equipments). The GFCI switch in it broke. It's made by Leviton but no longer in production. Can someone give me idea on how to DIY such GFCI? The GFCI is marked as 125V 60HZ 20A, the front is traditional, but the back has a current transformer...
  8. K

    DIY Thermostat installing Honeywell wired T3

    Hello I’ve just purchased a Honeywell Wired T3 thermostat to install. I’ve ran into an issues I have Drayton thermostat in the hall wall which I’m going to replace but I also have Drayton programmer upstairs in main bed room which only controls heating not water the boiler is located downstairs...
    • kierandgaf
    • Thread
    • combi diy honeywell installing thermostat wired
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  9. C

    DIY - Can I run a fridge-freezer and a freezer from one socket/outlet?

    A friend who's moving has offered me her upright freezer and I'd love to have it. However, I already have a fridge-freezer and I'm a bit worried about plugging them both into the same power point. I've read online that using both at the same time could blow the circuitry. My Proline...
  10. M

    Hello from Nebraska a DIY person

    DIY with some anxiety about when I did 14 years ago. Looking for advice in the DIY forum. I've did a 220V 14 years ago but later I remember doing some wiring on a toy and didnt realize primary wire insulation will melt with too much current. So I know I had more to learn! If my install looks...
  11. M

    Anxiety about DIY 220V outlet I installed 14 years ago

    I live in ranch style home, basement and main floor. 14 years ago when I was young dumb new home owner strapped for cash I installed my own 220 outlet for the oven. I used overkill wire size (cant recall size but its more than I needed) and a 40 amp breaker. The wire comes out the fuse box...
    • mrdumb
    • Thread
    • 220v diy installed outlet screwfix years
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. M

    DIY Hot tub wiring??

    I would like to set up my hot tub wiring a few months before my tub arrives, I would also like to do it DYI. The run I'm panning is 100' from the main panel to the tub. The hot tub (Bullfrog) requires 240v/50a service. My plan at this point is to install a 50 amp breaker on the main panel with...
    • missin44
    • Thread
    • diy hot tub screwfix spa wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. R

    DIY, difficulty new cooktop, present wiring & breaker

    I am at a standstill installing the new cooktop until I can determine if the new one works with the present wiring/breaker. (I am keeping in mind the contractor may not have installed the right wiring/breaker for the original (current) cooktop either, so tell me if you determine this is the...
    • RaeJaye
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    • breaker circuit breaker diy new present screwfix wiring
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. D

    Ring Wired Doorbell Transformer Chime advice

    Hi, I have purchased a Ring Video Doorbell in the UK, and am looking to install it. I live in a New build property and the transformer to the Chime is within the Chime unit. Looking at it the wires come through slightly differently to the installation video, and I'm trying to confirm how I...
    • Dannygee22
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    • advice chime diy doorbell ring transfomer transformer wired
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. L

    (DIY) 2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6L electrical issues

    Driving on interstate at 70'ish and dash lights went haywire (check engine, oil change needed, tire pressure warning, etc) all started coming on. Pulled off at the next exit and got to a parking lot. Windshield wipers were running without being turned on. Once engine was off (dont remember if...
  16. H

    Is there a formula for sizing the amps needed for a breaker?

    HI, I have a small shop space with single phase run to a 100amp breaker main, and I bought a few items such as a welder, plasma cutter and a compressor. In order to ensure I select the correct breaker for these devices and any other ones in the future, I was wonder if there is a formula or...
  17. G

    Light fitting DIY

    Is thgis a standard UK light fitting? It is easily swapped to replace a modern unit?
    • gravy_granules
    • Thread
    • diy fitting light
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. R

    Candy CPC 220 Fridge Freezer Thermostat DIY

    Hello all My neighbour has a Candy CPC 220 Fridge Freezer thermostat that's on the blink. I have bought a replacement but I can't figure out how you get to it on the fridge to do the replacement.. I have been all over this fridge insidfe and out looking for screws or clips or anything to...
  19. A

    DIY question about portable generators.

    I have a Duromax XP1500EH portable generator which has a 240V 50A outlet and a 240V 30A outlet. I have a 200A transfer switch on my main service panel with a 240V 50A wire connector for attaching my generator. I used this connection during IDA last week and it worked great. My question is can a...
    • alreagle
    • Thread
    • diy generators portable question
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. M

    DIY first time wiring light

    Hi I just replaced my folks outdoor floodlight but now worried I have done it wrong it is working but wanted to check. it has a junction box all seemed easy however when doing it I spotted cable had 4 wires…the black one wasn’t used before so I just ignore it..now worrying I have done...
    • Mccjen
    • Thread
    • diy first light time wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum

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