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    Normal and USB sockets for home

    Hi there, I am looking for some advice re: putting new sockets and usb sockets in my home. Someone will be rewiring the entire house but I have been asked to provide the sockets whatever I want to put in. The current sockets and switches are old style plastic ones with screws in front. What...
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    Odd E.V. home charger question

    I will describe my problem in as much detail so you guys might be able to answer my question. I am never home, my Electric bill is $ 28 to $30 a month, has been that way for years. I recently bought an E.V. so I had an E.V. Charger (Emporia is the brand) installed, hardwired by an Electrician...
  3. W

    Home rewire query

    I’ve been asked by a builder I know to rewire a property he’s renovating, I’ve been involved in a few rewires before but never priced one. Just wondering how everyone else goes about pricing a big rewire? It’s quite a big property, 3 floors. Builder supplying all materials it’s basically labour...
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    Home generator inlet box install with two 200 amp electrical panels.

    I am interested in having a home generator that would provide power to my home when the power is out during hurricane season, etc. I have 2 electrical panels in my garage that are 200 amps each. I purchased a 13,000/10,000 watt predator generator. I would like to use an interlock rather than a...
  5. Chambers3479

    Where can i buy a ESD simulator gun uk for a home project

    i am looking to do some ESD testing on some electronics at home, where can i pick up a ESD simulator gun without a company
  6. shurbra82

    Home automation/sub-switchboard panel

    Hi all, Great to of found this forum. Much respect for keeping everyone safe! My background is in commercial data and Audio Visual. Been working alongside sparkies for my whole career. Have run projects and installed cabling on many a building site. Although I don't have my license I am...
  7. W

    Home Lathe with 3 Phase inverter tripping mains

    Hello - hope someone can advise please. I have a recently purchased second hand Myford lathe which has a 3-phase inverter (Siemens Micromaster 410) Lathe all works fine but regularly trips my RCCB 80A 30mA breaker taking out half of the board - usually when first powering on. The inverter is...
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    80A / 100A single phase whole home energy monitoring with website / app graphics

    I'm trying to find a way of energy logging a home to help plan a battery installation. Ideally tracking import by hour and displaying some information and graphs on an online platform like the myenergi app allows when you have some of their equipment. Thought I could buy just a harvi and CT...
  9. James

    Best Consumer unit for home

    I try to keep out of Domestic work but I have a problem at home. Currently I have a wylex fuse board with re-wire fuses. they are great because nuisance tripping never happens!! however, it is an overhead TT supply and this is covered by a 30mA non delay rcd that covers the whole house. this...
  10. JodyCowart

    2 Wire Copper circuit in older home

    Without running new wire or at least ground, next best is GFCI receptacles for limited protection. I know about a bootleg ground to fool a tester. I am not going there! Does each receptacle need a costly GFCI or can standard receptacles be used down stream on the load side of the first GFCI and...
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    Backfeeding my home with a generator. I know it’s a no no, but I have a few questions.

    Here is my set up. I have 100 amp service coming into my house into the panel box. I have a 50 amp subpanel in my garage fed from the main service. My 30 amp RV plug is runoff of the sub panel. 1) I turned off the main breaker from the street, and set all of the breakers to off on both panels...
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    Ceiling fan installation in newly built home

    I am installing a ceiling fan in a newly built home. The builders have left the wiring for this purpose. In the electrical box on the ceiling I have a black, white, red and green (ground) wire. The ceiling fan has only three wires (black, white & green (ground)) initially I connected black...
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    GFCI, Narrow box, old home

    Hello, I had an electrician install GFCI receptacles (as per their recommendation) due to my homes older electrical wiring. I also have asbestos in my walls so I want to avoid ripping existing boxes out and replacing the 2 with larger ones. I drywalled over the existing wall in my sons...
  14. LeeH

    UK AC At Home Anyone?

    Anybody have AC? I’m looking to fit one in the bedroom as working 12h days/shifts is not pleasant on 2 hours sleep. I will install myself and pull in a favour from the fridge boys/contractor at work to commission as they are F gas registered. 1st choice was a cheaply generic unit for 500, but...
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    Home alarm first fix wire requirements

    Hi all, I currently have a Pyronix Enforcer V10 Wireless alarm system. I have some shock/contacts on windows, doors, PIRs, and an external siren. It's fine for now, and the batteries last ages. The main complaint is a terrible external PIR which is disabled due to endless false alarms. I'm...
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    DIY in retirement home in Thailand

    I realise this a bit out of the scope of the forum. I am thinking of some sort of semi retirement with the uk based thai lady in rural thailand. A look at her family home was a little shocking in many ways. A few comments would be welcome. A UK based sparky has offered to help with the...
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    USA Pad Mount Transformer over Pole Mount for New Home Build?

    Hello --- In the planning stages for a new custom home build -- The house will be several hundred feet from the road and I want to have the power underground --- I am wondering if I should inquire about having a pad mount transformer in close proximity to the Power Pole Source rather than a pole...
  18. JohnJohn20

    How to make smps at home

    Hello How to make smps at home with 220v dc to transformer and 12v with transistor
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    Home security systems recommendations with full rewire

    Hi. A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out! The most I ever do is to install the RING cameras and doorbells. I told her I'm not experienced with home security systems but she's keen to work with...
  20. kymyost

    Mobile Home 3-way light switch to smart switch

    Hi! We recently moved into a new mobile home and want to install a few smart switches. I know about installing box as these are not self contained like the old switches. My issue is understanding the wires. Below is my setup in the walls. Both switches control the light independently now. I...

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