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  1. Ridwaan1998

    How to connect these switches? Transformer etc

    Hey I’m finding it hard to connect these would love some guidance on how to connect wire colours
  2. T

    Stuttering short circuit in a single circuit (several sockets)? How to identify short circuit?

    Hello. There is a persistent short circuit on a circuit (a fuse switch). All plugs have been unplugged. All sockets are free. I have continuous beeping continuity and “30 Ohm” resistance on several sockets. I also have 30 ohms on one outlet, but a stuttering beep. Can I narrow it down by...
  3. Senthu23

    How to Wire a Smart WiFi Switch to a 3-Way 2-Way Setup?

    Hi all, I'm trying to install a smart WiFi switch in place of my existing light switches, but I'm a bit confused about the wiring. Here's my current setup: Downstairs switch: Has L1, L2, and COM three times. Upstairs switch: Has L1, L2, and COM twice (one set is unused). The smart switch I...
  4. A

    How to ensure correct phase rotation on generator

    Hi all, Might seem like a silly question, but I have a client who wishes to install a 3 phase generator to back up the supply of an office building. The client approached me and said before the job commences, he wanted to establish if the phase rotation of the generator would match the phase...
  5. Tequila

    UK How to arrange consumer unit to ignore car charger load so that it does not discharge home battery when called to charge from Octopus energy.

    So I have an issue with a Zappi car charger discharging my home battery when called to charge by the octopus intelligent system. This is happening because the Zappi charger load is measured by the main supply CT so is seen as a home load by the solar/battery system and the battery discharges to...
    • Tequila
    • Thread
    • battery called car car charger charge charger consumer consumer unit energy home how to load unit when
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. MikeM3

    How to Produce DC Electricity

    Hi, to you all, I have a question that is puzzling me and has been for some time. Years ago if you wanted a wind generator, to supply 12v, you got a dynamo and a fan, unfortunately it is not so simple today, this is progress! We do know that wind turbines, are DC Dynamos, because they can...
  7. P

    S1A S2A S4A how to know which one for 3036 fused?

    Hi I recently carried out an EICR at my grans house just to get to grips with the inspection side, coding and filling out the forms. I also had my tutor from my 2391 course come to assist me. When it came to doing the PFC test I recorded 2.66ka. This would exceed the breaking capacity of the...
  8. S

    How to pierce a junction box??

    I bought this junction box from screwfix. I need it to put my cctv camera connections in there. https://www.screwfix.com/p/vimark-4-entry-square-junction-box-with-knockouts-82mm-x-52mm-x-82mm/999vt Outside near the camera. So a camera cable will come into it and one cable that is for power and...
  9. fr0d0w

    Can I replace the wired in switch with the simpler one?

    Can I combine the common wires to the live terminal? The 2 way switch was an existing circuit and the two new circuits are 1. 6 x led downlights and 2. under unit led lights. I can remove the 2 way switch. Thanks
  10. R

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    I want to replace a double pole light switch that I currently have in my hallway cupboard that controls my porch light. I want to replace this with a smart light switch so that I can control it remotely without having to open and hallway cupboard every time which is very inconvenient. The switch...
    • ravipal
    • Thread
    • double how to light light switch pole replace smart smart lighting control smart switch switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  11. M

    How To Wire A RV Rotary Cam Selector Changeover Switch

    I build teardrop trailers as a hobby. In my electrical box where I supplied power to the trailer interior, I have a lithium iron battery, a 120V Power Converter /Charger, and a 12v to 120v Inverter to power 120 outlets. I want to power the outlets from grid power without back-feed powering the...
  12. david74

    How to go about checking this PCB

    Hi, I have this ignition PCB, it opens a valve but does not ignite. I bought a primitive tester for £7.99 and what I checked was the fuse and the output terminals. The fuse is ok and output terminals show 0.05 (My Ohm meter goes from 1 to 0 and says 200kO on the selector knob dial). But I can't...
  13. P

    How to wire two PIR motion sensors together to activate only on double trigger ?

    Dear All, I have a very old Scantronic alarm system that unlike modern systems does not detect resistance values (no resistors in PIRs or in zones) but activates when the Normally Closed contacts become open. The PIRs are wired with 4 core +ve -ve NC and Com Is it possible to wire two PIRs...
  14. anitahooda

    How to Build a DIY Solar-Powered Emergency Radio?

    Building a solar-powered emergency radio is a great DIY project that combines practical preparedness with renewable energy. This project involves using basic electronic components and a small solar panel to create a self-sustaining radio that can be used during power outages or outdoor...
  15. D

    How to measure battery bank energy?

    Does monitor on a bank measure true watt hours if the batts have different state of charge?
  16. RicksMule

    How to wire a C/B into a dual battery set up

    QUESTION: How to wire the C/B into this current dual battery set up. EXISTING SITUATION: MAIN Battery is OEM and feeds OEM circuits. Added an AUX Battery in the OEM dual battery location. Connected the AUX - terminal to the MAIN - terminal. Connected the 100A Accessory Fuse Block power cable to...
  17. A

    How to identify presence of an earth electrode

    Hello to all you fine folk out there. I have a question regarding earth electrodes. I've had two periodic inspections/EICRS recently, where I haven't been able to locate the earth electrode. I am guessing they are installed but have possibly been covered over by new patio extensions and other...
  18. Bob Geldoff1234

    UK Wifi alarm notification on app(How to)

    For a while now I wanted to be notified via my mobile phone that my Veritas 8 alarm panel had gone off and was sounding the alarm.I have been looking around for a device that would send a message via wifi to my phone for free and that the device itself was very cheap.I couldn't find any device...
  19. D

    How to remove a branch of a 3 gang

    Hi all. In our lounge we have a 3 gang light switch. One switch switches the ceiling light, 2nd switch switches a pair of wall lights, and the 3rd one switches a picture light mounted above the fireplace. Ironically, I may need to remove the picture light to make way for a large picture. So my...
  20. D

    How to turn a downlighter to a pendant

    Hi all, my kitchen is all downlighters, but I figured, I could go two pendants over the island.. how do I convert downlighter to pendant without re-plastering? Mnay thanks guys!
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