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    How to terminate Twin & Earth Cable (put end cap etc)?

    Hello, I wanted to know how do you terminate (put end cap) on a Twin & Earth Cable? I've been searching for caps but they are more of connectors than end caps. I've some spare WAGO 222-412 2-Port Lever Cage Clamp Terminal Block Connectors, can I put one in each cable, see image. If not then...
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    What is causing burning and vibration and how to stop it?

    I am renting a room and at night, the floor gets searing hot (or feels that way) in places. I have noticed that this is where the ceiling light cabling runs on the lower floor. Similarly, where the ceiling light cabline runs on my ceiling, heat belts down. This happens whether the lights are...
  3. J

    Old Honeywell heating system: no idea how to turn on.

    I've just moved into a new flat and for the life of me I can't figure out how to get the underfloor heating turned on. The thermostats are the old honeywell analgoue types like the picture below. I turned it up to the max temp, but the floor is still ice cold. I've also taken a picture of the...
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    How to connect exhaust fan switch to bathroom light switch?

    Hi, how to connect the exhaust fan switch to the light switch? I have opened the exhaust fan before, there are: 2 permanent live wires 1 blue wire connected to neutral 1 black wire connected to switched live As I am new to electrical, can anyone advise me what can I do to connect the wires...
    • blakeex
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    • bathroom connect extractor fan fan how to light light switch switch toilet
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    How to investigate a circuit if some devices pull too much current?

    Hello, If one device is pulling too much current, what should I do? Thank you
    • Izak568
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    • circuit current devices how to pull too
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    how to successfully approach manufacturer for information

    Hi I wondered if I could ask for advice on how to succeed in getting some basic technical information from the manufacturer of consumer electrical equipment. Does anyone have any pointers, or thoughts please? The item is a coffee machine which I recently had to test but I couldn't find any...
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    UK 31 yr old starting an apprenticeship in Sept - any general advice, inc. tools I need + how to prep?

    Hi everyone, so I'm changing careers from office / marketing and extremely excited to be starting my apprenticeship is September! Joining a local small business. I have a few questions which would really help! Firstly, what should I expect from my employer in terms of what they'll supply me...
    • Jackson888
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    • advice apprenticeship general how to old starting tips tools
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. Spike1947

    how to clear the Memory, Robin SmartPAT 5000

    Hi I have a Robin SmartPAT 5000, I need to clear all the memory !, does anyone know how to do that ?. cheers Spike
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    Need advice on how to start working in the trade

    Hello, I'm looking for advice from you guys who know the trade from inside out, I'm 24 years of age and just finished my Level 2 for electrical installations and also have done my 18th edition and building regs will be progressing onto Level 3 now. The course I did was a 6-weekend course which I...
    • Darekk
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    • advice how to start trade working
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Solar Spare solar energy, how to measure?

    We have solar PV panels (1.5kw) and I'm curious about fitting an immersion diverter to use any spare solar energy for heating water rather than sending it back to the grid. Before we do that, I'd like to have an idea if we have sufficient spare solar power for this purpose, if not then it's...
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    how to convert Positive Pole to Negative

    My PMA has three positive AC poles is there any device which I can use to convert either pole to negative Thanks
    • z323791
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    • convert how to pole positive
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    How to keep power trips isolated and not trip the whole place when testing faulty appliances?

    Having some 1400W 230V heaters to test and repair that have a power trip problem. I've unplugged all the connections and open them up one by one to identify the part that is causing the trips. Everytime it trips, it trips the whole place through the main circuit breaker. How can I do it safely...
    • Qwe7410
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    • appliance appliances faulty how to isolate isolated place power testing trip trips when whole
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    How to add ~25kw to garden?

    Hi all, we're renovating our property and looking to install a sauna (7kw), electric shower (9kw), outdoor heater (4kw), small lights (200w) and an electric point for things like a lawn mower. In total, I was estimating around 22kw if we had all devices on with no diversity. The current fuse box...
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    How to install a Smart Switch

    Pictures of my current 1 way switch are below. I live in the UK and the other side of the small black box didn't have any writing on it. Hi, I am very new to all this and wanted to know how to install a smart switch and which wires go where. Would all three of the neutral cables go into the N...
    • SamarAhmad
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    • how to install smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    How to wire an instant reversing motor

    I need some advice on how to wire this motor please! Its for a large clothing conveyor . 120 volt power . Its an instant reversing motor, controlling the direction with a dpdt toggle switch and a separate forward and reverse contactor. Thanks for any advice!
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    How to access this ? !

    Ive removed the seal ...I have to fit a isolator so I can do a CB change . Its probably bakelite and fragile . Is it a question of a large screwdriver to flip out the catch at the bottom etc ??? Help !
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    Solar how to use unwanted energy

    i have 4 x 1.2 kw systems and i want something like powerwall or powervault to use excess energy during day toi charge batteries which will automaticall feed loads when pv stops
  18. captaincaveman

    How to get a 41A oven working on a 13A plug...?

    I Knew it was going to be one of those days when my first customer couldn't understand why his 9.5kw standalone oven/hob kept cutting out because it was on the old gas ignition 1mm flex & plug. I showed him the how the cable was red hot and the plug half melted but, as usual in these cases...
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    How to Wire a Asymmetric Cycler Timer Relay (Like GEYA GRT8-S1) to replace Ice Machine Timer

    I am trying to replace a mechanical switch from an OLD ice machine with an electronic timer. The existing switch has only 3 wires, a Black Power Wire, Blue Normally Open and Orange Normally Closed. The existing timer is activated by a capillary tube attached to the freezing tray. When power...
    • SlowPoke
    • Thread
    • how to machine relay replace timer wire
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    How to connect service to pool pump

    2 wires from motor to hi/lo switch. Where to connect power?
    • reginaldwalters
    • Thread
    • connect how to pool pool pump pump service
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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