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I bought an empty consumer unit for installation in a shed project and now I have no idea how to install the neutral/earth terminals. The DIN rail won't fit the DIN terminals and there's only a space marked for the terminals.
Any help appreciated
I'll soon be installing a 45A 3 phase deep fat fryer at the school where I work. The run is approximately 7m from the DB, and the cables will be enclosed in empty trunking. What size cables will I need?
Hello All, Just looking for a bit of advice on the diagram I have laid out for adding a 100 amp subpanel coming from my 200 amp main. This will be going to an attached garage that requires about 45 feet of wire. The garage is drywalled, so I will be using conduit over the existing drywall, as I...
If you can install in a detached garage, then you can use the house earthing system (PME). Wishful thinking ! Can you install it inside the garage and run charging cable through the wall or can you install it on the outside wall of the garage?
Need advice from a professional electrician.
I just had my counters replaced and I had to install the new downdraft cooktop myself.
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House predates 4-wire code requirement for ranges/cooktops. So, my house wiring to the island consists of 1 solid black wire (hot 1), one black with red...
I am working on putting a victron 24/3000/70 inverter/charger in my sprinter conversion van. Output of inverter is 30 amp pass thru with power assist. Power assist uses the battery pack to boost the 30 amp to up to 50 amps if needed for larger loads. They suggest 50 amp ground fault breaker...
I've done some basic wiring, but nothing beyond. I know enough to shut off the circuit.
I have no basement or garage, so when I work with a table saw or mitre saw, I have to go outside to a patio area where I run an extension cord to an outlet inside. After 30 years, time to finally add an...
Hi there sparkys!
I work for a company who manufacture CT Clamps to measure current consumption. I'm a presales engineer, not an electrician.
These clamps, as I'm sure you know, simply clip on to a conductor in a consumer unit or elsewhere, and in our case, transmit the information wirelessly...
So I am trying to install a ceiling fan with lights, there is a switch location closed with an empty plate and ceiling fan point installed.
When I open switch location, can see there are total 5 wires, 2 black, 1 red and 1 ground - white ones are already connected to each other.
I am...
I want to power some load in my house (refrigerator, freezer, a few fans, and lights) with my generator. It is large enough for the loads I listed. I have previously just run standard extension cords all over the house from the generator outside get this done. It's a pain.
So, I bought the...
Hello!! I know the basics on electric installations at home and security measures for working with electricity but that’s it, and I’m in need of help. (Spain)
i just bought a smart switch for my blinds and need to replace the current one, however I’m not sure where the cables need to go on the...
I've bought a ring wired doorbell and I've run in to a spot of bother trying to install it.
The transformer is above my connection box in the hall cupboard. The chime is through the wall next to my front door. It says to attach the jumper cable to the trans and front terminals none of the...
Basically I've got a lithe audio ceiling speaker, problem is it comes with a 3 pin plug and some people say they've has theirs installed by having a socket inside the ceiling. I
'm pretty sure that's not Ideal, it needs 24V 2.5A but I can't just buy a transformer as it's got one of those round...
Trying to install these ge cync switches, found out i do not have a long enough ground to pigtail together to hook up to the switch.
Is it alright to double up one of the grounds, on the screw with the switch wire and the copper ground wire connected to the same screw ?
I take it the box it...
I need to install a 110V outlet in my fireplace for a zero clearance insert.
There is an exsiting outlet 4 feet to the left of the fireplace. I would like to drill through the side of the fireplace into the wall space and run the wire to the outlet.
Given the insert is zero clearance, are...
Hi all,
As context, I am a DIY-er. I am trying to change a ceiling light fixture and I just want to double check my approach before I do it to make sure I am not being stupid somehow! Firstly, I know I will need to turn the electrics off and test the light for voltage before I do this (just to...
So I removed a light without having taken a photo of the set up before and now I'm having a problem reconnecting the light.
There are two light switches controlling three lights. There is one switch (switch A) that controls the light coming from the box in question (light A) and a second light...
Is it possible to install a double socket on a chimney breast that has an active wood burner at the bottom?
Looking to mount a TV above the fireplace. The fireplace has a mantle that should protect the TV from heat.
Is it possible to cut out (chase??) the wall and run electrical cable up to...
Hi just looking for advice (or to see if anyone has had this done) if any one knows the cost of installing electrics from a main house to a static caravan about 15ft from the house. Tia
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