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  1. F

    Problem with Mitsu inverter PI-controller

    Hello everyone. I have a inverter configuration problem I thought someone here might be able to help with. I'm not looking for a specific solution for my inverter in question, but rather if anyone has encountered this problem and has generic parameter advice to give. I'm using a Mitsubishi...
  2. B

    Loft Aerial Problem.

    I have lost the use of my two loft TV aerials due to interference from the installation of foil backed dense foam insulation. I guess this is caused by signal reflection. Would any know of a solution to enable me to bring the aerials back into use. I know the obvious solution is to erect them...
  3. E

    Problem with bathroom extractor fan

    Hi, my niece lives in a flat and has a bathroom without a window. There is an extractor fan which packed up and an electrician installed a new one a few weeks ago. That then blew and he came back and said that the extractor wasn't fit for purpose as it is wasn't powerful enough to get rid of all...
  4. J

    Bosch Serie6 washer/dryer problem

    Hi, We’re having problems with our Bosch serie 6 washer/dryer. It’s about 6 years old. The model number is WVG30461GB/03. It has begun to stop mid cycle and what sounds like the dryer starts up. This goes on for some time and then everything stops and it is just frozen. It doesn’t seem to...
  5. C

    What's the problem?

    Hello, The CUR6330a keeps tripping, even when no sockets are turned on. The issue is the "sockets" switch though - it's the "sockets" switch that trips the CUR6330a switch. A few weeks ago, I had this problem but I thought I had found the faulty socket and the problem was somewhat resolved (by...
  6. J

    3 phase problem after spark did 5 year safety inspection

    Hi lads 5 year safety inspection the spark put the tails back and later line 2 of the 3 phase blew blowing the box off the wall and taking out the main fuse on the same line into the building can you all just say quickly what you think the spark may have done wrong ? Cheers
  7. J

    2010 Kia Sorento kx2 rear indicator problem

    Hello I have a problem with my 2010 Kia Sorento kx2. I recently bought a second hand trailer. I was told all the lights were working so I plugged it in. However, nothing works. When I got home I found a number of shorts on the trailer that I have now fixed. However, my car since has a...
  8. A

    USA please help me with my battery problem

    hello guys i have a (3-6v dc motor), (DC Motor PWM Speed Controller 3V 6V 12V 24V 35V), (3.7v 1200mah rechargeable battery) and a (Charging / discharging circuit MH-CD42 for batteries with 5V output). Everything looks to be working fine it spins and everything but when i put force on the motors...
  9. S

    Socket problem - can you help?

    We are having problems with one socket which my husband has changed the front plate on. When he tried to attach the new front cover it singed the screw and blew the fuse. What could be causing this?
  10. D

    Dishwasher overflow problem

    I have Curry's Essential tabletop dishwasher model CDWTT115 for nearly five years. Earlier this year my machine have stopped running during a wash cycle programme and a glass programme indicator started flashing rapidly indicating a fault in the machine which the anti-flooding system have been...
  11. P

    Bizarre variable IR problem at 250V

    Recently changed a CU for a friend and today when visiting one of the RFC's RCBOs tripped. It was due attention anyway as open ring and no time to solve it last week, but due to the trip I checked the IR again and found it was different. Last time around a stable 15M on 250V with stuff attached...
  12. A

    LED headlight problem

    I can’t get the headlight main beam indicator on my dashboard to work with LED H4 headlight bulbs. The voltage on the return wire is less than 5v - seems the LEDs suck all the power. Even tried using a 6v to 12v DC step up connector but that doesn’t seem to make any difference (maybe a defunct...
  13. Houseman

    Problem with wires - ac external unit

    Problems with wires - these wires power the air condition external unit. Last time I switched on it tripped my main ecb. Any suggestions on how to fix these wires - i don’t have electrical background.
  14. F

    Wiring Problem at outlet

    I have a situation where a 120v outlet(15Amp) quit working.The breaker is putting out 120volts but at the outlet it shows 9v(meter is on the hot and neutral wire). However when I put the probes across the hot and ground I get 120v and when I put it across the neutral and ground I get 120v. Any...
  15. Z

    3 way switch problem

    Boy, it sure would’ve been nice to figure this out before drywall. I have a book that shows all the different ways to wire a three way switch and I wasn’t paying close enough attention and the way I wired it is not in the book. There is a traveler between the switches. Is this fixable without...
  16. S

    Puzzling tripping problem.

    My garden lighting was tripping my MCB so I checked all the junction boxes outside. I disconnected the live, neutral and earth connections in each junction box one by working away from the house and resetting the MCB until it tripped again. So, I’ve found it’s tripping when one box is...
  17. J

    What is the actual problem need help/advice

    Hoping someone maybe able to help. We have a Horstmann electronic 7 that's connected to the water heater element(everything been great for years) until last year,we had no hot water,rang a plumber got a new water heater element got it fitted,been good until January this year,then it stopped...
  18. K

    Does anyone know what RCD fault he is talking about

    Hi Basically I have visited a youtube link of another electrician and he is talking about how many electricians find RCD fault very hard to resolve and he mentioned it takes less than 3 minutes using the method he mentioned but not completely hence its really puzzling me so if anyone could...
  19. GED8006

    Hayward Power-Flo Matrix Pool Pump: Electrical problem to diagnose

    I need advice regarding an electronic problem on my Hayward Power-flo Matrix pool pump. I notice that : 1. Neutral wire from source has become hot and cracked 2. Burn spots are present on the electronic board: Under resistance R1 On the motor connection On neutral wire connection 3. Switch...
  20. ChippyBob

    Vivaro electrical problem

    Hope I am in the right place. I have an 08 Vivaro which has developed some kind of electrical problem. My mechanic mate has put some noids on to test the voltage to the injectors. He is telling me it looks like it may be a fault with the ecu or the wiring loom. Has anyone else suffered from a...
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