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  1. R

    Ansell auto test emergency exit signs problem Model AENLED/3M/W/ST

    I was called to a hall where 6 Ansell maintained exit signs were all dead. They were installed 4 yrs ago. The one that I checked had mains live was connected to L andL1 and the battery was flat; this should light a red led to indicate a faulty battery but nothing showing. There is a reset...
  2. K

    How can I resolve my stairlift electrical problem?

    I am an 80-year-old retired disabled senior citizen. About a month ago we purchased a used Ameriglide Horizon Stair Lift for our stairs to our lower level family room, because of my unsteadiness in walking, and several recent falls. We bought it from a neighbor two houses up from us and moved...
  3. T

    Problem installing smart doorbell

    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...
  4. mikeyking

    RCD tripping... What other problem determination can I do?

    Unfortunately my electrician is too busy installing EVs so I've kinda been left on my own for now! I have an issue where the RCD labelled #1 in the attached picture trips as soon as I attempt to turn the immersion heater on. I've had the immersion heater replaced (well, I couldn't get it out...
  5. D

    An unusual problem for a DIYer

    I have an unusual problem and need some help. I've never run into this issue but any help would be appreciated. We have two dwellings on one service. The first is a mobile home and the second is an old shop that has been converted into a dwelling. It is a 200 amp service. The issue is that...
  6. E

    Tricky (to me at least) 4-way switch problem

    I've inherited a home with wiring in place but not all connected. I can't locate the original electrician who did the work about 2+ years ago. I have four switches. Line power goes into switch 1 (a 3-way switch) then over via 3-wire cable to switch 2 which has a feed to 4 can lights (install a 4...
  7. PhilCumbria

    Kitchen Ring Main Problem

    Hi all i have a problem on a kitchen ring that has been reconnected by a different firm on a complete rewire. The building has been rewired apart from a kitchen that was joined onto existing wiring. Problem is, one I don't have a ring and two, I get power but then it goes off after an hour or...
  8. J

    Electrical problem with Grundfos macerator

    I have a grundfos sololift 2 wc1 macerator that isn't working. It's about 3 years old. When the toilet flushes the bowl just fills up but the motor does not kick in. There is power going to the unit, The macerator motor/pump turns freely. I took the motor apart in the hope that there may be...
  9. B

    Can Solis Inverter and Solic 200 work together?

    I have a 4kw system and a Solic 200 installed - all good since installation. I had a Solis inverter and Pylontech battery installed, but the Solic and Inverter do not work together! The Solic boost button does not work and I have the warning lights. I had hoped and asked the installer that if...
  10. K

    Power inverter problem

    Hi, I have got this DC to AC power inverter that draws excessive amount of power when I start up a motor. The motor is a 1300W one and my other inverter draws 1800W on start up, the one with a problem takes 3200W. It's a low frequency inverter with simple power board and a large coil. I have...
  11. littlespark

    Different forum problem

    Last couple of days, the forum runs slow. It can be fine when first opened, then after a couple of minutes freezes, or I get an error message. This is using forum on iPhone 11, haven’t tried laptop yet. Closing Safari down, then reopening seems to help… but a few minutes later, it happens...
  12. M

    Problem with under cabinet LED lighting

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me with my problem. Just started renting a place and it has under cabinet LED lighting in the kitchen. It's connected to a wall switch but it takes anywhere from 2 to 50 flicks of the switch before the lights come one. I have tried slow on/off patterns, long...
  13. R

    Recommendation needed - Electrician/engineer to help with Network Operator problem - Lincolnshire

    Hi, I need some help to challenge the local network operator who i believe is trying to force me to install a new cable unnecessarily
  14. B

    The cheapest way to fix the problem?

    So, This is the Main disconnect for a Panel that provides Heat to units. I shut off the Main. Worked on the panel. Went back to energize the Main Disconnect and this is What happened.
  15. A

    Problem with 3 outlets immediately after solar installation

    I recently had a solar installation at my home. Immediately afterward, a GFCI outlet in my garage stopped working, had no power, and could not be reset. At the same time, my two outdoor outlets stopped working. I first checked the new breaker box the solar installers put. However, no breaker was...
  16. Z

    install rosy lights-switch and connect in the box,I have a problem with o

    Hello everyone I hope you all well,, I have a question regarding old method install rosy lights-switch and connect in the box,I have a problem with one fault sort it ,the light doesn’t work,I needed help,I have experi connect in the switch…
  17. S

    Problem with dimmable led marker lights

    I have 4 1w LED marker lights AU-WU682/1R in the ceiling with a AU-LEDD16CC driver in the loft. In the same bathroom I have 3 of the same marker lights in the floor with a AU-LEDD16CC driver in the room below. The dimmer switch I have is SF2184BC 5-150w. Each set of marker lights are currently...
  18. S

    Battery Small solar/battery system problem

    Hey guys, hoping someone can help with my problem.! A client of mine asked me to rig-up a little solar system to power a diaphragm air pump (230V/3A) for a cesspit. Solar/low voltage isn't something that I'm that familiar with (I'm a sparks), would have much rather just laid some new armoured...
  19. B

    Problem with Danfoss FP715Si Programmer

    Re: Danfoss FP715Si Programmer Anyone have any direct experience with this unit? NB: There are quite a lot of posts online about this issue, but nothing I have found that has found the cause. This Danfoss FP715Si Programmer that works fine. But the following situation occurs from time to time...
  20. C

    Problem with my homes electrical

    Hi I was trying to get some help with this problem I’m having in my house , I recently did some remodeling in my home and decided to put a dedicated sercuit for each of my bedroom because before they where all jumped together I also added new lighting to my kitchen and added a bedroom to my...

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