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  1. J

    Covert outdoor lights from timer to smart

    I have outdoor lights that are controlled by dusk sensor and then timer (for OFF) on the right of the picture. The switch to the left of the box powers off the entire fusbox therefore I cannot change that as I have other things I keep on). What do I need to buy (switch/plug?) to swap the old...
  2. bananamonkey

    Troubleshooting Smart Switch Install

    Hello! I'm installing an Aqara smart light switch (with neutral) but nothing is powering on after getting everything wired up. I've attached pictures of the original switch (working) and the smart switch (not working). I've confirmed power was restored at the panel and voltage tester confirms...
  3. W

    Smart sockets / lighting?

    Hey So I'll say I'm not a qualified sparky however I know how to wire up a replacement socket or a replacement dimmer (but I couldn't add a new one) I'm looking at Lightwave products for smart sockets with energy monitoring. Are these any good good? Would I perhaps need anything in addition...
  4. derekmay

    Smart thermostat wires

    Trying to install a smart thermostat, I have 4 wires red, yellow, blue and earth, And this smart meter wiring diagram baffles me. 1st photo old thermostat,
  5. C

    Can an electrician change the Economy 7 timer in a smart meter?

    Hello, I am on Economy 7 and I have storage heaters and a hot water tank connected to a separate CU for my off-peak usage. The timer that switches to the off-peak circuit at night on my newly installed SMETS2 smart meter is wrong so I am being overcharged by 50% for my night appliances. The...
  6. R

    DIY: Wiring a Sonoff T0UK1C smart switch.

    DIY Advice required. Ive just recently brought a Sonoff T0UK1C wifi smart switch for my Living Room. The existing light switch is ya standard one way switch with live/neutral connected (No earth wire connection - therefore earth is isolated). How would I wire the Sonoff switch in replacement of...
  7. D

    Smart switch loop issue

    Hi DIYer here. I replaced a one gang switch with a no neutral smart switch. I put the provided capacitor between live and neutral in the ceiling rose. All seems fine except that occasionally the light flashes when one of the other switches on the loop is switched on. Is there anything I can do...
  8. A

    Problem with Deta Smart Light switch controlling A/C zone

    I have a 4 gang Deta Smart Switch installed that has replaced a standard (old fashioned) 4 gang switch that is used to control 4 air conditioning zone dampers. The Deta switch responds to the wireless app commands turning on / off as commanded or of course when touched manually, however the zone...
  9. joeu25

    Smart Switch Installation: Convert existing 2-way switch into 1-way switch?

    Sorry for the long first post, I wanted to be as thorough as possible. On my landing I have a 2-way switch setup, one of which is 3-gang, one of which is 1-gang, and I’m looking to replace them with smart switches. I’ve purchased a few BroadLink LC-1 switches based off the recommendations of...
  10. P

    CLIP ON SMART METERS

    Hello I wonder if anyone could advice please. We have only electric. We are not able to have a smart meter as there is anothe rcable required (too short or something) but EDF will not do it. Years and years ago we used to have a smart meter thing before they were called smart meters! I used to...
  11. M

    Is is possible to connect a used Lithium Ion Battery from a Two Seater Smart car to an inverter?

    The idea of having electrical power from 240volt AC sockets in a sectional building not on the national grid is becoming popular among those who want to live in a tiny house. Is it possible to connect somehow a used lithium ion battery from a Two seater Smart Car to an inverter? Then to connect...
  12. M

    UK Smart meter installation possible - main fuse?

    Hi, I have a flat in a rather old building in London. Its subdivided into a few individual flats, and there is a meter board with a gas and electric meter in each flat. My electricity supplier sent someone out a few days ago to fit a smart meter, but the fitter said he was unable to do so...
  13. A

    If I replace my Smart Meter w Analog, BUT my neighbors have Smart Meters, will I have EMF issues?

    I’m currently in the home-buying process, and some of the homes I’m looking at have Smart Meters installed. Thankfully, I live somewhere where we can easily opt-out and have an Analogue Meter installed by the utility company, so making that modification would not be too difficult. However, I’m...
  14. R

    Smart Heating System - Heatmiser or other?

    Hi all, I have a slightly mish-mash heating set up, in that downstairs I have wet underfloor heating with an individual thermostat per room, but upstairs it's a single thermostat for the entire floor with normal radiators with TRVs. I want to be able to control the temperature in each room...
  15. RF Solutions Ltd

    Wireless Switching from Anywhere via a Smart Device app

    Wireless Switching from Anywhere via a Smart device app In addition to handheld remotes, would your end customer benefit from wireless switching devices via a Smartphone app? Introducing the NEW RIoT Receiver: A 4 Channel wireless control receiver Switches outdoor lights, door/gate motors...
  16. N

    Replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    Hi I have a double pole switch that switches on and off the outside lights under guttering area (front side and rear of the house all operated by this one switch). I see 2 Live cables in L1 and another red non-Live cable in L2 which becomes live when the switch is turned on. There are 2 black...
  17. mc1903

    Looking for a Wifi connected Smart Monitor.

    Does anyone know of a WiFi connected smart monitor device that will record the volts and amps at the consumer unit 100a incoming supply? We have issues with our new EV charger that have highlighted we are occasionally getting 255 volts to the house. The DNO (SSEN) have been out this week and...
  18. N

    Leviton 3-way smart switch works, but I think it's wired incorrectly!

    I installed a Leviton smart switch in a 3-way circuit and the corresponding coordinating switch in the picture (right switch). The lights function as they should using both switches. However, I recently was about to install another switch on left side of the box, when I looked at the...
  19. J

    UK smart light switch wiring question

    I purchased a no neutral smart switch to replace my current light switch, but I’m not sure if I’m able to wire it up safely... The existing switch has 3 wires: L1, COM and Earth. The new switch only seems to have 2 wire slots: L and L1. (photos attached) Am I able to safely wire up the new...
  20. arunvnathan

    Looking for 0-10v Smart Dimmer

    I installed Halo LCR4, one circuit has 4 lights and another has 6. All lights are the same model. Regular dimmers (phase control) don't work on these (found out the hard way). There are several 0-10V dimmers, but looking for a smart dimmer that integrates with Google/Alexa. Any suggestions...

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