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  1. W

    Is it legal/safe for smart switch to come with 16 awg AL wires?

    Hi all, I'm a homeowner and purchased a TP-link HS200 smart switch. When I took it out, I noticed that it came with wires attached already, and but the wires are stranded aluminum instead of solid copper and has 16 AWG written on the plastic coating. Is this safe or allowed that it's not 14 AWG...
  2. H

    DIY smart door lock

    A few days ago I purchased a small electromagnetic door lock and I tried to make a system of swipe card unlocking and password unlocking.
  3. D

    Rcd tripping with no switch on after smart meter installarion

    Hi I am.from uk I had a gas top up meter and a electric smart meter installation Thought to ask my energy supplier to fit me a gas smart meter aswell Their enginner came and said we will have to install the electric meter aswell so they will combine the smart thing on the display But after...
  4. timhoward

    "Smart" Dimmers and one side effect?

    Of late I've been using smart dimmers. And they do the job very well. In a couple of cases turning another light on in the middle of the circuit cause the dimmer-controlled lights to briefly go out and then light again. I'm guessing the dimmers are adapting to the change in circuit resistance...
  5. Jukebox mike

    Thorlux Smart programmer

    Hello has anyone got a thorax smart pod programmer...it reads the settings in the light so u can change..white out etc
  6. D

    Smart switches without the cable

    In a nutshell, I'd like 2 way switching with smart switches, but rather than running a cable between them to link them I imagine it'd be a lot easier to link the 2 switches via events/triggers on the smart app. I have this already where I turn one light on I've configured it to turn another one...
  7. M

    Critique my Smart Meter Install Procedure

    Think I have the job they'll probably ask what I consider the correct procedure Biggest variable seems to me the condition of the installation that you're re-energizing, would there be a standard for this ? Check Condition of Meter Cabinet Check Basic Condition of installation- Polarity ,EFLI...
  8. B

    UK New smart meter, storage heaters now trip RCD

    I have just had a "smart" meter installed , and at night the electrics trips the RCD when the night storage radiator section comes on. I have had them out and they said installation was correct. I know a little about electrics (more over cautious and basic) but was suppressed when I looked at...
  9. S

    Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 2000Va Smart inverter installation

    hi all new here :) right so am upgrading my inverter set up in my work van i use this set up for tools and camping the new inverter going in is a Victron Phoenix Inverter 12V 2000Va Smart what i am trying to work out is will i need to run it in to a 240v consumer unit RCD /MCB. my old ivereter...
  10. S

    smart meter installation

    I am a builder who is renovating a rural property. A smart meter is due to be installed. It would IMHO be a good idea to get a rec switch installed. What can I expect the meter installers to do ? There is just about enough space for a slimline rec switch / isolator. to the right of...
  11. S

    Identifying single pole wires for smart dimmer

    This should be simple... Master bedroom has a single pole switch leading to a new and perfectly working fixture. I'm trying to install a Feit smart wi-fi dimmer for it. The switch box contains a top cable with a black, white, red & ground wire and a bottom cable with a black and white cable. The...
    • Shawn B
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  12. T

    Smart switch buzz ☹️

    Hi folks, need a little advice, I have brought a smart switch, 1 gang 1 way, this is controlling 1 light in the bedroom, I have no nutural at the switch, live in and live out, it came with a capacitor that I have installed at the light, neutral and live on the light side, everything works fine...
  13. P

    Smart meter push, again.

    Today I got a note by postcard from SSE saying: "We recently contacted you about your new smart meter, which can be delivered and installed for you from 10 May" Now I am not aware of being contacted, certainly not by phone, so it seems a bit disingenuous to tell me this. Also I have a fairly...
  14. P

    Smart home relays conformity?

    Hi Guys, Hope someone can advise. Going to be rewiring my house soon and going to be designing it with smart relays for all the lighting circuits. The relays will be in one central location with all lighting circuits ran to the central JB. The electrician inspecting and testing the install...
  15. happysteve

    They want to install a smart meter... but won't fit an isolator... which my old meter has built-in...

    An interesting phone conversation with my own electricity supplier (Good Energy) which was very disappointing, and made me sigh (professionally) :( They phoned out of the blue to ask if they could book a date to replace my gas and electricity meters with smart versions. I said I'd probably be...
  16. G

    Hardwire Smart Door Locks

    I am moving into a new house, and i want to install some smart door locks (Schlage Encode and Kwikset Halo Touch) The battery life on the locks is atrocious, so thus i want to hardwire them if possible. Is this an automatic fire hazard? Could i do it? I would go get the assistance of my local...
  17. T

    Smart light switch

    Hi. Looking for some advice on installing a smart switch to a bathroom. I have removed the switch cover and noticed i have 5 brown wires, 1 black one, 3 blue and 1 grey. I have a one gang switch and have no idea where to put these wires. I have a extractor fan which comes on when light switch...
  18. Phil L

    Good quality smart looking Panel heaters

    Anyone got any recommendations for a modern looking panel heater for a Timber man cave approx 6 x 4 mtrs?
  19. O

    Smart Switch Downstairs/Upstairs

    Hello, I am trying to fit 2x smart switches into my new build property. The upstairs hallway light is controlled by both an upstairs switch and a downstairs switch. What I would like to do is set up a smart Switch upstairs that acts as a the main switch and turn the downstairs switch into just...
  20. S

    3-way smart switch wiring

    Hi, I am trying to wire a smart 3-way switch but the manual diagram does not make sense. Attached are photos of my existing switches and the wiring diagram from the manual. Which of my existing 3-ways do I swap out and which wires go where? Thanks, I’ll owe you!

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