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  1. P

    Is this wiring ATS for generator?

    I have an oil burner with baseboard heating and the air handler (which has the c wire run to the thermostat) connected to the ATS for the generator. AC is not connected to the generator. What happens when power is lost during heat mode? Does this cause a load problem on the generator?
  2. Sparky Sukey

    UK Fixed appliance wiring colours - is non-standard ok?!?

    Hi All Was fitting a radiator with an electric heating element (the towel rail heater type) and obviously it makes more sense to connect as a fixed appliance, rather than via a standard plug. However, flex with a standard (moulded on) plug is what it came with - odd, I thought, given that it's...
  3. S

    3 speed Extractor fan motor wiring

    Good day all I need some help to determine whether this replacement motor would be suitable a a replacement for the existing and now not working extractor motor. Additionally, I would like to know how to wire the new motor if it is suitable. I've attached pics of the motors, and haven't bought...
  4. klumsy

    Transfer switch wiring (for generator and/or Anker Solix)

    Our house , here is rural washington state, USA has an external Square-D double throw not fusible" external manual transfer switch (DTU-224NRB) , (see attached photo) . the previous owners had it attached to a diesel generator, but the wires for the that are gone once we got it.. we have a...
  5. K

    generator wiring and earth

    I have an old Electric Construction generator. There are no markings for the wiring. Putting a meter over the 2 terminals i get 240 volts but connecting the earth comes up with an error connecting to the garage. There is 110 volts between neutral and earth. Should the neutral be connected to...
  6. T

    Old thermostat to smart thermostat wiring issue

    Hi all, quite new to this forums so hopefully this is in the right place. I have a combi boiler, please see picture of the old wiring of the thermostat and how I have wired up the new smart thermostat. Boiler still comes on but no display to the thermostat. Also I tried 4 into 1 but still no...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    My boiler wiring has not gone to plan!

    Evening all.. I've got myself into a bit of a pickle with trying to install a hive thermostat. The house has a combi boiler. There are 2 zones.. upstairs and downstairs. In the wiring centre in the boiler there is one 5 core cable going into it. L, N, E and the other 2 cores go to the...
  8. C

    Can you add a second fixture to a switch loop?

    I currently have a light fixture on a switch loop and would like to add a second light that would be powered by the same switch. Can you add a second fixture? Forgive my novice picture, but if so, is this an allowable setup?
  9. D

    Wiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS

    Let's say in the conventional single phase electrical schematic drawings there is a pc motherboard. All the voltage lines, MCB's etc have been done. How would you now show for instance ; USB from the PC motherboard to a peripheral device such as a printer. Would it be a straight solid line...
  10. Phil_Hertfordshire

    Wiring behind coving

    My new to me house has concrete floors ground and first floor and the existing wiring is in trunking conduit all exposed. So I want the wiring hidden in coving is this allowed. Thanks
  11. W

    AJAX 2 way dimmer wiring

    I'd like to replace the existing top and bottom landing switches for a set of AJAX 2-way smart dimmers. Before I splash out, I thought its best to understand if these dimmers are compatible with the existing wiring. The lighting circuit is wired in the 2 plate method with neutrals available at...
  12. sythai

    Church wiring advice

    Hi Guys Been to look job in a church grade which is also grade 1 listed, installing infra red heating. Can't see anything in particular in regs specifying what type of wiring system should be used for a church ? On looking round could see a right old mix of PVC conduit, metal conduit, surface...
  13. J

    Line voltage wall thermostat wiring.

    Hi all I'm in the process of replacing some 1970s underfloor heating line voltage sauter wall thermostats with new mechanical replacements (of which there seem to be incredibly few in existence - sauter were very unhelpful with suggestions!). Anyway I have found a replacement (T4360B1015 for...
  14. S

    Electric heaters contactor wiring question

    Hi , I have been tasked with putting 4 , 2kw panel heaters in a portacabin . I plan on wiring four 16a radials to each circuit ( fused spur at each heater). These will be controlled by a 24/7 time clock. Back at the CU. My question is to do with the contactors . I was planning on...
  15. MilesDesmond

    Automatic Gate wiring

    I have a automatic swing gate opener and i want to install a manual push switch to open and close the gate. I am not a professional installer just at enthusiast to DIY. can you please help me where i can connect the manual switch on the controller attached.
  16. R

    Wiring condensate pump to green star compact 32i boiler

    Afternoon , I have been asked to wire in a Plumbright PR 20 sta condensate pump. The pump has a live neutral and earth and a separate float cable with two wires attached. I am a little unsure with wiring as have no diagrams etc. I am assuming in a green star I can use the LNE supply terminals...
  17. D

    Getting power of the light wiring

    Hello all I want to power a small LED light that will be on 24/7 on the ceiling off of the main kitchen light (for some night terror issues someone is facing in the house). The problem is that when I took the old light fixture down there were only two wires (a black and a red which I am to...
  18. A

    I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 shorting

    I've got a problem with the wiring 😭 for some reason I've got no break lights they stay on and only when the headlights are on and I have no Parker's but if I put the Parker's on and put my foot on the brake they come on but as soon as a take my foot off they turn off and now I've got a...
  19. buzzlightyear

    heat source pumps wiring

    any body point me to the right direction on heat pumps wiring ,or done any or pdf how the wiring done on them .
  20. M

    External lighting and wiring requirements

    Hello I'm a competent DIY electrician within the home , COVID gave me time to study City & Guilds although my attention was focused on everything within the home. I've recently replaced my decking and now looking at wiring in the lighting (ip65 240v up/down lights on the decking posts). An...

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