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EF: Two way switch controlling two lights
Two way switch controlling two lights I have recently upgraded my hallway lighting to a two way system and it worked perfectly fine on my original ceiling lights. I have now replaced the original lights with new fittings and now having issues. Only one light will work at a time depending on...
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PVC conduit question Hi all, I'm not so familiar with pvc conduit having used it very little in the past. However, I have a small workshop/man-cave to wire, it is attached to a small domestic dwelling. I need to wire this part using 20mm conduit. I have a few questions: 1: Am I right in...
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8 best video door bells; which camera doorbells do you use? Saw this guardian article and thought it was pretty fair. The 8 best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know when someone is at the door...
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EF: Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other?
Would you recommend installing a 4 gang or 2x 2 gang light switch next to each other? I'm considering light switch options for two outdoor lights (soffit + wall light) and indoor lights (porch + hallway). The switches are going to be located inside the house (hallway as you enter) next to the...
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EF: Hi people, any ideas what the thing circled in red is?
Hi people, any ideas what the thing circled in red is? Hi people, any ideas what the thing circled in red is? to Continue reading... ElectriciansForums.net for the latest in electricians' jobs, news, advice and more
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EF: A nice basic question about old fluorescent tubes
A nice basic question about old fluorescent tubes A nice simple (I hope) question. The Mother in Law has an old strip fluorescent light in her kitchen. The tube is starting to show it's age (starting to blacken on the ends) so I've been thinking of converting her to LED. Is it just a case of...
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EF: I am looking to complete Level 2 2365 & 3
I am looking to complete Level 2 2365 & 3 do I have to give exams via centres or can I directly sit in city & guilds exam ? (Experienced electrical) As I have been reading theory and have experience and knowledge but all the centres I contact to tells me I have to register via them and the...
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EF: Are singles the same as the conductors within twin and earth, just with the grey outer removed?
Are singles the same as the conductors within twin and earth, just with the grey outer removed? I vaguely remember a thread in which someone said they had removed the grey outer on twin and earth, so they could run the line and neutral as singles in conduit. I also vaguely remember Davesparks...
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EF: TN-C-S System Max Zs for Final Circuit Protected By 30mA Type B 16A RCBO
TN-C-S System Max Zs for Final Circuit Protected By 30mA Type B 16A RCBO TN-C-S System Max Zs for Final Circuit Protected By 30mA Type B 16A RCBO I have read a few articles stating that under BS7671, max permissible Zs earth loop impedance for above circuit is 1667 Ohms. 1667 ohm permissible...
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EF: Transfer Switch Grounding
Transfer Switch Grounding I have Generac Homelink Upgradeable Manual Transfer Switch (Model: G0068521 Serial: 3009887938). The neutral is switch and I believe when this happens it is a separately derived system. The manual recommended the generator attached to the transfer switch needs to...
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EF: Does SWA need RCD on a TT?
Does SWA need RCD on a TT? I know the answer, at least I think I do as I am now questioning myself! It's just I've seen a few jobs recently where the electrician (or who ever did the job) did not give any fault protection to the armoured cable, so I am wondering if I am missing something? The...
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EF: Solax inverter fault
Solax inverter fault Was at my parents at the weekend getting their tree down out the attic, and I noticed their inverter was reading 0.0W…. Popped in again this morning to check it was getting power before I thought about cracking it open. Can anyone explain what everything means compared...
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EF: AFCI breaker tripping ONLY WHEN grid tie solar system active
AFCI breaker tripping ONLY WHEN grid tie solar system active I had solar installed professionally 3 years ago. The home is 10 years old and has 3 AFCI breakers for bedrooms. One AFCI circuit was hardly used. A new mini fridge was plugged into the rarely used circuit. The mini fridge (60 watt)...
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EF: Thermostat wiring
Thermostat wiring I want to update my daughter's thermostats in her condo. She purchased 2 Honeywell Smart Wi-Fi compatible units. The old one downstairs has just two wires (RH and W1 O/B while the upstairs has 4 wires; a red attached to RC, a white attached to W, a blue attached to Y and a...
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EF: Wiring in Tenerife
Wiring in Tenerife Hi has anyone on here got any knowledge of the wiring system in Tenerife is it anything like the UK or is it like opening a bag of worms ? The reason I ask is I have a cousin there who wants a few things looked at and it’s giving me a free holiday. But am I going to find...
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