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    can a single phase feed run 240v sockets

    Hi folks, I am a general handyman and currently doing some work for a hairdresser/beauty salon owner friend of mine. As these jobs tend to do as i am sure you guys will know. The jobs keep getting added too as i have gone along (surprise surprise). i recently fitted a kitchen into a room that...
    • domdedom
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    • 240v phase single single phase socket sockets
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  2. T

    MR16 12v to GU10 240v conversion

    Hi, I've 26 MR16 12v downlights in my property. At the moment they're running 50w halogens, LED's would obviously be the more efficient option. I think I've got a pretty solid plan for converting but I'm hoping someone will be able to point out any glaring omissions :stooge_curly: Currently...
    • Tom Probst
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    • 12v 240v conversion gu10 image lighting mr16 transformer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    240v twin capaitor motor wiring?

    Hi.i purchased a motor for my metal buffing machine.Its now anti-clockwise wired..but on the diagram..it only shows where one cap should go.its fitted with two.one slightly larger than othercan only read markings on one...Its a western electric brand.tried contacting them direct for help to no...
    • Dany
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    • 240v attach diagram fitted motor twin wiring
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  4. R

    240v plug cross faders?

    So basically I have a terrarium setup for a snake. The Electrical setup for the snake includes day glo and night glo bulbs. To simulate a more realistic environment i wanted to be able to fade these bulbs at set times. idea being the following: 745am sunglo bulb begins to fade on 745am...
  5. H

    Wiring a 240v motor to a push button on/off switch?

    Hi, I've got a 1950's motor that i would like to wire to a push button on/off switch. Is the a push button switch on the market to do what i want in the diagram or a way of wiring one as i can not find any on ebay? The only ones i can find that is a close match is the 3 phase switches like...
  6. M

    Modify 12V downlight to take 240v lamp

    Hi, I have 19 12V downlights in my living room that I am thinking of changing to 240V LEDs (out of the Kosnic range from CPC, already put the 6w flood ones in instead of halogen in the existing GU10 holders in my kitchen and am impressed!). I currently have the Tamlite Starlite range of 50w...
  7. P

    Single phase 240v motor wiring

    Please help. I have recently fitted a new pump, pressure switch and a 2.2kw(3HP) single phase 240v, 2 pole electric to my compressor. However I am at a loss at how to wire it. I have been trying to google it for 3 days, but am getting conflicting answers. It is a start capacitor and start run...
  8. A

    Illuminated 240V AC Rocker Switch

    Hi All, Looking for some help. A local business has a commercial wine/beer chiller (Tefcold). There is an internal light which is switched via a rocker switch at the bottom of the unit. The switch has broken and needs replaced. However I am struggling to find a replacement. I've taken a...
  9. sibbits

    240v heating element connected through 2 phases?

    i was asked to check why a tank heater was not working properly today an came across something im pretty sure is wrong. but was wondering if any of you had any thoughts on the element 240v rated was connected to two phases (one at each teminal ,no neutral) via seperate breakers, i dont know...
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    Campervan issues - 12v system not working when hooked-up to 240v

    Hi there. I own a 1985 VW T25 Autosleeper and am based in Manchester. The 12v system works perfectly, with a new 90ah leisure battery and split charging system recently fitted. My problem is that when I hookup on 240v some of the 12v appliances stop working, but the internal plug sockets...
    • Neal Andrews
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    • 12v 240v campervan electrical work electricians vans issues not working system van vehicle working
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
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    Marine 2 phase 240v question

    Hi, I have recently moved over to the marine side of the industry which has some very noticable differences. The main one is that we have 2 phases each at 110v and together giving 230v ie no neutral involved. The other is that an earth fault does not trip an MCB only a short circuit ie phase to...
  12. M

    Q on wall mounted generator plugs (240v)

    its just I have a job and the gaffer ordered 240v 32A wall mounted plugs to go on the side of site cabins to power up the cabins but 1 of them have 2* 7.5kw showers + 2Kw water heater as i am only agency i am not wanting rock the boat, i was just wondering if the socket would melt or what What...
    • Maestro
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    • 240v generator mounted plugs wall
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. chcnorris29

    12v from 240v no neutral?

    Hello,Was told this today and am wondering if it is correct.If you have 240v ac and do not use the neutral then you get 12v ac?Thanks
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    Building Site 110v / 240v Testing

    After the the 4th Edition amendments, am I correct in thinking building site 110v kit are still PAT tested every 3 months and we therefore need to write a retest date on the sticker? Can I also assume 240v site huts are 24 months, but the ‘duty holder’ decides on the safe retest date, so no...
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    240v on the neutral ??

    why am i finding 240v on the neutral ?? we rewired the power in a house and upgraded the consumer unit but when the RCD's are connected they trip different mcb's. when testing we found 240v on the neutral.... when you take away the RCD's everything is fine. we have changed the main switch and...
    • Troy Lashmar
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    • 240v electrician getting house neutral rcd's testing
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. D

    YODALARM YO8 240V is broken

    Hi all, I found a YODALARM YO8 from Clifford & Snell in my shed. But it's a little bit broken because it fell into a chimney (long story). The components are fine but some of them and a couple of wires are disconnected from the circuitboard. Now I am at sea, and don't know how to connect them...
  17. O

    240v Isolator in zone 1

    Just inspected an RCBO fed radial feeding an IP65 rotary isolator that then feeds an integral bath & hoist system in a nursing home. The bath has integrated controls so the isolator is not going to be used as a switch. Stupidly they have managed to locate this well within zone 1, it is easily...
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    240v 3 phase plug?

    Can someone talk me over this one? Made an error on my order, in my haste i ordered 4 pin 240v 32amp plugs instead of 240v 3 pin 32 amp plugs, but i don't understand their application? 3 phase, 240v? Am i being a total plum here or are these specialist for certain requirements. Clearly marker...
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    110v or 240v drill help??!!

    Hi Guys Im halfway through my 2330 level 3 course and am wanting to start buying tools etc slowly each month!! Im just after some advice/feedback from people about what to buy!! Do i buy 110v or 240v drills? I understand that you can only work on site with 110 drills with transformer but wanted...
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    3 phase static converter from 240v

    I have a problem that's driving us all mad. 3 machines from a school workshop; all been running on 415 3 phase. trying to get them to run in a small workshop on a domestic 240 supply (6mm feed from house). Machines are small pillar drill, small Startrite Inca planer/ thicknesser and a Union...
    • sweepy
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    • 240v 3 phase converter phase static
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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