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    What is this part (that binds multiple wires) called and how do I remove it?

    DIY'er here with quite basic electrical knowledge, stuck at this :) What is this silver-colored part (that binds multiple wires) called and how do I remove it? https://ibb.co/NKbPtjN Thank you! ?
  2. A

    Multiple fans off one isolator

    Hi folks, Homeowner here. I'm in the planning stage of a project, seeking advice from professionals. I need to upgrade the ventilation in my home following advice from a surveyor. The plan is to replace my one bathroom fan with two fans (one shower extractor and one MVHR unit). In addition, I...
  3. P

    3-Phase Multiple Questions NZ

    Hi, I am a pastry chef in New Zealand and am wanting to build a kitchen at my home. Either convert the garage or preferably build it on a food trailer. It will be set in one place as I will not be selling directly from home. Just catering out. But if on a trailer I can move it easily at a later...
  4. M

    Multiple GFCI Outlets Tripping at the same time on different circuits

    Dealing with a noodle scratcher. Trying to figure out what has caused multiple GFCI outlets on separate circuits to trip at the same time. Over the last two Wednesdays in the morning something has happened which caused multiple GFCI outlets throughout the house to trip at the same time...
  5. nyDIYelectric1

    Practice Rules (or Codes) for Running for Securing Multiple Cables

    Rewiring an old home where basement lines will feed the first floor (multiple 15/20 Amp w/ 12/2 & 12/3 romex & a single 50 Amp 6/3 romex supplying range. If I run cables over a wall to feed the first floor, how often would do they need to be fastened/stapled, are there exceptions (such as when...
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    Getting multiple electrician opinions on EV Charger

    Hello, I'm looking into installing an EV charger in my condo that taps into the load of meter. I've gotten three very different opinions on if I have sufficient capacity to install the charger without also adding a 1.2k DCC that allows an EV charger to be installed without impacting peak load...
  7. T

    Multiple Virgin telephone points

    Hi All, I have recently rewired a 4 bedroom house in which i have installed 4 telephone points throughout the house as requested by the client. i have wired 3 slaves from the point Where BT would bring in their cable to the master. The problem i have is that the customer as now went for virgin...
  8. L

    Which switches and dimmers do I need for multiple loops

    Hi There, I need to buy some dimmer switches - hoping you can help me with the correct ones. I'm a DIYer and have replaced a few dimmer switches before, but this is a little more complex. All of my lights are LED quartz8b-3k 36V 8W I have the below setups that I need dimmers for: one gang...
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    Fishing Multiple Cables through Studs

    Afternoon all! I have what I think should be quite a common issue but can't seem to get my head round yet! For hidden cabling to a TV mount, I'd like to run 4 cables (a power cable, two HDMIs & one SCART) from the mount to a cabinet set (currently another project). So first problem, I know that...
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    Multiple kitchen appliance failures

    I recently purchased a new property and in the three months we've lived here three kitchen appliances have had/ developed issues: Beko induction hob would not heat, appliance repair company said the main power control board was faulty and needed replacing; Half of 4 slice toaster (note...
  11. K

    drill thru multiple studs to run wire

    I like to run wire above the ceiling of the garage (above it is a bedroom) but there are quite many studs about 2 feet apart in the way. Would it be better to run wires thru electrical conduit that is visible on the ceiling (look ugly) OR just drill all these studs to hide the wires (ROMEX). My...
  12. J

    4 way switch with multiple lights

    I’m installing a new light fixture in a location that just had a cover over the box previously. I discovered that this box connected to another group of lights that is controlled by a set of 3 or 4 way switches. In the box is just one 14-3 piece of romex. I hooked up the black hots together and...
  13. M

    Confused about wiring multiple switches

    I wanted to relocated three separate switches into one 3 gang location, and replace the switches at the same time. Unwisely, I did not take pictures or make a sketch of the wires going to each switch. Now I am confused about how to wire the new switches. The first switch controls both a whole...
  14. LewisM

    Whining noise from multiple sockets ?

    Hello, I fitted some extra sockets in a bedroom two years ago, and the customer has said that 2 of the sockets make a high pitched whining noise, all tested at the time readings fine etc, I've attached a video, doesn't sound like arcing to me as it's not a crackling sound? I've told them not to...
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    How to wire multiple ballasts

    Im making a uv box with 12 18w tubes, Ive 6 ballasts ( Two tubes per ballast) What would be the best way to wire the ballasts. I know how to connect the tubes to the ballast. But do I need to daisy chain the ballasts for mains power, or is there any easier way. The connector uses 0.5-0.75 wire...
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    UK Advice needed: Connect multiple appliances to mains.

    I'm a bit of a gamer and over the years i've amassed a collection of consoles i'd like to have easily accessible. Now i understand that if i was to just grab an extension lead, and hook up all of them to the double socket i have nearby, that i'll likely overload the socket and this poses a fire...
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    PV System for multiple users

    I need to set up a 40 kW grid tied PV system on the roof of a condo with multiple user. The objective would be to feed all the different apartments each one of them with its own DB and meter. Is there a solution smarter than splitting my solar system into smaller independent system (e.g. 10*4...
  18. snipersmith87

    Main Bonding - Multiple Buildings

    Could somebody please put me on track. Main bonding conductors are sized relevant to earthing conductor (TN-S / TT) or PEN conductor (TN-C-S). On a large installation (Industrial / Commercial) with multiple buildings containing Extraneous parts should ALL the bonding conductors be sized the...
  19. Rockingit

    BMO and multiple isolators

    Hi all, been a while ;) Typical me, got a right arse of a project on the go where absolutely nothing is 'standard'. Story short, currently installing a BNO system for a BMO (try saying that in a few hours after a beer...) and have incredibly limited space to juggle umpteen SWA's, a Ryefield...
  20. T

    surface box multiple knockouts align with trunking advise

    Hi Guys, I have to fit an MK 3 way grid surface mount box below 3" metal trunking and require the use of all three knockouts on the top of the MK surface box. This needs to be repeated for a number of surface boxes. Cutting one hole in the trunking for a 20mm coupler and bushes is easy, but...

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