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    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...
  2. G

    Single Axis Solar Mount Ideas.

    Hi All, I currently have two 490w JA Solar panels fixed mounted to my external garage roof, I want to try and add a single axis mount somehow, without a pole, so I can use a sun tracker to tilt the panels throughout the day, anybody done, tried, have any ideas of how this can be done. Cheers Gaz
  3. S

    Coffee machine wiring 3 phase on single phase circuit

    This coffee machine is three phase model number sm 105e It’s three phase with 3 brown cables one neutral and earth What is the cheapest way to wire it in? thanks
  4. Mark42

    32A single phase output from 3 x 16A three phase supply. Is there a way?

    I have a workshop in a remote location which I rent out. The incoming supply is 3 x 16A three phase on 180m of 16mm SWA. An upcoming customer has a machine which needs a 32A single phase supply. (Actual load about 25A.) The energy is there, but it's split across the three phases. Is there some...
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    Single pole up front RCD

    Situation. Domestic TNS Main consumer unit fed direct to incoming. it has an upfront single pole RCD works fine. No main switch. No double pole isolation available. Is this a potentially dangerous situation due to single pole Isolation? I feel I can’t bring myself to give a C2 on an EICR...
  6. J

    USA 240v Single Pole baseboard heater - thermostat wiring

    Im a DIY novice. I have changed central AC thermostat, light fixtures, switches etc. This has me stumped. I have a 240v single pole baseboard heater with an old mercury thermostat. I would like to replace that thermostat with a Honeywell TL8130A. Question 1 - Can someone explain the wiring to...
  7. K

    USA Single Gange Outlet + Dimmer Switch

    I am looking for a single gang outlet + dimmer switch combination. Does such an item exist? It's for a kitchen backsplash the outlet would be unswitched and the dimmer/switch would control a light over the sink. The whole backsplash is on a GFI so I don't need a GFI in this device. -Kevin
  8. W

    Two single outdoor sockets into a double rcd socket

    I have two outdoor sockets(in poor condition) wired to two ground bedded armoured cables.The sockets are linked to one another via three wires(coloured live,neutral and earth).The sockets therefore have two wires in each terminal.I want to replace with double rcd socket.Can I join the bedded...
  9. Dartlec

    Bulb charging E7 reading at single rate

    Had a weird one tonight, with a new tenant who had a higher than expected first monthly bill. Studio flat with one storage heater and off peak immersion, standard white Economy 7 meter with teleswitch. Bulb had set the tenant up on their single rate tariff and happily accepted the two readings...
  10. M

    Convert Three-Way to Single Pole Smart Switch

    All, I'm a bit stumped trying to convert a three way traditional switch over to the Smart Caseta Single Pole On/Off switch. There are two switches today for a light, the plan is to convert one switch to the Smart switch, then add a secondary remote to the alternate switch location - essentially...
  11. H

    Single switch to double switch (adding second light in same room)

    Hi all, As per the subject, I am looking to change an existing single switch for a bathroom to a double switch to control an additional light in the bathroom. I have looked at the wiring and there seems to be: 1. one feed (T&E) to the switch (i.e. no return for the loop so I imagine there is a...
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    Single cable to both light fixture and switch boxes

    Hello all, I have an odd problem here and I am at a loss. I'm replacing a light fixture and dimmer switch on our dining room circuit. The problem I'm having is that both boxes only have one cable in them. (one black, white and ground). When I turn the breaker back on and use my tester...
  13. jonpatterns

    UK Two electric showers 45A in single property

    Hi, We are considering installing two 45A shower in a single property (multible showers). I believe the incoming service fuse is 100A. The problem is, if both showers plus other devices are used it could exceed the 100A max. Would it not matter as it's unlikely both showers used at the same...
  14. M

    Can a 3 phase motor that is running on single phase have 2 directions?

    I am needing to know if this wiring diagram is showing a few things: 1: Does this show a 3 phase to single phase conversion? 2: Does this show that the motor can turn in 2 directions with the same internal wiring if you toggle the SPDT switch?
  15. R

    Best way to extend a single back box into double on already tiled wall?

    Customer wants 1 single socket outlet turned into double point on his kitchen wall which is tiled already with single box hole cut out Is it best to measure out the space required to fix double back box , drill multiple holes around the edges and go round it with angle grinder diamond disc...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Advice please - Certification for competance in basic single phase installation

    Hi all. I am looking for some advice. I am looking to become certified to install consumption measuring devices in small businesses. I have many years of expereince on basic single phase supplies includiing consumer units etc, assisting my father's company when he's snowed under but never...
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    Fitting twin horns to a single horn set up. Extra Relay required??

    Hi all, i´m new on here and really hoping for some good advice. Not getting much response from an owners forum!! My Seat Altea is fitted with a single horn. There is a number 53 relay fitted to the relay panel and I believe this is for the horn. I want to fit twin horns in place of the single...
  18. R

    Fitting a single phase Matt:e for car charger

    Evening all, Just After some knowledge about the Matt:e. I have been to a job where a 13 amp Rolec car charger point has been fitted On an external garage wall which is attached to the house. I can see no evidence of an earth rod and I am assuming it is still connectEd to a pme earthing...
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    How easy is it to convert a house from single to three phase ?

    I am thinking of having a car lift (that uses three phase supply) installed in my house, my house is single phase, what are my options?, what would be involved?
  20. P

    What do I need to know to calculate size of single phase motor?

    About 20 years ago I bought an old table saw from a local school. I only had single phase at the time so I changed the motor and switchgear as it was 450V. I'm thinking of buying a 3 phase 50s bandsaw and have the same problem, but I can't remember how to work out the size of the replacement...

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