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    Using a jumper wire as light switch ground wire...

    I had an Intermatic timer light switch that seemed to stop turning on and off automatically. I bought a Defiant replacement. The old switch had wires coming from it which were attached to the corresponding wires from the wall. The new switch did not come with any wires aside from two jumper...
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    Question about using a wired power strip to the electrical panel in home

    Because I have no wall outlet grounded anywhere in the house, I asked an electrician to help and the solution that didn't involved destroying the walls was to wire a power strip directly into the electrical panel (i got one right where the entrance is, I don't know the exact name but every...
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    Wiring an outlet not using the red wire

    Hey I'm looking to install an outlet into a cord in my wall that was exposed by a hole that had been capped. When I cut into it I found out it had 3 main wires (black, white, red, ground) and I assume it's because it leads to a 220V outlet on the opposite side of the wall. My question is can I...
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    Using bulb converters/adapters with Philips Hue bulbs but struggling.

    My wife and I bought some Philips hue bulbs for our ceiling lights. They are E27 screw fit bulbs but our lamp holders are gx24q-1 so we bought some converters or adapters so we could use the E27 hue bulbs. I’ve plugged them in though and the bulbs don’t seem to work. Any advice? Do you think I...
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    120v generator using L14-30 inlet

    Hi, all. Posted previously but no responses yet. I now drew it out. Can someone confirm that the pigtail and connection to the double throw safety switch in the attached will work? Appreciate the help. Thanks, PatDIY
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    Using lamp posts to charge EV’s

    Heres one to consider, the apparent government solution to charging EV vehicles for people without a driveway is to install a dual 16A charger on each street lamp post this will also remove the requirement or temptation to trail charging leads across the pavement and walkways from peoples homes...
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    Using a transformer with a smart plug

    I recently had some landscape lighting put in and wanted to hook up the transformers to a smart plug so I can control them with my phone and have them on a timer etc. Currently, as setup by the electrician, the two transformers are in a double adapter plugged into a normal wall socket and it...
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    Using a Metrel MFT with a R2 long lead

    Hi, how can I connect my Kewtech R2 lead to my Metrel MFT so that I do not have to carry the R2 reel with me whilst doing R2 testing? There was never an issue using a Megger but the Metrel utilises a block connector instead of 3 individual leads. Thanks
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    Can I switch 3 lighting circuits using 1 switch with only 1 live feed

    Hi All I have around 30 garden lights which turn on and off with one switch in the house. The problem is, if water gets in one light it a) stops all lights working and b) requires troubleshooting 30 lights to find the problem. Therefore, I was planning to have a second distribution board...
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    Using plastic glands on a metal board...arrggg

    So this has been asked a few times but still not 100% clear on this I have to add a cable to a an existing 17th ed board , all the existing cabling is rear entry but this isn’t possible for my new cable. So Im going to cut a 20mm hole in the bottom and use a 20mm plastic stuffing gland to run...
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    Using a priority unit in garage with ev charging

    I have an install coming up where there is a 40 amp supply to a garage via 2 core 4mm swa buried. due to a rather expensive patio and other works its not possible to run a new swa to garage. Customer wants ideally to keep the sockets/lights in garage and have an ev charger. Charger will be used...
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    looking for best step / cone cutter for using on 18th edition consumer units

    Hi all, i,m looking for recommendations on a reliable tough step /cone cutter for using on 18th edition boards ?, i'm sick of hole saws rattling round and making a mess , your guidance would be greatly appreciated ! cheers fellow sparky's.
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    UK Cable-Mate Software

    Cable-Mate Software, last updated Jan 2019. Cable-Mate - http://www.jarsoftelectrical.co.uk/index.html is anyone using this? or has used this? oh its now free.
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    Using a garage CU as the main CU for flat

    Hi, If a home only uses 3 circuits, Can you use a 3 way garage CU as a replacement for the current old style CU (5 way with 2 spare)? Are garage CU just little standard CU's? Is not having spare room for additional circuits a c2 fail on EICR? Cheers
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    Bosch GMS 120 Cable Detector

    Hi Everybody Has anybody on here any experience of using a Bosch GMS 120 cable detector? The scenario I have is that I am working on a stone built cottage ,plastered with sand and cement which I guess was rewired 30 + years ago where all the cables have been plastered into the walls and not...
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    MK essential range , anyone tried it ?

    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osbADF3sOHU JW gives it the low down , anyone fitted any ? Looks a bit naff imo
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    Adding more outside lights to same switch inside

    Hi. I have an outside porch light which has a switch just inside the hallway. I am adding 2 more outside lights to be switched on using that same switch. I have ran 1mm cable from the switch line and neutral & earth to the new light and continued that to the 2nd new light. When I switch the...
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    Can a Non POE device be powered using a CAT6 cable using POE splitters and Injectors?

    Can I power a Non PoE device using a CAT6 cable and use it with a PoE splitter or Injector
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    2013 Passat oem remote signal wire to reverse camera question?

    I have a 2013 Passat SEL Premium that had a digital OEM backup camera. Had to replace the head unit with aftermarket and tried a digital to analog converter for the oem camera and it didn’t work. Have 3 wires from the OEM camera. Solid power (red), reverse remote signal wire (blue) and ground...
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    Using breakers as junction/splice points

    Hi all, currently re-wiring a hotrod using part existing loom and part new looms, was wondering is I could use auto re-set circuit breakers at junction/splice points rather than post terminals or hard wire splices, that way serves as a terminal point for several actives as well as distributing...

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