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  1. Pete999

    Pete's Videos Why would this chap put the clamp on the N when checking phase Volts? or am I being a dim get

  2. Marshall Kidd

    Splitting 3-phase circuits for 3 high draw theater fixtures.

    Hello. I'm new here so my apologies if this post ended up in the wrong forum. I have a basic understanding of phases and voltage and the lot. Today I'm trying to wrap my head around how I might be able to split one 3-phase 240v 50a source to accommodate 3 high draw theater fixtures. Here's...
  3. S

    60 volts on an R2 long lead test?

    Testing today. Zs produced an Err 4 reading on the Fluke MFT, so I got the wander lead out and connected to the MET. No continuity but 60 (ish) volts difference showing on the display. Any ideas?
  4. B

    12 volts out when Engine Start

    hi, I want my car stereo can power when the engine start, not when the panel lights turned-on. in short I want the car stereo power when there is an engine acceleration. with that wiring I can also top other wires for example my dc electric fan. what are your ideas? suggestions?
  5. T

    Can 18 Usbs work on 24 volts system

    Hello everyone, I currently have a bus that works on 24 volts, I'm looking to install USB ports by each passenger seat. There are 9 seats and each USB component, had two ports ( 5v 1 amp and 5v 2.1amp).these components can seemly run on either 12v or 24v. My question is if the...
  6. K

    Wire sizes and volts. Pls help.

    Hi guys im new here. Need some help and advices i will be thankful. I want to change the ceilng ligh okay now i have bought 3 pieces the problem is these ceiling have cheap thin copper wire its like car 12v wires or thinner i think its 0.5mm while the ceiling wire is thick and old i think its...
  7. R

    Domestic Electrical Issue - Live Volts in House but Not Getting Shocks. Any Help Appreciated

    Hi All, firstly to introduce myself I'm not an electrician but was hoping to get a bit of advice on an electrical issue I have. Basically we wanted to get a boiler service but the plumber would not touch the boiler as he said we have electrical volts running through the house (radiators, sink...
    • R Yates
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    • appreciated domestic earth electrical electrician getting house issue live testing volts
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. P

    Methods used to start a fluorescent tube

    Hi there, I am currently reading through the different methods used to start a fluorescent tube. I have come across the glow type starter and the thermal starter circuit. In my course book the glow type starter is described as follows "Contained within the starter can are a set of normally...
  9. P

    Explain the difference between a transformer and auto-transformer

    Hi there, I understand that a transformer is used to either step up or step down the supply voltage. I know that the basic principle is that if there are more windings in the primary coil than the secondary coil then, the voltage is stepped down and if there a more windings in the secondary coil...
  10. P

    How and why does voltage lag current in a purely capacitive AC circuit?

    Hi guys, I have no idea if this makes any sense, but I’ll give it ago with the hope of getting a better understanding. I know that a capacitor is a device used to store electric charge and that it charges and discharges at a rate determined by the frequency (50hz in the UK). As the supply...
  11. P

    Step up and Step down transformers

    Hi guys I am currently training to be an electrician and have only been at college about 6 months. So my understanding of things isn't particular great. Anyway I have recently come across transformers and whilst I understand the general idea is to either increase or decrease the voltage for a...
    • PLW
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    • circuit current step down transformer transformers volts
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. the pict

    Horse box, well was, now catering trailer

    Where can I get a 12volt psu to power a sink water pump ala caravan, tried all the obvious, caravan, alarms, pc,s, aquariums. and I am at, turn next left for wits end. all because I said 230 Volts which somehow means 24 volts to some. being completed and used this weekend, but apart from the...
  13. captaincaveman

    50 volts between nuetral & earth - Lighting/ fluescents

    Hello beautiful people. Quick one for anyone who may have an idea: Attended job today with a room with 2x 5ft fluescents not working and found 50v between N-E. I did basic tests on the fittings (continuity, ir, etc) - all ok. main earth and everything else ok. Checked the light nearest the...
  14. B

    hot start problem

    I have an annoying problem with my Chevy Camper. When it is cold the starter turns nicely. When it is hot, the starter turns very very slowly and occasionally it will fire up. otherwise I have to leave it for ten minutes or so. I fitted a new starter and a new heavy duty battery and new...
    • blackvelvet
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    • battery engine problem reading start starter volts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  15. B

    INDIAN BOY BELIEVES HE IS RESISTANT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK

    This 16 year old boy believes he is resistant to electric shocks even high voltage Its claimed he mends supply problems without a shock and also show people he can put live wires in his mouth. He is nick named electricboy. see I'm a human lightbulb! The teen who survives a shocking...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Honest Views On Volt Drop?

    I have just been asked to provide power to a large garage/workshop for a friend. The workshop is approx 55m away from the main CU and there will be a further run of approx 15m for the lights from sub board to end point of lighting circuit. It will be on a 32A MCB in the main CU. measured voltage...
  17. M

    Help With Diodes And Voltage Drop

    hi guys, im having a problem wiring some relays that need to be activated by 2 different signals, i try putting a diode on one of the signal wires so electricity wont flow thru the other signal wire, but now im having a huge voltage drop, and the relay is not activating by the wire that has the...
    • mmanzano88
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    • diode other signal voltage voltage drop volts
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  18. P

    12volt Garden Lighting Circuit

    Sorry if this a very basic question But under your current electrical regulations are 12volt circuit exempt ? I have a 230volt socket outlet circuit in my garden tested and approved I wish to install garden lighting ..the whole of which is plug and play I plug the transformer into the...
  19. J

    Can I Get A 127 Volt Step Down Transformer?

    Hi there, Not all that knowledgeable on this kind of thing but I purchased four audio-visual appliances made in 1970. All are identical apart from the voltage requirements. One requires 117 volts - the other 3 units require 127 volts Can I get transformers for such voltages? Also what...
    • J BLAKE
    • Thread
    • electrical work get mains step down transformer volt volts
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. V

    Dangerous Work Exposed!

    Hi Guys, Have i been to a hum dinger of an installation today! Are we sitting comfortably then i'll begin. An electrician i was talking to in the wholesalers mentioned that he was having trouble tracing a fault where there was 60 volts on the pipework and he was having trouble tracing it.I...

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