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    240V AC Mains rated CAT6 ethernet cable? Avoids segregation... like CBus pink CAT5 cable?

    Hello I have recently discovered Cbus pink Cat5 / Cat5E cable. My interest started after finding out about EV-Ultra Cable, designed for electric vehicle charge points. They run power and data in the same cable. My understanding is allowed due to the data cable sheathing being rated to same...
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    240V to Detached Condo Garage and NEC 225.30 Violation?

    Hey Guys, Hopefully this picture is clear enough to read the text boxes (if not, the PDF attached should be clearer). I'm trying to get 240V ran to my detached condo garage in order to run my TIG welder and my plasma cutter. I live in Ohio, and I know they still operate under NEC 2017. I want...
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    220v. 230v, 240v, 250v?

    I saw an oven that was rated at 3,100 watts. Now most would say that cannot be fitted on final ring circuit as rule of thumb. But: 3,100 watts draws amps of: 14.09 amps @ 220v 13.47 amps @ 230v 12.91 amps @ 240v 12.4 amps @ 250v If the installation is 240v or 250v then it safely inside the 13...
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    Advice on connecting wall oven to existing 240v wiring

    Hello all: First post from a DIY'er. My daughter, who lives in a Dallas, Tx suburb, has asked me to connect her new electric oven. Her previous oven was gas. I asked her to send me a pic of any outlets in the cabinet opening once she removed the old oven. (See Pics Below) The house was built...
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    Having trouble with a 240v AC motor

    Im in the process of fabricating a motorized flatbar roller, and I have a 240V 5hp AC motor with 4 leads. Im controlling it using a dual foot pedal box, that controls 2 contactors, which these 2 contactors are there to reverse the motor by having one contactor T1+T5 & T4+T8, while the other...
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    Need a flush light 240V for a small room

    A friend has a small room under the stairs that has a toilet in it. At present they have a batten light fitting in there. Her hubby keeps banging his head on the light, so she wants it replacing. The stairs are above so no access to above. I was thinking of an LED light, so I started...
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    Looking for a supplier of QUALITY, long lasting outdoor (240v) Lighting

    Hi all I have recently hired a local electrician (NICEIC Registered) to install some outdoor lighting in the garden of the house we have just moved into. The guy is experienced in outdoor lighting and does a lot of installations and sports venues across North West England. So, he came out...
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    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...
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    • 240v baseboard heater screwfix single single pole thermostat wiring
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    Can you use a 240V breaker on a 600V system?

    This is hypothetical, I am just curious. Please give this some thought. I have a 600V, 5HP motor (3728.5 Watts) and a 600V panel I want to supply it from. If I use a 20A, 600V breaker - the breaker will see ~6A on motor run. (P/V=I , 3728.5/600 = ~6A) If I use a 20A, 240V breaker - the...
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    How to shield a live wire at 240V ?

    I have a electronic board with leds (made by me) that is driving a relay. When that relay is closing it’s contacts, is actually switching the 240V for the light bulb switch in my room. This board is quite long, like 50cm (half a meter). The relay is in the left corner, and the live wires from...
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    U.S. 240v to Europen 220/240v conversion

    Hello, I'm in the U.S and most of the information I'm finding is about 120v to 240v and vice versa. My question is about 240v to 220/240v conversion. I bought a Chinese CNC machine (hasn't arrived yet) that works on 220/240v and it comes with an European style 2 cylindrical prongs connector...
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    240v electric baseboard heater

    Hello, I'm a 2nd year apprentice in commercial doing some home troubleshooting. I have a 240 volt baseboard heater that has never worked. I recently put in a new 2 wire thermostat which did not help. I checked the wiring in the heater itself and was getting 240 volts. 120 volts on the neutral...
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    Can a 240v 2200W Jackhammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator?

    Hi Y'all newbie here. Can a 240v 2200W jack hammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator without any issues? thanks in advance :)
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    Seimec 3 phase motor plate shows wiring for 240v? Can I have 1 phase out of it?

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    240V basic Qualifications

    Hi, We are a small environmental monitoring company, all our equipment is 24V or 12V, however we occasionally have the option of mains supply. In these cases we step down the voltage within the panel, however this does mean we are often taking a cable from a 240v fused spur into our panel and...
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    Converting low voltage halogen spotlights to 240v LED

    Hi I have two lighting circuits of 5 x low voltage halogen with individual transformers for each lamp.. to try out the new 240volt GU10 LED's.. obviously after turning power off at the consumer unit .. I cut out the transformer on one of the lights and connected the new lampholder to the 240v...
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    240V Commando sockets

    I want to put a hookup outside my house for my camper van. I will be using a commando socket (at least that what we called them when i was at work) If you view the socket as mounted on the wall, the socket itself is facing down obviously. All i can see are top entry for the supply i am looking...
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    Regulations for 12V / 240V wiring in campervans

    So wiring in campervans is included within the scope of BS 7671. In a scenario where someone is being paid to build from scratch or modify a system, is there a minimum level of qualification required by law? Would a "Part P NICEIC domestic installer" be appropriate to carry out and certify the...
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    Can I connect a 120V output from a generator to a 240V L14 receptor ?

    Greetings. I have generator with only 120 V output. It has both standard 120V outlets and a TT-30. A friend's cabin is wired for alternative generator power with a transfer switch to be used during power failures. There is a L14-30 male receptor on the outside of the cabin which connects to the...
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    L-N Reverse and 240v on gas pipe

    Hi all, been called out to a job today where the customer says they are getting a tingle from the gas meter and some appliances. Its a TT system, got a ze of 48 ohms. Gas bonding is 10mm and is continuous. Dual rcd board with 3 RFC's on one side of the board. There's a L-N reverse when i go...

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