Trying to price a job where they want Lutron to control the lights. Not worked with Lutron Before- as have only done a Loxone course.
I understand the basic principles of wiring the lights back to the panel and then using the lutron cable/cat6 from the panel to the wall stations
quick look...
Hi guys and girls, I'm looking for advice on how to better myself and my understanding of different control systems like start stop circuits. I have an average understanding of them but if I was asked to wire one from scratch I would struggle.
Are there any books or good videos or even courses...
But is it still being termed "non standard" I have used it in the past, but I cant find much in the way of a defining answer, can we use it for subs or not I have to go up a floor on a refurb with about 10 90 degree turns to get to the sub, it would be ideal, its on tray the whole way and one...
Heres one for you automation gurus.
I'm looking to control the speed of a rotary feeder or conveyor that feeds a hammer mill on a farm. In order to achieve maximum efficiency the feeder needs to be regulated via the load of the hammer mill. The 55Kw motor on the hammer will be started using a...
Hi,
We have a control panel that has a vsd, plc and motor anti condensation heater. For a preliminary cable calculation for the control panel feeder cable and its associated protection, would we just total up the individual loads to arrive at an approximation and use this to size the feeder...
Hello all, hope this is posted in the right place.
You'll probably guess after reading this post for help that i'm not an electrician!
I've built a 4-wheel buggy utilising a mobility scooter motor and wish to slow down the acceleration rate.
I am utilising the twist grip throttle from a...
Hi All,
Im not an electrician, but i like to do things myself if possible, so i'm here to ask for some help in wiring a new RF switch for controlling my central heating.
I already have a heatmiser system that controls my underfloor heating downstairs, but my upstairs rads and hot water are not...
Hi guys,
I'm recently qualified so naturally a bit hesitant on my first jobs so looking for advice as much as possible.
I'm working as a junior at a domestic job where the customer has a large garage which has a sub main (run from the main unit in the house via SWA) consumer unit in it...
So, I'm checking why the heating won't work in a little apartment in France. There are 4 wall-mounted electric heaters and there is a timer on the wall which should be controlling them all via a pilot wire. There is a note on the timer in badly scrawled French about the new heater meaning the...
First and foremost I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Faysal and I reside in East London. By profession I am a Operation Manager within the NHS but have a patient to do home electrical DIY project. I picked up basic electrical skills from a young age, tagging along my uncle who was a...
Hi please can anyone help me - I have a silentnight king size electric blanket dual control so it has separate wiring, control switch and plug for each half. It is no-longer needed so could I not cut it down the middle to use for two spare single beds. No wires would be exposed or cut so it...
Currently working on a renovation that has plans for four ensuites. Client has decided now to keep one as a dressing room instead and would like some power provided. There will be pipework presented for future change of use but will be boxed in etc.
What do you think building control will...
Ive been asked to look at job later this week, which involves upgrading 70w sodium flood lights to LED. Can any one recommend any they have used?
Also the customer mentioned they are on built in photo cells at the minute so just on all night from dusk, they would like them to be maybe timer...
Hi all,
I currently have a cooker control panel with a 13 amp socket but the cooker switch needs to be on for me to use the 13 amp socket.
I remember using at my last place the two where separated and I could then use the socket without the cooker on.
If thats right then what panel do I need...
hi guys could you help me out please.
I have been asked to put a contactor on a 100 amp supply to a dB on a food stand. The contactor needs to shut off on fire through a firetrace system already installed.
1st I was thinking of coming of the dB with a 2a breaker to feed the pressure switch...
I've a pal looking for a little help.
They want to install outdoor lighting (a mix of CFL , GU10 and possibly LED Fittings) within 4 pir zones controlling approx 4 - 6 lights per zone. All the wiring is going back to a garage where a system unit will be mounted. He wants to then mount a control...
Hi,
The speed controller on my pedestal fan is broken and I thought of bypassing it by connecting the power supply directly to the fan motor. When I opened casing, I found two wires (Blue and Brown) coming in from the plugs end and four wires (Red, Black, Blue and White) coming from the motor...
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