So at the moment Im working as an aircraft electrician and would like to do additional training to cover me for domestic/industrial work but Im having trouble figuring out what I need to do to achieve this. Im looking to get qualified so I can work self employed when not on the aircraft but also...
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I am located in Middle East and plan to install 2 of Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) on my Apartment.
Current thermostat installed is HoneyWell which control Heating/Cooling and 3-Speed Fan (for exhaust vent?). I have attached the photos to show the actual wiring at the back of...
I have come across this question that has stumped me. Could anyone offer me and advice regarding the question. Thanks!
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Good evening all. I'm in desperate need in some help please. I recently changed a fuse board with a horstmann radio telemeter series 2a NU077-222, not realising that it is an economy 7 meter.
I'm very confused into the connections of the other tails required to feed a separate fuse board for the...
Long story short, I tried to replace my existing 3 way switch with a new 3 way switch, but I had to pretty much take everything out and my attempt at putting everything back as it was failed because now the ceiling lights controlled by the new switch don't work. The other 3 way switch is located...
I am trying to power an outside light (never worked). When I flip the breaker, power comes out at both the black and white wires. When I undo the wire nut and separate the black wires the power changes. I am not sure if this us a 3 way setup of not. I haven't found a switch that would complete...
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I'm wanting to mount my LG TV to the bedroom wall in my apartment, but the power cable is proving the tricky part.
It's a 19v DC into the back of the TV, meaning the power cable has one of those chunky laptop-style adapters, and it's short! - Not ideal, when wanting to hang from a...
So I'm an aquarium enthusiast and I have several fish tanks in my house (all of them have lights that are connected to timers). My basement has multiple circuits, one for the washer and dryer, one for all the other outlets down there, and I also had an electrician install a brand new outlet on...
Hello forum. I am new here and seeking some expert advice.
I am trying to make some DIY led light strips that will be controlled via DMX.
The lights are these: 20/30/100 LED Battery Micro Rice Wire Copper Fairy String Lights Party white/rgb | eBay -...
Hi, I have been asked to install some lighting in a commercial cooker extract canopy as they can’t see while cooking. The existing ones there are glass and have cracked, also don’t give off much light. My concern is the heat as it’s very hot where they want them mounted.
I was just wondering if...
I’m having my house extended and they have run a grey 2 core cable with black and red wires coming out of it ( but no apparent earth) to all the downlights and I think the same or similar to the sockets and light switches. Is this correct wiring? I read something about red and black being old...
So I’ve recently completed my level 3 qualification but I don’t know how I’d look to apply for jobs I.e would I be looking for an apprenticeship or an electricians job even though I’m only recently qualified.
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I bought a Taylor Wimpey new build and had under cupboard lights put in the kitchen. 3 years on and the first one has gone out but when I unscrewed the casing to see how to change it, I am completely baffled!
Can anyone tell from the pic what I need to do/buy to change this, or do I...
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My customer has brought a sauna heater that’s made in the USA the manual is VERY poor, it states that the cable to the heater should be ‘REVE or equivalent’
I took the manual to Edmundsons Electircal wholesalers and they had no clue what that was...
Ed’s said they would...
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I am an apprentice electrician and I study at college in the evenings which I pay for myself. My employer pays me an apprenticeship wage which is awful and I feel like I may be getting mugged off abit. The employ doesn’t help me with anything at all? Is everything they’re doing legit...
Hi everyone, my am2 is fast approaching and i need help with understanding how s plan wiring works. I understand the different parts in the system and how its wired but i cant seem to figure out how the solar sustainable element fits into the system. Also can anyone let me know anything else i...
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I'm installing a wireless switch to control a bird box camera. Roughly the circuit will be:
camera ---> switch ---> solar charge controller ---> solar panel + battery
The switch is in the attached photo.
Question: do the two black wires go to the camera and the red/white to the battery...
So i had a call out from a customer saying her phone point incoming into her property (straight off the telephone pole) had come off the wall so i went and had a look. When i got there all the cores were disconnected completely and the actual point was on the floor. Does anyone know how to...
ive just installed 13 4w LAP downlights with are controlled by a dimmer switch. When I turn the switch on I can turn the brightness up no problem but when put it down low they still seem bright, could this be a switch issue? Thanks in advance
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