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  1. gmdaly

    mixed cable types in single circuit

    good evening all, If I have an existing 10mm T+E from the CU to the rear of the house external ending in a junction box on the wall already in place (total length 9M) and I want to connect this to an armoured cable 2 core + CPC from the exterior junction box to a rear garden new future sauna...
  2. W

    double pole or single pole rcbos

    What is everyone's thoughts on double pole rcbo's vs single pole, I mostly use Fuse Box these days with the odd Hager board if i'm feeling flush. I usually use the single pole fuse size rcbos. recently I tried the mini double pole rcbos but for the extra cost I think I will go back to using...
  3. L

    Economy 7 moved to single rate meter, should it be charged at the same rate?

    I recently switched from economy 7 to a single rate smart meter. I have two fuse boards and wondered should these now be on 24hours a day and should they be charged at the same rate? I got my bill through and it looks like they are charging us at different rates, both of which are higher than...
  4. G

    Single core cable in conduit terminating outside

    Looking for some advice; I am intending to mount two led downlights on pillars/brick walls either side of the garage door opening. I will drill through the cavity to feed the cable through. There will be a PIR sensor mounted in the middle above the garage door. Internally i wanted to put the...
  5. J

    Single one way dimmer

    Am replacing a faulty dimmer. Have put live in C, the blue in L1 and earthed green - doesnt work. It looks like my old dimmer had live and blue in L1 and L2 but I should have taken a picture. Is that even possible? I can try that of course or is it more likely that the connection wire isnt in...
  6. V

    Powering multiple led lights with single power source

    Hi, Hope someone could help with below situation or recommend a good forum to ask about or find information on as I read a lot on the forums and watched many videos but it just got very confusing. Objective We acquired 7 sets of led sugar canes, each set has 40 Red leds and is powered by 2 AA...
    • vecnar
    • Thread
    • led led lights lights multiple power powering single source
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. S

    High power single bead RGB LED chip recommendations and advice

    Do RGB LED chips with single beads for each colour exist higher powered than 3W, and if so could anyone recommend one? I've been trying out these (which seem to be comparable to these) - is it possible to find higher powered variations? i know that it is possible to find 10W chips but these...
    • Snorkel
    • Thread
    • advice led power recommendations rgb single
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  8. S

    Residential garage: single 220v circuit for multiple tools?

    Looking for some advice and insight on best practices here. I have an attached garage 25 feet away from my main 200amp service panel in my home. I want to use a mig welder, a 3HP table saw, and a 2HP belt grinder in my garage. I have plenty of room in my panel to add a circuit for each, but to...
  9. M

    Configuring motor to run off single phase?

    We have got a hydraulic motor/powerpack for leveling legs of a trailer. However this trailer is running off a 15KW inverter, so the motor needs to run off single phase. The motor has come configured for 3 phase, however the motor plate does say it will run off single phase. Would i be right in...
  10. C

    Any Idea why my single phase motor ans speed controller are not working

    HI Guys, I bought this motor and speed controller used and tried wiring as per the diagram on the side of the speed control unit but the motor will not turn on. I am running it at 220v, when plugged in I do see the green led light up. There is not much info on the internet. But I was able to...
  11. M

    how hot can be a single phase motor ?

    Hello! I have a high-pressure compressor equipped with a single phase motor! The motor have 2 capacitors, 1 continuous and 1 for starting, with a relay for isolation . The motor is old, but it's still working! I have changed the capacitors with new ones and the cable too. The motor work ok! I...
  12. E

    UK Single meter suppplying 2 properties?

    New to the forum and first-time poster! Currently trying to confirm what the top meter (circled) in the photos supplies? To me, it seems the meter tails enter the connector block and then there are two outputs coming from the block - one to the top isolation switch and one to the lower...
  13. S

    3phase surge suppressor connected to a single phase utility supply.

    I am using a 3 phase 4 wire surge suppressor on a single phase 240V mains. Is it still okay or will it have some back feed impact on the mains system?
  14. M

    Single phase but 2 cable in one fuse

    Hi everyone There is a switch board which is single phase, but when you look at the back you will see 2, 16mm cable go to the fuse(red and white). What is that for ? I haven't seen before. And the black and blue cable goes to the service neutral link !!! In Australia 3 phase color is Red White...
    • Mahdi1
    • Thread
    • ausie elec cable fuse phase single single phase
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  15. GBDamo

    Block of 200+ flats, eleven single channel hot water timers blown this week alone.

    Got called to "a flat in Manchester has no hot water" at 16:30 today and to be frank I was a little miffed to have to attend. So arrives at site, spends 20mins finding parking, 30 mins finding the site contact, getting keys and then being informed that it was not one flat but eleven. Have no...
    • GBDamo
    • Thread
    • alone block blown channel flats hot water single timers water
    • Replies: 67
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. N

    combined Fog and DRL got them fitted and fogs working but have a single wire to be connected

    Hi I’m upgrading the fog lamps on a 2013 Range Rover sport to combined FOG and DRL got the fogs working but have a single wire to be connected to an ignition live, where will the closest ignition live wire be
  17. R

    4pole isolator on single phase

    Hi, I have been asked to fit a 32a isolator ready for an air con unit and picked one up from screwfix. Unfortunately the one I have is a 4 pole, can this still be used with 6mm t&e or do I need to replace it with a 2 pole. If it can be used do I just use terminals L1 & T2 Thanks
  18. I

    Appliances in single phase property damaged by 415v

    Got an emergency call out from a very worried old lady the other night - the power at her apartment had gone off and the kitchen light was smouldering badly. She'd been on the phone to the DNO (Northern Powergrid), they were telling her to turn the main switch off but she couldn't understand and...
  19. P

    Using Fp 200 Gold 2.5mm for single spur from DB Thoughts???

    Using Fp 200 Gold for single spur from DB Thoughts???
  20. P

    Can I power 2 x 3kw immersion heaters from a single 3 phase contactor?

    Is it ok/advisable/legal to power 2 immersion heaters (both in the same cylinder) from a single 3-phase contactor? I need to connec

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