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  1. HVManiac

    What are the effects of using a 60Hz device on a 50Hz supply?

    I've two Vibro Graver V-74 electric engravers (120V 60Hz) with me. I gave one to a friend who recently moved to another country. He got a step down converter to 110V but then he noticed the frequency used there is 50Hz. What would the effects of using the device on a 110V 50Hz supply when the...
  2. J

    Using Hager J804 to wire two lights controlled by one switch

    Hi, I’m replacing the two lights in my living room (both ceiling rose pendants) with flush fit lights, so was looking at using the Hager J804 junction box (I have access under the floor above light fittings). Both lights are operate by a single switch. The ceiling rose has no Loop out. My...
  3. P

    Regulation for using a cable reel?

    Been working at a cinema refurbishment but our firm are not doing the data cables or the speakers. It got to the end of the day and the people who are doing that side of things were pulling what looked like t+e through the studwork on the back wall of one of the screens. The roll was not on a...
  4. C

    Using American electrical item in UK

    Hi, I would firstly like to declare that my electrical knowledge is very limited and I would like to apologise in advance if I use the wrong terminology in my following description and questions. As Halloween approaches I decided to buy the bits to set up a lightning / storm effect.... I found...
  5. B

    Wiring Ring Pro using existing intercom wiring

    Hi folks, I just need to sanity check what I'm going to do :) So I've just bought a Ring Pro Doorbell and it's going to replace a broken intercom system: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Technical/DataSheets/ESP/enterview3manual.PDF Am I oversimplifying it to say that if I unplug the internal...
  6. O

    What fuel will your vehicle be using in 5 years....

    OK........... I would seem that the Politicians have made up their minds that: diesel is the fuel of the devil, petrol isn't much better and electric vehicles are the future, not considering that can we charge all 20 million vehicles and how they be charged and there is no real viable...
  7. Dan

    ElectriciansForums.co.uk Now Using HTTPS instead of HTTP

    I just have a few more tweaks to do, but we're now running on HTTPS instead of HTTP. Which is more secure and prevents the likes of 'man in the middle' attacks when you're out and about browsing our forums. Note that we also allow two-step verification for logging in too. So that you get...
  8. R

    Electrical system using mains water pipe as earth?

    I'm looking to get a water meter installed on my property, as I don't use much water. My water provider's website says this: "When installing meters in properties built before 1996, it may be necessary to replace old metal pipes. Some older electricity systems still rely on the supply pipe...
  9. R

    Using a Ryobi battery charger from the US in the UK

    Hi, I just received a brand new Ryobi hand vac as a gift from the US. What is the best way to charge the 18V Lithium battery that powers this? The charger says Input: 120V~ 60Hz 7W Output: 18V 250mA I bought a Maplin Voltage converter 240V to 110V 45W but I'm not sure if that will work, since...
    • Reichbaum
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    • battery battery charger charger converter using
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. R

    Using a 12 volt to 24 volt DC converter from a 12 volt accessory socket.

    Hello all. I am looking for some info re a DC to DC converter. I have a part share in a narrowboat and also have sleep apnoea for which I use a CPAP machine while sleeping. In the past it hasn't been a problem as my previous machine was rated 40 watts at 23o volts for which I used a 300 watt...
  11. M

    using power tools on site

    looking for a bit of guidance on this one. i was helping a mate fit a kitchen on a site and there was a visit from health and safety normally he works in domestic all the time so all the tools are 230v not 110v. So as he normally works domestic so using 110v is a pain he is a bit like me with...
  12. T

    Ever tried using Eterna emergency pack module ? Don't if you can avoid it

    A more unholy jumble of wires and system of in-line emergency pack I have yet to see. Very dissapointed with the product. But it does work I suppose. Initially I thought wtf is this? but pause for thought and it all became clear but very inelegant solution. And the LED is supposed to be placed...
    • The Ghost
    • Thread
    • avoid don't emergency module tried using
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. L

    Using Shaver Socket with adaptor

    Hi I have a shaver socket in my bathroom - new build flat, socket has 115v & 240v. I have purchased an LED sensor nightlight which has a regular uk 3 pin plug, & I was wondering if I could use a European adaptor to plug the nightlight into the shaver socket. Nightlight has following details...
  14. C

    Electrician Jobs Supply to flats using Ryefield boards or mccb panel

    Hi all We are doing wiring to 6 flats.DNO will provide 200 amps service head on ground floor.All Swas for flat submains come to the intake area on ground floor. What is the best option for termibating those SWAs into individual switch fuses after Ryefield board or can i use MCCB panel.Do the...
  15. Loki

    Anyone using Quick books self employed

    Hi, Anyone using Quick Books Self Employed? if so i was just wondering what your thoughts were? Is if user friendly? Do you use the invoice part? Or is it too basic? Is the end of year self assessment any good? Etc What other software's options would you recommend if not this? Thanks...
    • Loki
    • Thread
    • anyone books employed quick self self employed using
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. S

    buzzing led problem , thinking of using lower watt bulbs

    i put in a ring of 12 leds in a room (too many in reality) put in a good dimmer meant to be able take load but lights causing horrible buzz i am currently using 5w bulbs if i replace the bulbs for 3w should that reduce the load and stop the buzzing, trying this before having to take lights...
  17. K

    Using SWA armour for earth on a sub-mains supply

    Hi all, long time reader first time poster. I am an apprentice that has mainly done domestic work, but more recently we have been doing commercial jobs (which i much prefer lol), i do really enjoy electrical work and I'm keen to learn more, which means i ask a lot of questions. The last couple...
    • keen-apprentice
    • Thread
    • armour earth supply swa using
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. W

    screws sizes using ...for

    sorry, but what is the common sized screws used for red wall plugs. i know by sight but not when looking in the catalogue. thanks.
  19. S

    Airflow MVHR using switched live to activate boost

    Hi Guys, I have installed an Airflow BV400 mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit for a builder I do work for. It was installed with the boost function being activated from the no voltage contact. This time I am installing an Airflow Adroit system but he wants it switching from the switched...
  20. J

    How would you power this LED instead of using 8AA batteries?

    The LED light is for a moth trap (identifying not killing). At the moment I'm using 8 AA batteries. The batteries are 2000 mah so 1.6 amp hour in total (I think my maths is correct on that- 2000mah x 8 = 16000 divided by 1000 = 1.8 amp hour). The boost buck regulator has 9.6 volts going in...
    • Joe.S
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    • batteries instead led power using
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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