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My day 5: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Discussion ThreadMy day 5: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Electrical Advice

Will leave it run for a few weeks before tidying it up.





My day 5: build a gsm monitor/alarm...

 

#5 of my 5 a week...and again, not a rant Discussion Thread#5 of my 5 a week...and again, not a rant Electrical Advice

Nope, I'm not coming out...
I'm having a quiet day so decided to post this morning rather than after gin o'clock.
My friendly DPD driver, Ross, is due shortly with the replacement Sangamo controller for my water heater so that's a wee job for this afternoon.
Other stuff...
I like boats of all sorts, power or sail and have had a few in my time but sadly no more unless...

 

Hello and help please with LED strips Discussion ThreadHello and help please with LED strips Electrical Advice

Hello to everyone here,

My name is George and the need to find a solution to my LED strip lights brought me here.
The only knowledge I had regarding LED lights is simply to plug in the usb in a port.
This changed since I ordered from Aliexpress a DC12V WS2815 5050RGB 5m. (5m 144 IP30)
To my ignorance I thought they would come ready for use.
The last couple of days I am...

 

New wifi light switch need neutral wire Discussion ThreadNew wifi light switch need neutral wire Electrical Advice

Got an outside light I want to be able to control from the phone, got a wifi switch which is asking for a white neutral wire.
Just moved to this house which was built in the 60s. The box it's in has white cluster of wires not sure if those are neutral or something else.
1. Are they neutral? Can I connect to those?
2. If not, can I ignore the neutral requirement or wire...

 

Day 4 time to try and write about something I guess Discussion ThreadDay 4 time to try and write about something I guess Electrical Advice

Well today was great.......Missed a dhl delivery and then missed the closing time for the dhl service point (local post office) by about 5 minutes....lol
Looks like my stuff from prusa will now have to wait till tomorrow to collect I guess (they closed at around 5:15 ish...I went at 5:20 or so)

not the end of the world just a pain
waiting on...

 

Anyone know why this capacitor was installed? Discussion ThreadAnyone know why this capacitor was installed? Electrical Advice

I'm currently working in a building that was completed in 2006. All the lighting is switched by wall mounted PIR and these capacitors seem to be installed at every PIR connection behind a blank plate. The capacitor is connected between the switched line and N Just wondering if these were needed for the old lights as every light is LED now...

 

DAY 4 New project for home Discussion ThreadDAY 4 New project for home Electrical Advice

I have an issue every now and then at home.

Sometimes (at least once a month) some dog has decided to leave a pile of poo on the access way that separates the houses and garages.

I think more often than not, it is dogs that are let out to roam whilst there owners are out in their gardens etc, not inconsiderate owners deliberatley walking them past and not clearing up.

I am thinking of...

 

DIY outside motion sensor Discussion ThreadDIY outside motion sensor Electrical Advice

Hello all. Just looking for others opinion on this set up. From what I remember my outdoor motion sensor light is hooked up from an indoor receptacle. I added a light switch as well to reset/ turn off the outdoor light. All are on a 15 amp circuit. My question is that is this set up ok? I believe it is run by 14gauge romex to the outdoor light. It is pvc conduit that goes up the wall and I think it...

 

#4 of my 5 a week...and not a rant this time! Discussion Thread#4 of my 5 a week...and not a rant this time! Electrical Advice

Back to the Men's Shed today to complete the installation of the 4 LED battens in the attic.
These were a joy to fit, having screwed the units to the supports yesterday and run the cables.
I pre-wired them, leaving decent Tails, because their location is tricky and overhead, so wiring them at ground level seemed the best way.

What could possibly go wrong?
I...

 

Mains Cable Route Discussion ThreadMains Cable Route Electrical Advice

Hi guys I have been asked to carry out an EICR on a unit which is part of a large shed/warehouse (which back in the day was a big open planned building). The mains cable which supplies the unit (PVC/PVC tails) is routed through the full building in steel trunking which passes through various businesses before it gets to the unit that is being tested. The building/installation is approx 40 years old so unsure if...

 

Circuit details + test results - extra sheets for EIC/EICR - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022 Discussion ThreadCircuit details + test results - extra sheets for EIC/EICR - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022 Electrical Advice

happysteve submitted a new resource:

Circuit details + test results - extra sheets for EIC/EICR - BS7671 2018 + A2:2022 - Fillable circuit details and test results (extra sheets) PDF form for 18th Edition Amendment 2

Extra "circuit details and test results" sheets, for use...

 

Littlespark A Thread A Day (4) “spider senses tingling” Discussion ThreadLittlespark A Thread A Day (4) “spider senses tingling” Electrical Advice

New customer asked me to have a look at her upstairs lighting… was tripping off as soon as put on.
Don’t know the house, age, condition etc, so planned to be there all afternoon.

Turned up, tools out. Was shown the board… dual rcd, only upstairs lights mcb is off. Rcd held.

The house was fairly modern, the only upstairs was above the...

 

Day 4 Thread 4 - scared stiff as an apprentice Discussion ThreadDay 4 Thread 4 - scared stiff as an apprentice Electrical Advice

When I was a 16 year old apprentice in 2008 there were two situations that scared me stiff that I’ll never forget and I thought I’d share and see if anyone else has any stories from their apprenticeship days.

1) I was tasked with changing the lamps in floodlights that shone on a hotels name, the floodlights were sat on top of bay windows either side of the...

 

What size SWA cable and what Distribution boards required to shed and garden office. Discussion ThreadWhat size SWA cable and what Distribution boards required to shed and garden office. Electrical Advice

Want to install a garden shed with Tumble Dryer and separate garden office building. I have run duct from side of house to where garden shed is going to be, then run another duct to where garden office is going to be. I am planning of having the office heated by electric most...

 

My day 4: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Discussion ThreadMy day 4: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Electrical Advice

Got rid of mains relays and used 5v ones.




Sorted out a little charging circuit and change over for the battery...

 

NAPIT - improvement action - current waste regulation Discussion ThreadNAPIT - improvement action - current waste regulation Electrical Advice

Hi all,

I was wondering if you could help with this matter. I had a Napit assesment recently and I have an improvement action "To provide evidence of compliance with the above standard"

Napit replied to me: "there is a from on the site to complete and send to us to state you comply with getting rid of waste in the correct manner" , however...

 

Watt hour means what? Discussion ThreadWatt hour means what? Electrical Advice

What does Wh indicate in a battery monitor?

Watt hour means what? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Fast Track Course Worries Discussion ThreadFast Track Course Worries Electrical Advice

Hello, for a while I’ve wanted to become an electrician and have applied to every apprenticeship possible and have never been successful and it’s sowmthing I really want to do so I’ve decided to do a fast track course however I’ve seen tons of people saying that it’s frowned upon and I’m just a bit worried because it’s something I really want to do but how else can I get into the industry if I...

 

Day 3 - So what's that bit for? Discussion ThreadDay 3 - So what's that bit for? Electrical Advice

Well, this wasn't going to be my day 3 subject but today has been a long day and time is short.

At power stations electricity is generated at one voltage then stepped up for distribution. The generator output is usually around 21kV. National Grid distribute at either 275kV or 400kV. DNOs go up to a maximum of 132kV. So, the generated voltage has to be stepped up to the distribution...

 

Level 3 nvq Discussion ThreadLevel 3 nvq Electrical Advice

Hi, doing my nvq, need work in west sussex to complete portfolio evidence, have 18th regs, ipah and own tools. Any availability or if an extra pair of hands are needed, please om me. Thanks

Level 3 nvq for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

SWA cable Terminating or not?? Discussion ThreadSWA cable Terminating or not?? Electrical Advice

Had a discussion with my electrician today about upgrading the SWA mains cable fed from my house to my garage as im looking to use the garage for some woodworking machines, eg table saw, planer as well as some sockets and lights.
Sparky has informed me that there is currently a 3 core 6mm SWA feeding the garage and for what im looking to add It would be best to change this out to a 3 core...

 

Day 3 Discussion ThreadDay 3 Electrical Advice

I have a book recommendation for you.

I tend to listen to books when I am driving but it is also available in physical form

A truly enlightening book for people who like to understand what can be achieved if you really try at it.

...

 

Just another Pirate rant...#3 of this week's 5, but probably #5 of this series... Discussion ThreadJust another Pirate rant...#3 of this week's 5, but probably #5 of this series... Electrical Advice

Whatever...
I awoke this morning ready for an intersting and relaxed day at work at my local branch of the Men's Shed charity. " jobs pending here...installtion of 4 infrared ceiling mounted heater panels, and also 4 large LED batten lamps in the attic.

Had to start with the LED battens...

 

Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire Discussion ThreadLucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire Electrical Advice

I have some incredibly sad news to share with you all..

Lucien lost his battle with cancer just after 5pm today.

He was surrounded by his family, a few friends and passed away peacefully.

There are electrical engineers and then you had Lucien.


Sit down and play this as loud as you can, it seems to be the only song that fits the evening.

I will try...

 

My day 3: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Discussion ThreadMy day 3: build a gsm monitor/alarm for a pump house Electrical Advice

Seems to be working ok, as in texting and calling.


The mains relay's I have used are getting too hot, seems that the led resistor is of the wrong value so are dissipating too much heat.

Have started to do it another way...

 

Wire identification Discussion ThreadWire identification Electrical Advice

How to wire, 3wire 240v submersible well pump Identify wire color

Wire identification for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Day 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident waiting to happen Discussion ThreadDay 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident waiting to happen Electrical Advice

Just seen this on a YouTube short and thought I’d screenshot it. People chucking dog muck in a damaged ULEZ cabinet.

Is that a service cut out with exposed live parts?



Day 3 Thread 3 - ULEZ Cabinet accident...

 

Littlespark A Thread A Day (3) “My Turn For A Rant” Discussion ThreadLittlespark A Thread A Day (3) “My Turn For A Rant” Electrical Advice

Existing customer and close friend of the in-laws have just moved house and asked me to give it a quick look before getting me in to do a few jobs.

Old…. Very old building… red/black twin and earth, with an earth in the lights… so not ancient.
Accessories could do with being changed, but all in all, fairly standard for the age.

I get to the...

 

Help with S Plan with 2 zones one controller Discussion ThreadHelp with S Plan with 2 zones one controller Electrical Advice

Hope you can help as have dealt a lot with heating controls have air source heat pump and install totally sub standard so I'm upgrading the wiring plus underfloor heating and thermaskirt upstairs Below is what I have

Riello NXHM 016 Monobloc heat pump

Drayton wise (DW) thermostat kit 3

2 x zone pumps for ( 1x upstairs. 1x downstairs)
3 way valve

Upstairs is...

 

Hoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer running warm Discussion ThreadHoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer running warm Electrical Advice

I have a Hoover HBCP3150, integrated fridge freezer. Probably 3 years old. It's immaculately clean inside and out. It looks brand new but the fridge is idling at 13 degree, Freezer is fine. I got a spare thermostat and took a picture as I unplugged it for the wires. It was only after unplugging it that I realized the picture didn't take...