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Installing a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up) Electrical Advice

Installing a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up) Discussion ThreadInstalling a 2-way dimmer switch from Varilight (master/companion set up) Electrical Advice

Hello,

I recently purchased two Varilight dimmers to replace rocker light switches in my bedroom. My goal is to be able to fully control the lights from both dimmers so I purposefully purchased models that act as Master / Companion Controller. I have not been able to get these Varilight dimmers to work...
 

Preferred GU10 fitting? Electrical Advice

Preferred GU10 fitting? Discussion ThreadPreferred GU10 fitting? Electrical Advice

Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings.

What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property.

Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights.

My research has already steered me towards Varilight for the dimmable trailing edge switches but happy to hear recommended alternatives for that too...
 

Screwfix Britains top tradesman Electrical Advice

Screwfix Britains top tradesman Discussion ThreadScrewfix Britains top tradesman Electrical Advice

Well chaps what a day yeasterday , I have ended up in the last 10 of screwfixes britains top trades man , and spent a day at Silverstone race track ,so its waiting time now to see if ive won or not lol , not knowing my luck !! was bombrded with questions from a NIC guy it was fun mind as question he asked i new the answer , would you install a socket for a TV in a bathroom lol yes i...
 

Wide bezel adjustable LED GU10 Electrical Advice

Wide bezel adjustable LED GU10 Discussion ThreadWide bezel adjustable LED GU10 Electrical Advice

Does anyone know of a product similar to the Integral LED 70-100mm range (linked) that allows you to adjust the lamp direction? The client has a few that are shining onto paintings, but we would like to be consistent with the bezel size.

www.toolstation.com

Integral LED 70-100mm Cut Out Evofire IP65 Fire Rated Downlight

For...
 

LED light advice much needed please Electrical Advice

LED light advice much needed please Discussion ThreadLED light advice much needed please Electrical Advice

I have an autistic son who is into photography, I have been into it for 45 years and have a question I am hoping you can answer please.

I took the attached image using a "light box" I built, A3 opaque top, 3 sides with wood 3" x 1/2" x 14", and one open end, inside are three of these to illuminate the perspex from underneath.

This is now old, and has problems, 1. Not enough...
 

2nd Garage Board Electrical Advice

2nd Garage Board Discussion Thread2nd Garage Board Electrical Advice

Hi, Just a quick question on installing a second board for Solar PV in my garage.
I have a 2 way board at the moment with RCD protection for lighting and sockets, supplied from the main house DB (20A 4.0mm cable).
I have previously installed a separate 6.0mm cable from the main DB to the garage for Solar PV.
Couple of questions?
1. I have connected the 6.0mm cable for the Solar PV to a 32A MCB directly off the...
 

Can two AC sources be merged? Electrical Advice

Can two AC sources be merged? Discussion ThreadCan two AC sources be merged? Electrical Advice

I have a small camper. Input to the AC distribution panel normally comes from a 30A shore power source. I can also feed the distribution panel from an inverter powered by an LiFePO4 battery. The inverter output taps into the distribution panel on the same bus bars to which the shore power connects. Thus, it is possible that the camper could be supplied by shore power, and if the inverter...
 

Is it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ? Electrical Advice

Is it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ? Discussion ThreadIs it enough to prove safe isolation on a circuit which is controlled by a PIR on a seperate circuit ? Electrical Advice

Hi Guys currently doing my apprenticeship and looking for some external advice regarding safe isolation.
Situation is a circuit supplying some external street bollard lights and 1 or 2 street lamps. This circuit is fed via a single phase MCB then...
 

Storage heater not heating up but powered Electrical Advice

Storage heater not heating up but powered Discussion ThreadStorage heater not heating up but powered Electrical Advice

Hi guys,

I'm on a job where one of the storage heaters isn't heating up. it is a dimplex model FXL18N 2.34kW.

There are two of these heaters in the property but one is not heating up. I've checked & bypassed the supply using peak supply to verify that electricity is getting into the heater.
At the elements 240v, resistance is 23.7 ohms.

The control / thermostat...
 

DIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop Electrical Advice

DIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop Discussion ThreadDIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop Electrical Advice

Looking for advice on how to re-connect a ceiling rose loop connector.

I am trying to achieve room 1 and room 2 lights to be independently on and off. This previously worked until i decided to try and change the fitting without taking a photo of the wires as they were when working. Yes i know, school boy error.

The...
 

Fluke 1653 fuse Electrical Advice

Fluke 1653 fuse Discussion ThreadFluke 1653 fuse Electrical Advice

I have a fluke 1653 which gives me a fuse error, but only when voltage is present. Done some research but not found anyone with the same issue... just wondering if it’s time to retire the fluke as I know it’s getting on a bit now...

just seeing if anyone’s had/ seen this before, I’ve tried a new fuse btw.

thanks

Fluke 1653 fuse for the original thread on Electricians Forums
 

Do any one have the Connection details of L2200 JUMHO Signal Controller ( Navigation Panel) Electrical Advice

Connect retic controller to Dol contractor Electrical Advice

Connect retic controller to Dol contractor Discussion ThreadConnect retic controller to Dol contractor Electrical Advice

Hi, after some advice as my retired electrician father in law can’t figure it out.

We purchased a house with a bore, I have attached the current setup in a picture. The dol contractor is always on so we have to use the isolator switch to turn off and on (he said saomething about the isolator being broken as when turned off there is still one phase that is live on...
 

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