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Old film stuff Discussion ThreadOld film stuff Electrical Advice

Just loading a film into one of my cameras and came across some of my father's old stuff.
A metal self loading cassette with a label saying what it is loaded with and an unused Kodachrome film with it's metal can. The film in those days was bought process paid I wonder if Kodak will still process it for me?

Old film stuff for the...

 

Can I swap my RTS timer for a Time switch instead of using a smart meter? Discussion ThreadCan I swap my RTS timer for a Time switch instead of using a smart meter? Electrical Advice

Hi

Not an electrician, so would have a pro in to do this if its possible to do.

I have economy 7 for my heating and have brand new Quantum wi-fi enabled heaters: 3 X 1.5 KW 1 X 1.0 KW. Hot water is from bottled gas using Rinnai 55KW instant hot water boiler. Heating in bedrooms (3) and bathrooms (2)...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1 doesnt have a...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1 doesnt have a...

 

Struggling a lot on unit 302 principles of electrical science Discussion ThreadStruggling a lot on unit 302 principles of electrical science Electrical Advice

I’m currently struggling a lot on this unit 302 and when I do revision I tented to not understand especially the maths questions which I’m not good at maths at all and remembering stuff is a big problem which I’m pretty much a disaster at remembering stuff and it’s only the 3rd lesson we are working on which I’ve only just...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1 doesnt have a...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1 doesnt have a...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need to upgrate to smart Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1 doesnt have a...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1...

 

neutral wires yes but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires yes but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also - 1...

 

neutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also...

 

neutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also...

 

neutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also...

 

neutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Discussion Threadneutral wires? yes. but not on the switch i need. smart wifi switch upgrade Electrical Advice

I want to make the outside ligth fixture tun on and off based on schedule / wifi switch enabled.

There are 4 switches. lets call them from left to right, 1,2,3,4.
1 is the one i need to convert to a wifi switch, its for two outdoors lights each with 4 bulbs (one of them is pictured here). also...

 

S-Plan central heating - bypass microswitch? Discussion ThreadS-Plan central heating - bypass microswitch? Electrical Advice

I have Drayton motorised valves for my central Heating and hot water in an S Plan configuration. However, I have had several failures of the microswitches in these valve where they've not switched off and so left the pump and boiler running. This leads to the boiler over heating and so tripping and needing to be reset (imagine if it didn't trip??!!).

So I was...

 

What is this? Discussion ThreadWhat is this? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Does anyone know what this is? In the photo below it is the thing with the led light on, it's some kind of alarm and it's beeping. It's at floor level in a bedroom in a newish block of flats.
Thanks

What is this? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What is this? Discussion ThreadWhat is this? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Does anyone know what this is? In the photo below it is the thing with the led light on, it's some kind of alarm and it's beeping. It's at floor level in a bedroom in a newish block of flats.
Thanks

What is this? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What is this? Discussion ThreadWhat is this? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Does anyone know what this is? In the photo below it is the thing with the led light on, it's some kind of alarm and it's beeping. It's at floor level in a bedroom in a newish block of flats.
Thanks

What is this? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

What is this? Discussion ThreadWhat is this? Electrical Advice

Hi all,

Does anyone know what this is? In the photo below it is the thing with the led light on, it's some kind of alarm and it's beeping. It's at floor level in a bedroom in a newish block of flats.
Thanks

What is this? for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Free Labour/Cleaning: South Devon Discussion ThreadFree Labour/Cleaning: South Devon Electrical Advice

Free labour!!!!!

Hey, hope everyone is good and getting ready for Christmas?
Need some real help in South Devon.

I am desperately trying to get some hands on "experience" with a sparky in the Torbay/Paignton/Exeter. Have a van and willing to drive.

I just want 1 day week.

I currently work full time - 4 days a week at Torbay General in Cardiology.
But, after 20 years I really...

 

Free Labour/Cleaning: South Devon Discussion ThreadFree Labour/Cleaning: South Devon Electrical Advice

Free labour!!!!!

Hey, hope everyone is good and getting ready for Christmas?
Need some real help in South Devon.

I am desperately trying to get some hands on "experience" with a sparky in the Torbay/Paignton/Exeter. Have a van and willing to drive.

I just want 1 day week.

I currently work full time - 4 days a week at Torbay General in Cardiology.
But, after 20 years I...

 

Wiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS Discussion ThreadWiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS Electrical Advice

Let's say in the conventional single phase electrical schematic drawings there is a pc motherboard. All the voltage lines, MCB's etc have been done. How would you now show for instance ; USB from the PC motherboard to a peripheral device such as a printer.

Would it be a straight solid line same as the voltage/earth lines or would it be a dotted line...

 

Wiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS Discussion ThreadWiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS Electrical Advice

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Wiring diagram with USB/peripheral CONNECTIONS for the original thread on Electricians Forums

 

Level 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Electrical Advice

I am 40 and joing a level 3 electrical & electrical engineering course in college. I only did A-levels in electronics and that was so long ago I have forgotten alot.

I still do abit of electrics' ie. building single phase IP65 control panels for a gaming rig. It includes 240AC withyour usual MCB.s ; fuses, busbars and 24VDC circuits. So practically I am abit...

 

Level 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Electrical Advice

I am 40 and joing a level 3 electrical & electrical engineering course in college. I only did A-levels in electronics and that was so long ago I have forgotten alot.

I still do abit of electrics' ie. building single phase IP65 control panels for a gaming rig. It includes 240AC withyour usual MCB.s ; fuses, busbars and 24VDC circuits. So practically I am abit...

 

Level 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Electrical Advice

I am 40 and joing a level 3 electrical & electrical engineering course in college. I only did A-levels in electronics and that was so long ago I have forgotten alot.

I still do abit of electrics' ie. building single phase IP65 control panels for a gaming rig. It includes 240AC withyour usual MCB.s ; fuses, busbars and 24VDC circuits. So practically I am abit...

 

Level 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Electrical Advice

I am 40 and joing a level 3 electrical & electrical engineering course in college. I only did A-levels in electronics and that was so long ago I have forgotten alot.

I still do abit of electrics' ie. building single phase IP65 control panels for a gaming rig. It includes 240AC withyour usual MCB.s ; fuses, busbars and 24VDC circuits. So practically I am abit...

 

Level 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Discussion ThreadLevel 3 Electrical & Electrical Engineering Electrical Advice

I am 40 and joing a level 3 electrical & electrical engineering course in college. I only did A-levels in electronics and that was so long ago I have forgotten alot.

I still do abit of electrics' ie. building single phase IP65 control panels for a gaming rig. It includes 240AC withyour usual MCB.s ; fuses, busbars and 24VDC circuits. So practically I am abit...

 

How Cable Cleats Revolutionize Cable Management: Key Benefits Explained Discussion ThreadHow Cable Cleats Revolutionize Cable Management: Key Benefits Explained Electrical Advice

In what ways do cable cleats transform traditional cable management practices, and what specific benefits do they offer in terms of safety, durability, and efficiency in both residential and industrial applications?

How Cable Cleats Revolutionize Cable Management: Key Benefits Explained for the original...

 

Tesla 12v for towing Discussion ThreadTesla 12v for towing Electrical Advice

Evening to all

Our Tesla doesn’t have a permanent 12V to any of the pins on its towing plug. Apparently this was done away with when they started installing the new batteries.

I’ve zero knowledge in car electrics and Tesla have said they’ve nothing planned for reinstating the 12V supply as it used to be.

Is there a simple enough way of doing this myself? Believe there’s a 12V cigarette lighter somewhere...