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I have i believe a ring doorbell 5 i have lost the book, scanning internet it seems i need an AC transformer, however the transformer i bought is a Ring plug in job, but it appears to be DC . Bit confused what is right to do as Ring do not seem to sell an AC version. Obviously i know i could...

I have a new house with a BT pole directly outside but the copper wire from it to the house snapped with the wind. I want to transfer my sky broadband service to the new house and that ran on a BT overhead copper cable. As the new house is opposite its actually connected to the same BT...

Would anyone know what these are called please. Looking to purchase more but cannot search for them as do not know what they are. Any help appreciated, thanks

Brought a new light but bit dubious whether to fit it. It appears to me to have 3 led strips that seem wired in parallel. Yet the driver appears to be a constant current driver and I would expect a constant voltage driver.

Lately getting lots of failed led fittings, usually it appears the drivers have failed and in the emergency fittings the electronics failed. The led elements, varying from say 10 elements to say 40 elements are usually on there own printed circuit with + and - marked on the end of the...

Parcel arrived a few days late, and someone's handwritten on it LL 2nd Not SF any ideas what it means thanks

Called out to an horrendous burning smell, but was unable to pinpoint, so had to return, finally traced it to this cctv monitor, however on initial visit, despite the obnoxious smell making there staff ill the monitor was still working.. Though on return visit it was now off, opened it up and...

Not seen these before with an indicator light 20220127_135123 by 333rocky333 posted 21 Feb 2022 at 9:45 PM20220127_135154 by 333rocky333 posted 21 Feb 2022 at 9:45 PM20220127_135058 by 333rocky333 posted 21 Feb 2022 at 9:45 PM Also at the same site 20220127_135219 by 333rocky333 posted 21...

Work mate took down a light today to update it, light was lit ok, so after isolating, (taping switch off :giggle:) dropped the bulb out to find this.Screenshot_2022-02-01-19-27-14 by 333rocky333 posted 1 Feb 2022 at 7:29 PM

I have to replace some keypads for maglocks and each has been supplied with a Mov stating to fit in the lock. The locks etc are 12volt Dc and from what i read Varistors can be used on Ac or Dc. However are Varistors polarised or can they be fitted either way round when used on Dc circuits...

Can anyone enlighten me regarding this phone number please, possible date. 20210810_140255 by 333rocky333 posted 11 Aug 2021 at 11:45 PM

Bought from RS, basically to add to an existing gate maglock to allow more time for access. However think i am ok with the wiring, but a bit lost regarding the Jumper position and what they are saying the difference between 1, and 2, Any help appreciated20210509_103227 by 333rocky333 posted 9...

Went to a job and noticed someone has spurred from a socket on a 32a 2.5mm ring, with 2.5mm cable to feed a rotary isolator. The isolator is for a Fire system that has a built in motor, not found the relevant data sheet yet but a similar model suggests a 20 amp supply. Did not seem right...

Removed a cracked socket to fit a replacement and found this. Screenshot_2021-03-26-22-17-40 by 333rocky333 posted 26 Mar 2021 at 10:17 PM

Called to a new site only completed 2 weeks ago, brand new Retail premises, Rcbo tripping out, took lid off and found this. Must be a record for amount of lugs on a banjo bolt. Then up in the trunking about 6 swa glands coupled together using Banjos Screenshot_2021-03-26-22-06-13 by...

Any ideas why one would catch fire, appears to have started near the centre of the unit, less than 1 year old and caught fire aprox 1/2 hour after being used. No supply cable as photo took after removal 20210227_202109 by 333rocky333 posted 9 Mar 2021 at 7:10 PM20210227_202124 by 333rocky333...

I occasionally have to solder things often up ladders and find it hard due to only having 2 hands. I liked these Gizmos, not just for led but holding 2 wires, but not the price. Anyone know of any cheaper alternatives, i know about the stands with Alligater clips but not really ideal up a...

Never seen one of these before, under what circumstances would this need to be used in a H and V panel 20201225_211116 by 333rocky333 posted 25 Dec 2020 at 9:22 PM

At work we fit lots of emergency lights and some come with a sort of stick on plastic/vinyl legend. Any tips on sticking them on regarding getting no air bubbles. Thanks

My friends storage heater dont work and I had no tools to test it , but looking inside the thermal cut out looks like this, i am used to the older push to reset buttons, but these are new to me. Anyone know if these are ressetable please...