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Been reading up on DOL starters, as needed for AM2. I have a couple of questions please. For motors less than 4kW Can a DOL starter be used for a star connected motor and a Delta connected motor? Why would you chose one over the other. ( I know a little about the start up currents, and the...

Curious about the cost of running appliances. I understand the basic kWh rating to get an idea But have been playing around with a plug in small oven. Its rated at 1300 watts, but uses 1400w according to my plug in energy monitor It draws about 5.8 Amps I measured the resistance between live and...

Hard to say I understand. But....3 bed house, gas heating and water. four people. LED lighting throughout. No EV or large loads. 'Normal use' Average Electric use is 500kWh per month. Would that seem a typical usage?

I have some basic three phase question, if someone could help with please. I have left power factor a 1 for simplicity. If I have a 63A three phase and neutral BS 60390 socket - I presume that means it can carry 63A per phase so 189A.? But because of the displacement of the windings, you would...

Hello. What is the best way to control an immersion that has two elements with an economy 7 tarriff The bottom element is on the off peak supply The top element is on the peak supply. Both are controlled by a simple switch. Is it just best to leave the off peak switched on all the time, and...