wiring

  1. RedViking

    Wiring a Standard Light Switch which was Previously a Dimmer

    Can I replace this with a standard light switch as I don't want to spend R500 on a D500LED-P DIMMER? As you can see the black and green/yellow is going back to somewhere else. So I only have the two red wires. Can I connect those two red wires (image 1) which was previously connected to the...
  3. Scotty P

    Sonoff smart switch installation

    I’m trying to install a 2 channel Sonoff smart switch and I just need to figure out which one is my live wire and which is neutral wire. Any help is appreciated
  4. Y

    Geyser timer replacement question

    I'm replacing my current geyser timer (which is a MajorTech MTD8), as the internal battery no longer works, and doesn't store my settings after the power goes out. I've purchased the following new timer to install: https://www.hellermanntyton.co.za/products/timers/twstm2/911-02016 It was quick...
  5. M

    Need advice identifying wall switch wires and how to use a Shelly 2.5 to wire this 4 gang switch, where I only want to wire 2 channels? (more detail

    Hi everyone! I originally posted this on Reddit, but I thought a more local forum might also be fairly useful. So, I have finally decided that it’s time to start making my in-wall lights smarter. At first, I considered buying off the shelf smart switches, but I realized that they don’t really...
  6. A

    Wiring in a Sonoff Mini for 2 Way Switched Circuits

    Hey All! So I recently started playing with Sonoff devices! I bought a Sonoff Mini to test out in my apartment but having trouble wrapping out how to wire it in correctly. I think I have a neutral available as I see a few black wires commoned together. My concerns are which switch point would...
  7. Kloon

    Fibre and power in same conduit

    I was wondering if in South Africa there are any code against running fibre and electrical wire in the same conduit? Will the installers run the fibre in the same conduit when they come install? Vuma is busy in our area and I had them put my connection box against a boundry wall pillar that...
    • Kloon
    • Thread
    • cable conduit electrical fibre installation wiring
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Fibre Networks
  8. HAL 9000

    Ford EcoSport recalled in Australia over wiring defect

    Ford has recalled a total of 2804 EcoSports in Australia over a suspected wiring defect. The issue in question may cause the side airbags to not deploy correctly in the event of an accident. According to the official release published on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
  9. T

    Drilling and electricals

    Hey guys I'm planning to put up a bunch of shelves with L-brackets but am scared of hitting any electrical wiring in the drilling process. The plugs are only about 2cm long each. I know very little of how electrical wiring gets laid during construction but was hoping at least the top 2cm of...
  10. T

    Electrical grounding / audio problem (for PC, Guitar, Headphones, Dishwasher, et)

    I'm just going to throw this out there, does anyone have any tips or pointers for the following electrical problem: I'm currently renting the downstairs section of a double storey house in an urban residential area, but the wiring is old, and the house mains run to a hollow-core steel / alloy...
  11. A

    Billion HomePlug technology - any opions?

    hi all, I've struggled for ages with coming up with an accceptalbe networking solution for linking up a couple of laptops, a desptop, printer, and possibly an xbox/wii, so as to share a broadband connection and printer. The kit is in various rooms, as well as an outside study, acrooss an area...
  12. B

    Where can I buy 110 wall mount wiring blocks?

    So where can I get these in South Africa? http://cableorganizer.com/leviton/cat5e-110-style-wiring.htm I just can't seem to find a local supplier and there definitely should be one... and Google has not been helpful at all :( I does not need to be that specific type... any wall mount...
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