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The risks of using extension leads with large loads such as heaters are twofold. 1. Overloading, by connecting another large load...

Yes. It was almost unmissable if you looked up at all.

How do you waterproof or weatherproof it? Silicone or similar in the joints? Galvanised conduit that can't be used in wet conditions...

You have answered your own question. You have to have the minimum load stated for that switch. It was designed for incandescent lamps.

Don't worry. LEDs glowing when switched off is a well known phenomena. It happens because they can glow with very low current indeed...

It strikes me that contactless switch will prove to be a PIA. Every time your hand passes the side of your head the light goes off...

Currently two for £6.88 on TEMU.

Not seen one, but it's being heavily promoted via social media, several slightly different supplier names, similar/different ad content...

I'll be more than happy with that. I see my repair efforts as cheap insurance.

The sequel. (A happy story for Christmas.) Way back in August I said I was going to have a go at fixing my failed invertor. Long time...

Running out of ideas now! I think you need help from someone who has the equipment and knowledge to safely do some live testing.

Firstly, where is the screw from the terminal with the red wire? If that isn't connecting you may have found the issue. (Perhaps too...

Check the circuit breaker/ RCD which connects to the mains supply. If it isn't tripped ,recycle it off and on again. Not a lot else you...

All true, but this particular motor also has the run winding split in two. Whilst I can't easily follow the switch contacts operation I...

Why? It's basically feasible but uses a lot of expensive hardware to achieve little. You wouldn't want ordinary car batteries as they...