mains

People In my garage I have a 50ltr - JCB Electric Compressor - 13 amp. The mains lead is about 1.5 meters long, or 1.5 meter shorter than it needs to be, to avoid me continually using an extension lead. Extension leads are designed to be tripped over when using the angel grinder. Not funny...

Want to replace at least one 2 Gang 240V faceplate with one that also has USB sockets. Most seem to have two USB "combined 2.1A" Will that meet my needs or should I go for a higher rated? Only likely to charge phones etc.

I'm looking for a good mains powered tyre inflator, I'd love something that works as well as the compressors on a garage forecourt but that may be asking too much but do want something that's quite quick and with a bit more muscle than the 12v cigarette lighter ones. Does anyone happen to...

I would like to install some very, very loud sirens or alarm sounders which I can control from a relay or which plug in to main power socket, ideally one inside and one outside. I’d also like to install some moderately loud “beep” sounders or buzzers in much the same way. Any suggestions...

I decided to get myself a Dremel for light jobs. I have pillar drills, angle grinders, power saws etc., so it really will be micro-drilling, polishing/cleaning small items, cutting small metal pieces, making things 'fit' etc. There seem to be 2 ranges - the 4000 mains, and the 8200 Li-Ion. It...

Given that there are three cars in the LTD household, I am seriously considering buying a mains voltage air compressor to take care of tyre duties. No doubt there are a million variants available to me. Anyone got any recommendations ???

As part of a huge clearout I need to get rid of fifty-odd IEC mains cables. These are standard mains cables with a 3-pin mains plug at one end and an IEC female connector at the other These are commonly (and incorrectly) known as "Kettle Leads" and fit 99% of modern equipment with a separate...

hi does anyone know the 1st port of call in regards to getting electricity connected to a house? the house has been unhabitable for several years now and although it had mains electric via overhead cabling, its now missing. the nearest pole appears about 100 metres away. TIA derek

Does anyone know where I could buy a mains operated tyre pump from please. I have purchased two 240 volt adapters that allegedly allow the cigar lighter socket to plug in, but both have been useless. Now I want a straight forward cheap tyre pump that plugs straight into a 'hole in the wall'...

Hi All, Now that I have fitted a 12v socket in the boot of my 210 (still can't believe there wasn't one to start with!!), I can run my 12v cooler, and am very happy again.:) I want to get a converter so I can run the cooler inside to 'pre-chill' it. No problem so far; £20-odd will get...