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Replacing the sliding switch in a cooker extractor fan
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Trip MCB at times RCD too intervals days or hours; test if faulty appliance
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60 Amp fuse Disconnect for a 50amp outlet
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Smart Switch without Earth Terminal
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my wall outlet's buttons broke off
Thats a Hager 3 gang rocker switch. Each is a...
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Testing ballasts/chokes
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Heated Floor Wiring Issues
In July I moved into my new home with Schluter...
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MCB WYLEX b6 6 amp are they repairable?
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Install a 3-way toggle switch and outlet at top of the staircase...
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Table Saw 3Ph conversion to Single Phase
Thank you R-fur for the reply --- Since no...
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Replace wire or breaker on septic pump?
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Rewiring Medicine cabinet to accept LED light tubes
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Replace strip light
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Unusual wiring in ceiling rose
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Wago 221 Inline Lever Connectors 32A for use in socket replacement
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Anyone know what this is?
Glad you got to the bottom of it. Thanks for...
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Replacing led bulbs
Yes absolutely.
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soft starter for 3 phase motor
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Can an electrician change the Economy 7 timer in a smart meter?
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remove switch from multiple outlets
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Changing light switch
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Will LED Bulbs have a shorter Lifespan in a Light fitting designed for Halogen
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Electrical connector?
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Solar and battery bank: how to intelligently limit draw from incoming supply?
Have a chat with your local victron supplier...
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Help installing doorbell transformer
that's a new one to me glad you got it sorted...
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Cat 6 phone line help.
All you can do is try it and hope it works...
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Small blower motor spins back and forth
Nailed it! Thank you for your help
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Adding 12v strip lights to kitchen cabinets.
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