Search results | Page 2

Search results

  1. U

    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    Hi all, I have a single surface mounted socket in a cupboard which our freezer is plugged into. We don't have any sockets in our hall which the cupboard is off so I thought it might be useful to change the one gang socket for a two gang, again surface mounted to keep it simple. Its on our...
  2. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Timbo, yes was almost going to do this and would maybe get away with it with one box but one of them protrudes so much that I have to shave it down so far that the wires either wouldn't fit or I'd be jamming them in which isn't good. I'll consider getting someone in to sort out, seems like its...
  3. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Is it OK though for the MF boxes to be buried behind the plaster? When/Why would you need to access this basically?
  4. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Here's a couple of pictures of the wiring in each box. There seems to be quite a bit of wire pulled through but I thought this was good practice.
  5. 20190620_080835.jpg

    20190620_080835.jpg

    • u0362565
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Electrical Videos
  6. 20190621_193311.jpg

    20190621_193311.jpg

    • u0362565
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Electrical Videos
  7. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Edinburgh, it's not big deal it was just if I could do something myself about it. Both walls are being replastering soon so maybe the plasterer can thicken out the plaster layer a bit to reduce how much the boxes protrude.
  8. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Yeah the back boxes sorry. I think I wouldn't get all the wires inside a slimmer box though. It might be that all the wires are not required and are historic but I couldn't say. It's a shame the wires can't float in the wall and then I just put a faceplate on to indicate cables are there but I...
  9. U

    Junction boxes too deep for wall

    Hi all, I have two 35mm deep junction boxes above two doors in our hall and the boxes protrude out from the wall. It's not a big deal but it does bug me. After investigation the boxes are screwed to a stud in the wall but the wall's are lathe and plaster and this is determining how deep the box...
  10. U

    Can you fit a timer for a towel rail in the bathroom

    Something like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermostatic-electric-element-Radiator-conversion/dp/B00AAUEOLQ Quite expensive, at half the price of the rail. Already have the standard element that came with it. Will have a look at the switched fused spur though
  11. U

    Can you fit a timer for a towel rail in the bathroom

    Just had a look, the electric element is rated to IP55 so I think this means it can be placed anywhere in zone 2 in theory. The towel rail will be protected by RCD but won't be on its own circuit-Not sure what defines the circuit but the MCB at least will cut the power to multiple things. Could...
  12. U

    Can you fit a timer for a towel rail in the bathroom

    Hi all, It seems to be normal practice to mount electric timers outside the bathroom, but so long as its outside zone 2 a towel rail timer can be inside the bathroom? I'd rather have it inside the bathroom than visible in the hall. We're planning to have the towel rail less than 60cm...
  13. U

    Recommendations for timers for towel rail

    Thanks guys, both look reasonable. As much as I like the idea of wifi control i'm a bit worried that it's weirdly not a future proof option, they may stop developing the app, phone OS's change and no longer support old phones or old app's. With a box on the wall you've got no issues. Wow i'm...
  14. U

    Recommendations for timers for towel rail

    Hi all, Anyone got any recommendations for a timer for a towel rail. Timer will be outside the bathroom and would prefer a digital version. I've used a few before but some are a bit tortuous to program. Thanks a lot
  15. U

    Books/courses for learning about electrical installation

    Thanks just having a read of that now, very useful.
  16. U

    Books/courses for learning about electrical installation

    Thanks guys the wiki and on site guides look useful. Are the on site guides a better general referece than the city and guilds texts then?
  17. U

    Books/courses for learning about electrical installation

    Hi all, I have an interest in hobby electronics but would like to learn more about household electrics. Can anyone recommend any books, i'd consider a course but think they're not really for people not looking to become an electrician, at least not unless I get really into it. I've considered...
  18. U

    Flat communal stair lighting breaker box key

    I have managed to get a simple cabinet key (circular with one groove at the top). Looking on youtube it seems I may be able to use this to turn the mechanism along with a thin metal rod to release the tensioned pins in sequence. But I will get on a ladder and make sure the door isn't just...
  19. U

    Flat communal stair lighting breaker box key

    Its a bit informal from what I have experienced. We as owners have to arrange all communal repairs and you can follow a Tenement Management Scheme but its basically a set of guidelines on how to maintain shared/areas. But essentially its for us to spot issues and then someone contacts the rest...
  20. U

    Flat communal stair lighting breaker box key

    Thanks all, i'll have a think. I will probably change the starters at the same time but yes I guess if the lights are off which they are during the day then I can probably access the luminaires without them being live. I have a voltage tester just in case. I may contact the council for advice...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top