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    Can I replace an outside wall light with existing wiring

    Ok thanks, it was just as it's outdoors I wasn't sure. I have replaced indoor light fittings again without modifying wiring.
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    Can I replace an outside wall light with existing wiring

    Hi all, I'm wondering if it's permitted to replace an outside wall light myself if I use the existing wiring from the old light. In theory I just need to fix new light to wall and connect the wires to the terminals. I had assumed this would be ok because I'm not adding additional wiring. To me...
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    Putting a light in attic

    Ok, thanks for the advice on this
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    Putting a light in attic

    Something like: https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-twin-6ft-led-batten-59w-6800lm-220-240v/337pp Doesn't sound that easy when it's a twin. I basically want an interim solution as at some point will rewire but just want light up there for now. Maybe a decent work light is a good alternative. Thanks...
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    Putting a light in attic

    Hi all, I was thinking to add some lights like in the attached image, basically twin batten lights to my attic but i'm not familiar with strip lights like this. Do you need to buy the cable that will link the two battens? OR do you get a short length and then can buy additional length cable...
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    Using heat shrink to stop data cables breaking?

    Ok thanks. I think it depends on the cable quality to some extent. I tend to use longer cables that are quite thin but not very robust. Guess I'll try insulation tape for now
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    Using heat shrink to stop data cables breaking?

    Hi all, I was thinking to use heat shrink to strengthen usb cables where the cable enters the connector. I find the insulation starts to crack over time as the cable is bent where the insulation joins to the USB connector. This would be as an alternative to insulation tape. I haven't used heat...
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    Swapping switched outside light for PIR type

    I haven't bought the replacement PIR light yet but will try to get one like you mention thanks
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    Swapping switched outside light for PIR type

    Thanks for the comments all, it sounds like the easiest option is to buy a light which has the manual override facility built in and that way can keep a single switch instead of having multiple. I'll have a shop around, might limit the products I can buy is only thing and cost
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    Swapping switched outside light for PIR type

    Hi there, I have an outside light that is turned on with a switch from inside and would like to change it to a PIR version incorporating an option for the light to be on with the switch i.e. override the PIR or just use the PIR sensor. What will the switch do by default if i connect a light...
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    I could have the door closed as the average cable will fit under the door. Anyway it's not a big deal I just initially thought it was a straightforward job that wouldn't cost much to do compared extending the circuit and having a socket put in the hall. Given what's been said will leave alone.
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    I'm just asking if what is there now is safe i.e. the light and the single socket off of the SFCU? Seeing as by the old regs you could have 2 singles or one double socket. Ok I have a single and a light but that would draw less current than having two sockets in use. As this doesn't meet the...
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    So it proably meets the old regs then, I just won't make any further changes
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    Its on a 32A MCB and is labelled "ring main" on the CU. The SFCU has a 13A fuse. So what they should have done in this case is connect the SFCU directly into the ring then attach 2 spur cables off of this, one to the light and one to the socket? I don't know why they didn't put the light into...
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    There are 3 cables to the fused switch only, supply from RFC (assumed). One cable out to light and one to the socket. From what I have read tonight you should either have a junction box off the RFC to a 13A fused spur or junction box to unfused spur with switching and local protection (sounds...
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    The only equipment I have is a multimeter and Fluke non-contact voltage tester. I ran it past a colleague at work who has done the edition 18 exams and they thought it was ok if its not a second spur but as thats hard to determine maybe I'll just leave it.
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    Hmm I can't track the incoming wire as it disappears into the wall, would need to pull up floor boards etc to track it. I do know that when I switch off the MCB to the ring main the light and socket are cut off but that doesn't answer if its a spur off a spur.
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    Ok so I've had a closer look at this and noticed something but don't think it affects me converting one gang to two gang. The cable from the ring main goes to a fused switch. From the switch there is a cable out to the socket and a cable out to the ceiling light in the cupboard. The cables...
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    Replacing spur one gang socket for two gang

    Yes its RCD protected, there are 8 circuits on the CU each protected by MCB's and then there are 2 RCD's which protect 4 of the circuits each. 1568359045 Thanks all for the comments

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