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    Adding Outside sockets to existing

    Hi all , I understand that you can’t spur of off a spur , ideally adding sockets would best be done by splitting the ring and completing it. Currently have an outside socket on the back of the house which won’t be used at all but we have a decking area further up the garden which I want to add 2...
  2. gazdkw82

    Adding 1 way switch from 2 way

    I need to add an outside light from an existing 2 way circuit. I plan to change the plate from 1 gang to 2 gang which will accommodate both outside light and existing living room lights. The problem is that there is no permanent live at the switch I need to feed from. The way its wired means...
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    Adding RCD to existing Consumer Unit

    Was adding an RCD to a consumer unit so that both sides are protected, basically I’ve took the 2 lives from the load side of the main switch to the tops of the Rcds, then there’s a neutral going from the load side of the main switch to the first neutral bar I’ve doubled up a neutral there and...
  4. nyDIYelectric1

    Adding electric to thin interior basement wall ( w/ furring strips)

    It's common in the US to build interior basement walls on masonry using furring strips covered with sheet rock. Is there a proper way to add electical outlets to these walls and is it required by code?
  5. Sparky10

    Adding a switch to a rolling shutter

    Want to add a switch to the inside of a warehouse to control shutters from inside aswell as outside. at the min the keyswitch is located outside to lift the shutter but want to be able to close when I’m inside. don’t do much shutters so looking for a little advice here, isit effectively the...
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    Adding AUX lights (with switch button) to existing Fuse Block/Relay system - do I need another relay for the AUX lights?

    Howdy folks. Complete electrical numpty back again with another basic question with a basic answer that I can't find an answer to elsewhere online. I am setting up an auxiliary fuse block/relay set up on my motorcycle. I have attached a photo of what my basic fuse block/relay system will be...
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    Adding Undercounter Fridge - GFCI needed?

    Hi, I'm going to pigtail two outlets for a project where I'm building in an under-counter fridge and adding an outlet for the fridge and one for a small 30" counter we are adding above the fridge. The space is not in the kitchen, but adjacent and the circuit is not GFCI protected by other...
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    Adding a Air Horn while keeping the OEM Horn.

    I'm adding a Air Horn setup to my car. I want to keep the OEM Horns operational, which the car uses for the alarm and such, while operating either horn using the steering wheel horn button. Here's a pic of the Air Horn and compressor mounted before replacing the grill: The main reason I'm...
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    Adding sockets to an existing radial supply in a garage

    Hello all, I’m new to this forum! I work in commercial electrics (NVQ level 3, HND etc) but not domestic. I am confident to carry out basic domestic work but not familiar with the regs such as Part P etc. New build house, 17th edition amendment 3 consumer unit. I have a detached garage fed from...
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    Adding 20Amp outlet on 30Amp breaker: Can I Use this?

    I have a 30amp breaker that feeds a circuit that goes through a double gang junction box and continues on to the final outlet for my electric clothes dryer. Since the junction box is accessible to potentially use, I was wondering if I can add a 20amp circuit breaker in that junction box to...
  11. S

    Adding socket

    Hello Sparkies I want to add another socket in the through lounge. I currently have two sockets (one in each room) and want to add a third but not sure how to. Lifting the floor boards revealed a 3 way junction box from CU to two sockets. Is it ok to wire from an existing socket to the new...
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    Adding a relay to detect when a switch tied to ground is open.

    I'd like to add individual footwell lighting and have the lighting come on when each door is opened individually. I've found the wire locations and looking at the wiring diagram, I not certain which way to wire a relay to properly detect when the switch is open to trigger the LED light to come...
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    Adding outside floodlight light from spur.

    HI All Need some advice. I had an electrician professionally install power to my garage. Here is how he did it. Spurred off a socket on the ring main to a 13A fused switch. Then through the wall to a water proof junction box on other side of wall. Then waterproof cable along fence into garage...
  14. W

    Adding sparks

    Hi, i have been in building work since school and do general building work apart from electrics so looking to add it in these strange time. Only looking to be qualified for small jobs like adding a socket, changing a light etc. 1. So i know their hated short courses but looking at domestic...
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    Need help adding light switch and outlet

    Hey everyone - new here, thought I would give this a try .. I would like to add an outlet under the sink that is connected to a switch that turns it on and off. I currently have an outlet and a switch above the counter where I would like to swap the outlet out for a switch - then wire the new...
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    Adding bypass switch to commercial parking lot lighting

    Hello, I work in a facility with a lot of 3-phase parking lot lights. These lights are controlled by a number of photocells that close lighting contactors near the service panel. My problem is that these photocells are very difficult to access due to their location, so covering the photo cells...
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    UK Adding new light from existing one-gang switch

    Hi all, Thanks for the help in my previous thread, I got things working well in the end: As to my new question, I have the following one-gang switch in my kitchen/diner which powers an outdoor PIR/LED floodlight: So this has a twin+earth and a 3 core+earth cable - I'm guessing the...
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    Adding of socket outlet

    Hi guys, times just out so still finding my feet a bit! Friend is wanting a socket installed behind her tv. Plasterboard wall..sockets on that wall but no underneath tv. Is the best method if spurring off one of they sockets, cut a hole in the wall to drill though joist?? Then patch hole in...
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    UK DIYer Newbie - adding additional sockets

    Hi, Newbie here so please excuse any stupid questions. There is a single 2.5 T&E running from a dedicated connection on my "old type" fuse box (photo available if needed) in the garage to a single 2 gang 3 pin socket (approx 3 metres away) - there is no return cable. I'm wanting to add extra...
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    Adding can lights to existing unutilized switch

    I have a question about a 4 line wire ( red, black, white, ground). My room was wired with two switches, one was supposed to work the fan, one the light. Our fan had a remote so they did not hook it up this way. This left the black wire (in the fan) empty. I’d like to add can lights to this...

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