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    Adding a wired bell (with transformer) to a 2 way intercom

    Hello folks, I'm just your standard 'diy'er! I don't seem to be able to achieve the above, can anybody give me some pointers? We have an existing 2 way intercom which goes to only one part of the house. we want to add a wired doorbell (Byron 766 inc transformer) so the rest of the house gets a...
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    Adding more lights to an existing garden lighting circuit

    Hello guys I am new and have just finished my level 3 2357 electrical installation and waiting to carry out my AM2. My uncle has asked me to do a small job for him . He wants more lights added on to his existing garden lights. At the moment he has 4 spike lights , he wants another 4 spike...
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    Adding an extra light to an existing 5A ring

    Just removed the unfused spur on a 13A ring that supplied an outside light through 2.5 cable and in-line single pole switch! To replace I want to install a 2 gang switch in the hallway (where the existing hall light switch is now) When I put in a 4 pole junction box and run a switch wire I...
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    Car & Trailer Electrics - adding on a cycle carrier?

    Hi I have a 2015 VW CC 2015. I am towing an Opus Folding Camper and I'm connected with a 7 to 13 pin adapter. When not towing the camper I also use a Thule 927 tow ball mounted cycle carrier (7 pin) with its own light bar. I now want to bolt a tow ball on to the back of my camper chassis and...
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    Some advice adding sockets

    Hello I'm looking at adding more sockets to a bedroom, I notice the existing single socket has to cables running into it, would it be ok to add twin sockets to the end of each cable or do i need to add another bit of cable to complete the existing circuit? Thanks for any advice
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    Requirement for bonding if adding a new circuit

    Hi all, Can someone please clarify the above? If im adding a new circuit to an existing installation that does not have bonding to the incoming water and gas supply, is it a legal requirement that I add it before I install a new circuit? Im saying yes but am being told no???? Many thanks, M
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    Adding a socket in cupboard

    Hi, this burglar alarm is not required, can I disconnect the burglar alarm and connect cable to a double socket instead? Thanks
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    Adding a relay to Thermostat

    Hi forum, I am trying to fit a relay to my boiler and then to a raspberry pi zero. The pi has a humidity and temperature sensor to moderate the heating. This is basically a DIY 'Nest' project. The current setup is an age-old thermostat and analog timer. I've wired my relay with Common...
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    DIY Check: Adding a socket to the attic - spurring decisions!

    Hello. I am installing a CCTV system for my mum. It's a basic IP camera setup, with up to 4 cameras and a recorder. I plan to have the NVR in the side attic out of the way, so I need a power socket in there. The last few days I've been doing a bit of research about it. Trying to identify...
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    Adding a spur to a spur

    I have a socket which is connected off the main circuit ring. Just wanted to know if it's possible to add another socket spurring off this second socket? (Please see attached image.) If it's against regulations, then 1) what's the worst that could happen? (Will my circuits blow up?) 2)...
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    Adding a Light to a light switch

    Hi, I would like a bit of advice if possible please. I have a light switch on my wall close to where I've added a dart board. I would like to put a light above my dartboard and was hoping it would be as simple as using the said light switch. This switch is not used as it used to run two...
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    Adding fused spur for bathroom extactor

    Hi - I'm planning to fit an extractor with timer to a bathroom, switching on with the lights and had bought a fan isolator switch, but reading the Manrose instructions they insist on double pole fused spur with 3A fuse. I think it will be easiest to fit a switched fuse spur and not bother with...
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    Adding a mains plug to a FCU

    Hi, Can anyone give me some advice on how I add a mains plug to the following circuit, The FCU is connected to a home alarm system and I would like to add a normal plug socket, any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks
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    Adding pendant lights to a ceiling rose

    Hi, I have a single ceiling rose in my dining room but would like to add 2 more so I have 3 pendant lights hanging down over a dining room table. Can this be done? At present I have; 1 cable = 3 core T&E. ( RED/BLUE/YELLOW/EARTH ) 1 cable = 2 core T&E ( RED/BLACK/EARTH ) The blue from the 3...
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    Adding extra double socket to garage

    Hi Guys, been reading for a while but never posted. Just after a bit of advice to check what I intend to do meets with current regulations. I'm looking to add one extra Double Socket to my garage in my new build home. The set up is as follows: garage detached from house so armoured cable...
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    Adding new double sockets

    Hi Guys, I'm adding a couple of double sockets to an existing circuit in my home. I want to keep the integrity of the ring but the only place I can find to break into it easily is in another double socket close by. If I run 2 x new cables from the existing to my new ones am I doing anything...
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    Adding to existing lighting with no CPC

    Hi everyone, I am currently installing an additional 4 way CU which is to serve a new extension on the customers house. They have also asked me to alter one of their existing 2 way stairs lighting so that they can have an intermediate switch incorporated (a switch at either end of the upstairs...
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    Adding a light to a circuit with no earth

    Got to quote a job where the existing circuit does not have an earth. It's swapping a pendant for 3 Downlights. The board was changed about 2 yrs ago and has labels indicating no CPC on lighting. All Fascias are plastic. Where do I stand Regards this, I understand you can accept no CPC on...
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    Adding sub board to main consumer unit on tt

    bit stuck on this job got a consumer unit (in a barn) fed from a house (tns) 3 phase mcb 63 amp the zs at the barn is 0.76 but after adding a rod and making it TT managed to get zs down to 0.5. ive got to add fire alarm panel and another sub board. there will be 100ma rcd before the consumer...
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    Adding a garage consumer unit

    hi, am newly qualified and need to do two circuits for registration process, so want to get this right. Main CU in garage is under sized for mcb's (only holds 6). So going to install additional garage consumer unit populated with 1 x 20a rcbo for 2.5mm radial circuit and 1x 6a rcbo for garage...

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