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    Replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R

    I would like to replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT I have three wires in the old thermostat. Please see the first three photos. 1 Red 3 Yellow 2 Blue are these 1 Live 3 Live return (Switched) 2 Neutral Could I configure it as in...
  2. crazydrugfiend

    It doesn't seem real

    I got some pictures, I still don't believe it. Who needs crummy old rcb's.
  3. G

    Thoughts of experts welcome - ancient three phase install?

    Thoughts of experts welcome. The first smart meter installer walked away as he wasn't three-phase qualified but i'm wondering whether we should get Western Power out beforehand or whether any other work would be recommended. Not sure what the supply box on the right is feeding and I think Noah...
  4. J

    Refurbishment. Help needed with spooky ancient meters.

    Hello. We are doing a refurb for an elderly lady and her family. Its a Victorian house. the local network has said it will upgrade fuse to 80A or 100A depending on capacity etc. she needs more power due to electric showers, stair lift, and our electrician will upgrade tails. But there is a...
  5. N

    Main Fuse is apparently ancient

    I've just moved into a 1920s house and want a new fuse box as I'm not happy to fiddle with fuse wire. An electrician looked at it and said "first you need to change the main fuse" and wandered off! So am I right in thinking an electrician cannot change this please?
  6. A

    Ancient single phase electric motor - reversing the rotation

    Morning Gents, I hope that you can help me with this problem. I am not an electrician - I just know enough to be dangerous. I recently bought this beautiful beast : It's a Denford tools Viceroy pillar drill from the 60s or maybe even the 50s. Nice and cheap with one catch - it had a non...
  7. S

    Ancient Supply Cable and Fuse

    Hello, I have just joined the forum. I'm not an electrician (I'm a doctor) so please forgive me if my terminology is not correct. I'm starting this thread as I thought it might be of historical interest to some members. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to post pictures yet. I am going to have...
  8. S

    Ancient Fusebox, old CU & Cable Problem

    Hello AllI am looking for some advice, my girlfriends CU needs to be replaced and removed.She had two extra rooms fitted to the apartment (which converted an old hallway into part bathroom), and her electrics have been left in a sorry state. Currently choc-blocked to death, even on the CU.Its...
  9. C

    Ancient supply feed & cutout

    I have just moved in to a victorian house and found a rather ancient supply & cutout. (see Pics) I need to change the CU as one of the two units is made of wood and both are old rewireable fuses, unlabled and some very old wiring too. My concern is that the cutout is vey old (but still has seals...

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