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  1. sabbon1138

    How to change this light bulb?

    Hi all, Having some trouble working out how to change this lightbulb. Videos of similar units suggest you should be able to unscrew the white rim - it does turn but just rotates and won’t come loose (it's very, very tight). I’ve included a pic of the bulk of the unit wedged in the ceiling - do...
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    Asbestos Artex Ceilings and Wiring in Suspended Ceiling for Bathroom

    Hi, I live in a property built in 1911. It has had asbestos artex applied to every ceiling in the house. I am currently creating a new bathroom, which will have 4 downlights, 4 low level lights on motion sensor, an extractor fan, an LED mirror, wall mounted toothbrush charger, and a shaver...
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    Can anyone help with my bathroom light pull chord switch?

    I’ve got my P16th edition papers in 2006 so not a total beginner (I’m plumber as my trade tbh) but this pull chord bathroom light is not working and if trips the consumer unit . Basically the old switch broke so I took a photo of the wiring before fitting a new light. And it doesn’t work...
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    Replace existing 4 inch centrifugal extractor fan in loft

    Hi my 4 inch centrifugal extractor fan in the loft has stopped working. Looking at doing a like for like replacement, but am confused with existing wiring vs wiring on the new unit and where the current wires would fit into the new unit. I've attached the current wiring set up for the broken...
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    Wiring for xpelair VX100

    Replacing bathroom fan with xpelair VX100 standard fan Which colour wires go into what? Have L, N, T (although not a timer fan so presume I don’t need T, if so what do I do with this wire?) Mains supply will obviously be isolated while installing
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    Bathroom light above mirror

    Hi everyone, The light located above a sink and mirror is outside zone 2. Shall we fit an IP20 or is still recommended an IP44? Thank you
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    Help with earthing bathroom mirror

    Hi, first time poster. I’ve tried looking everywhere for a solution to this, so hopefully someone can help me. I’m trying to wire my led bathroom mirror, but there are only positions for live and neutral but none for earth (the supply is a typical cable from the wall with live, neutral and...
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    UK Responsibility regarding work in bathrooms

    Hi All, general question regarding how far you would deem your responsibility regarding works in a bathroom. Works undertaken would be shower install(new). It would be RCD protected. Bonding would be checked and installed if needed. Now in regards to other circuits within that location, ie...
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    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics?

    Reusing old shower circuit to supply bathroom electrics? Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. So this is potential plan, Working on the property and there is a consumer unit with all RCBO’s, But the entire lighting for the three bedroomed house is on one RCBO. Going to be installing new...
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    Spa bath and digital shower wiring and costs

    Hi everyone, We’re going to have our bathroom refitted in the very near future and we’ve decided we’d like a spa bath and a digital shower (not pumped but digitally controlled) Bath: Aquaestil Plane Solo 14 Jet Whirlpool Bath -...
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    Rcd spur for Bathroom electrics

    Hi Everyone , I hope everyone is having an awesome week, I know this question has probably been covered before on previous posts, but wanted to get everybody else’s opinion and take on it. So I’m quoting on a job and it entails replacement of existing central light in the bathroom for five...
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    Bathroom Electrics - Various

    Hi, I'm brand new to the forum, so please go easy on me! :-) I'm building a large extension, which includes a new en-suite bathroom. I appreciate that the work has to be done by a suitably qualified electrician, and is obviously subject to building control sign off. That said, I have been...
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    Bathroom Electrics

    Hi all, I've recently had my ensuite bathroom refitted and am doing the electrics myself. I have read lots of regs and a few forums and I have a few questions which I hope someone can answer for me:- 1. I've had an towel rail fitted and want to have the electric element cable running into a...
  14. M

    Bathroom Electrics

    Hi All, Just looking for some advice with respect to Bathroom Electrics. I am going to be installing a new bathroom suite with the addition of a mixer shower with a fixed head above the bath. The house was built in 2006 and currently has an external 2 gang switch so the lighting and extractor...
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    Bathroom Electrics

    Hi, I've just moved to China for work and I'm looking for some advice with regards to the water heater in my bathroom, as I can't find anyone to help me here. It's right next to my shower. There was exposed wiring, so I asked my landlord to send an electrician round to sort it out. The attached...
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    Bathroom electrics ( Recessed wylex board )

    Any help or advice would be great... Builder called me today, saying he's refitting a bathroom. And needs me to do electrical work. Done this type of work for him many times . But this one isnt so straight forward. Needs new IP lighting, Ex fan, and supply for shower. Takes a look at the board...
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    Bathroom electrics

    HI Guys I’m in the process of remodelling my bathroom, question is can I install all required cabling to 5 down lights – A Timed Fan – A Fan Isolator – 3amp fcu (for fan) and just get an electrician to do the final connections, under Part P I understand its best to install a triple pole switch...

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