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  1. Phil_Hertfordshire

    Wiring behind coving

    My new to me house has concrete floors ground and first floor and the existing wiring is in trunking conduit all exposed. So I want the wiring hidden in coving is this allowed. Thanks
  2. C

    locating armoured cable behind stud wall

    Trying to find an armoured cable behind plasterboard and studding. It was used to supply power from the house but has been disconnected Can someone suggest a probe or device to find it. There are screws in the PB and copper pipes on the ground behind the PB and twin core for sockets, but I know...
  3. johnnykong

    Bosch Dishwasher E15 code with bottom behind leaking

    Hi I am looking at where does my dishwasher leaking. I find there is some leaking at the bottom behind but not from the hose pipe inside , since i failed to upload video here so i just screenshot some leaking photos, your advice on which part should be look at or replace is highly appreciated thanks
  4. Timc101

    Temporary wiring/electrics system not behind walls for a year-is this doable?

    Hi there, Just about to move into a house with 2 small kids and the wiring/electrics haven't been updated in years (hard to know as it's probate). Looks like some work has been done about 20 years ago and there's a mix of VERY old sockets/electrics (on skirting boards) with some newer ones circa...
  5. K

    how secure service panel riser behind stucco?

    I'm upgrading my old 100A panel to 200A solar ready, semi flush, overhead. Panel is Square D SC2040M200PF (see brochure and technical drawing). I have a 280 page PDF from the utility describing service entry requirements, and I found a pretty good drawing. But a couple things aren't clear...
  6. U

    Cable behind Dot Dab wall --

    Hi all, hope someone can help 😊. I am looking at running a transformer extension lead behind my dot dab plasterboard wall. My wife bought a Led name light for my sons wall and wants it mounted smack bang in the middle of the wall. It came with a transformer with a 2ft lead so bought a extension...
  7. W

    Anyone any idea what this is behind plasterboard. Testing positive for AC current. Confused.

  8. D

    No back box ... Just straight into the wall behind

    Anyone seen this before
  9. J

    Neff Oven Element (screwed from behind?)

    Hi, i am attempting to change the element on my Neff B14M42N3GB oven. However, when I got to the element it appears the screws holding it have been put in from behind. On the instruction videos I watched the head of screw was here . Any advice? Thanks
  10. B

    EICR cables behind gas pipe.

    Hi all, Came across this yesterday on an EICR. Cables and pipe were boxed in with MDF which, when removed, revealed some quite untidy cabling (although the cables all seemed secure enough when tugged) which also passed behind the horizontal gas pipe. I can't find the relevant reg number, but it...
  11. Lister1987

    Making the trades (or fundamentally that knowledge behind them) accessible.

    An idea has been swimming around my head since i started my journey to becoming a electrician; Are the trades (any) accessible to those with disabilities? What's everyone's thoughts on the matter? Let's not beat around the bush here, the trades are very physical and demanding jobs however I...
  12. X

    Is it okay to run some heating cable up the wall behind a mirror?

    I'm looking at installing Ecoflex loose cable under the floor in my bathroom. I'm also going to be installing a large mirror, running the length of one wall, which I'd also like to heat to stop it misting up. I understand it hasn't been designed with that in mind, but would there be any...
  13. J

    how hot will it get behind my under bench top oven

    Hope you guys can help, how hot will it get behind my under bench top oven with a hob above on the bench top ? The cable touches the back of the oven from the oven itself and I am sure the hob cable, I believe there is also a plastic junction box back there, could that melt or is the heat less...
  14. D

    UK DIY Shocker!!!

    Hi guys, I hope everyone is well. So to detail my experience, I had a loose wire behind my electric cooker mains plug, so I tested the plug after sorting the wire forgot to turn off the mains at the box and yes as you can guess as I went to push the socket into the wall to screw in, two...
  15. R

    2780kw ovens

    My cooker was wired to a 13a socket in the space behind the oven in a Persimmon new build, wooden construction. Some idiot cut the insulation back and reduced the strands in order to connect it, The fuse heated up. The 15 amp cable arced away but the fuse is still intact. Surely this is not to...
  16. Baddegg

    Sod testing behind him!

    https://www.monyberry.com/collections/new-in/products/universal-2-5-4-square-automatic-wire-stripper?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=JD0016-M4-diy-all-0318-KW3&utm_term=JD0016&utm_content=JD0016&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9MHBiWTlrSWdZNHd2TTVFSU5SbFdNTk1ZbHlrOTU0Qlombj1ITUdkRzVKd2FoSU5GVUt...
  17. D

    Old House - horizontal wiring behind skirting

    Hello all, Just some advice... I am fitting insulating boards on an external wall in a bedroom (50mm thick with plasterboard) as the end terrace wall is solid brick with no cavity... I am wanting to spur off an existing single socket in a bedroom (two cables going to it) to an additional double...
  18. A

    Tapping sound behind outlet/wall when using toaster?

    I have an electrical question. We got a kitchen remodel done back in September. The last 2 days I've been hearing a tapping sound behind the outlet that was put in when I use my toaster. I unplugged the toaster and moved it to the other side of the kitchen and it still tapped behind the...
  19. D

    Cable run behind DNO board

    What are people's thoughts on running a distribution circuit behind the DNO's Cutout? I've a consumer unit mounted with no clearance above or to the sides and I'm struggling to find a route to it easily. There is a possible route I could use, but it would mean running the cable behind the dno...
  20. D

    Extra wire behind thermostat

    Hi all I have an extra wire that’s red in colour coiled up behind my thermostat and I was wondering if I can use it as a C wire for my new smart thermostat. I’ve attached a picture of what my current thermostat setup looks like. Thanks for any help

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