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  1. C

    Assistance re light junction box in loft

    Hi, I recently saw a post on Screwfix forum, but it has not been answered and because I have used the same set up would like to check that everything is ok. Please see below for outline: On installing a new light a few months ago, I made a ceiling rose in the loft using the box and connectors...
  2. P

    MC cable from plastic box?

    Hi, The receptacle for our dishwasher is right behind the unit, which I don't think is allowed (I have read that the receptacle needs to be 'accessible'). I'm wondering if I can convert the current plastic box containing the receptacle into a junction box. My plan would be to use MC cable and a...
  3. B

    Fuse Box RCD vs RCD Adapter - which should trip first?

    In an attempt to isolate for certain whether my fridge freezer is causing my main RCD to trip or something else, I used an RCD adapter in the socket that the fridge is plugged into. (Note - The tripping had stopped after unplugging the fridge freezer, but because it’s the second appliance to do...
  4. A

    UK Electrical box with key hole?

    Hi everyone I am currently renovating a small old cottage attached to our house. On the outside is a sort of electrical box with a key hole that runs inside to another box with a key hole. I believe the cottage was rented out in a previous life. Any ideas what it is? And cab I just remove it...
  5. drounds67

    multiple 2 gang 20 amp outlet box wiring on new gfci breaker

    I have a question on wiring to make sure I am doing it correctly. I plan on adding a new GFCI/AFCI 20 amp circuit breaker to my box and run the wires to the first 2 outlets in a 2 gang box I am installing. I am also installing 2 other 2 outlet boxes. This is in a finished garage. I know how...
  6. M

    Maintenance Free 32A Junction Box

    I've been looking at the Wagobox, specifically the 221-4 box, and noticed that it is only classed as maintenance free if the current is 20A or less (derating factor applied to the 32A capacity of the Wago 221 Series 4 connectors) and has a tie-wrap fitted. Do you know of any Wago maintenance...
  7. littlespark

    Sky Q box loses wifi connection

    Had sky Q for a while now and everything was fine. Over xmas, some mornings i would have to reset the wifi connection on the box itself.... which means inputting the lengthy wifi password. I put this down to maybe interference by a multitude of flashing fairy lights causing interference. Now...
  8. G

    Possible to install 32amp socket in residential fuse box?

    I’m looking at renting an office space and I am trying to establish whether I can use my equipment in there. I have a machine that runs on a blue 32amp commando plug. I’ve checked the power requirements for the machine and it’s 25amps with a max consumption of 6000Kw. The office I’m looking at...
  9. H

    Replacement strain relief clamp strip for large junction box

    I am doing some rewiring within the large junction box used for my central heating and hot water controls, which requires me to make use of two additional cable entry points. Unfortunately, many years ago the original installer threw away the flexible brown strips that were used as strain relief...
  10. S

    Fuse box memera 2000 AD

    Does anyone know if the Memera 2000AD fuse box is now obsolete . MY EICR report says there is no RCD protection to 3 circuits so I need to replace it as it is obsolete . . If have to replace this can some recommend a suitable one please which I can pick up from a local DIY place Do these...
  11. B

    Need help finding a specific meter box

    New to the forum. Hopefully somebody can give me some advice on finding a very specific meter box for my house. A few weeks ago our house was vandalized and the vandals ripped our power meter out of the socket, breaking the meter box door in the process. The house was built in the 70s and as far...
  12. M

    How to wire two 7.5KW electric heaters to one breaker box?

    In a large insulated garage on a farm I wish to wire two 7.5kw electic heaters. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/digital-fan-forced-ceiling-mount-heater-cz230er?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0jfOUo8TMLPaaQz3pMpwUUkGLhMefpcy_ejVb_Xo2CoahKIo-nIz2QaAgUfEALw_wcB A...
  13. flyguy611

    Light fixture box - 2 black, 1 white, 1 red

    Im a cautious DIY'er - respectfully, please don't just tell me to hire an electrician, thank you. Having trouble connecting a new light fixture to a ceiling fixture box in the dining room. I had it working at one point but it stoped working, I assumed it was just a loose connection but haven’t...
  14. S

    mains switched contactor/relay in a box

    Hi I am helping with some village lights and need some advice as to a route forward (our electrician is unavailable for an undefined period) We currently have 7 lights strings, each is fed from a 13A socket via a mechanical timer that sits between the plug and the socket. Each timer needs to...
  15. littlespark

    Position of reply box

    @Dan Well done on clearing up the problems infecting the forum. An all nighter doesn’t seem like fun. I have two issues, I’ll post on two threads. I don’t know if this was always the case, but the reply box on any thread is below a list of similar threads… This might be by design, but I...
  16. D

    How to bring a cable out of a junction box

    I am installing an external light to the side of my house. There is an existing light in place but the supply cable exits the house in the wrong place for the new light. So I am using 25mm plastic conduit and weatherproof plastic junction boxes to bring the supply to the correct place on the...
  17. B

    Mk grid frame to drywall box

    Will an MK grid frame fit on a drywall back box? there’s a 100mm cavity behind the plasterboard to the wall so can’t fit metal box
  18. P

    BT telephone line distribution box.

    Hi Everyone, I have what looks like a BT telephone line distribution box which was installed over 30 years ago (residential). Photos of it are attached. I think it was used to connect multiple phone sockets. I now have a new fibre socket for phone and modem. I no longer need multiple sockets so...
  19. A

    Just removing the sheath on a ring main cable in a 3 terminal junction box.

    Over the years as a DIY-er I've used the old brown 30A circular junction boxes to add spurs to ring mains. I like them as they are strong, secure and visible. I've ALWAYS followed the rules on domestic electricity . Until earlier this year I've been able to check with a cousin who's a...
  20. Bigkev75

    Feed from fuse box for heated seat kit

    Evening peeps so today I started fitting my heated seat matts to my st150 seats. I’ve taken my power from fuse box with a fuse splice I’ve used the electric window one which has a 30amp rated fuse I need two feeds for the each heated seat is it ok to split that one power connection to feed both...
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