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  1. Gavin John Hyde

    Under cabinet lights issue

    Been a bit baffled by an issue on my mates kitchen under cabinet lights. She has 4 lights, they are around 12 years old, the house was her mums but she inherited it, 2 work fine with no issue, the other 2 have intermittent flickering, she has replaced bulbs on a couple of occasions and still...
  2. R

    Bathroom Cabinet Replacement

    Hi All, I'm replacing an illuminated bathroom cabinet which is supplied by one cable from the existing lighting circuit to the bathroom. It switches with the rest of the lights. I hope to replace it with a cabinet with lights, demist and charging socket. I will need it to be livened all the time...
  3. S

    Under cabinet strip lighting, Upgrade to LED

    Hi I have under cabinet strip lighting. The old 2 pin lighting. I want to buy LED. Question . Can I just use the same powere cable that I used before. I have enclosed some photos . If anyone can advise , it would be much appreciated Thanks Steve
    • Stephen Waterworth
    • Thread
    • cabinet led lighting strip under upgrade
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. A

    Cabinet lights from ring or light circuit?

    Hello, I have a dilemma about wiring my cabinet led lights. I can do it from ring via switched fcu on 3amp (this option may be risky if some bright spark tries to put bigger fuse) or wiring from main light switch via fcu 3amp (this option adds extra cable in already crowded box) I have a...
  5. B

    Gun cabinet door contact

    Hi, Could do with some advice on using a door contact on a Gun cabinet, I sceptically tried a normal magnetic door contact to see if it would work but it thinks it’s always alarming no matter whether the door is closed or open. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations on how to get...
  6. rustynails

    Under cabinet LED lights issue

    Hi all, I have a problem with two sets of 12V LED under cabinet lights. Set 1 is a set of 6 lights under the kitchen cabinets. Set 2 is a set of 4 lights above in glass cabinets. The problem is set 2 flicker/pulse every 20/30 seconds whilst set 1 is on and only when set 1 is on. I have IR’d...
  7. J

    Re-routing earth cable to behind kitchen cabinet, and clip/conduit

    Hi, One of our earth cables is routed in-front of the rear of a kitchen cabinet. See photo. This cable goes down to the gas mains/meter pipe and then up into the ceiling, and then I assume into the electrical consumer meter area. Can I safely just cut this earth cable, re-route it behind the...
    • Jons Fish
    • Thread
    • behind cabinet cable earth kitchen
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. P

    Kitchen Led under cabinet lighting

    Hi i hope someone has the answer to this. Ok we have just had a new kitchen fitted and i have installed under cabinet lighting 12 volt. It is Led strip and 1 side cabinet is 1.6 meters long and the other side is 2 meters long. I have 2 power supplies 1 for each side. they are 12 volt linked to...
  9. J

    Grounding a Wall Mounted Data Cabinet

    I have recently taken over in the IT side of a medium company and one of the things I have noticed is a terribly installed wall mounted Data cabinet. I have spent the weekend sorting it all out so it all comes up to spec but wanted to clarify on some points. It is currently mounted on the wall...
  10. G

    2 dis boards off one cable?

    hi there. Starting a job soon to install 2 6 way dis boards in outside cabinets. At the bottom of the hill there is a Scottish power main switch installed. I was wanting to run a swa from there to first cabinet then run another swa from cabinet to other cabinet. From SP to first cabinet the...
  11. J

    cat6 network cabinet

    quote for a job that they want 4x tv positions and 4x wifi spots then a central cupboard to house a network cabinet + switch for tv aerials they want 1x twin coaxial+ 2x cat6(1 for internet, 1x for hdmi) from tv to cabinet cupboard and 1x cat6 from wifi spots to cabinet cupboard so in total...
  12. Midwest

    Small joint box

    I'm about to do a kitchen refurbishment, where my client is buying socket faceplates, lighting etc, I know! They have bought some under cabinet lighting under cabinet round light in cool white 6000k - https://led.me.uk/kitchen-lights?product_id=240, which only has a 75mm of lead. I had thought...
  13. mattg4321

    'Amd 3" apply to switch fuse in meter cabinet

    As above, what is the consensus here. If a switch fuse is fitted in an external meter cupboard, does this count as a similar assembly and have to be non combustible? I've had to do a couple recently and have used the Wylex A3 unit, which is a really nice bit of kit, but its a bit of a beast...
  14. Spoon

    3 Circuits Into A Drive Cabinet.

    Hi people, Can you please help me out. I guy on site has sent back some marked up sketches of changes done on site. On is a change to some 3rd party grease systems we added. 2 off. Each system has its own dedicated breaker and circuit. What he has done, to stop them running all the time, is...
  15. Tiny Spark

    Looking for some inspirational cable management.... For arcade cabinet!

    Howdy all! I have just finished my latest project. (Well finished for now!) Its a arcade cabinet with working controls, spinners, light guns and coin mech. But ime a little stumped as to what to use to keep the light gun cables out of the way when not in use! I would like something discrete...
  16. R

    Domestic Mantel Cabinet Amm 3

    Sorry for the long post in advance.!! Looking for thoughts on this and some guidance. I'm on a contract renewing bathrooms and kitchens which includes fuseboard replacement. 80% of the properties have a metal mantel cabinet with old non RCD internal skeleton cu. We have been installing the wylex...
  17. F

    Cutting Slots In In Metal Dist Boards

    hi lads what ru using to cut slots in metal dist boards consumer unit my old jigsaw has justgiven up on me many thanks paul
  18. Hellmooth

    Under cabinet LEDs

    Looking for some led under cabinet lights, looked at these from tlc, have also fitted the LED tape which I was impressed with, looking for similar ideas, cheers! https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/LED_Undercupboard_Fittings/index.html
  19. T

    Installing Kitchen Cabinet and Kitchen Plinth Lighting

    Hi , thinking of putting in some under cabinet lighting and plinth lighting in the kitchen , want to use leds,m my question is where is the ideal place to locate the drivers/transformers and whats the minimum IP rating for the lights - location is in kitchen? cheers
  20. E

    Meter fixed to metal cabinet door

    I have been asked to do a partial rewire of a 1960s maisonette. The CU and meter are housed together in a metal cabinet. The CU is attached at the back but the meter is attached to the door rather than the back. The existing cables have exposed copper where they enter the meter, probably from...
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