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  1. A

    Trouble changing light switches

    Hi guys. I'm having trouble changing my light switches. There are 2 sockets next to each other that power 2 separate lights. One has 3 wires but the second has no neutral wire. I can get the first switch to work but not the second
  2. littlespark

    Things are changing and I don’t like it

    A female doctor who? I didn’t want to say anything about that until I’d seen it. And I’m not being negative about Who being a woman... but tonight’s opening episode was a disappointment. It was more the writing than the performance. I hope the rest of the series is an improvement. I am hoping...
  3. B

    Changing double socket into spot light

    Hello, I have a question... We recently cut out new door in one of the walls. We had to get rid of a double socket as it was in the new door location. We kept the wire thought over the door with intension of putting a spot light over the door. So that's the question, how to connect a single spot...
  4. A

    Changing light fixtures (wiring mess)

    Afternoon all, First time poster, hope this is the right place, looking for some advice. I’ve removed a three bulb light from a bedroom ceiling and revealed a mess of wires protruding from the ceiling. I’ve got two white wires, each with a black, red and earth wire exiting, and two grey...
  5. L

    Extension lead (camping site)

    Hi all, I am going camping in a few months time the camping pitch that I'll be on will have a electrical hook up. Is it safe to buy a standard household extension lead and replace the plug for a camping hook up one ( IP44 industrial plug) ? Like this one
  6. M

    Changing socket plates

    Good afternoon all, I have begun changing the socket plate in the kitchen and am finding it extremely difficult to blindly mate to machine screw into the thread. Please can someone offer advice or tips? Thanks! Andy
  7. sham

    Lost out to allot of work trying to follow new ever changing Regs, Part P etc

    I have been asked on many occasions to add lights and sockets to an existing installation. When I tell the customer that I must change the MCB to an RCBO and then carry out a minor cert which all adds to the cost of the job, I know that he has called someone else who will just extent cables...
    • sham
    • Thread
    • changing electrical work follow new out part part p regs trying
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. D

    neff oven tripping rcd changing temp

    hi all need a bit of help! i have a neff oven that has been working fine for 3 years. top oven all works fine. bottom oven I can choose from fan grill etc with the dial but as soon as I change temp from 0 within a few seconds it trips the rcd. I bought a new bottom element and still same...
  9. MFS Electrical

    Changing a light above a stairwell

    apologies if this has been covered anywhere else but I’ve looked and can’t find anything... so a customer has asked if we could change a light in their stairwell and I have to admit I’m at a loss as to how to do it safely? The stairwell is a lot like the one in this video but I’m not sure that...
  10. S

    Life Changing Decisions.....

    anyone made them, just thinking of selling up and buggering off to warmer climates and an easier way of life and a lifestyle, anyone on here done it?
  11. S

    Changing old light switch to new

    Help needed please I am changing an old light switch to a new one but there are so many connections in the old one I don't know what to do. It's a really small job and any advice would be welcomd
    • Steveb
    • Thread
    • changing light light switch new old switch
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  12. E

    ChangIng socket - advise needed

    Hello Im changing my socket ,so red goes in L black in N , but why new socket has 2x holes for green ? Does it matter which hole they go? Left or Right side ?
  13. J

    Changing US 2 pin plug to 3 pin UK plug ? Possible ?

    Hi all, I've recently received a US mini-computer that has a US 2 pin plug on it. I've plugged this into a US-to- UK adapter and it works fine. The text on the computer itself says it will work on 110v or 230v; which is obviously correct as the device works fine. As far as I can tell there...
  14. M

    Hi messed up confused. Changing 3 way switch to 2 way switch

    Hi im a noobie. I tried connecting the electric cable to a 2 way switch from 3 way and it didnt work. I only connected 4 wires. There was 6 wires in total. 3 blue and 3 brown. If i connect a terminal to it will it fix it lol. Meaning if i connect the 3 blues and brown on 1 side of terminal and...
  15. TonyJohnson

    Remote colour changing light bulbs and neutral fault

    Adding a socket to a ring today, the socket fitted correctly, the ring with correct continuity and IR results OK but.... Plugging in the socket tester brought up a neutral fault?? The house has remote control lamps that change colour, can this electronic device effect the neutrals.. it seems to?
  16. Chizzle

    Advise on changing spot light to a pendant

    Hi I would like to change some spotlights for a pendant light. The only thing is I may struggle to cove the hole on the ceiling using a standard ceiling rose or plate. Would any one kindly advise me the best way to complete this also what I may need to buy to cover the hole?? Regards Chaz
  17. A

    Changing potterton prt100 st whit salus rt500 need help whit wiring

    Hi, I what to change my thermostat... the old one was a potterton prt100 st and the new one is a salus rt500. At the potterton prt100 st I have 3 wires : Blue is in 4 - N Red is in 2 - H Yellow is in 1 - TL At Salus rt500 I have L and SL no N. Can you please tell what wire goes in L and...
  18. R

    Changing square wave

    Hi fellas How can i change a -24v square wave 100khz to 5v or 24v square wave
  19. M

    Hit a brick wall with resetting Bosch Washing machine classixx 1200 express. After changing brushes.

    hi, I qualified as a sparks in 2008 and after doing many maintenance contracts mainly with the NHS, I only have time to do private jobs and my own. It’s currentely my own that I’m in a tiswas with. I just changed my brushes on my Bosch machine WAE 24162uk/08. They were worn right down to the...
    • MAJ
    • Thread
    • after bosch brick brushes changing machine wall washing
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. C

    When changing a DB on a TT

    hello people Never changed a DB on a TT system before, question is if all final circuits will have 30ma RCBO devices what (if required) RCD will I need to install on the meter tails supplying the DB. The rod currently with the Earth to MET disconnected reads a healthy ze- 98ohms which is quite...
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