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  1. 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 ?
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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?
  5. 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
  6. 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...
  7. R

    Changing square wave

    Hi fellas How can i change a -24v square wave 100khz to 5v or 24v square wave
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. W

    Changing Pendant To Spotlight - What wires go where?

    Hi All, DIY odd jobber occasionally change pendants and stuff at home when they look tired. Ive decided to change the pendant in the kitchen for a 3 light spot light. It's been so long since I've done it I can't remember what wire gos where. Ive attached pics, any help greatly appreciated :)
  11. S

    Changing a light fixture...

    I want to change the nasty looking light fitting in my daughters room. Simple enough, grabbed a new pendant type rose thing (can you tell I’m a pro?) and started to take off the current fixture. Here is where the issues began, I was expecting the normal 3 wire setup but I was met with...
  12. M

    Help changing thermostat

    Hi please can you help me. My boilers thermostat wireless controller led has become unreadable so I brought a salus rt500rf to replace my honeywall BDR91. However I am lost which wires go where. Do I need one wire as shown in the picture. Thanks in advance
  13. T

    How do I get my meter with 2 related meters changed to a single meter with 1 MPAN?

    I have 2 related MPAN's which I'm being charged for but I only have the 1 meter, how do I go about getting this changed to a single meter with a single MPAN. I've been told an electrician needs to check that the one supply is enough to supply my property? Thanks!
  14. Garethf619

    Career changing newbie

    hi guys As the title says I’m a newbie doing a home course with Trades Gateway (TRAIN4JOBS) while working full time as a site supervisor at a primary school. I’ve been doing it now for almost 13 years at the same school and have now decided at 34 years old I want something different. I’m...
  15. P

    Changing a dimmer switch to a normal switch - help needed please.

    Good afternoon, I bought a switch from my local electrical shop with the intention of swap it for the dimmer switch. Having taken the unit apart I have found four wires going into the existing dimmer switch. One black, one grey and two brown. Question is where do I connect the four wires to on...
  16. Gavin John Hyde

    KT64Dl changing settings from hidden menu

    I have come across a little menu on a KT64Dl and it may work on a 65Dl aswell. Put your tester in Loop, then turn on, as soon as the little red light goes out press F1 twice really quickly, a hidden menu then comes up which lets you add or take away values, so if you have say a 1 ohm source...
  17. C

    Changing storage heaters to electric radiators

    I've been asked to remove two storage heater and replace them for electric radiators. The storage heaters are on their own dedicated circuits protected by 16A mcb. There is no RCD protection. It is currently on E7 but the customer is planning to move to a single tariff. I will change the...
  18. L

    Need advice on changing the plug on my welding machine

    Hi everyone hopefully someone on her can offer sound advice on an issue, im a welder by trade and have just purchased my first welding machine for home use, the power supply is rated at 16 A and the plug is a two pin moulded plug ive looked everywhere and even contacted manufacture and they said...
  19. gazdkw82

    Changing email/password

    I need to change my email address for my account but have forgotten my password. Iv messaged dan but got no response. Who can help me change both?
  20. D

    Changing Wireless to Hard wired UFH

    Hi, I have a customer who about 10 years ago had a Wet underfloor heating system put in with Wireless Stats which talk to the wiring centre and opens the actuators when required. The customer has for a while had problems with the wireless stats starting to play up and has asked about biting...

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