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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Changing the LNB on a satellite dish or splitting the cable?

    Hello all. As part of an extension the client has asked for another TV point. The present TV point is run from a satellite dish which has a sinle LNB on it. My question is, is it ok to split this cable? I'm guessing not as you may not be able to watch seperate channels on the TV's from the...
  2. L

    What Lamp?

    Im still on this garden lighting lark at the moment and have come purchase some lamps. What would you guys use for gardens? GU10 Led(equiv 35w) -warm white -cool white What Lumen output would you go for?
    • LankyWill
    • Thread
    • changing colour lamp output
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. P

    Changing from gas!

    Hi guys. Came across this forum and I thought it might be a good place to share ideas and feedback, and even give advice, but I don't think I will be doing much of the advice giving at the moment. I am a plumber/gassafe guy looking to upskill into electrician boots. I am getting on a bit, 50 now...
    • Paulio
    • Thread
    • advice changing gas looking plumber that's
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  4. O

    Light changing LED Flood light - reading the instructions....

    I bought a light changing LED floodlight on the web and it arrived today - as I'm slobbing around I thought I better take a look at it and read the instructions before I install it... So this is the unit out of the box: These are the "instructions" for the unit: And these are the...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • attach changing flood instructions led light longer media reading these
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Electrical Tools and Products
  5. Brunel

    Replacing External Photocell

    I live in a small flat complex that has a number of external lights that are controlled by "SS4" type plug in photocells. One of the cells has failed permanently on, as they normally do. Is it ok for me to change the cell, without incurring the wrath of any regulations or building inspectors...
  6. O

    Changing light swicth

    Hi everyone, I've recently moved house and have been changing the old out-dated light switches and sockets. So far all has been good, been changing single and double gang switches. But today, I attempted to change the switch at the top of the landing - but the wiring had more than the other...
    • orange
    • Thread
    • cable changing light switch switches wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. J

    advice on changing my consumer unit please

    My First Post My existing Consumer Unit has 8 MCBs and the main isolator is an RCD. Off of one of the MCBs is a circuit to the kitchen sockets and there is a spur off of the kitchen ring that goes to the garage. In the garage there is a CU unit with an RCD protecting the load. Along with the...
    • johnnyboy1950
    • Thread
    • advice changing consumer consumer unit please unit
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. S

    changing storage heaters to panel convector heaters

    Hi, Hope you all had a good day. The meter is economy 7 and comes on at 730 to midnight but the customer wants panel convector so he can put them on and off when he wishes. Would he have to get his meter changed so he can use the panel convector heaters in the day? sorry if its a stupid...
    • sparky928
    • Thread
    • changing heater heaters panel storage supply tariff
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. rolyberkin

    Changing a TT system board - Best Practice

    Advice please I have been reading through the regs re a TT system consumer unit change and the onsite guide suggests at 2.2.6 a-c that consideration should be given to the board being either be class 2 board or class 1 with RCBO's or a split board with an S Type main RCD as isolator. The...
  10. D

    Changing ceiling rose in a new build house

    Hi all sorry if this is the wrong section, im currently studying to become and electrician and so far learned the basics. A friend of mine has asked if i can change his bathroom and on suite light. Each bathroom he wants light changing has a extractor fan as well wired to the lights. Looked...
  11. O

    Changing Consumer Unit

    I am currently planning on changing the Consumer Unit in the Boiler Room of my home. The board is 17 years old, fitted with old cartridge fuse holders. I am planning on upgrading to a new amendment 3 (bs7671 - 2015) standard. The problem I am having is that I have no experience of working Live...
  12. J

    Changing a db

    Is it even legal to upgrade/ change a cu without testing And inspecting? I have had a few clients where someone charged them £200 to put one in. Took them about 2 hours. Haven't yet seen the paper work so that will be interesting, maybe a lot of lims or something.
  13. yellowvanman

    Changing 12V Downlights to GU10 LEDs

    Does anybody here have issues with changing 12V lamps to GU10 LED lamps in the same fitting? Obviously involves taking out the transformer, changing the lamp holder and putting the fitting back. I only ask because: a) The tin cans usually have a label that says 12V b) The tin cans are not...
  14. P

    New garage consumer unit required - and changing house mcb???

    hi, just need some advice please knowing little about electrics. I'll be getting someone in at some point to put in a new consumer unit in the garage and just want a little back ground information before I do. I'm a home woodworker and my garage is my mancave. I've run most of my tools with...
    • Phillb
    • Thread
    • changing consumer consumer unit garage house mcb new required unit
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. G

    main fuse blown

    was called out to house earlier where couple had returned from holiday to find they had no power. on closer inspection I discovered that the main 80amp fuse had blown, no mcbs or rcds had tripped. any ideas ?
    • growler
    • Thread
    • blown changing fuse main main fuse power service sometimes where
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. B

    training

    hi guys has anyone used pass electrical training to gain there 17th edition my company would like to send me on a course that would allow me to to do jobs around our building like change face plates light switches and wire in light fitting when they need replaced is was looking at the domestic...
  17. J

    Do I need consumer unit changing?

    I've recently had 2 quotes for wiring a ground floor extension. One said I need the consumer unit changing while the other said that he could install rcbo's(?) instead of changing the unit for one with more space. What at is everyone's opinion on this?
    • Jim153
    • Thread
    • changing consumer consumer unit unit
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. HappyHippyDad

    RCD required?

    Afternoon all.. I should know the answer to this but I'm away from home where all my files are and I must admit I'm never too sure about lights and RCD protection!! I will be changing some ELV downlights to GU10 fittings and wondered if I needed RCD protection? I cant see why as I wont be...
  19. P

    changing faulty arlen to new helvar ballast

    need to change faulty ballast to new helvar 58. not sure of connections as new unit has only four outlet connections don't want to be zapping anything? old unit (arlen 170) which btw was wrong unit has l.n.e. input and similar 4outlet terminals which feed each end of the fluro tube
  20. A

    Changing Profile picture?

    Hi everyone. I'm struggling to figure out how to change my profile picture for my account. I'm sure it's very easy but all I can see in the settings is options to change my signature and avatar etc.
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