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  1. S

    What’s this connection called?

    Family member has a reading light. Has a 24v supply from a mains socket. The tranny in the plug had gone and looking for a replacement. Anyone know what this is called?
  2. T

    120mm to 25mm connection

    Hi, I have a domestic job coming up that requires a 100A supply but it's 260mts from where the metered supply will be installed. 120mm 3 core supply SWA cable (260m long, 120mm 3 core due to voltage drop) My problem is, how do I connect the 25mm meter tails to the 120mm SWA cable at the meter...
  3. wwilts

    UK New electric supply connection

    New 46kVA electric supply to new backland dwelling (37m from footpath). Mains cable runs along the footpath at the road access. Which option would you choose and why? Option 1 Meter box near footpath. Own fuse and armoured cable (>30m distance) underground to new dwelling. Option 2 Meter...
  4. M

    Induction hob that doesn't self-limit on single-phase connection

    Hi, new here. Not a qualified electrican. Not wanting to self-instal. Not clueless though. I have searched on 'induction hobs' here, before posting. Question: what induction hob(s) are there on the market that do NOT self-limit to well below their (typically 7-8kW) rated maximum power, when...
  5. I

    C-Tec Panel Auto Door Connection

    Evening all, Can anyone tell me if this panel has connections for a cable to signal an automatic sliding door to automatically open when the system has alarmed? Cant see to see any mention of it in the document below...
  6. T

    Cooker hood and bathroom fan connection via duel appliance outlet plate.

    I wish to install a bathroom extractot and cooker hood from an existing 32 amp 6mm cable . I intend to use a duel applliance outlet plate to split into two 6mm cables running to seperate 3amp FCU's from there 1mm cables to all parts that follow . See diagram . Is this in line withs regs. Thanks .
  7. T

    2 way gang lighting connection wirring issue.

    How can i wire up this design so that i can have a two way lighting for the landing and also switch the bathroom.light on. Both cables are 3 core and earth.
  8. A

    Rcd fused connection unit

    Hi all, could I have opinions on the use of rcd fused please. Customer has old 3036 at the front of the house. They want a couple points on there new decking for festoon type lighting switch from inside. There is a t and e switch fed outside light already so I'm thinking of coming off this to an...
  9. S

    Electrical connection & cable for replacement oven

    Greetings everyone. My first post here, having read a similar thread, I understand that following the manufacturers guidance is all important. So, if anyone could help please, here's my question : I am replacing a single fan oven currently connected using a 13A plug into a socket which is...
  10. B

    UK Anybody know what a good standard TT connection point should look like? Is this dangerous?

    Would this TT connection point be at the stage where it needs repair? Under UKPN control.
  11. E

    Generator Connection

    Hi - looking for some guidance for my off-the-grid cabin. I’m powering the main panel with 30amp generator plug. What wire do I use from the 30amp inlet plug to the main service for the panel? 10/3? Also, I’m on bedrock and cannot drive a grounding rod into soil. How can I ground the panel...
  12. D

    Oven with 13a plug top

    Been asked to fit new oven , which comes with a 13a plugtop , there is no socket close to plug into , if i cut plug off and connect into cooker unit connection behind cooker , do i have to adjust the 30a cooker unit fuse.
    • daveboy
    • Thread
    • asked comes connection cooker fit new oven plate plug small sockets unit
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. S

    Moving Connection point and meter

    Hi Guy, I’ve contacted my DNO Scottish power and they’ve quoted me a price of £760 to move my connection point and meter. I seem to be doing most of the work with them pretty much terminating it. I’ve been looking for someone else to do the work as I’ve believe it’s ‘contestable’ but I’m...
  14. H

    Underfloor heating wiring connection plug

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  15. S

    Dimmer connection

    Please see pics of new dimmer, current dimmer and box and chandelier. The dimmer was connected to high hats and I’m adding the chandelier. I need connection for dummies. Can someone give me Color to color on both the dimmer and chandelier please. Thank you in advance
  16. J

    Loose connection

    Just one to clear up the nonsense I’ve been told that when a loose connection happens it causes a high resistance joint causing voltage drop and heating of the joint. My question is will this cause a breaker to trip. I’ve been told before that due to the added resistance the circuit then draws...
  17. Kamikase

    need an expert opinion on this connection

    Hi All, I am trying to understand what is going on with my under the cupboard led lights. This connection was already like this when I bought the house where for some reason one light is working fine where but the other 2 lights have the same 4 leds working fine (the other 15 lit up but not as...
  18. A

    UK 13A fuse kitchen grid switch, connection confusion

    Hello, I was about to replace the old tatty 8 gang grid switches in my kitchen with some new Varilight ones. The only problem I have is that the two old 13A fuse modules had 3 connections. There was a live wire going into the top terminal and then a single yellow into one of the bottom ones and...
  19. P

    UK Connection issue

    Elderly DIY guy replacing a Manrose extractor fan.House wiring is copper cored red/black/green and yellow and was apparently OK for old extractor but modern replacement needs connection to terminals marked ;- Neutral supply Switched live supply Permanent live supply My question is which goes...
  20. J

    New bath fan install to 4 wire connection

    Installing a bath fan. Connecting original 4 wire to new 3 wire fixture. What did I do wrong? (Capped red from supply side. Connected 2 grounds from fixture to supply.) Both red and black read hot when switch is on.

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