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  1. cjp1

    Anyone tried the line connector ???

    Was thinking of buying a few just to see what there like, has anyone used or seen them if so what do you think??
  2. S

    Best way to wire a FCU to switch to light

    What's the best way to wire an FCU that fed an old immersion heater now disconnected to power a light that is to be fitted in a cupboard upstairs. The FCU is halfway in the cupboard so a bit far to use a switched fcu for the downlight so I need to connect a switch near the door. Would this be...
  3. G

    Connector Block Clarification

    I know that it is wrong to just use a connector block and tape it up. However, I really can't find the reg / regs that state this. Can anyone point me in the wright direction? I like to know exactly why Im doing what Im doing. Cheers
  4. S

    Downlight connector blocks melted

    Hello all, Went to fix a problem last week: 'lounge lights not working'. Found 7x50W ELV downlights had been installed with individual 20-60W transformers wired off a single 400W standard dimmer. The dimmer had blown, along with most of the transformers and on nearly every light fitting, one...
  5. S

    PLEASE HELP! need help with a connector

    hello everyone i'm new here so please go easy. i looking for some help with a power connection, i have no idea what it is nor does any one else, it looks like a ps2 connection you get on keyboard or mouse for a pc. this is it bellow . if you look closely you can see it isn't a ps2...
  6. K

    Floodlight with PIR constantly on

    Hi i have brought a floodlight from focus today to replace my existing light, it came without instructions (it was the last one the box was open), the problem is it always stays on, i have it running off a switched spur, inside the unit it has a 4 way connector block, i have live to live, earth...
  7. B

    Connector Blocks in conduit boxes

    Are Connector Blocks in conduit boxes acceptable?
  8. L

    IEC C14 Female Connector

    Hi Is there any such thing to check power leads for IEC C14 female connector. i have founf the male version IEC Male C14 to Figure of 8 Female C7 Power Adaptor UK | eBay UK but not the female. Any help would be appreciated.
  9. S

    waggo connector blocks

    I was reading an old post where it was said it was ok to use waggo push fit blocks instead of crimps when extending cable in a wall. but would it still need heatshrink? If cable was extendid in a loft would just the waggo be sufficiant or would extra protection be needed to protect the block...
  10. G

    Enclosed connector

    Three questions I'm afraid. Although Ihaven't encountered it yet, I feel certain I will come across a cable, IEC or instance, which will have an enclosed connector block to extend it. My understanding of the regs is that it will be a fail as it should have no connection. If I have to explain...
  11. K

    Wago Connector JBs - Can they be secured in place?

    I'm looking at using Wago connectors soon for general domestic lighting. I'm not keen on terminate all the cables into the ceiling rose, so I'm going to use Wago connectors and drop a tail down to the light fitting. Do Wago junction boxes have screw holes? Don't like the idea of leaving them...
  12. F

    Klein Pliers / Connector Crimpers Model 12098

    I'm looking for a set of Klein pliers / connector crimpers model 12098. The Klein universal pliers / connector crimpers have a crimping die behind the hinge for superior leverage while crimping.Does anyone know where I can find a pair of these pliers,tryed ordering from USA but they want min...
  13. V

    any 1 work for virginmedia? can i cut this wire?

    i am moving this wire to the otherside of the room, and i wondered how i go about taking the end off this wire, is it just a cut and then re attach the end, problem is i can't seem to see how the wire attaches to the end, it looks fixed!, i have virgin hd if that matters.
  14. M

    wago connector blocks

    have u used these yet. iv tried them, great time saver, what new accessories have you guys found out there
  15. T

    Are connector blocks in a fuse board against regs?

    Are connector blocks in a fuse board against regs? Ive got an niceic inspector coming out and i want everything perfect? Thanks
  16. B

    3 phase connector advice

    Hi, I'm a technicain in a factory tasked with the following. I am currently looking into consolidating our electricity feed. We have several 600 amp fused isolators which are under utilized ie we have small feeds coming off these. To this end I am thinking of implementing the following. Use a...
  17. S

    Outside light not working

    Evening everyone I am having problems with an outside light that I hope you can help me with .. Due to a recent burglary across the road from us we decided to replace our existing porch light with one from B&Q ( I know first mistake!) The old light only illuminated when switched on from the...
  18. T

    What is this wire connector call in UK

    Hi forum In Denmark where i am from we have some wire connector that are called "samlemuffer" and the price is abit high in Denmark so i have tryed to find them on sites like ebay and so on, but i can not find them any where. So what are you calling this two: Single model: Dobble...
  19. L

    compression f connector compression tool

    cheapest place to buy compression f connector crimp tool
  20. D

    slip ring connector

    Hi All. I have security entry to fit, problem is it,s a double door to a loading bay. I really do not want to have a loop of cable to allow for both doors opening does any one know off a two pole swivel connection device I can use Mac
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