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  1. N

    UK Connecting wires of different diameter

    I have installed some lights to a wooden gazebo and the wire seems relatively thin ( the lights are 30 LED 0.6A each. I’m getting an infrared heater which I suspect will have a thicker cable. It would be easy to run a short cable to connect to the light cable to power the heater. Are there any...
  2. B

    Different sources for ground wires

    Is it acceptable to have ground wires from both a Main panel and a Sub-panel connected together in a double gang metal outlet box? I am asking this because the metal box contains an outlet from a sub-panel and a switch from the main panel.
  3. P

    Different makes of interlinked smoke alarms

    Hi Everyone, What are your thoughts on adding a different make of battery back up mains powered smoke alarm?. The quick back story is that there are 2 BRK (I think) interlinked alarms fitted in a property and that particular make are now discontinued. Building control now want an extra one...
  4. M

    Can I replace bathroom extractor fan with different model? Advice requested!

    Hi there! Looking for advice from anyone who knows about bathroom extractor fans. I have a dead one of these P Fan - https://www.greenwood.co.uk/product/138/p-fan ... Is this Manrose XF100LVT/SC 10W Bathroom Extractor Fan with Timer White 12V -...
  5. C

    High hot pump jet speeds cause lights on a different breaker to flicker

    Good afternoon, We hired an electrician to replace the lights in our basement. Previously there was one circuit of fluorescent lights for the whole basement on a single switch at the top of the stairs. The electrician removed all of the fluorescent lights, and split that existing lighting...
    • csalt4
    • Thread
    • breaker cause different flicker lights pump
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. A

    black wires connected from 2 different outlets

    I replaced 2 side by side rocker switches with 2 smart switches, one controls the kitchen lights and one controls the chandelier. There were 2 separate black wires coming from each wiring box that were twisted together. No tape or cap. Why would they be connected? And is this safe?
  7. Placemat

    Can i replace a Downlight with one different to the rest?

    Hi, I've got 6 Luceco downlights in my cellar. One is now flashing on & off. I've taken it out & can see that it's a contained unit, I can't replace the bulb. Is it possible to buy a different Downlight to replace or do I have to buy the same model? Thank you.
  8. Pastory

    ARE LIVE AND NEUTRAL WIRES DIFFERENT IN COMPOSITION?

    Hey holly electricians, I am asking are live and neutral wires different in composition or same but just some different colors of insulation. Was one type of wire just designed to carry electricity and the other to be a neutral one.? Are they different in composition? For testing purposes if I...
  9. M

    Multiple GFCI Outlets Tripping at the same time on different circuits

    Dealing with a noodle scratcher. Trying to figure out what has caused multiple GFCI outlets on separate circuits to trip at the same time. Over the last two Wednesdays in the morning something has happened which caused multiple GFCI outlets throughout the house to trip at the same time...
  10. D

    Can I use one 12/3 wire to serve as travelers for two different sets of lights

    Can I use one 12/3 wire to serve as travelers for two different sets of lights controlled by 2 sets of 3way switches, with 2 switch per box?
    • deker99
    • Thread
    • 12/3 3way box controlled different lights screwfix switch switches wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. timhoward

    13A sockets different phases

    Hi On Friday I found 2 x 13A double sockets about 30 cm apart in an office. One of them was on same circuit as all other sockets in same room. The 2nd one had been added, and drilled through from the adjacent office. The circuits are on different phases. Common sense dictates that a 400v...
  12. S

    In what situation is it appropriate to use different colored 4/0 gauge wire?

    Hi All, Background: I work for a solar and electric distribution company and I joined this forum to help myself learn about the more uncommon parts that are sold less often. Question: In what situation is it appropriate to use different colored 4/0 gauge wire? I understand that amperage...
  13. K

    UK hello can someone tell me the meaning of LAP (specifically) dimmer ? is it different than normal dimmer switch?

    hello can someone tell me the meaning of LAP (specifically) dimmer ? is it different than normal dimmer switch?
    • kujah1
    • Thread
    • different dimmer dimmer switch hello normal someone switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. N

    Need advice: Dark shadows developed in screens of 4 different devices within six weeks. May this be an electrical issue?

    Hi guys! I'm new to the forum and seek advice on an issue that I have been experiencing in my flat in Ireland. I'm not an electrical professional and only have a superficial knowledge of most topics in this regard. I am experiencing the following issue: Over the last two months, I had 4...
  15. M

    Can I use both black and red wires for different outlets?

    I have romex 14/3 running in my shop on a 15 amp breaker. The back wall of my shop has outlets on the left and the right with the power feed in the center of the wall coming into a junction box. Can I use the black wire for the left side of the outlets and the red for the right side and both...
  16. E

    Jumper between two different receptacles.

    I am finishing my basement. Come across something I didn't see before. I have two different receptacles in my basement and each one has its own breaker at the breaker box. And there is cable running between these two receptacles. I would love to learn why there is a cable running between these...
  17. I

    Installing Sonoff switch with different wiring?

    Hello everyone. At home I change all wall switch with a sonoff t2. I didn't have a problem until I got to the bedroom. When I connected the light switch, and pressed the power button, the lamp turns on and off instantly. I came to the following problem. The wiring in the room is as...
  18. M

    Is this two different

    I’m probably being really stupid here but what is going on here .
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    Different brands of smoke alarms on same circuit

    What is the situation regards different brands of smoke alarms on the same circuit. Got a house with AICO downstairs and Kidde upstairs all sharing the same interconnect wire on the one circuit. Is this against manufacturers instructions and whilst they may all sound if activated is it by fluke...
  20. J

    Opening dryer door trips different circuit

    When I go to open my dryer door (which is on its own circuit) trips the breaker of my living room upstairs. Some electrical work was done but nothing major. It doesn’t trip the other circuit every time, it’s kind of a luck of the draw but it’s fairly frequent. anyone have any ideas what this...

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