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  1. J

    UK DIY 2-plate 2-way Garage Lighting, feed through 3 core and earth?

    Hello, Would welcome thoughts/advice on wiring query below. Apologies for a possibly excessive amount of detail, wanted to provide as much info to aid understanding. I will post photos, can't see the button to upload them immediately. Context: Damp 2x car garage - insulation underway to...
  2. S

    Dodgy DIY TN-C-S conversion ?

    Family member is looking to rent out her house now she's moved in with her fiance. I've had a quick look in the cupboard, and a couple of things stand out. It looks a lot like a DIY earth connection to the PILC supply cable. Is fixing this a call to the DNO or to her lecky supplier ? Also...
  3. C

    Can you add a second fixture to a switch loop?

    I currently have a light fixture on a switch loop and would like to add a second light that would be powered by the same switch. Can you add a second fixture? Forgive my novice picture, but if so, is this an allowable setup?
  4. andy_baz

    DIY - Looking for advice on a re-connecting a ceiling rose loop

    Looking for advice on how to re-connect a ceiling rose loop connector. I am trying to achieve room 1 and room 2 lights to be independently on and off. This previously worked until i decided to try and change the fitting without taking a photo of the wires as they were when working. Yes i know...
  5. J

    DIY - new oven tripping DB.

    hello all, btw I'm a plumber.... do I hear groans?! I installed a new Neff oven, DB is 0.5m away through a wall, wired into spare 16A MCB (house was built 2019) with 2.5mm T&E via 20A switched outlet, manufacturers lead with moulded plug (wired into outlet - not shortened). ... plug lead into...
  6. P

    DIY - Detached garage

    DIY ADVICE / POST Hi All, It's my first post on this forum, I hope I'm posting correctly, finding the guidance of where to post a little confusing! Intro Just after some advice on my current set up and whether I can and can't do this without getting a sparks in. For reference, I'm happy...
  7. M

    DIY solar — looking for PV array test report

    I did a DIY solar install without appreciating the need for building regs. Yep that was daft, but here we are. Hopefully will get the structural side sorted out. On the electrical side, building control are asking for an 'electrical certificate/report regarding the electrical installation and...
  8. A

    Not DIY advice. How often do pros work live?

    First off there is no question of me doing anything live. Or even near anything live. This is just a question triggered by observing they guys installing our solar. They did everything live, including installing a new RCBO in the garage consumer unit and connecting the new circuit. None of our...
  9. anitahooda

    How to Build a DIY Solar-Powered Emergency Radio?

    Building a solar-powered emergency radio is a great DIY project that combines practical preparedness with renewable energy. This project involves using basic electronic components and a small solar panel to create a self-sustaining radio that can be used during power outages or outdoor...
  10. anitahooda

    What’s the most efficient way to angle solar panels for DIY projects?

    This question is aimed at DIY enthusiasts working on solar projects who want to optimize the efficiency of their solar panels. The angle at which solar panels are positioned can significantly impact their ability to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. By understanding the most efficient...
  11. J

    DIY outside motion sensor

    Hello all. Just looking for others opinion on this set up. From what I remember my outdoor motion sensor light is hooked up from an indoor receptacle. I added a light switch as well to reset/ turn off the outdoor light. All are on a 15 amp circuit. My question is that is this set up ok? I...
  12. oxfordelectrics

    UK Saying Hi, and posting naughty pics

    I came across this bodged work of art in some West London restaurant today.
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Awful! Even for DIY...............

    Doing a few jobs for a customer today and I came across a triple pole switch which had the bare earth being used as the switched live (SL)!!! To make matters worse, the SL in the light switch went up under the floorboards in to a junction box somewhere, where it must have joined the earth...
  14. L

    DIY Halogen to LED Standard Lamp

    DIY Hi to you all and thank you for allowing me to post on your forum and for taking the time to look. I haven’t been able to find the answer anywhere. Hopefully the pictures will help they are in order and show my old lamp that I like to use to read and sew by when the light is poor. I would be...
  15. R

    DiY: Where can i get hold of a 13a 20mm ceramic fuse

    For Vax pressure washer. Internal fuse is blown but can only fine 10a and 15a online. Any recommendations appreciated
  16. B

    DIY: Kobalt 18v drill battery charger blinks red

    I place the battery on the charger and it is green for about 10 seconds, then flashes red. I placed the same battery on my kobalt 18-20v universal battery charger and it charges to completion. Anyone have any ideas on how to service this charger……IT’S NOT THE BATTERY(s). Any ideas? Thank you.
  17. H

    Yet another newbie

    Experienced DIYer, rewired two houses (and certified by qualified electrician) way back in the day when you could do that. Electronics I'm comfortable with - plumbing I hate! (Why? Because if you get something wrong with electrics it goes "pop" and you know about it; a plumbing fault...
  18. A

    DIY enthusiast intro

    Hi, DIY enthusiast here. Learnt a lot of valuable information for my last house renovation project. Here to learn 😊
  19. A

    I've burned two SONOFF already and I need help understanding why

    Hi everyone, after temporary removing a Sonoff that I've installed years ago to do some painting, I'm unable to get everything back to work. I've already burned two of them during my tries and I need help understanding why. On the wall I have two switches, one turns on the patio light, the...
  20. F

    Grounding a DIY aquarium light

    I made a DIY light fixture by putting some cut-to-size LED strips in an aluminum housing connecting them to a Mean Well DC power supply with a 3-prong plug. It's supposed to hang over a planted aquarium. My problem is that I feel a tingling sensation when I touch the housing. My understanding...
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