Hi,
I am after some advice, I would make clear before I go into detail the work is being done by a qualified Sparky not me, Kitchen being refitted and the fitter has bought in his own electrician. NOT doing the work myself.
What I am being told on two ovens replacing one double does not match...
Hi all,
I need your help. I have installed double socket box for washing machine and tumble dryer and have two separate fused feeds for these. But I cannot find a double socket that could be connected using two individual feeds. If you know a specific product please can you share? At this...
Hi. I recently bought an electrical ceramic heater which was described as class 2. Now I've opened the packaging, I can see that the rating plate rather bizzarely shows an earth symbol, but states its class 2 (without a double box symbol)! The cable is 2 core. Waiting on reply from the supplier...
I want to replace a double pole light switch that I currently have in my hallway cupboard that controls my porch light. I want to replace this with a smart light switch so that I can control it remotely without having to open and hallway cupboard every time which is very inconvenient. The switch...
Dear All,
I have a very old Scantronic alarm system that unlike modern systems does not detect resistance values (no resistors in PIRs or in zones) but activates when the Normally Closed contacts become open.
The PIRs are wired with 4 core +ve -ve NC and Com
Is it possible to wire two PIRs...
Hi Everyone,
I’m currently working on an HMO where the supply cables run from the Ryefield board in the electrical riser to each apartment's utility cupboard.
At present, the armoured cable from the Ryefield board terminates in a Redhead fuse link, and from there, it connects to the consumer...
Hi am just looking for some expert advice, my little girls room only has 1 double socket, currently have an extension lead with just the camera for her baby monitor plugged in and the other socket has a room thermometer plugged in. We have just got a little clock night light and need to plug...
Grateful if someone could offer some advise, I'm struggling to find a definitive answer to this.
I have a double socket, it was on the ring main but due to short leads after decoration the ring was joined behind the socket using 3 way wagos and short leads run to the socket, so it's effectively...
Hi,
I have a single light switch, wired like this.. the 2 wires in com, with a always live wire coming to the switch, and then wire going out to the light. (earth is in choc block at switch and light fixture)
I want to add a second switch like this
Does this look ok?
Thanks,
Derek.
DIY query
Have narrowed down the source of an occasional trip to one light circuit which is a varilight v-pro master dimmer slave set up.
This is one of 5 LED, low total wattage light circuits connected to one 6A RCBO breaker (so the issue could be a short or a ground leak). Zero problems...
Double wall socket switch won't switch off. It just flips back to on. The left side one is fine. It used to do this 3 years ago then was working again. Now it's back. Do I have to replace the entire socket unit? Is that easy to do and legal on your own? Thank you
Hi, I want to put downlights in my fire surround - possibly 3 but more likely going to be 2. They are 0.4w LED lights. I have a 12v 8w LED driver with a 6 way TOP connector on the end. I want to add an on/off rocker switch but I'm confused as to whether I need an SPST or an SPDT switch for this...
I recently bought a bathroom mirror with LED & Bluetooth speakers (from Amazon). There is a double isolated symbol on the back of the mirror yet there is also an earth wire connection. Is this unusual and should it be a cause of concern? It has not been installed yet - just wondering what your...
I have just replaced my old double oven which was about 10 years old with a new model as whenever I used the top oven it tripped the electrics. However the new one is doing exactly the same. Bottom oven works perfectly as did the old one, so question I have, is the oven faulty and it’s a...
I have carried out home wiring for 60 years as a competent person, for the last 20 years, I employ a local electrician to check my work and sign it off. My new partner’s dimmer switch failed, the push button would not push, so I purchased a new unit. I turned off the MCB for First Floor Lights...
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