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    UK Hello I would like to add a double socket to my shed, I wanted to know if I could spur of a socket indoors with 2.5 t&e run underground in conduit

    hello I would like to add a double socket to my shed, I wanted to know if I could spur of a socket indoors with 2.5 t&e run underground in conduit to the shed for the double socket its approximately 25 meter run, This will only be powering a tv and soundbar nothing else.
  2. S

    Hobby Double up terminations in plug??

    Hey guys Should you double up a stranded cable inside a plug when terminating then ? Using a 1.5mm heavy duty orange rubber flexible cable. And a heavy duty masterplug. Thanks
  3. D

    Double socket on the same wall as light switch

    Hello guys! Just a quick question, is it good practice to place a socket on the same wall where the light switch is? Customer wanted socket on the same wall where light switch is. In my experience I have never seen sockets on the same wall as light switch. Please give me advice guys. Thank you.
  4. D

    Double socket for TV

    Hello everybody! Can you please advice if there is regulation for TV socket installations? What height suppose to be and where it supposed to be located, behind Tv or lower than TV. Please advice guys. Thank you!
  5. W

    Kitchen Change - 2 Ovens replacing 1 Double Oven

    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...
  6. aidan_j

    UK Double socket with two feeds

    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...
  7. mainline

    MK Urgently Recalls Double Sockets

    MK has urgently recalled 37 versions of its Essentials double socket range over a high risk of fire
  8. G

    Legal requirement for double box symbol on new class 2 appliances?

    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...
  9. U

    Recommended outdoor double socket

    These vary a lot in price, specification, design and build quality, what would be the recommended make and type?
  10. R

    How to replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    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...
    • ravipal
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    • double how to light light switch pole replace smart smart lighting control smart switch switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  11. R

    Replacing old 1970s two gang double light switch with new one, back to old wiring red and black, also has another switch which isolates both,

    • rhares
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    • another black double light light switch new old red replacing switch wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. P

    How to wire two PIR motion sensors together to activate only on double trigger ?

    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...
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    UK Should I replace a Redhead Fuse Link with Double Pole Isolator?

    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...
  14. P

    Double float switch fitting.

    I have just obtained a double float switch , with a HH54P Relay 14 pin, 24V DC , can anyone give me a wiring diagram ? TIA
  15. J

    Is it safe to plug 2 extension leads into a double wall socket?

    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...
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    Spur for fcu next to double socket.

    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...
  17. Z

    Changing, single to double switch and adding a new light

    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.
  18. littlespark

    Double paid off job

    Hypothetically, what happens if you were paid twice for the same work? Hypothetically of course.
  19. L

    Occasional tripping x one light circuit. But is a double feed the issue?

    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...
  20. J

    Right side socket of Double wall socket switch won't switch off.

    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

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