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    Name that brand! Double socket

    hello all, I am replacing a faulty socket on a job tomorrow. The client has sent me a photo of the offending article and was wondering if any one could name the brand. I’m sure I have fitted them before as I recognise the rounded corners on the switches but can’t for the life of me remember...
  2. C

    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...
    • Callum Thomas
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    • appreciated back box double earth earthing faceplate help light switch socket switched
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. Loki

    wifi extender + usb port now built in double sockets

    Hi, As the title says I've just seen on screwfix wifi extender / usb port now built in double sockets British General 922UWR 13A 2G Single Pole Wi-Fi Extender Socket & 2.1A 1-Outlet USB Charger White -...
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    Adding extra double socket to garage

    Hi Guys, been reading for a while but never posted. Just after a bit of advice to check what I intend to do meets with current regulations. I'm looking to add one extra Double Socket to my garage in my new build home. The set up is as follows: garage detached from house so armoured cable...
  5. telectrix

    Double fault........

    No r1 on RFC. Rn and R2 fine. Dissed 1 leg and went round with socket tester to see quickly which sockets were on each leg. Plugged in 5th outlet on first leg. L_N reverse. Opened it up to find 3 cables. 1 a spur to garage installed by builder 25 years ago. L& N in wrong way round. (On all...
  6. G

    Diversity for a double oven

    Hi all, Can I please check my understanding of diversity for cooker circuits and the installations of cookers. My understanding is for cooker circuits (cooking appliances) is you take the first 10A then 30% of the remainder plus 5 A if you have a socket on the circuit. To me this means if I...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    How to fit either a single or double socket?

    Evening everyone. I have had a very fulfilling day after finding a nail through a cable on a ring which was touching neutral and earth... however... I also have to fit either a single or double socket to a difficult area. Previously there were 2 single sockets in seperate dry lining boxes side...
  8. C

    Double socket in the kitchen, one switch now controls both?

    Hi, Any advice gratefully received on this. We have a double socket in our kitchen (used for the kettle and toaster mostly). On the other side of the wall in the next room is our shower. Went to switch the kettle on the morning, with the kettle plugged into the left hand socket, and it didn't...
  9. J

    Replacing old double light switch with new, odd wiring?

    Simple back story.. We have a double switch for our bathroom that controls the extractor fan (left switch of 2) and the bathroom lights (right switch of 2). We need to replace it as its bust basically. Anyway i buy a Double 2 Way switch to replace it (picture below) Anyway i take off the...
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