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  1. HoneycombEchoRomeo

    Do I need an electrician in? 32amp to Cooker Switch to Double Socket.

    Hi Guys, I am just changing my plug top oven over & gas hob and noticed the following: 32AMP Breaker > 6MM Cable > Cooker Switch 45a > 4mm cable > Double Socket which powers both. 13a Plug Top Oven replacing the previous same plug top. Gas Hob and just powers the igniter. Is this right or do...
  2. Dartlec

    Double insulated lighting design

    Another replacement lighting job - another crappy double insulated white box to grapple with. Even with luck - there being only one cable at each point, it was still far too much hassle but I have it a go just on principle to give them a chance. Usually I dispose of them immediately and go with...
  3. O

    New inbuilt oven circuit (25A), can I do double isolators for the hob?

    Howdy experts, I normally run 6mm T+E for cooker circuits, housing authority spec. I'm changing my gas inbuilt double oven and hob for electric/induction to pre-prep for the upcoming winter gas shortage. Has anyone done 2x45A cooker isolators on the same circuit, I ran 10mm and a 40A MCB...
  4. N

    Replace double pole light switch with smart switch

    Hi I have a double pole switch that switches on and off the outside lights under guttering area (front side and rear of the house all operated by this one switch). I see 2 Live cables in L1 and another red non-Live cable in L2 which becomes live when the switch is turned on. There are 2 black...
    • naik420
    • Thread
    • double light light switch pole replace smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. H

    Dedicated double socket or single sockets for washing machine and a tumble dryer.

    Existing double gang socket in the corner of a kitchen on a dedicated 12m length above ceiling 2.5 final circuit to CU, was used for a WM and a tumble dryer protected by a 32amp MCB. I wish to keep this arrangement but on lifting floor boards above ceiling I noted entire run of cable/s was not...
  6. J

    Double insulated cooker hood with L and N only, is it okay to fit a 3amp plug

    Good afternoon I hope everyone is keeping well. I have purchased a stainless steel recirculation cooker hood which has the double insulated symbol (a box within a box) and the wiring cable is only L and N, no plug attached. I understand this would mean it has to be hard wired but I wonder, as...
  7. JamieD93

    Wiring Two Double Sockets

    Hello everyone, Hoping someone can help me! We are currently re-wiring our property in the form of the labour intensive element (wall chasing, installing back boxes etc.) and our family electrician will be connecting everything and installing the new consumer unit later this month (I believe...
  8. L

    Uk - Wiring double dimmer switch

    Hi All, How do I wire my new double dimmer switch? I currently have 2 lights in my living room operating off a double switch.
  9. M

    Fit flush mounted double socket to 25mm mdf panel.

    I'm a newcomer. Only a DIYer but I have done a lot of general household wiring in the past. My daughter wants an extra double plug socket flush fitted to one side of a 25mm mdf panel. I can access the other side of the panel and run an external spur cable from an existing socket. I would like to...
  10. S

    20A radial 2 double sockets

    Is a 20A 2.5mm radial sufficient for 2 sockets in a utility room? Will be a tumble dryer/washing machine plugged in and a spare socket used for a Hoover occasionally.
  11. A

    13A plug through junction box into double gang socket?

    Hi all, Just moved into a house and typically now finding a fair few issues. Hoping to have an EICR done at some point, would've done this before we bought it but the house was renovated and rewired in 2013/14 and we had the regs papers for it so went ahead without. A bit of further digging in...
  12. R

    UK Installing double socket on chimney with wood burner

    Is it possible to install a double socket on a chimney breast that has an active wood burner at the bottom? Looking to mount a TV above the fireplace. The fireplace has a mantle that should protect the TV from heat. Is it possible to cut out (chase??) the wall and run electrical cable up to...
  13. saddleworthian

    DIY - help with a double light switch.

    We’ve just had plastering done in our living room. We told the plasterer we’d be replacing the light switch, so he removed it and now we just have wires. There are two twin and earth cables (brown, blue and earth). One cable is live, feeding the main light, the second is a piggy back circuit...
  14. R

    Double socket problems!!

    I’m changing my double socket and upon removing the old one, I seem to have 3 separate wires coming in to it. So essentially I have 3 live wires, 3 neutral wires, and 3 earth wires. How do I connect the earth wires to the new socket as it only has 2 terminals? I’m fitting new chrome black...
  15. S

    Double Dimmer switch wiring issue

    Hi all, I have a double light switch that I attempted to fit a double dimmer switch by switching the wires over exactly as they were on the original but had no luck. One of the lights worked but the other didn’t, as per the pictures the one that worked is the one on the left as you look at...
    • Saul1990
    • Thread
    • dimmer dimmer switch double issue switch wiring
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. I

    How do I rewire this old double light switch?

    I have a double light switch that controls the kitchen and the outside lights. I want to replace it with a new switch but the new switch looks very different to the old one. I tried to post photos but couldn't for some reason. Any able to help me - I can send phots if required.
  17. W

    double pole or single pole rcbos

    What is everyone's thoughts on double pole rcbo's vs single pole, I mostly use Fuse Box these days with the odd Hager board if i'm feeling flush. I usually use the single pole fuse size rcbos. recently I tried the mini double pole rcbos but for the extra cost I think I will go back to using...
  18. Z

    Melted Double Adapter and Power Drops

    Hi, just found this forum! I'm in Australia Maybe people here can suggest what may be causing a power issue I have. Appreciate any suggestions, thanks. Problem: I've had an ongoing issue where power points in the house are losing power randomly for a moment and then coming back on. Its like...
    • Zapion
    • Thread
    • adapter ausie elec double drops loading melted power
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  19. pierrerio

    alterations of two double gang plugs

    Hi Guys I am new to this forum, I have a good idea about electrical works. I wanted to ask for suggestions about how to move two double gang plugs . I will attach a picture for reference. Thanks in advance
  20. JWallstrop

    Double tap transformer?

    Across the pond in the US we allow utility-owned transformers to be tapped up to six times but an identically set up customer-owned transformer to only be tapped once unless following the feeder tap rules, see: Feeder and Secondary Tap Rules (mikeholt.com) Tapping of the secondary on a...
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