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  1. w0z

    Recall: Proteus Switchgear - 100 Amp Double Pole Isolator - which might not isolate.

    Disconnect once check twice..(or more) Found HERE at Trading Standards Risk level Serious Risk type Electric shock Risk description The fault was identified during routine installation process which includes a test. It was found that the switch did not isolate the circuit. The product does...
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  2. J

    Fitting a double dimmer switch

    I have 2 red and 2 black cables. Only 1 red is live. How do I wire this switch?.
  3. A

    Double socket help please

    Two wires have disconnected when I moved a double switch for painting. Any ideas where they go please? I guess the live at the top goes into the com but no idea where the live at the bottom should be connected. I’m a complete novice so don’t want to do something that may be dangerous!
  4. jimmydean

    Add a double dimer switch to an existing installation

    Hi, Would like some advice please on the following issue. 2 (dimmable)wall lights which are plugged into a mains socket via a 5 amp fused plug. At the present time the two lamps are switched on and off by the plug socket. They are wired as follows. Lamp 1 is connected to the mains, and Lamp 2...
  5. T

    UK Hello can I spur of a double socket for a led bathroom light

    How do wire up a led mirror in the bathroom what the best circuit to come off
  6. Rmlong6

    Help wiring 2 lights with double switch.

    Hey all, Could I get help with wiring this double switch which will be individually switching front and back external lights. With this switch I have a live source from consumer unit going in, and 2 separate cables going in for front and back lights. so when I connect live in from consumer...
  7. D

    5 x For SaleCrabtree Curved Double 2 Pole 2 Gang Switched Sockets CR1307/D Clamp Connect £13 Plus £3 P&P

    5 x For Sale Crabtree Curved Double 2 Pole 2 Gang Switched Sockets CR1307/D Clamp Connect £13 Plus £3 P&P
  8. G

    Class 2 double insulated Outdoor lantern

    Hi Could someone advise. I was thinking about installing a plastic tall lamp post in my garden. Its double insulated, ran through a channel in the ground to an external wall RCD. I was thinking armoured cable to run, channel would be approx 13 feet. Could the cable be wired to a junction...
  9. ELECNEWT

    CONNECTING EARTH TO DOUBLE INSULATED WALL LIGHT FITTING

    Is there any advantage, disadvantage or danger in connecting an earth to a double insulated metal light fitting?
  10. J

    Adding 5 double plug sockets to garage

    Hi, I am looking for some advice on the best way to install 5 double plug sockets into my garage, all of which will be running multiple computers. My CU is located in the garage. Would it be best to install the sockets onto their own ring main, or to add them onto the existing garage circuit...
  11. A

    Please Explain Double Insulation

    Hi, Just purchased a new wall light and it has no earth on terminal junction. Instructions say ‘double insulated - no earth required’. Here is a picture: How would this protect you if the wire from wall broke loose from this junction box and touched the casing which is metal? Or is it...
  12. A

    Surface Double insulated run DC cables

    Afternoon Ive just finished PV course and have a question about DC cabling being installed through a house, from the roof to the inverter within the garage below im struggling to get an answer that isn't Conduit or metal trunking, however my question is, if the DC conductors where to be...
  13. D

    I want a 16 amp socket in the garage with 3 double sockets

    I have a 4mm2 armored cable going from the CU in the house, under the drive and into the garage. The breaker for this is a 16 amp type B. I want to have 2.2KW planer machine in the garage that has a 16 amp plug whilst also keeping three existing double sockets in the garage. The three double...
  14. a-z electrics

    Double outlet ev chargepoint for B&B

    I am an ozev approved installer and have installed a couple of single home wall charger units but have a requirement for two outlets at a parking spot with a b&b, for staying guests; has anyone any experience of a multi-outlet system or can recommend which units to go for? or would two singles...
  15. P

    Adding a double socket

    Hi all. I want to add a double socket, the closest one is on opposite wall. So instead of using 2.5 T&E and then pvc trunking, can I use 2.5mm white flex? Only asking as flex would look a little neater clipped around the bottom of the skirting. Weren't sure what if coming from.one socket...
  16. B

    Is it legal to convert old oven circuit into a 1off double socket circuit?

    Hi All I am new to this forum. Hope you are all well during these tough times. I need some help regarding the modification to electrical wiring in my house. Please see a pic of the existing DB. I removed the old electrical oven and installed a new one 2.99kW on the opposite wall. It will be...
  17. B

    Can I connect fridge/freezer and gas hob to the same double socket?

    Hi, I have recently purchased a new kitchen including applicances (which I am waiting to be delivered). I am looking to sort out my electrics and get the sockets and fuses in the right place. Is there any reason why I can't plug the fridge/freezer and gas hob to same double socket? The...
  18. F

    Question for double coil DC relay

    Hello,can someone explain what is lagging auxiliary contact used for in DC relays(control circuit)and why is it N.C? Thanks
  19. K

    Changing a double electrical socket

    Hi, I have a double electric socket, standard 13amp. My son broke a plug in one of the sockets so I decided to change it. The new one I purchased had 2 connections for the earth wire whereas my old one only had 1. I read that it's ok to only use one of the connections so I did. Once...
  20. L

    T5 F13 & F8 LED conversion double whammy

    Greetings, First post here. Would be most grateful for any expertise available on this issue. I am trying to convert 2L fixtures to LEDs. They each have (1) F13 T5 and (1) F8 T5 end on end. I ordered Type B (ballast bypass) LED replacements thinking I'd bypass the ballasts, install the...
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