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  1. J

    Using double pole RCD

    Is there anything preventing us from using these type of RCDs for a 55-0-55 circuit? the picture shows the original set up.
  2. K

    Double gang switches to dimmers

    New here so thanks in advance for the help. I'm an architect (definitely not an electrician) struggling through what I thought would be a fairly straightforward replacement of two ON/OFF switches in my 1960s home. One of the switches controls an exterior flood light and I would like to replace...
  3. J

    Double insulated flexible 25mm (max amps.)

    Hi guys can anyone help, few of the sparks over here in jersey are using 25mm double insulated flexible (15-16 strands) at supply intake for meters, 100Amp services single phase. My question is do you think the current carrying capacity will be higher on this type of cable than solid stranded...
  4. Natosha Jacobs

    Double ovens: Kitchen aid vs. Dacor Heritage

    Our 20 year old Kitchen aid double ovens have finally bit the dust and we need to replace them. I don't want to cut into our cabinets, so although we looked at Bosch, Dacor and Kitchen Aid, the Bosch will not fit so that's out. I've heard great things about the Dacor, that it bakes incredibly...
  5. W

    Two single outdoor sockets into a double rcd socket

    I have two outdoor sockets(in poor condition) wired to two ground bedded armoured cables.The sockets are linked to one another via three wires(coloured live,neutral and earth).The sockets therefore have two wires in each terminal.I want to replace with double rcd socket.Can I join the bedded...
  6. T

    Double light switch wiring puzzle

    Help please. My 85 year old father removed a double switch light fitting and two of the wires broke off and I’m not 100% certain where they go or whether the remaining wires are in the correct slots as unfortunately he had a stroke 20 years ago and his speech is impaired. I bought a new fitting...
  7. H

    Single switch to double switch (adding second light in same room)

    Hi all, As per the subject, I am looking to change an existing single switch for a bathroom to a double switch to control an additional light in the bathroom. I have looked at the wiring and there seems to be: 1. one feed (T&E) to the switch (i.e. no return for the loop so I imagine there is a...
  8. VsUK..

    Help needed for double light switch

    I've just had my landlord replace a broken double light switch & I'm not that happy because the switches don't match in the off position. The left switch shown in the image turns on my wall lights & that switch is out at the bottom when its off, the right way. However the right switch is my...
  9. J

    Double switch

    Hi I have just moved into a house and have a couple of double switches where one side does something but the other doesn't. The attached pictures are an example The right switch turns a utility light on and off but the left switch does do anything. I have attached some pictures of the wiring...
  10. littlespark

    Double ding dong doorbell.

    My neighbour had a second doorbell chime fitted a while ago, Both chimes are fed from the original transformer in parallel, with another bell wire core between them to ring them both. The bell push is connected to the second chime. I had a quick look today, and sometimes everything works, other...
  11. C

    I am installing a w/p double gpo.

    When I was commissioning I tested between active and earth and got 0v. Pulled the gpo off the wall and got 240 on the terminals. Justly wondering if anyone could give me some insight.
  12. E

    age of double socket

    Does anyone know roughly when this double socket was likely to have been installed? There's some late 60s/early 70s mem single sockets also in the property but I've not seen one of these before.
  13. R

    Best way to extend a single back box into double on already tiled wall?

    Customer wants 1 single socket outlet turned into double point on his kitchen wall which is tiled already with single box hole cut out Is it best to measure out the space required to fix double back box , drill multiple holes around the edges and go round it with angle grinder diamond disc...
  14. L

    How to wire a double switch

    Hi, I’m trying to wire a two way two switch into my lounge, i have a live feed coming from the consumer unit to the switch. I have a feed going to an external security light and also a external junction box for future garden lighting. I have wired the switch how I think it should be and it does...
  15. D

    Is a fused double pole isolator classed as a consumer unit.

    I’ve just replaced a faulty 63A double pole isolator supplying a feed to a consumer unit several meters away to a flat. ive come to do the notification on the niceic web page and there is no appropriate category to tick other than circuit addition or alteration in a special locatiom install a...
  16. W

    20 amp double pole switches

    Hello, Just wanted to share a fault I had today and was wondering if anyone else has come across it. So I wired a kitchen and the customer supplied the faceplates (I know...) So after a lot more time explaining what they needed to buy and that a light switch would not work as an isolation switch...
  17. M

    Is This Light Fitting Double Insulated?

    As the title states really, I see it has the double insulated symbol but seeing as this is a piece of premium Chinesium I am sure the CE mark is fake as well. I guess a follow up question would be is it safe to use in this state & if not what can be done to make it safe or is it one for the bin?
  18. X

    Wiring help for a double gang switch one room

    Hi there, need help wiring this (image included) one part of the switch is suppose to light up 3 lights on side of the room and one the other side. But, I'm having trouble wiring it up with these cables pulled in and named like so.. Anyone any clues. Much appreciated. I included a link to an...
  19. S

    Double Pole Switch for Loft Light

    Hi looking for some expert advice on the following . Am in the process of fitting light in my loft. I have spured off the last light on the end of the radial light circuit using 1mm twin & earth. I would usually utalise a single pole 1 gang switch to switch the live. I believe this is standard...
  20. E

    Double pole MCB and ovens

    My intention is/was to wire up 2 ovens, and a hob, using MCBs in a CU located in a cupboard adjacent to the oven positions. Each oven to have its own DP switch adjacent. The ovens will be mounted in what was an old chimney space and I had intended putting the switches in the brickwork at the...

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