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    Bedroom to Spa Tub room conversion - existing plug sockets.

    My father, who lives a long way away and who is very independently minded, is having a small downstairs bedroom converted to take a built in spa hot tub. From what I can gather talking to him about this, the spa people will replace the two, double gang sockets with Maintenance Free junction...
  2. Mark42

    Earthing/bonding of independent system inside existing building

    I've volunteered (!) to install a complete theatre lighting system in my local sports hall, so the stage can be used for theatrical productions, bands and so on. It should be fun. Part of the deal is that the new system is to be completely independent of the existing installation. It will be...
  3. C

    Adding PIR to existing Stairwell timer setup

    I was looking for some advice on common wiring styles for stairwell delay lighting circuits. So I can figure out what has been done in the existing wiring since I have committed to try and add some PIRs to an existing stairwell delay circuit in the block of flats that we are living in. The...
  4. J

    Best battery system to add to existing PV installation

    Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had a 4kW PV system installed in 2011 with SMA inverter. It has performed without fault and I'm now considering adding battery storage. I'm looking for advice on the best sort of system to use, and manufacturers and installers in SE England. My estimated annual...
  5. W

    Outdoor sockets from existing cable.

    We have a direct feed to our hot tub, armoured cable, running around the house. Could I put a junction in this to power an outdoor socket?
  6. O

    Multi-fuel boiler stove connected to existing heating system using a relay

    Hi all, first of all I'm not a sparks so forgive my ignorance. We are currently getting a boiler stove installed. This involves connecting the plumbing and some electrical to our existing heating system. The Plumber has requested that our electrician installs a spur at the location of the...
  7. G

    Wired Ring Floodlight Cam - On Existing Motion Lights

    Hello everyone, I hope someone can kindly advise on an issue I'm having. I had an Electrician install a couple of these hardwired ring floodlight cameras this morning; https://en-uk.ring.com/products/floodlight-cam-wired-pro We have a handful of old motion lights on the property. The...
    • got1878
    • Thread
    • existing floodlight lights motion ring wired
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. R

    Power connection of unknown source connected to outdoor light.

    Power connection of unknown source (prob socket spur) connected to outdoor light. Can i disconnect the existing light. Connect up RCD plug and then connect a switch to control a new outdoor light like pic
    • Rayserb
    • Thread
    • connect connected connection disconnect existing light outdoor plug power rcd source switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. M

    Existing chase and permitted routes

    Hello Was wondering what the professionals thoughts are with regards to moving a fixture and permitted routes. In this particular instance, I have moved a light switch about 15cm so that it's facing the room/door side as opposed to being around a corner. Additionally, the plan is to build a...
  10. Mramin

    Installing wired floodlight using existing spotlight wiring.

    I currently have 3 spotlights that are controlled by a switch and I'd like to replace these with wired floodlights. Would it be possible to reuse the existing wiring + switch?
    • Mramin
    • Thread
    • downlights existing floodlight garden installing lights spotlight using wired wiring
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. R

    Ireland Exterior socket plus switch controlled light on existing spur

    I want to replace an existing sensor activated exterior light with a RCD socket and a switch controlled light. Is this OK to do. So interrupt existing wire with RCD. Connect top outlet of RCD to external light switch. Connect bulkhead light to light switch?
  12. W

    Connecting 2 3.5kw ovens

    Hey people, i have two 3.5kw ovens to connect, customer has an existing 10mm t and e in situ on a 32 amp breaker, would this be okay in your opinions
  13. E

    Tapping into existing line

    At my new lake house, I'm planning to rebuild an unattached shed and make it a Shed/Bunkhouse combo. The current wiring to the existing shed (which is rotting away) has many issues (code wise) and is fed from a 30amp breaker from the house panel. We may have guests stay in the bunkhouse and...
  14. NICKYNUNN

    New install incorporating some existing wiring.

    Hi, Just wanted some thoughts on a job Ive finished and am getting ready to issue certificate. The job was to electrically seperate an 2 storey annexe from the main house for the purpose of renting out the annexe area. A sub mains was run to new board in annexe, the lighting leg from the main...
  15. S

    Labelling an existing SWA cable

    Hi, I have renewed a 3 phase - 12 way distribution board and have labelled the board according with test sticker, warning sticker etc. I have also labelled the new board as per the previous label - DBPL1. Should I label the existing SWA cable as well with the same label - DBPL1 ? Does it...
  16. NBCanada

    What is best and easiest way for an electrician to connect lights and plugs from electric baseboard existing circuit upstairs?

    I have an older home with some knob and tube upstairs, downstairs has been rewired new. I want to disconnect upstairs knob and tube. Can an electrician , junction my electric baseboard wire (all upstairs rooms have baseboard heaters to install new bedroom lights and plugs.? I am on breakers. I...
    • NBCanada
    • Thread
    • baseboard best canada circuit connect electric electrician existing lights plugs upstairs
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. K

    Connecting new Smokes to existing on Extension.

    Hi all, just fitted out 2 storey extension to house and BC asked if new smokes were interlinked with existing smoke on Landing. Existing is Battery only, do I have to change existing? If so, does that go onto fitting new to Kitchen/hall aswell? Can't find anything in Building regs. Thanks, Kev.
  18. D

    Advice on connecting wall oven to existing 240v wiring

    Hello all: First post from a DIY'er. My daughter, who lives in a Dallas, Tx suburb, has asked me to connect her new electric oven. Her previous oven was gas. I asked her to send me a pic of any outlets in the cabinet opening once she removed the old oven. (See Pics Below) The house was built...
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    Adding Outside sockets to existing

    Hi all , I understand that you can’t spur of off a spur , ideally adding sockets would best be done by splitting the ring and completing it. Currently have an outside socket on the back of the house which won’t be used at all but we have a decking area further up the garden which I want to add 2...
  20. S

    UK Connecting a Video Doorbell 3 to existing Byron 761 wired doorbell

    Hi Can you please give me some advice. I asked an electrician to fit a ring.com video doorbell 3 to a Byron 761 wiring and chime so the the ring doorbell wouldn't need to be manually changed. He had several goes, but couldn't get the ring.com bell to make the Byron chime ring. He ended up...
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