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  1. C

    cable from existing cooker control switch to new oven/grill

    Hi, neighbour has asked if I would run new cable from existing cooker control unit to new oven/grill. The easiest way to run cable without disruption would be under existing kitchen cupboards. Cable would be 2.5mm or 4mm depending on oven. Is it ok to run this,this way ? and would it be better...
  2. C

    Joining existing cooker cable

    Hi, neighbour has asked me if I would move his cooker control switch for him. Since new position of it is further away,this would require joining existing cable via JB or, as is preferable, running a new cable. Running a new cable is a fairly big job,so do the regs allow a JB to be used in this...
  3. D

    Replacing existing PIR lights help

    hello replaceing both front and back pir lights and got abit stuck with where I need to put the switch live wire as they both currently have a manual switch overide Current wiring front and back New front light New back light Just abit confuses what to do with switch live wire. Any help...
  4. F

    New extension to existing wiring

    Just been asked to quote to wire a new kitchen extension. I realise that the new extension must conform to the 18th IEE regs. The existing wiring in the remainder of the building has the sockets lower that the stated 450mm and the light switches are higher than 1200mm. Do these have to be re...
  5. K

    Trouble threading Doorbell Wire through an existing hole

    Hi All I have tried to wire in a doorbell and I'm having trouble getting the wire through the hole on the inside to the outside and vice versa. I know the hole is at an angle and no matter how much wire I feed through it doesn't seem to come out the other end. I made the error of pulling out...
  6. M

    Leave existing ceiling rose within new metal light fitting??

    I'm your average DIYer and after advice about replacing a pendant light with a new flush metal fitting. I can fix the new light to the ceiling and the existing rose sits within the void of the new fitting without any clearance issues. Is it OK to leave it in place and wire the new fitting into...
  7. D

    Mapping existing ring main

    Hi, I am a first time DIY poster - hoping to navigate the tricky line between getting a bit of a steer in the right direction and not requesting step by step instruction. I am hoping to DIY the electrics on my extension, and in advance of the project I am trying to map the order of outlets on...
  8. D

    2 questions - Existing ring main mapping, and rules on spurs

    Hi Just getting started with a view to DIY electrics on my house extension in a few months time, and ideally would like to map out the current circuits so I can plan the best way to join up, or where new circuits may be required etc. 2 Questions I reckon I can do some DIY non-live testing of...
  9. F

    Add wall lights to existing lighting circuit

    I would like to add two wall lights in my living room, currently I only have a ceiling light. The house is a new build and only 3 years old. A diagram of the existing lighting circuit is shown below: Would it be acceptable to change the 1-Gang switch to a 3-Gang switch and wire as follows...
  10. cliffed

    Existing REC & house supply

    just thoughts on this one. Existing supply to barns from REC,300 amp Tncs 3p,cabling to House,fused of this via 100 amp cutout,by REC Sub main 16 mm 2 core,to house. Will the main bonding conductors be the size of the existing supply ie: 300 Amps regarding the neutral.
  11. Sean Hill

    Replacing an existing thermostat with the Nest

    Hi, I'm having a look at how to install the Nest (3rd gen) I'm I wanted to have a shot at it myself before calling in a sparky. I have a boiler (Ideal Classic) in the kitchen together with a programmer. The existing thermostat however I think gets it's supply from the wiring junction up in...
  12. W

    Adding to an existing PV array - Feed in metering

    We have customers who want to add to an existing PV array. I know they cannot receive FIT generation payments, but what about additional power returned to the grid - can they be paid for any additional power fed back?
  13. happysteve

    New UFH controller compatible with existing sensor

    Eh up :) Client (doing other work there) accidentally smashed up their underfloor heating controller in their kitchen. The only thing I've been able to ascertain about the existing controller is that it was made by (or at least branded) Wickes. Had "on/off" and a temperature knob. No model...
  14. Andy5678

    Adding RCD protection to existing circuits

    Here’s a commercial scenario for you to comment on over you nightly dram. So there is an existing consumer unit with older style MCBs or bs88 fuses. RCBOs cannot be added to existing and customer wont pay for a new consumer unit. My soloution is to add a garage unit onto the side. Remove...
  15. M

    Aerial cable not working after new faceplate added to existing cable

    Hi all, Just had a complete rewire done (excellent job) but after they added a new faceplate to the aerial cable, I get no signal on the TV. Sadly the old faceplate is gone in the trash so I can't put it back. I've reconnected the cable several times to ensure no shorts and I've continuity...
  16. D

    Fitting a built-in electric oven on the wall ABOVE the existing electric free-standing cooker

    I would like to have fitted on the wall above my existing cooker a single compact electric oven. The existing cooker (hob & oven) is electric & non-induction. Under UK law would this be allowed? and, if so, what is the minium space allowed between the top of the existing cooker & the bottom...
  17. P

    Wiring 3no 3.2kw 16amp ovens to an existing 32amp 6mm supply

    Do I need to install a small CU to provide 3no separate supplies to 3 no ovens from the single 32amp supply I currently have.
  18. D

    Adding plug sockets from existing sockets

    I need to add a couple of extra double plug sockets in a room in my house, was looking to run off existing plug sockets. I've been told by a friend (newly qualified electrician) that i need to use fused sockets, is this the case, have been looking on internet and can't seem to find double fused...
  19. littlespark

    Adding a run on timer to an existing fan

    Is there such a thing? Job i'm looking at has a bathroom with no window. There is a 230v inline fan in the roofspace, vented from above the shower cubicle to... well... the extraction doesn't go anywhere, but that's another problem. Taking the grill down I can see the fan, but its screwed to...
  20. L

    Reuseof an existing Fuse switch

    Good afternoon, We have a fuse switch 100A-415v fairly old as it is Gec. We are planning on reusing it for a control panel with a vsd that will come in at around 40A. I believe to use this existing switch itwould be as simple as replacing the fuses but others are not of the same opinion. I feel...

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