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  1. msibart

    faceplate adapter 3 to 1 step down

    Hi all, Newbie here. I have moved into a house where there was a 3 gang dimmer switch controlling 3 parts of one room. was a bit excessive and I want to combine them all into one, having converted them from halogen to LED downlighters. Now the faceplate is double size and the smart dimmer I...
  2. K

    Electrical Hob and oven dual outlet faceplate

    Hi everyone. There is something that confuses me so I hope someone could answer. There is an electrical Hob which is 7.8KW and electrical oven which is lets say manufacture instruction says 13A so somwhere around 2.0KWs. If you apply diversity on Hob it comes to somwhere around 17A and I know...
  3. E

    Temporary circuit - max amps to faceplate?

    I have set up a sub main supply to my shed as follows: 32A MCB on main fuse board 6mm T&E Sub-mains board (B&G with RCD (40A 30mA)) 32A MCB 4mm T&E @ 3m Terminating at X2 double sockets I have been told the sockets could melt as they will only be rated for 13A plugs, not a 32A radial in 4mm...
  4. M

    Electrical faceplate change regs

    Hi Any you guys out there who are clued up maintenance eg faulty socket, sw etc change not new properties intalls in properties done around 1974 is there a requirement now that they be tested eg loop test, R1 +R2. insulation resistance test about 6 or 7 test in all for just one items seems...
  5. L

    Changing light switch faceplate, confused!??

    I’m changing all my light switch and plus sockets to metal from plastic. I went to change the light switch in my daughters room and behind the old plastic faceplate there there 3 brown wires, one wired into L1 and then two wires going into COM, I’ve changed the faceplate to metal and put the L1...
  6. 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...
  7. J

    Brush faceplate alternatives

    Hi I've got a Nest outdoor camera. I don't have an outdoor socket so need to run the cable indoors to a wall socket. The end of the cable has a weatherproof USB plug which is just under an inch in diameter and can't be removed. The cable itself is much narrower. So basically I need to drill...
  8. C

    SWITCHED DOUBLE SOCKET HELP?! - MUCH APPRECIATED

    Hi Guys, I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch. The lights have came...
  9. M

    light switch metal faceplate to plastic casing

    Hi Guys, First time here so sorry for posting the most basic of questions. I have just moved into an old central London building and want to replace my ancient single plastic light switches with modern nickel metal ones from B&Q. I isolated the power to the flat and opened up the switch and...
  10. K

    Where to source 1/8" 40tps faceplate screws for old style MK grid switch banks?

    Hi All, I'm doing a job at the moment where there is an old style MK metalclad grid 12 switch bank which has the cover held with one screw and duct tape(!). It needs three more screws for the faceplate but they're imperial and I can't find any. The dimensions are: -1/8" diameter -5/16" long...
  11. Mark.W

    Earthing Faceplate

    Hey Guys, I'm in a discussion with another spark about whether or not he earths the metal back box of a floor socket box. He seems to think there's no need because the faceplate gets self drilled to the back box and it doesn't have lugs like a standard metal Patress?! The faceplate screws...
  12. A

    Installing Coax, Sky Cables and TV Booster

    Hi, I was hoping somebody could point me in the right direction to learning a bit more about installing Coax and Sky cables and the arrangement from the sky dish, antenna, booster and TV points. I have installed this plenty of times but have always been told what cable goes where and then a TV...
  13. uksparks

    Nylon Faceplate Screws

    Hi, if anyone is interested you can get M3.5 slotted faceplate screws, handy for light circuits with no CPC etc. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261091115197
  14. R

    Replaced socket faceplate now socket not working

    We've recently moved into a flat which hasn't had nay updating in 15 years, so I'm in the process of replacing the socket faceplates. After replacing one in the spare room today the socket isn't working. There are four sockets in the room, I've replaced three of them. One of the replaced is...
  15. G

    Commercial extraction canopy control getting warm

    Basically as above, trying to get through to the technical team who supplied the hood but they aren't open until 10.30am so if anyone has come across this before would appreciate an opinion. I fitted the controler which came with the fan and its getting warm to the touch. The fans pulling 3.1a...
  16. G

    Eicr coding

    Doing a test the other day and found a couple of metal light switches no earth to faceplate just to back box but both lugs were fixed. What code do you reckon I'm saying 3 but it's a 2 minute job anyway to rectify. Can't recall seeing it before though Cheers
  17. N

    rj11+ BT Extension from BT master socket

    Hi, I need to move my router, and I'm stuck. :book: At present it is connected diresctly to the rj11 socket in Bt master socket (Type 5: SSFP Infinity) Bought a combined rj11 + bt socket from TLC and I'm using Cat5e It’s only got 4 pins labelled 2,3,4,5 - I have connected 2&5 and the ring...
  18. M

    Switch / Socket Faceplate screw covers?

    Hi I have a new build house and the switch / socket face plates have screw covers. Some of these have fell out and would like to replace them, any idea where I could get them or what they are called. I have no idea what brand the sockets / switches are as there is no branding on them, should I...
  19. T

    Earth on flat plate light switch

    I need to fit a 2 way flat plate light switch. When unscrew the old light switch, I can see the Earth cable connected to the metal box that sits in the wall. The Flat plate switch also has a space for an Earth wire. So, where should the Earth wire go? Thanks in advance
  20. uksparks

    Quote turned into a job

    Hi, I went to quote for a potential rewire this morning, either that or new fuse box with remedial work etc.. anyway, the kids were all watching TV and in the middle if a film or something, oh it's a rewireable fuse box. anyway, I thought I'd just loosen and pull a faceplate forward to just...

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