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    How do I fit a digital thermostat?

    Hi everyone I am hoping someone can offer me some advice. I would like to get a digital thermostat (something like a Nest, but I am open to suggestions on this). However, I am a little unsure on how I would fit it. Does it go in place of the digital thermostat (Drayton, in picture 1) or the...
  2. JBW175

    UK Need an RCBO to fit an old Crabtree board, any suggestions?

    Hi all, As the title suggests, I’m after an RCBO to fit an old Crabtree CU. Was wondering if this style would do it? All suggestions appreciated, thanks in advance.
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    G9 socket for stranded cable (i.e. not push fit)

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can find G9 sockets that aren't push fit? I have stranded 2 core cable and don't want to solder the cable ends as it's not something I've done before and I can only find g9 sockets that cables push into (seemingly for solid core). Is there a particular term for...
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    T2 push fit Lamp extension

    Can anyone tell me if there is a way to put a 422mm T2 pushfit lamp into a socket made for a 458mm lamp? The lamps aren't available so I wondered if there was such a thing as a lamp extension.
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    Best euro converter plug for wood burning hot tub ?

    Hi what external waterproof socket will allow for the use of 2 SC3P euro 2 pin to uk 3 pin convertors? I've tried the flip up versions but they won't even fit in due to the tapering of the housing - let alone let the waterproof lid shut! (I tried LAP, 2G & MK) I need to run LEDs ( 10w / 240v...
    • claira
    • Thread
    • allow burning converter don't external fit hot tub plug socket tried waterproof
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Fitting a new electric cooker

    Hello all, I need a new cooker, the supplier will only fit it if it's safe to do so, is it possible to tell if it's safe to fit from my photo? Many thanks
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    Keeping the body fit

    Being currently young and with limited aches and pains I am naturally worried about what a life time as an electrician will do to my back and other joints. From my perspective practical fitness and strength is much better than generic 'gains' for aesthetics. So my question is, what exercises do...
  8. marconi

    IS THE NATIONAL GRID FIT FOR PURPOSE?

    BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Jim McDonald on power networks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hvkp BBC R4 - The life scientific - Interview with Jim McDonald
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    Wiring a nest into combi boiler, job for a diy'er?

    Appreciate this might be a bit impossible to answer since you don't know how (in)competent I am, but for someone who can wire switches, light fittings, fcu, various common 'simple' bits, is wiring a nest thermostat into my combi boiler something I can do or is it a big no-no? As with any of my...
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    Fit a downlight into soffit but wasn't wood!

    I drilled into a soffit to fit a downlight. The soffit wasn't wood, growing a bit concerned it's asbestos. Few questions: 1. If it's not wood, what other building material could it be? It's a thin, dry almost plasterboard like sheet. 2. If it were asbestos, would sticking the downlight in the...
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    can anyone tell me what this crimp connector is called for caravan battery

    can anyone tell me what the four crimp connectors are called, (the lower wire in the picture) as I need to get new ones for upper - just need to know what to search for, they are for a approx 10mm cblestranded wire to enable both cables to fit in a caravan battery connector-as you can see they...
    • gz1234
    • Thread
    • anyone battery cables called caravan connector crimp fit get new wire
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. HappyHippyDad

    How to fit lights to this ceiling?

    I'm about to fit some LED striplights in this small warehouse as replacements for the T8's. The existing ones just seem to be screwed into the metal strips that frame the foam tiles. Is this normal? If this is not the method of fitting what is? The reason I ask is that I have not fitted...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Does anyone ever fit non-fire rated downlights?

    I have refused to fit customer supplied non fire rated downlights before as there were living quarters above but I'm never too sure of the 'rules' in this case. Approved document B is huge and I cannot find where it relates to this subject? From reading different threads on the net it seems...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Why do we fit a 10mm cable for showers?

    I'm reading a thread at the moment about a 9.8kW shower that has been installed on a 6mm cable. My natural instinct was to think that's wrong, it should be on a 10mm. Most of us would fit a 10mm cable and believe that to be to the right choice but if the reference method is C then the 6mm has a...
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    Ladder to fit in car boot

    I’m looking to get some step ladders but as I’m using my car for work, it needs to fit in the boot. Any recommendations would be great.
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    LED Retro fit

    I have been converting all of my metal halide light fixtures over to LED, and there haven't been any issues on most of them. However, on my last two, when the reflector plate is reinstalled, I cant get the glass cover to close due to the width of the bulb. I'm needing 150w equivalent. The...
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    UK Alarm

    Hi all, I’ve just wired an alarm system for my house but don’t have a clue which alarm system to fit in terms of brand. Need some recommendations please?
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Will the new eaton mcbs fit the old eaton boards?

    As in the title. I have an old eaton board. Will new the new eatons fit? Cheers guys.
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    Earthing sockets in Bulgaria

    I am about to install new wiring for a kitchen here in Bulgaria. I will be using a 2.5 ring final circuit for the sockets and 6 mm radial for the cooker. Wiring to sockets here in Bulgaria is done by using twin cable (no earth line). The earthing is done by connecting the earth and neutral point...
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    What type of bulb will fit into this light socket

    Hi guys, I am a DIY homeowner and the light in my bathroom went out. I stupidly threw away the bulb without checking the connector but I noted down the model number. It was an osram dulux el longlife 20w/41-827 but I can't for the life of me find it online. I have attatched 2 pictures of what...

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