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    Advice on centrifugal extractor fan fitting

    Hi all, I've recently replaced my 4 inch centrifugal extractor fan fitting in the loft. I was hoping for some advice on if this is wired up corrrectly. The fan itself is working well. Old fan had timer, new fan doesn't have timer. Both fans are turned of via the pull switch in the bathroom. I...
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    100w bulb into a 60w fitting

    My mother. 92 and a bit senile has been putting 100w incandecent light bulbs into 60w fittings. After a few days the bulbs burn out. She asked where she was going wrong! As soon as she switched on the lights the bulb burned out and the switch in the fuse box switched to OFF and she replaced it...
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    replacing downlight fitting - safe?

    Hello all. I have this downlight where the bulb went a while ago and I replaced the bulb myself. I'd never dealt with these type of lights before so I thought the holder had to be pulled out. So I replaced the bulb but then when tried to re-insert the holder, the clips kept flying off, one flew...
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    No earth wire in wall light fitting?!?

    I live in an ex council house in manchester which I imagine was built around the 1940s. Upon renovating the severely outdated living room, I removed two ceramic wall fitted lights that had switches and were independent to the main light fitting in the room. I didn’t really pay attention to the...
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    Fitting two ovens where there was one

    I'm looking to fit two ovens at home, one conventional and a smaller combi oven/microwave. They are both rated at 16A. The current supply is a 10mm cable from the consumer unit on a 32A mcb. What's the best way to connect the two ovens to this supply? Do I need to incorporate a 16A mcb into...
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    Issues fitting hive from danfoss controller

    Hi All, Hope all had a good new year. I’m having a real issue fitting my hive system in my house I’m hoping someone can figure this out for me as I’m stumped( I should of become a sparky instead of a plumber!) I have currently got a danfoss controller and valiant combi with a wired stat I...
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    Do hazardous area light fitting need an internal cut off switch when the cover is opened?

    Do light fitting in hazardous area need an internal cut off switch when the cover is opened
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    Fitting a double dimmer switch

    I have 2 red and 2 black cables. Only 1 red is live. How do I wire this switch?.
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    Trying to locate LED lamppost fitting?

    Hello, can anyone help me locate this particular fitting? Unfortunately I couldn’t get inside one to get a model number as the ladders weren’t sturdy and the wind was blowing lol! I have 2 of them out , they are LED so need to locate repairs for them. Thanks
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    Fitting a Power Meter to a CU Part 2

    Following on from my ‘Fitting a Power Meter to a CU Part 1’ question here is Part 2. My home installation includes a Lutron Homeworks system that is supplied by a dedicated CU image here - PXL_20211105_203655704.jpg - https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkQ39xZI1R4EkuBYCGWrqhjWgNTZlQ?e=W89acf The power meter...
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    Fitting a Power Meter to a CU Part 1

    So that I can understand how the electrical energy that I consume is being used I want to fit one of these to my consumer unit (CU) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/EMPORIA-ENERGY-Emporia-Electricity-Metering/dp/B08G37ML2R/ref=psdc_1938287031_t1_B00G5DZK8I?th=1 The power meter appears to be primarily...
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    Middle light of three in a fitting keeps burning out immediately

    Hi all! I have a light fitting with 3 lights on it in a row. The middle one burnt out right away when I connected it. Then I started another thread prior to this one which solved some wiring questions. It's now all connected ok. When I replaced the middle light after all of this was done and I...
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    Light fitting DIY

    Is thgis a standard UK light fitting? It is easily swapped to replace a modern unit?
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    I made a light fitting from driftwood and fitted pendant lights to it and want to sell it.

    I made a light fitting from driftwood and fitted pendant lights to it and now want to sell it. Do I need to get it CE approved, how do I get this and how much?
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    Light Switch Fitting

    I need to add a chocolate block to a light switch for an earth, what amp should I use please
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    CONNECTING EARTH TO DOUBLE INSULATED WALL LIGHT FITTING

    Is there any advantage, disadvantage or danger in connecting an earth to a double insulated metal light fitting?
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    Preferred GU10 fitting?

    Been a while (2011) since I last added some GU10 downlight fittings. What are the good/reliable brands people are using now? It's for my own property. Essentially will be to remove a single pendant and replace with 8 dimmable LED GU10 downlights. My research has already steered me towards...
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    Fitting a consumer unit there is a Volex vrcbo06/1c that I am not familiar with. Can someone advise please.

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    fitting outside weatherproof sockets with rcd

    Hello. I am thinking of fitting an outside weatherproof socket unit. I will run the cable back through the wall via a surface mounted box to a kitchen socket where it will be plugged in with a 13 amp fuse. I will use 2.5mm square cable and trunking. The kitchen socket is already covered by...
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    Old Style light fitting.

    Afternoon all. Ive got a little side job here and its boggling my mind a little so hoping you can help. (Domestic electrical isnt my strength... Ill keep to highways electrics) Basically they want this Light fitting in the living ( picture attached) As you can see there isnt a ceiling rose...

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