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  1. sythai

    After some help please ;-)

    I can't seem to find where my old PM's are stored ? Could some one help me out please Thanks Sy
  2. S

    new switch help please

    here goes again , the top light was wired but the wires kept coming out as the terminal screws were knackered, now i’m really stuck cause i can’t wire it back up , this switch controls bathroom and top landing light and the downstairs has a 2 gang plus 1 2 way switch i’m truly knackered
  3. S

    3way 2 gang wiring help please

    help please made a really stupid mistake and can’t figure it out , i have a 2 gang light switch at the bottom of the stairs this controls upstairs and downstairs stairs light also downstairs is a 1 gang 2 way switch, upstairs there is a 2 gang switch that controls upstairs light plus bathroom...
  4. D

    Can anyone help please sockets stopped working and tripping fuse box

    Hi guys just joined as I've got a household emergency. Basically I've lost all plug sockets in 2 of my 3 bedrooms upstairs. I've unplugged everything from all sockets in the 2 affected rooms and have tried plugging one thing in and within a couple of minutes it's tripping the fuse box. I've...
    • Daimc73
    • Thread
    • anyone box fuse fuse box help help please please sockets tripping working
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. B

    Am2 revision help please

    Hi electricians I’ve been working as an electrician for many years but I’m having to do my am2 in order to get my gold card Is there revision downloads/pdf I can use as it’s been along time since I was at college Especially need help with the Qs please
  6. B

    Hi from the UK

    Hello folks, my name is Matt, I live in Cambridgeshire in the UK. I started working for a scientific maintenance company in October as their new Storeman. I was asked to look at the PAT testing equipment and familiarize myself..(a Seaward Pat Tester 250+). I have done the Pass/certificate on the...
  7. J

    Security lights help please

    Hello wondering if anyone can help me. I have 2 LED security lights, each one has their own pir and is wired in sequence. So once light 1 has detected motion, light 2 wont turn on so just a 2 core and earth used so, switched fuse spur, into first junction box with light then onto 2nd(used wiska...
  8. The_apprentice2.0

    Best RF switches?? Help please? :)

    Hi all, hope everyone's making the most of the festive period!! ? Got a job where the client has requested a radio frequency switch, as always they have just had entire room plastered, then decided they want an extra light. And they do not want any damage done to the walls at all ( I know...
  9. S

    Hi, could anyone help please. I’m looking for a UK plug adaptor for this

    Hi, I’m looking to find a UK plug adaptor that attaches to this please. Where could I source this? Thanks.
  10. Mark42

    Timer and local thermostat control of 3 x heaters on 3 phases. Wiring logic help please!

    I'm fitting oil-filled panel heating into two rooms of a remote workshop, with (currently) a 20A x three phase supply. Control, for occasional use only, is needed as follows: 1. A wall-mounted and easily-adjustable mechanical timer to set all the heating to come on an hour or two before people...
    • Mark42
    • Thread
    • control heaters help help please local logic phases please thermostat timer wiring
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. W

    Has anyone on here completed the 2365 level 3 design project??

    Hi I was wondering if anyone has completed the 2365 level 3 design project and would be able offer me some help on some of the questions....many thanks
  12. R

    Replacing halogen GU5.3 with LEDs - tried twice and failed - help please.

    Hi, I have a hob extractor with 2x halogen MR16 / GU5.3 light bulbs. The transformer inside it is this one: https://www.fiyo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/19/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/9/1/91057250.jpg (230/240v~ 0.26A~ 11.5v~ 60W max - 2 x GU5.3 20W lights) I have tried to...
    • rupertcacatua
    • Thread
    • failed halogen help help please led bulbs leds please replacing tried
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  13. Milo81

    Need Help Please?

    Hi everyone, Need some help please, where I work (Well known brewery head office) Since I joined them I have stopped staff doing what they are not qualified to do and basically trying to keep people safe. There was loads of mistakes and things not working etc anyway they get around it by...
  14. G

    UK Lighting connections help please

    I am somewhat confused as to why an upstairs landing light does not work unless the switch in the hall downstairs is switched to the off position. it defeats the object of turning it on downstairs and switching it off upstairs. I did not put this wiring in someone else replaced the switches and...
  15. H

    What is this?!

    This Bulb is attatched to a pendant style light over a center island. What style is it and whats the best route to replacing it?
  16. J

    UK LED light help please :)

    Hello all, Hope someone can help please I have had a batten light installed and the electrician has threaded a 1.5mm twin and earth cable through it to power a second light after it, so basically there is the feed cable and another cable that has been threaded in one end and straight out the...
  17. H

    2009 Tahoe electrical issue!! Help please!

    I have a 2009 Tahoe with a 2.5amp parasitic electrical draw. So I pulled all the fuses and relays and put them back (but still didn’t find the parasitic draw source!). BUT when I restarted the Tahoe after replacing all fuses and relays... my dashboard lit up!!!... the ABS and Traction control...
  18. P

    Help please with wiring

    Good night to all I need a bit of help with wiring to led weatherproof light fixtures. I bought them today and none of the 2 is lighting up. So here what I did I place the red wire to live, black wire to neutral and ground wire to ground like I normally do with fluorescent lights but they are...
  19. C

    Need some advice. - 12V to 240V

    Hello! I've just joined the forum and am looking for a little advice. - As what I am attempting to do will never be attached to the electrical grid (and why this is relevant will be obvious in a second) it should bypass any laws around such. (and if it doesn't, I have a licensed mate who will...
  20. J

    Ring off a ring ! Help please

    Hi, I know you can’t put a ring off a ring, you should join a cable in the back box of a socket, take it to your new socket, then continue the ring until you get back to your original socket But I don’t know the reasoning why you can’t make a figure of 8 ring main if you like, Could someone...
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