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    How to wire a GFCI next to an adjoining switch

    I am replacing a standard two plug outlet with a GFCI two plug outlet in the kitchen. On the current receptacle there is one white wire at the top on the right near the ground and two black wires on the bottom left. I assume that one of the black wires is the hot line from the breaker. The other...
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    How to run column radiator as efficiently as possible

    Hi, We have recently installed column radiators (stelrad regal) pretty much throughout our house during renovation/extension work. We choose steel radiators for the classic design. I knew they would contain more water than traditional radiators but that information isn’t really advertised and I...
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    How to wire an LED dimmer switch from old halogen dimmer

    Hello, I’m trying to wire an LED dimmer to replace the older dimmer which is running halogen bulbs. All the wires are the same colour, brown. Two wires go into the COM terminal, and one goes into L2. My new switch has COM, L1 and L2 along with a screw on the metal plate for an earth. I presume...
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    How to wire two 7.5KW electric heaters to one breaker box?

    In a large insulated garage on a farm I wish to wire two 7.5kw electic heaters. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/digital-fan-forced-ceiling-mount-heater-cz230er?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2sqOBhCGARIsAPuPK0jfOUo8TMLPaaQz3pMpwUUkGLhMefpcy_ejVb_Xo2CoahKIo-nIz2QaAgUfEALw_wcB A...
  5. erergwerg

    How to re wire light with 4 wire colours

    Hello, please can someone help me. I was removing a fan attached to a light and putting in a new light. Theres 4 colour wires - which wires go where? I have attached a photo. Thanks!
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    How to add smart light capability to existing switch

    Hi, I had my home entirely rewired 5 years ago had some outside lights added to the front of the house. I’d now like to add these into my SmartThings setup and have come across the Aeotec nano switch which appears to add smart control without needing to replace existing switch. The photo below...
  7. captaincaveman

    How to install a floodlight safely while up ladders

    Hi guys & gals, I'm just curious at how other sparkys install or replace accessories (floodlights, cctv cameras, etc. - domestic work in mind) while working on extension ladders? Supposedly you should be doing it with 1 hand while the other holds on to the ladder but holding a floodlight, for...
  8. Purvez

    UK How to set up multiple tariff sources?

    I want to do the following: There are 2 separate supply circuits in the flat. One is Normal tariff which is available all the time. The other is Economy 7 tariff which is only available between midnight and 7am. I want to wire a socket so that when Economy 7 is available it draws power...
  9. Quarath

    How to connect LED stripe with 5 LEDs per segment and no resistors?

    I got a lamp with LED stripe on the picture (no power source) and I'm bit confused what power source I could use?
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    UK How to register for Part P, being able to provide test certs.

    Hi all, looking for some advice, ive got my 236 Parts 1 & 2, AM1, 18th Edition, Testing & Inspection, how do i go about registering for Part P, being able to provide test certificates etc? Thanks, Tony.
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    how to get the best prices on home repair services?

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    How to use Memera 2000 program planner

    Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. I've just moved into a flat. It has got economy 7(duel electricity tariff) floor heating/boiler. The mains switch is Memera 2000 and it has got a program planner as attached. Do you guys know how to configure the program planner so it switches on only at...
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    How to bring a cable out of a junction box

    I am installing an external light to the side of my house. There is an existing light in place but the supply cable exits the house in the wrong place for the new light. So I am using 25mm plastic conduit and weatherproof plastic junction boxes to bring the supply to the correct place on the...
  14. biomedeng

    PIR light wiring how to reconfigure switching

    I wonder if any helpful electrician could throw some 'light' on this question I have regarding changing the switching configuration of my current external lighting setup? I currently have two external PIR sensor halogen flood lights (150w) that are controlled from a 4 gang light switch in the...
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