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  1. enigmatech

    Installing curtains switch (Spain)

    Hello!! I know the basics on electric installations at home and security measures for working with electricity but that’s it, and I’m in need of help. (Spain) i just bought a smart switch for my blinds and need to replace the current one, however I’m not sure where the cables need to go on the...
  2. T

    Problem installing smart doorbell

    I've bought a ring wired doorbell and I've run in to a spot of bother trying to install it. The transformer is above my connection box in the hall cupboard. The chime is through the wall next to my front door. It says to attach the jumper cable to the trans and front terminals none of the...
  3. B

    Installing cable through mortar joint.

    I have installed a external ethernet cable through outside wall into a mortar joint. Will the concrete damage the cable?
  4. P

    Anybody have experience installing ceiling speakers?

    Basically I've got a lithe audio ceiling speaker, problem is it comes with a 3 pin plug and some people say they've has theirs installed by having a socket inside the ceiling. I 'm pretty sure that's not Ideal, it needs 24V 2.5A but I can't just buy a transformer as it's got one of those round...
  5. M

    Installing a 110V outlet in fireplace

    I need to install a 110V outlet in my fireplace for a zero clearance insert. There is an exsiting outlet 4 feet to the left of the fireplace. I would like to drill through the side of the fireplace into the wall space and run the wire to the outlet. Given the insert is zero clearance, are...
  6. pcbrock

    Installing a LED ceiling light fixture

    Hi all, As context, I am a DIY-er. I am trying to change a ceiling light fixture and I just want to double check my approach before I do it to make sure I am not being stupid somehow! Firstly, I know I will need to turn the electrics off and test the light for voltage before I do this (just to...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Installing a 3 phase rapid EV charger?

    A bit of an embarrassing question. I have a regular customer who I enjoy working for. He has asked me to install an EV rapid charger for his avant loader (electric tractor type thing). I always turn down 3 phase jobs as I don't feel I understand it fully, but I'd like to do this job. I believe...
  8. R

    UK Installing double socket on chimney with wood burner

    Is it possible to install a double socket on a chimney breast that has an active wood burner at the bottom? Looking to mount a TV above the fireplace. The fireplace has a mantle that should protect the TV from heat. Is it possible to cut out (chase??) the wall and run electrical cable up to...
  9. S

    Cost of installing electric

    Hi just looking for advice (or to see if anyone has had this done) if any one knows the cost of installing electrics from a main house to a static caravan about 15ft from the house. Tia
  10. R

    Installing Lutron Maestro MA-PRO dimmer switch

    Hi guys, I was hoping for some guidance in installing a light switch. This is my first post, so I hope this is in the right forum. In my bedroom, I have MR16 LED bulbs and a light switch by my bedroom door (on/off switch, no dimmer) and another one next to the bed (dimmer switch) that control...
  11. C

    Installing 240v Quartz Patio Heater

    I'm building a pergola and I'm going to install a 6kw, dual element quartz heater. My home's main panel is 110' from the heater and I'll be installing 10AWG 2-conductor wire to a combination double switch. However, there are no combination double switches made that can accept 10AWG wire and...
  12. D

    Installing smart wifi 3 way switch with another toggle switch

    I have bought ge wifi smart dimmer switch and it has support for 3 way light. But while checking the instructions video it’s saying I need to change all the switch in the circuit to make it work means the second switch also has to be changed to ge sync switch for 3 way install? I was wondering...
  13. Z

    UK Installing earth rods should be totally buried

    I read a couple of references to ground rods and both stated that they must be buried in the ground but one said 3 inches visible and the other said less than 12 inches visible. I thought they had to be fully buried and even covered . Please confirm I’m correct z(for once!)
  14. P

    Installing a plastic CU for a vehicle charger

    I'm looking at installing a plastic distribution board to feed a 3 phase vehicle charger. I've never been clear on whether flats being present in a building automatically make the rest of that building count as domestic or not. My understanding of 421.1.201 is that it does. The install...
  15. C

    Installing outdoor lighting

    I have a query around installing some outdoor lighting, I plan to install around 15 outdoor lights containing GU10 led 4.7w bulbs. While I am confident with fitting and cabling the lights I am unsure of how to connect them to the mains. Is it possible to simply connect them to an already...
  16. G

    Installing an electric toothbrush charger

    I want to install a wall mounted toothbrush charger alongside a washbasin in a bedroom. Depending on what turns out to be the easiest option for routing the cable I intend to either wire this into the lighting circuit, which is protected in the CU by a 6A circuit breaker or take a spur off the...
  17. Swiffycat

    Installing Ring floodlight but no ground wire

    I am trying to install a ring floodlight camera wire plus but there are only two wires coming out of the outside of house - and the new fixture has three (the green one for the ground wire). Is it okay to just cap this ground wire? Obviously want to to do everything safely and up to code...
  18. D

    Installing New Wall Light Switch with 2 Black and 1 Red Wire?

    Trying to install new switch to turn on a ceiling light. There are 2 black, 1 red, and ground (bare copper) wire. How do I wire this to a single pole switch? Or do I need double/3-way switch? The switch should be the only one to on/off the ceiling light.
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. kierandgaf

    DIY Thermostat installing Honeywell wired T3

    Hello I’ve just purchased a Honeywell Wired T3 thermostat to install. I’ve ran into an issues I have Drayton thermostat in the hall wall which I’m going to replace but I also have Drayton programmer upstairs in main bed room which only controls heating not water the boiler is located downstairs...
  20. thomasd87

    Installing recessed lights off ceiling fan switch

    Electrical isn't my thing though I know just enough to get me into trouble thinking I can do it after coming up with grand ideas. When I bought my house, it was an older house with the typical cloth two wire wiring. There was one new 3 wire that had been ran to a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom...
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