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  1. W

    Oven issue

    Went to look at a fault earlier, oven tripping the RCD. Opened the oven to check the element as that was my initial thought, 2 of the wee crimped connections were all burnt and just snapped off. Is there any point in trying to re crimp then or is it better just to get a new oven?? It’s an old oven
  2. N

    Need advice: Dark shadows developed in screens of 4 different devices within six weeks. May this be an electrical issue?

    Hi guys! I'm new to the forum and seek advice on an issue that I have been experiencing in my flat in Ireland. I'm not an electrical professional and only have a superficial knowledge of most topics in this regard. I am experiencing the following issue: Over the last two months, I had 4...
  3. S

    Heating control issue

    Hi Guys Just after some advice if possible. I have wired an extension and the plumber has fitted a manifold for the new UFH which he has asked me to sort out. There's one motorized valve so i have wired it as shown in the picture: The customer has now asked if I can fit a Hive stat to the...
  4. A

    LED Lights flickering, Harmonics Issue?

    First post on here, but i'm honesty at my wits end! I installed four Lutron in-line dimmers about 9 months ago, all on the same new lighting circuit. Last week the client rang to say that there had been a power cut locally, and when the power was restored, all his Lutron dimmed circuits were...
  5. N

    Help needed with a simple motorcycle connector issue (novice)

    Hi all. I decided to sign up to reach out to some experienced folks who may be able to point me in the direction of how to make this work (and more importantly, the right way). This is going to be a piece of cake for everyone here (but me) I am sure. To keep a long story short, I am setting up...
  6. KevinH

    TN-S earthing issue

    I have just carried out an EICR at an old property and found this issue with the main earthing conductor. It has a TN-S system but the earthing conductor emerging from within the taped up tar coating just before the cut out is only 4mm2 of (what looks like) steel wire armourings. It is 100mm...
  7. M

    Intermediate switch issue on three switch light

    Hello - I hope someone is able to help. I have three light switches (2 x 2-way, one with a dimmer, and an intermediate switch). I seem to have trouble with my intermediate switch. Both the 2-way switches/dimmer work as expected. But if I switch the intermediate, the light goes on and neither of...
  8. A

    Towbar bypass relay issue

    Hi - I have just wired a 7 pin towbar using supplied harness kit with by pass relay . (2012 Megane Coupe) 1 issue discovered is my LED indicators on trailer remain permanently lit with dull glow? ( Checked trailer lights with another vehicle & lights are OK ) Otherwise lights works ok including...
  9. B

    Issue with Aqualisa electric shower

    Hi all, hoping someone can help! We recently bought a house with an Aqualisa Lumi electric shower, which has suddenly stopped working. When we turn it on it takes a few seconds to starting trickling, then the unit starts making a whooshing sound (like the sound a games console makes when it’s...
  10. J

    Simple light fixture issue

    I bought and wired a simple Home Depot three led bulb chandelier. White black and copper wire. Wires connected. Turned fuse back on and light bulb came on but the wall switch will not turn the light off. Any thoughts?? Tried every switch around ( new house with no previous fixture as...
  11. Frasernash

    Not strictly a car issue but car related.

    I run some computer case fans from a 12volt car battery in my Garage to keep the air flow moving and prevent condensation in winter. I borrowed the idea from classic car air chambers, thinking why not make the entire garage an air chamber, keep my tools and everything else dry at the same time...
  12. B

    Recurring issue with bathroom light.

    Hi all. I'm not an electrician and have very little experience so please bear with me. I have a recurring issue with my bathroom light. A while ago it stopped working and assuming it was the bulb I replaced it but no new bulb worked. The pull switch wiring looked intact and clean but on a hunch...
  13. M

    Does this look like an earthing issue? Meter readings attached

    Hi folks. I am regularly experiencing tingling shocks from my laptop and kettle. Both of these things are plugged into something with a ground plug. I decided to measure the neutral to earth voltage, at least for the nodes I can reach at my plug. I see significant AC voltages measured between...
  14. B

    Swopping MR16 halogens for LED - retaining clip issue

    Hi, I'm swooping the MR16 halogens for LED. The body of the new lamp is slightly bigger and I've managed to fit 5 of them but the 6th has beaten me. I can't shove it in far enough to get the retaining circlip to stay on. Any suggestions welcome. There is no obvious obstruction, I've cleaned the...
  15. G

    DC Rocker Switch Panel Issue from Power Distribution Center

    Hey everyone - new to this thread so thanks for having me. I have an issue with my DC power in a small truck camper. I have 3 accessories plugged into 5 pin rocker switches on a single panel. I have daisy chained the neutrals together and the positive is fed to the power distribution box (WF8700...
  16. O

    Home 220 gen hookup issue

    I managed to recently acquire a generator (used) and straight away me and my father started getting it hooked up to the house. We have it set up so it feeds into my main box and powers the whole home (winch intention to just limit power usage). It feeds through a 30a breaker with a 25’ 10ga cord...
  17. P

    UK Connection issue

    Elderly DIY guy replacing a Manrose extractor fan.House wiring is copper cored red/black/green and yellow and was apparently OK for old extractor but modern replacement needs connection to terminals marked ;- Neutral supply Switched live supply Permanent live supply My question is which goes...
  18. B

    Quinetic instal issue

    Anyone got any ideas what’s going on here? I have a 4000k 60W panel light which I’m trying to dim using the quinetic module and switches. I have the feed and neutral going to the module, then out to the driver. I’ve then run a feed to the live and the switch-dim and the neutral as per image...
  19. Madmankm

    Old house wiring issue newbie here Thought it was a Simple Switch Loop

    Hopefully in Video and Pics I explain it better than here! I have a dilemma in my old house that I thought was a Simple Switch Loop but I have two hot wires in the ceiling receptacle and one hot in hallway light box! Here is my YouTube video, I have had a couple strokes and three heart attacks...
    • Madmankm
    • Thread
    • house issue loop newbie old old house screwfix simple switch thought wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. G

    Auto lighting issue

    Hi all, I would like to replace the standard 12 volt instrument lighting in my 1992 Toyota with a 12 volt led strip, is it possible to include a dimmer switch in the circuit ? many thanks. Gt4grey
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