I started a rewire last week. The installation failed inspection and testing miserably. Most of the wiring and accessories are going back where they were (with a few alterations/tweaks) so I was trying to use the old wiring to pull through. I was having considerable difficulty getting cables...
Good evening. I need to put a single spur off a single 13A socket. The original parent socket won't be used and will be hidden behind a wardrobe. I need the spur connection or junction box to be very slimline because there isn't enough room behind the wardrobe.
So...is it possible to use a...
I am buying myself a hot tub which requires a 6mm/32 amp service. I have a garage unit which has a spare to fit this extra supply to (no problem). i have measured the diameter of the cores on the SWA cable running from the weatherproof junction box outside of my house to the garage and the flat...
Hi, we are trying to help a customer out that has an issue with some Samsung panels. The customers system was under performing. The company that fitted it has gone out of business so we took a look. The system looks to have been installed fine but 9 out of the 11 panels have issues with the...
I have for sale the following items:
2 x 100 Amp Double Pole 10 Way Junction Box (Meter Splitter)
4 x 60 Amp 3 Terminal Junction Box
6 x 30 Amp 3 Terminal Junction Box
3 x 20 Amp 4 Terminal Junction Box.
£30 for the lot. These are all brand new and unused items, they have just been sat in a...
Sorry this is a general question but for some reason I couldn't start a new thread in the DIY section;
Anyway here's my question:
I have recently had the consumer unit in my house upgraded from an od 4 way wylex to a MK 10 way RCD split protection etc,etc.
to do this the electrician had to...
hi guys,
ive been electritian for about 7 years now and im wondering if any of you guys know a better way of what ive always been taught, im sure there is something im missing!!!
When wiring Spotlights in a bathroom with a extractor fans.
i wire the feed into the first spotlight positon which...
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This is my fist post so go easy please.
I am using an Ashley J803 maintenance free junction box to join 2 2.5mm T&E cables. There is no other option but to create a join due to access issues, so it is unavoidable. It is under the subfloor on the ground floor so access will be limited...
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can someone help please I have a outdoor sensor light connected to a fused switch in my kitchen the sensor cable goes to a junction box with the following colours red yellow blue and earth then I have a double light switch wire that also goes to the the junction box with the Same colour...
Hi All, I'm a DIYer after advice please.
All the lights in my house (ground floor and upstairs) are on one circuit - old colours, as you might expect with the age of house (120 years).
There is a cpc (earth) from the (modern) consumer unit to junction boxes on both floors of the house -...
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I need to extend a shower cable due to building work making it 6 inches too short.
The cable runs through a single storey extension so no access above to put junction box which need to be accessible.
The existing wall where the cable runs down is having a "mini" partition build in...
Mostly for weatherproof SWA junctions, I've tended to use Wiska boxes and piranha nuts for earthing, with gel if needed.
I have a job where I'd rather use Pratley 3-way IP68 junction boxes, no gel or resin needed, but have not used these before.
I'm wondering how long I should allow per 3-way...
I'm going to ask what might sound dumb coming from someone of my age and experience, I don't do much now and have done very little in the way of domestic installations, having spent much of my time on commercial or industrial work, thats not to say I don't know how to install domestic electrical...
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A quick question about wiring downlighters. I am wiring college rooms, it is on price, so its kind of a rush job. There are 3 downlighters all about a meter from each other in the ceiling. The way the contractor wants it done, is loop in, loop out, meaning 3 choc boxes and connector...
Hi, my friends got a spa bath and wants it wired in. I was thinking of running some 10mm t&e under the bath into a ip65 junction box, then into the pump underneath. I can't find anything in the regs or part p which says anything about this so could to with some advice. Also would need some type...
I need to move a number of downlighter positions. What is the best recommended mod, should i crimp the new cables with heat shrink connectors or use maintainence free junction boxes as the old positions will be plastered over?
Hi all, new member here so be easy on me.
I'm looking to replace me existing ceiling rose pendant fitting in my bathroom with a short (700mm length) of track lighting, 2no. spotlights to be used. I've bought the new items from Ikea, a power connector, track, and the spots (Ikeas365+ Sanda)...
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