Hi Guys,
I have the walls open (removing tiles from dot and dab walls fml...)
Can i connect a single FCU 13a to both my integrated Fridge Freezer and Microwave? or would i need to have two seperate FCUs for this? or would i need a 20a DP Switch? wiring inplace is part of the ring main...
I have a kitchen light with is wired to the eat-in kitchen area. There are 3 separate switches (back door, hallway, and stairs) that control both lights. I have 2 questions. All 3 switch locations are 2-pole switches.
1. Is it easy/possible to separate these lights to separate switches?
2...
Hi,
I had the house re-wired in 2018. I have taken the kitchen out and have found a new earth cable was installed but is not connected to anything.
What purpose would this have? Is it for earthing the plumbing?
Thanks,
Hadley
Hello,
We moved into our house 2 years ago and until recently the kitchen lights worked fine. The LED strip lights are on a dimmer switch, when pressed (full power selected) the LEDs come on briefly and then go off. On investigation the LED strips are driven by an Aurora driver (this model...
what install should be done for integrated kitchen appliances when-
1 socket is unaccessable, ie on the wall behind the backs of the cupboard.
2 not wanting to move the sockets inside of the cupboards.
Should the fuse pop on an appliance getting to it would be very difficult or destructive...
Hi guys. I am wiring a kitchen extension and planning to install seprate CU for this. I have two questions if you guys help me finding answers.
1) do I need to install spd for this cu . existing cu doesn't have any.
2)There is no smoke alarm in the property and the owner is not interested to...
Hi all,
I'm looking for recommendations for a kitchen extractor fan i.e. rate of 60l/s.
We're almost finished renovating and we've just been told we have to have one (I know bit late in the day and I'm not happy but we are where we are). There are only a couple of spaces for one to be located...
Hey guys. Embarrassed to say but I've been living here for almost 5 years now and I've never had my kitchen lights working properly. Can someone possibly help me with some advice to wire these in properly?
The other day I switched out all my old plug in outlets and light switches for new...
Hi all i have a problem on a kitchen ring that has been reconnected by a different firm on a complete rewire. The building has been rewired apart from a kitchen that was joined onto existing wiring. Problem is, one I don't have a ring and two, I get power but then it goes off after an hour or...
We're renovating our kitchen, and I have parts of the wall open and can rewire circuits right now if needed. We currently have three 20A circuits serving the kitchen, as follows:
*Circuit 1: fridge, microwave, toaster, outlets.
*Circuit 2: disposal, beverage cooler (5 cu. ft. mini fridge)...
Hi, Before I start any changes that I make will be thoroughly checked over by a professional electrician for official sign-off. I am doing it as I am a capable DIYer and want to save costs while enjoying the fruits of my labour.
Having said that I am installing a new kitchen where the existing...
Hi everybody,
Looking at putting a kitchen grid switch in my kitchen and wanted to see what you guys (and girls) thoughts were about my set up as i've not installed one before.
Looking at running a 2.5mm radial just for the sockets and a boiling tap (1500w) theres no large appliances to be...
So, I'm having grid switches in my new kitchen for things like cooker hood, dishwasher, fridge freezer, integrated microwave etc...and know how to wire up the switches and sockets as part of a ring final...
But my question is regarding how to route the cables from the above counter grid...
Hi,
Having a new kitchen fitted and was hoping for some advice please. How many LED downlights do I need? Will likely be using these linked below (9W, 450lm, 120° beam)
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-indopro-fixed-fire-rated-led-downlight-white-9w-450lm/3863x
I've attached two photos of my...
Hi,
I've just bought a new built-in 3.4kw oven = 14.8A @ 230v. I'm getting 245v so actually 13.8A.
Existing oven plugs into single socket fed from 20A DP switched fused spur.
Ring is small (3 double sockets) with 4 x 20A DP switched fused spur single sockets (oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher...
This Candy CCE16/2X kitchen extractor hood fan is not working, the lights are still working but the fan itself is not. I know there’s a fair bit of grease on there as you can see but will that be the cause & are there any other things I can check myself to find out why?
Hi guys
Wondering if you could help.
I wanted to fit an indoor PIR sensor in the kitchen which would control 20 led down lights.
My kids have a bad habit of leaving the lights on and leaving the room.
Is this possible? Can anyone send me a link to any good ones? How easy are they to fit...
New kitchen will be installed. Do we need to rewire the kitchen? The fusebox we have is ancient and our electrician has recommended to rewire kitchen then have a consumer unit just for the kitchen electrics as he said things may trip because our consumer unit is old but my builder who covers all...
Hi all!
I have posted on here before for advice on pricing and received some really great advice so wanted to see if I am still in the ball park of fair pricing. I still work for a company but on shifts so have been doing more and more work on my days off. Still unsure whether to just work out...
Hi guys just a quick one,
Is it acceptable to use LED strip lights in a hot kitchen or would the fluorescent tubes be more suited for the hot environment??
Thanks
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