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    Weird old wires found under my floor

    ...fortunately not connected to anything! The black one with the red stripe has conductors consisting of 3 strands, each about 0.75mm diameter which seem to be copper. with some other metal coating. (or maybe I'm imagining the reddish glint on the cut ends...). Insulator in terrible...
  2. msibart

    Old helvar system for sale /spares

    Hi all, I have moved into a house which had a helvar system for lighting, digidim router, wall controls, 3 dimmer banks. One dimmer bank stopped working but that leaves 32/36 still functional. I had a helvar engineer out and they confirmed this sytem would still drive LEDs as well retained...
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    Old Tester , Think Tel uses one just like it :)

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325088719614?hash=item4bb0cc32fe%3Ag%3AKw0AAOSwRiBiJf5R&LH_ItemCondition=4
  4. J

    Complicated old wiring issue- 3 way switch

    Hello, DIYer and first time poster here. Recently bought a house built in 1925, and am gradually working through adding and replacing the wiring, especially where the previous owners had done some seriously questionable work. I've run up against a real question mark though and I'm hoping someone...
  5. J

    Old CLICK Consumer unit.

    Morning everyone, I have a customer with an old CLICK consumer unit, the MCBs are DB132, DB106, DB116 etc. Does anyone know if the new CLICK elucian range of RCBOs fit this board? I have a picture of the consumer unit (Looks like a bomb has went off) if needed. Appreciate any answers. Kind regards.
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    Wiring help! Old victorian terrace!

    Hi, so we have been living in a house that was built in 1880s/1890s, and we have had a few issues with the electrics. I mean we live in a pretty cheap house and am quite aware that the reason we have these issues is because of that, but I would like to at least live safely! So March 2021, our...
  7. Too_Wired

    What is the BS number is for this old DNO Crabtree enclosure?

    Hi, I completed an EICR at a customer home in the week and came across this old Crabtree DNO equipment in the meter cupboard. Just two questions really 1. Does anyone know what the BS number of this equipment is (See pictures) 2. Will the DNO replace it if the customer requests an isolator...
  8. Technophobia

    Wiring old & new BT lines

    I have old & new BT wires that I am in need of help with please. The old wiring coming directly into the house hidden inside a grey plastic box are 4 whites followed by 1 of each of these colours brown, green, orange, blue & grey The new wires are brown, blue, green & orange into one extension...
  9. S

    Nearly Too Old at 46

    Hi 46 year old here with a long background in IT and networking; plus a little Police work. Looking to train initially to be able to so some basic non notifiable work to support a business idea , but wouldn’t rule out going to whole way ! Living in Sheffield now but originally from...
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    Old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place?

    What are the regulations around old DZ fuseboards, Do they have to be removed (no exceptions) or can they be left in place? My own thought was that they were essentially outlawed back in the 2000s but if they are still functioning can they be left in place or do they HAVE to be removed? Have...
  11. _q12x_

    Electrical sockets flames from old wiring? (for a friend)

    This is more an 80's question: A friend of mine come to me with a bizarre problem that perplexed me. I don't know what to think. And I need some advice from you. I am not an electrician but I have some electrical knowledge and experience. He lives in apartment (in a 4 level building)...this...
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    How do I rewire this old double light switch?

    I have a double light switch that controls the kitchen and the outside lights. I want to replace it with a new switch but the new switch looks very different to the old one. I tried to post photos but couldn't for some reason. Any able to help me - I can send phots if required.
  13. Pig Glider

    Ceiling light rewiring help - unusual old wiring

    I have installed a couple of ceiling lights previously but have never encountered such a set up of wires for the old light. I am unsure which wires I need to put into my new light fitting. I have attached images of both to this post. I have 3 red wires next to each other and then 2 black & 1...
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  14. J

    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...
  15. J

    Removing old wired stat for new hive system

    Hi Firstly if it wasn’t for this forum I would not have been to able to wire my hive controller so quickly so thank you ! Still sort of on topic of my hive I need to disconnect my old wired stat. I believe two of the wires will need connecting together to complete the circuit. Could anyone...
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    cooker hood extractor, old and new wiring colours

    i am replacing my cooker extractor motor, the old unit has red, white, grey, blue wires,, the new has red, white brown, black, please help, both are 3 speed,, is there a set order for numbers 1, 2 and 3 speeds, in regards to the wire colour. thanks dazza
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    2 gang light switch old to new

    Hi my old switch has L1 L2 but new is just 1&2 way so how do I wire the new from the old please.
  18. N

    Replacing a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA Circuit Breaker Old Type

    Hi, I need to replace a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA CIRCUIT BREAKER. 61/B3230 old type which is now obsolete and can only be bought online from Ebay. Comapring the image of the breaker online, there is a small difference to the one that needs replacing. Printed above 30mA is a square box...
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    New 4 way CU being fed from 50A MCB on old CU

    HI, I ve briefly asked about this setup before but now asking about the load on 4 way...... is this Ok/Safe ? I have a plastic 10 way CU.....one of the 50A MCBs from this has been used to feed the new 4 WAY metal CU. The new 4 way METAL CU has an 80A main switch (30Ma) and 4 MCB's (50a,32a,32a...
  20. J

    Advice for 30 year old trying to become an electrician?

    Hi everyone hope your all good. I've been training to be an electrician for 2.5 years and in that time ive achieved the following qualifications: 2365 2382-18 2391-52 I've been applying for jobs for a year now but had no luck, i cant even get a position as a mate.. Which is why i decided...
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