I'm wanting to add a TV to my patio and curious about the power situation. My question is - there is a ceiling fan mounted in the ceiling, could I add an outlet using the power wire going to the fan or would I have to pull a new wire to the breaker. I assume it depends on the amperage of the...
Back patio outlet and switch just quit working. Outlet has 36V and switch has 0V. All other outlets on circuit work and measure 120V. Circuit breakers not tripping and measure 120V. Rat maybe ate through in attic? All connections are tight. Bought me outlet and switch. Any thoughts appreciated.
Jim
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I am looking to install a 3kw patio heater spurring off an existing socket (on a ring main) as below:
1. Cable to isolator switch (32 Amp TP&N Rotary Switch Insulated Weatherproof - IP65 | Contactum (DX032AC) - https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CMDX032.html)
2. Cable from isolator...
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...
I have been asked to quote to install 6 x 1.8kW heaters to a wooden pergola with a perspex roof. It's on decking and there is a TN-C-S earth provided. There are obvious things to consider about the heat etc, but I'm more concerned about the electrical installation. It is 12m long and 4m wide and...
Hi all, so my in ground patio lights keep tripping the RCD. I checked them over and found dampness in most of the buried underground three way junction boxes. On inspection I have found this is not the only issue. There are 10No. Lights in total and although when the fittings themselves are...
Currently my builder is placing the cables straight under the slabs between the hard-core and cement. Should he be doing this or do they need to be insulated?
Hi All, my name is Ish and this is my first post on this forum.
I've read some posts on here before and it has been very helpful.
Here is my question.
I told my builder that I would like patio lights in the rise of the patio steps.
He has done the first fix electrics for these lights by cutting...
I am have just finished my 3rd year at college and currently waiting to do my AM2.
I am currently waiting to do a job and even tho trying to convince the customer away from the patio lights as they can be a pain to maintain due to water damage she is keen to have them.
My question is the...
Hi, got a job coming up that will involve installing recessed lights into the patio. I'm trying to figure out the neatest and also compliant way of wiring these up.
Generally I wouldn't bury any cable other than SWA, but I can't imagine these walk over lights are going to have provision for...
Hey guys,
I'm getting an extension and new patio. I want to have some nice lighting but outdoor lighting is a bit new to me. I work with low voltage mostly, alarm engineer. Can I run mains in plastic conduit that will then be concreted over? If not, can I use metal copex or does it have to be...
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Looking for recommendations on some outdoor LED lights to fit above my back door and also above the patio door. Not sure if they should have sensors fitted, wouldn't want them switching on and off all night, lots of cats in the area!
Any opinions on good brands? Looking for something...
I'm installing some patio lights which the builder has supplied. It is a IP67 light and has a fixed flex(not a light that I suggested). I'm trying to do the connections which I have heat shrinked and taped but I'm really not happy about this and think it will cause problems later on. I only have...
Hi All, having an issue with what I thought would be a pretty straight forward problem at first if anyone can shed some light.
This particular circuit breaker trips when you turn it on via double pole switch, but only if it has been off for about 10 min or so. It only has to be reset by the...
Hi everyone,
I am digging the trench for 25-30m of 3x6mm SWA from my house's CU to the (yet to be installed) summer house. 95% of the length will be under a new stone patio. This is part of a major back garden landscaping project which I challenged myself to do on my own (most of it anyways)...
going round to wire up a customers patio at some point and she has purchased 6 recessed lights with 20cm fly leads instead of the fittings i suggested where you can wire then inside the fittings. this now means that i will need to purchase 5 waterproof junction boxes that will require three...
Hi all,
Had a customer who has 2x 1.5kw patio heaters.
He is looking for these to be switched separately, in an ideal world this would be from a 2G Master seal switch.
Now obviously the loading is an issue. I was thinking of maybe using 2x din rail contactors in an enclosure as the db is...
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