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    Integrated 4 pole RCD for 32amp outlet.

    Hi all, I got some great feedback the other day regarding the installation of some TP + N, RCD protected sockets. One of the sockets will be supplying an old forklift charger. I just wondered if I should be installing a type A RCD on this? I can't get any info from manufacturer as its too old...
  2. J

    240v Single Pole baseboard heater - thermostat wiring

    Im a DIY novice. I have changed central AC thermostat, light fixtures, switches etc. This has me stumped. I have a 240v single pole baseboard heater with an old mercury thermostat. I would like to replace that thermostat with a Honeywell TL8130A. Question 1 - Can someone explain the wiring to...
  3. M

    Convert Three-Way to Single Pole Smart Switch

    All, I'm a bit stumped trying to convert a three way traditional switch over to the Smart Caseta Single Pole On/Off switch. There are two switches today for a light, the plan is to convert one switch to the Smart switch, then add a secondary remote to the alternate switch location - essentially...
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    Is a fused double pole isolator classed as a consumer unit.

    I’ve just replaced a faulty 63A double pole isolator supplying a feed to a consumer unit several meters away to a flat. ive come to do the notification on the niceic web page and there is no appropriate category to tick other than circuit addition or alteration in a special locatiom install a...
  5. S

    How to use a two pole voltage tester?

    Hello guys, just looking for a bit of advice, I’d like to be able to use a voltage tester at home when required. Are there any good videos or tutorials? thank you
  6. W

    20 amp double pole switches

    Hello, Just wanted to share a fault I had today and was wondering if anyone else has come across it. So I wired a kitchen and the customer supplied the faceplates (I know...) So after a lot more time explaining what they needed to buy and that a light switch would not work as an isolation switch...
  7. M

    Garage lighting 1 single pole to control all 3 and 1 sensor switch to control middle one

    Hello fellow electricians, I am currently in the midst of wiring 3 lighting fixture at my friends garage. I'm just wondering if there's an easier way to do it or if the way I'm going to do it is going to break the sensor switch. So the situation is this: I'm going to name the lighting fixtures...
  8. M

    3 Pole Switch Wiring Question

    Trying to replace this existing 3 pole switch with a smart 3 pole switch, am I identifying these wires correctly? It appears there’s an expectation for fives wires including two traveller wires so is it likely the two blue are both travellers in which case am I missing a ground wire? Help...
  9. HappyHippyDad

    LED light in bathroom flashes when extractor fan TP pole switch is closed.

    I have just fitted the manrose humidity/timer remote unit into a bathroom (see pic below) When I switch the LED bathroom light off, it starts flashing. If I switch the TP switch for the extractor fan off it stops flashing. This only started happening when I introduced the humidity/timer...
  10. S

    Double Pole Switch for Loft Light

    Hi looking for some expert advice on the following . Am in the process of fitting light in my loft. I have spured off the last light on the end of the radial light circuit using 1mm twin & earth. I would usually utalise a single pole 1 gang switch to switch the live. I believe this is standard...
  11. E

    Double pole MCB and ovens

    My intention is/was to wire up 2 ovens, and a hob, using MCBs in a CU located in a cupboard adjacent to the oven positions. Each oven to have its own DP switch adjacent. The ovens will be mounted in what was an old chimney space and I had intended putting the switches in the brickwork at the...
  12. Michael J

    40 Amp single pole n/c main contractor?

    I need a 40A single pole contactor. The main contacts to be normally closed in the distant passed I seem to remember you could get them. Anyone know where to get them? Thanks in advance
  13. B

    Is a double pole isolator mandatory when fitting an electric shower ?

    Hi , I've recently moved into a propery with an electric shower installed , there is no isolation switch in the bathroom, the showers seems to be wired directly from the consumer unit , it is on its own supply and can be isolated at the board , is this sufficient to pass an electrical test ? Or...
  14. W

    Three way and single pole

    Do I need to have 2 power sources if I have a three way switch and a single pole switch in the same electrical box? The three way will have another switch at a different door for inside lights. The single pole will be for an outside light.
  15. S

    Double pole swith or rotary isolator

    Hi guys second fixing a kitchen and noticed there is a rotary isolator for some kitchen appliances why is this instead of a double pole switch ??
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    LightwaveRF replacing Double Pole Switch

    Hi guys, new member to forum here. I recently bought a new build and I'm slowly replacing the light switches with smart LightwaveRF ones. Most of them I've been able to work out myself and some googling. However there's a 2 gang switch on each of my bathrooms where one of the switches is a...
  17. S

    Double pole switch

    Hi guys I'm relatively new to the electrical trade just want to know why do we use double pole switches I know they cut off both line and neutral but why do we use them for shower circuit, ovens, jobs, fridges, microwaves, and not use single pole ??
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    3 pole breaker query

    I know it needs to be replaced, but what actually causes a 3 pole breaker to suddenly stop being able to stay in the on position please, and that's even without it connected to anything (i.e. the switch mechanism makes the correct sounding click when push up, but immediately springs down)????
  19. M

    Add GFCI outlet off single pole switch (source from light)

    Greetings! I've got a single 12/2 wire coming into an outlet box that is connected to a single pole light switch used to control a vanity light. The light is the source in this setup, which I understand is turned on and off due to the interruption of the current via the switch. I'd like to...
  20. J

    Needing to add 2 separate 50 amp double pole breakers to my service panel???

    Want to know if I can add two 50 amp breakers to my 100 amp service panel that already has 2 x 15, 8 x 20 amp, 1 x 30dp amp, and 1 x 60dp amp breakers Source URL: Electrical Forum - https://www.electriciansforums.net/forums/electrical-forum.15/

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