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  1. P

    Light switch problem

    I'm trying to rewire my original switch. Its a metal face so the earth's are in the right place and I think the two lives in the COM are correct? It's just the other 3 now all brown sleeeved a blue, a grey and a black. Two ports left marked 1 way , 2 way? Sorry to be a ---- like
  2. M

    Tripping sockets for no apparent reason

    hi guys i'm new toi the forum but hoping someone can shed some light on this issue, my daughter moved into her house last year and all was fine until one day she'd found the sockets had tripped so reset and and were working fine again only for a few weeks later they tripped again she has done...
  3. _q12x_

    An unusual problem for a side project

    This is a side project from my usual thing Im doing right now. Please watch this movie where I explain and present the problem in a very detailed form. My conclusion, it is definitely the power wire that is coming from the SMPS. As shown, I made the test with the batteries and is behaving...
  4. J

    What is the problem with the wires?

    Just bought a house where the bathroom fan is not working. Thought it was the switch but realized the black and hot are not working…. Take a look at the pics as I was thrown off. The switch that does work (switch on the right) has two blacks going to it. The switch that doesn’t work has a...
  5. nickjett

    Firestick tv problem

    Hi, ive got an old Samsung i think LCD tv, which ive connected my firestick to. It works ok once it decides to turn on, but to turn it i have to wait for 10 mins of the tv flicking on and off. I can turn it on without the firestick plugged in or if the tv isnt on the firesticks soucrce. I have...
  6. D

    DIY Caravan Brake Light Wiring Problem

    The brake lights on my caravan (Sprite Swing) are not working, but all other lights work. I have tested the globes and both elements are working in both globes. I've tested the vehicle trailer electric socket, with only brake lights on, and the car is delivering the required 12v to the...
  7. B

    Aftermarket Sony XAV-AX1000 Won't power on with engine - 2010 Vauxhall Corsa EcoFlex 1.0L

    Hi all, (DIY user here) Wondering if somebody might know anything about why my Sony XAV-AX1000 won't power up on startup. A little bit of info about the situation: I purchased this car from a private seller last weekend, who provided photos on the listing of the screen working on the date...
  8. Capybaritone

    3-way dimmer switch problem

    Hello everyone. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I tried installing a dimmer to a 3-way circuit. The dimmer has a hard switch and a dimming slide. After installing and turning the power back on, both the dimmer switch and the other (non-dimming) switch were able to...
  9. woundedrider

    Chrysler Sebring Weird Problem

    Hello everybody I have a very weird issue with my 2003 sebring (2.7 liter) It always occurs randomly so i assume it's electrical. Some days the engine runs better/transmission shifts perfectly BUT the instrument panel illumination totally goes. And some other days, instrument lights shine bright...
  10. A

    Classic Mini 1979 Upgrade problem

    Hello, 1979 classic Mini neg earth, been updated from glass fuse to blade fuses in a side entry fuse box with a few extra ports for accessories. Everything is working fine. BUT. I want to hardwire in a USB port which should be simple but I can't seem to get any luck. (Like everything with a...
  11. dfreitag

    Heating Wiring Problem - cylinder thermostat not working

    Hi there, I've had 4 plumbers & 1 electrician look at my problem (seemingly without dedicating too much time unfortunately), spending more than £1000 already 😣, but none of them has found the issue to my problem - that's why I'm reaching out to you! I have the below set up 1x gas system...
    • dfreitag
    • Thread
    • cylinder heating not working problem thermostat wiring working
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. Raptor0014

    Odd problem on IR Test.

    Doing some testing today on a Wet Room installation. Fed from its own small CU. And consists of 2 x seperate 50A (for 10.5kw shower) circuits 1 x 20a radial for underfloor heating. This runs direct from CU to a fused spur and then from the fused spur to the UFH controller. 1 x 20a radial...
  13. D

    Problem with a rewire

    Hi, I've had my house rewired, and the installation was done very badly. The electrician who was contracted to do it, has now said that he subcontracted the work out to someone who was qualified but not registered. After getting him back to fix a load of issues I then found out that he had also...
  14. T

    Bonding problem in restaurant

    Im an apprentice spark and have been sent to look at some bonding work at a restaurant as apparently staff have occasionally been getting shocks when they touch across metal counters. The bonding has been cut in some parts but when i trace it back rather then going to the 3 phase board it has...
  15. D

    Recessed Can Light Problem - help needed

    I have a recessed can light (Halo H7ICT) that recently stopped working. I checked the breaker, tried a new bulb, and ended up replacing the socket with a new one but none of that worked. I have another light that is on the same circuit I think, same fuse, that is working just fine. I'm wondering...
  16. B

    Incorrect supply cable & boiler problem

    Hi everyone…I have a quick query regarding an issue I’m having with my boiler at home. There has been no hot water, the electrician has come out and diagnosed that the supply from the main fuse board has blown the clock and fuse spur. They also found that the cable is a flex cable and not the...
  17. M

    SSR relay problem solution

    Hello everyone, I have a goldsmith oven to which I had to change an SSR relay because when it reached 475 degrees centigrade the temperature increase stopped. Since the oven must reach 800 degrees in about two hours, I have to solve the problem. I changed all the main components to the oven...
  18. R

    Ansell auto test emergency exit signs problem Model AENLED/3M/W/ST

    I was called to a hall where 6 Ansell maintained exit signs were all dead. They were installed 4 yrs ago. The one that I checked had mains live was connected to L andL1 and the battery was flat; this should light a red led to indicate a faulty battery but nothing showing. There is a reset...
  19. K

    How can I resolve my stairlift electrical problem?

    I am an 80-year-old retired disabled senior citizen. About a month ago we purchased a used Ameriglide Horizon Stair Lift for our stairs to our lower level family room, because of my unsteadiness in walking, and several recent falls. We bought it from a neighbor two houses up from us and moved...
  20. T

    Problem installing smart doorbell

    I've bought a ring wired doorbell and I've run in to a spot of bother trying to install it. The transformer is above my connection box in the hall cupboard. The chime is through the wall next to my front door. It says to attach the jumper cable to the trans and front terminals none of the...
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