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  1. B

    Removing a relay

    I'm trying to learn more about relays. Can someone link to a resource that describes how they work? I mean like a wiring diagram of 1L1 3L2 5L3 2T1 4T2 6T3... Here is a LC1K09 that is connected to a lighting circuit. What are the alternative ways to remove/disconnect it and instead have the...
  2. T

    Does removing a socket lower breaker amperage?

    I tried removing a socket. I turned off the power, I snipped the wires off, covered with electrical tape, put those plastic twist nobs on the end each wire individually. Then tucked it all into the "socket hole. I have a plastic cover with no holes i'll be screwing over to cover the whole job...
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    Old 3 phase Lucy Oxford main cut out- removing fuses

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  4. W

    Using a consumer unit after removing total control meter

    I have 2 consumer units, one normal and one for t control, I no longer have storage heaters so want to get the meter removed, can I then use the consumer unit to supply the sockets that were originaly used for storage heating, my immersion heater is also connected to this consumer unit so that...
    • wunatey
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    • after consumer consumer unit control meter removing total unit using
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Removing an outlet from a switch (light connected) with unfamiliar wiring.

    Hello, I'm knew to electrical work but I feel comfortable doing some beginner, easy work. There's actually 2 bathrooms in our house that have the outlets and lights controlled by one switch. I can only speak to one bathroom setup so far. Bathroom1: One switch that controls the light and one...
  6. J

    removing a light switch, making it always live (UK)

    I've replaced a light with a low energy LED bulb which is controlled wirelessly, and now want to remove the old switch so that it is always on, and I can then control it with the wireless switch. Can I just remove the switch and connect the L1 and common wires together? It's an old 1-way 1-gang...
    • jonnieo
    • Thread
    • always light light switch live making removing switch
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Removing cable from pushfit lampholder

    Hi all, Pics below I need to get the wire out of a push fit holder to thread the cable out of base (can't go the other way as there's a switch which can't be removed) Worse case I'll cut the cable but would be good if I can re-use the sockets as I need several. Cable is stranded so can't just...
  8. M

    need help removing wattage limiter on the fan

    Hello All, Working on fixing the issue with the flashing light on the fan, but having trouble understanding how to connect wires after removing the wattage limiter. I can see that grey should be connected to grey, but not sure how to connect all the other wires after I remove the wattage...
  9. M

    Removing Old Cable TV Wires From House Exterior:

    I have what I think is old cable TV wires on the exterior of my house. I am hoping that someone from this forum can confirm from these photos that that is what I am looking at. I know for sure that they are not my Verizon Fios wires. Thank you in advance :)
    • Martina
    • Thread
    • cable exterior hoping house old removing screwfix someone wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Removing a knockout in an older box

    Hi, DIYer here with I think a super simple question. I'm trying to remove a knockout in an electric box. Tried tapping from both sides with a hammer and screwdriver but no luck. Seems like an older box. Definitely looks more solid than what I see today for sale. Any ideas on how to remove...
  11. C

    Removing a switch component from a usb circuit board

    Hey guys, I have a set of lights that are USB powered. They have a push button switch. I would like to remove the switch component from the circuit board so that when I plug in the lights they come on automatically. Is this possible/safe to do? If so is it as simple are just soldering off...
  12. N

    Removing a corroded lug

    Hi, Does anyone know of a way to remove a corroded lug holding the neutral wire to a neutral bar in a meter socket? It’s completely stuck and I'm afraid of breaking the neutral bar if too much force is used, cause then we will have to replace the entire meter socket (it seems like they don't...
  13. Bobby34

    Removing socket outlets

    Hi guys and girls, A client is moving their kitchen into another room that currently has a few sockets in it. The sockets are currently on a ring final circuit that covers every socket in the house. They've asked me to add sockets for the new kitchen so I am going to run a new kitchen circuit...
  14. S

    Removing a PIR sensor from an ADE optima compact installation.

    Could someone give me a rundown of how I would go about disconnecting two PIR’s from an existing installation? I’m knocking down a rotten wooden frame conservatory and a shed which have sensors in and will need to permanently remove the PIRs from the system. Could anyone help me out? Thanks
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    Removing a circuit with security alarm - help?

    Hi, I have just moved into a new house and there is a security alarm that doesn't work properly and the trip switch of the circuit that it is on is just permanently down. I want to rip out the alarm and get rid of it as it is old and no good. Can I just remove the circuit from the Consumer...
  16. Sparksaflyin

    clever ways of ring final test without removing spur fronts??

    Morning fellas. I know from regular visits to this website that we have some rather intuitive Sparkie’s on here so I thought I’d join in the fun. I’ve got a rather basic question to start with but also where some of you can hopefully show your tips and tricks. Im currently working on a...
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    Removing small section of coving

    I need to remove a small section of plaster coving to run a new cable from the wall downstairs to under the upstairs floorboards (putting a new light in they want on a seperate switch). So ideally I want to remove a small section of coving and then replace it. I have done this in the past with...
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    Removing 10V dimmer from bank of 2D CFLs

    We have a set of Thorn 2D CFLs controlled by a 10V dimmer switch. We no longer require the dimming function so, by disconnecting the 2 x 10V connections from the variable resistor, the lights are operating at maximum brightness. Just checking is it okay to leave these 2 leads disconnected, or...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Removing an electrical cable on customers property... that doesn't belong to the customer!

    Afternoon all, I have just been to do a quote for an elderly lady to remove a cable from under a stone driveway. Her neighbours jacked up her car and moved it off her driveway, then made a channel in her driveway, then laid their cable across her driveway to their garage. They gave her...
  20. S

    Removing fused switches

    Im doing my kitchen and have a question regarding the arrangement of some wall mounted fused switches and in cupboard mounted sockets On the wall I’ve got a couple of switched FCU’s. Each of these FCU’s are linked to 2 non switched single sockets that are inside the cupboards. The wall...
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