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  1. S

    UK Seeking advice on quote to replace CU

    Hi all, New homeowner here... hoping it's okay to seek some advice on a quote. I've recently had some wiring done for a new kitchen in a small 3-bed terrace built in 2001, but we need to replace the aging consumer unit to fit everything in and make it expandable if needed in the future. I'm...
  2. groetschel

    The timer switch in the sauna heater broke replace smart?

    Hello DIYers I need some help reading the attached diagram. The "Timer (60 minutes)" broke and I need to replace it. First, for my theoretical understanding: the voltage between L1 and L2 is 240VAC. How is the timer able to connect to L1 and L2, while only one line goes into the Thermostat...
  3. marcg_uk

    Is there a smart light switch I can replace these old 2-way, 2-gang switches with (pics here)

    Hi there, I'm looking to smarten up my outside floodlights to react on camera detection so I think I need to purchase a 2-gang, 2-way smart switche(s) that work with Alexa for instance. At the moment, We have a front floodlight and back floodlight, which are both controlled from 2 points (a...
  4. L

    Replace old fuse wires with circuit breaker?

    This appears in our Building & Pest report: "Safety switch installed, old fuse wire fuses still in use, recommend replace with circuit breakers." The home was built in the 1980s. Are old fuse wires dangerous? How dangerous are they? What are the risks of replacing with circuit breakers? Are...
  5. N

    Want to replace old light/fan switch with new one but not sure if possible. Canopy module?

    Recently moved into a new home. My bedroom has an old Lutron light/fan switch combo that I want to replace with a smart one (it's adjacent to another switch that just controls an outlet). I had thought replacing a switch would be a pretty simple task but after starting to look at the manuals im...
  6. NutterzUK

    What do I replace this light with?

    Hi. I'm not an electrician, I'm just a homeowner who thought they were about to do something as simple as replace a bulb only to find the task seems more confusing. We have some kitchen units and inside them are some LED lights. I've attached a couple of photos (light and ligh2). So I went...
  7. P

    Replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R

    I would like to replace my ancient Honeywell mechanical thermostat with a Honeywell T3R PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT I have three wires in the old thermostat. Please see the first three photos. 1 Red 3 Yellow 2 Blue are these 1 Live 3 Live return (Switched) 2 Neutral Could I configure it as in...
  8. C

    Replace Large Oven or Dryer Breaker

    Hello and Thank You!!! Reason: I am installing a Generator Hookup panel. I am installing a 30Amp breaker to hook up the generator. I want it at the top. I need to make some room. QUESTION: Can I replace these larger Oven and Dryer breakers with smaller same amperage new breakers? Why do...
  9. V

    I am allowed to replace the 2.5mm wire from a radial circuit to 4mm and the 16Amp MCB for a 32Amp

    Could you tell me please if I am allowed in England to replace by myself the 2.5mm cable from a radial circuit to 4mm and the 16Amp MCB it has now for a 32Amp?
  10. M

    Can I safely replace a B-Curve breaker with a D-Curve breaker?

    Hello, I am an American living in Germany. I have some US appliances (120v) that I want to use, so I bought a 5000 Watt step down transformer. Unfortunately, plugging in the transformer usually trips the breaker. More than 1/2 of the time, but less than 3/4. When the breaker does not trip...
  11. A

    Replace 2 Way Ceiling Light

    Hi all. I am trying to replace a ceiling light but the new light has a different wiring connection. If the answers simple enough I will do it myself as done this type of thing before. If not ill wait for my electrician but getting hold of anyone to do this at the minute is impossible. Ive...
  12. A

    If I replace my Smart Meter w Analog, BUT my neighbors have Smart Meters, will I have EMF issues?

    I’m currently in the home-buying process, and some of the homes I’m looking at have Smart Meters installed. Thankfully, I live somewhere where we can easily opt-out and have an Analogue Meter installed by the utility company, so making that modification would not be too difficult. However, I’m...
  13. R

    Replace leisure battery with Cigarette socket

    Hello, I’ve got a campervan with a 75ah lead acid leisure battery. Wired via a split charge relay. Now I’m tempted to get rid of that and just use a jackery or Bluetti for my power needs. However when I remove the leisure battery, could the existing wiring be used to power a cigarette...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Do I replace the ballast?

    I have narrowed the fault down to the ballast in this fitting. See picture. I cannot find an identical ballast. Blimey, there must be hundreds! Is there a similar ballast I can use? Bearing in mind the existing cables, both supply and load, are terminated into little blocks that clip in either...
  15. S

    Would it be ok to replace an earth nut on a ceiling light with a cable / cable and loop?

    I am replacing my ceiling rose with a metal 4 spot light bar, the cables are to short to be able to secure them unless I release the block from the light it’s self. I can then wire it with ease but can’t get the block back into the fixed earth nut. Would it be ok to replace this nut with a...
  16. M

    Help Required to Replace an outside light

    Hi, I’m a DIYer I am trying to replace an outside PIR lamp which is connected to an internal fused switch in the hall. Removing the cover of the existing lamp there are 4 wires connected to a junction box - the left one is marked * and the others live, neutral and earth (See attached image)...
  17. M

    Can I Replace Chain in Pull-Chain Lampholder?

    I'm renting a property at the moment and one of my children yanked the cord and pulled it out. Is there a simple way for a novice/DIY'er like myself to replace this cord without touching any wiring? I did a Google search, from what I saw, this would require messing with the wiring, which I...
  18. W

    Shower switch chord broke ! Can I just replace the chord ?

    Hi all, nylon switch chord broke, but the switch is still working. I'd really like to just replace the nylon chord but it's fairly inaccessible. Could some kind person tell me if this is possible without buying a new switch ? Please see pic. Many thanks
  19. J

    Can I replace my old entry phone (bpt c200) with a bell 801.

    I have removed and looked at the old entry phone. It has 6 wires. Blue plus blue and white. Green plus green and white. Orange plus orange and white. Is it possible to put them into the IORTZ System on the new phone? Plz help it's driving me crazy
  20. Stamps44

    Replace rcd without replacing whole CU?

    Hi, could I ask for a second opinion please? My RCD failed routine 6 monthly testing using the test button. I'd like to get it replaced, and spoke to an electrician who said that he couldn't replace it without replacing the whole consumer unit because it didn't meet the the latest regs. It...

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