So I've got incoming mains splitting (forking) off into 3 light fittings. They are HID metal halide lamps. The middle one (thats not working) is 70W, and the other 2 are 150W. I've replaced the control gear and bulb. It still just flickers blue and doesnt actaully start. It also buzzes at the...
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Advice please . replacing lounge light switch first 2 pics switch opperates 2 lights big light and a wall light
will the connections in the blacked back switch work on the new switch ?
Many thanks dan
I'm going to have to replace my faulty EVSE car charger with a new one. The Clipper Creek one is pretty pricey, so I'm looking at a much less expensive Zencar.
The concern is that it says it requires 16A.
My garage has a single 15A breaker for it that's in the house, but I don't know the size...
Hi,
I'm after an electrician in East London to replace my late '80s domestic Helvar system with and updated version.
Can anyone recommend someone please?
Regards
Andrew
I’m replacing a tatty old mechanical Drayton room thermostat with a sleek digital Flomasta 7635G.
Could a wise wizard please help decipher the code known as the wiring diagram in the pictures attached.
Theoretically, given the ‘standard’ wallplate, I should just remove the old and pop on the...
I’m a new homeowner and found this old wire in the panel (the red and black one)... It’s on a 60 amp breaker.
It is clothed sheathed outside the panel and is freying in parts (see 2nd photo)...
Hazardous?
Thanks for any advice!
I just tried to replace the light switch but I didn't took a picture or even try to look how it was wired.
I'm getting out of my mind I've tried 3 new switches and it keeps turning down the main circuit breaker when I try to turn on the light
what am I doing wrong ?
I connected
brown to brown...
I'm an apprentice electrician and i'm doing some groundwork for a job. What panel and breakers would I use to replace this panel etirely? I just want to know what we'd use to tell my master. Would replacing this with a Square D homeline 100amp 6-space 12-circuit breaker panel and 6 square D...
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In the past I've replaced MR16 halogen spots with LEDs and had issues getting them to work. I understand this is driver related. This time, I'm having problems switching GU10s halogen with LED. I can't understand this as my understanding is there will not be a driver involved and this...
have been asked to quote to replace an element. ive done a few back a while back and i dont want to short change myself. probably fit an 11in screwfix 17 pounds odd. lower element with good access, drain tank maybe 20min or so. travel 30min there and 30min back. many thanks.
I was just told by my electric company that I need to replace the base pipe at the meter. What kind of cost am I looking at to do this? My power is surging in and out. Unfortunately, I just had a massive basement emergency project that sucked up all my emergency funds so I will have to wait on...
We have a Motorhome
There is a starter battery in the Fiat Ducato (prime mover)
There are 2 deep cycle House Batteries.
The Starter battery is connected to the House batteries via a VSR (Voltage sensitive Relay) which enables the alternator to charge the house batteries when the starter battery...
hey, so im a DIYer and learn most stuff from youtube tutorials. At the moment am doing a bathroom renewal, and want to replace the extractor fan for a stronger one. I've a very basic understanding of house wiring and electricity, however i think i could do something straightforward like...
Hi Guys,
Please can I have some advice on IP67 switches. I would like to use outside to replace bulky plastic switch boxes available on the market. One will be used for a light switch and another for a door bell. I plan to use a stainless steel push switch mounted on the face of a small sealed...
Hi,
I am currently replacing 1 of 4 Menvier M12 with a Nest Protect and need some expert advice on the (old) wiring.
I have a Menvier M12 with the following wiring:
Black - 0v (neutral)
Red - 12v (live)
White/Green - tamper zone
Blue - zone (interconnect)
Yellow - fire
As per the Nest Protect...
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