I've a 54 year old house. It's a grandma unit with a few guests here and there.
Thermostat went out so I ordered another one.
Apparently this is a line voltage thermostat and the original has four terminals.
The 2 top screw terminals say "line", the two bottom screws say "load"
In the junction...
Hi I am replacing all the lightswitches in a C1950 bungalow. The photo below is of a 2 way 2 gang MK 4526. It has a row of terminals at the top labelled: Common, 2,Common,2. The bottom row is unlabelled. I need to know how to connect a new MK lightswitch.
A drawing of the existing wiring is...
Hi, My extractor is failing and i need to replace it. It can take a while to spin up sometimes and can make a high pitched noise while it is doing so. Giving it a tap normally sorts it out. Its a Steeple brand and has a timer. I need to order another one but I'm not sure if its a standard or...
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Looking on Ebay I can pick up a used inverter for a lot less than what the supplier is asking for a new different unit.
Do I need to inform the FiT people or the DNO. when the FiT paperwork was filled in it had the model and serial number of the inverter, which would be different if...
Hi, I'm replacing a microwave oven rated at 13A with one rated at 16A. This plus a conventional oven are fed from a 32A MCB in a consumer unit, via a single 6mm2 T&E cable to two 13A fused flex outlet switches. The original installation was professionally done seven years ago. Can I replace...
Hi, so 4am this morning our bedroom fan went off which woke me up - whole upstairs socket ring was out - I went downstairs and the lights ring was out. Checked the C.U and one of those double switches was in the off position - tried to reset but couldn't, decided to go back to bed!
So this...
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Block of flats, communal areas currently have a time lag push button system in place.
They want the buttons replaced with PIRs however there is no neutral at the switches?
Are the neutral free push buttons not very good? What are the options.
Have there been any major changes in fire alarm systems in the past 25 years?
The reason i ask is i have just had a customer on the phone that is saying that the company who service the fire alarm system for a church hall says that the panel must be replaced as it's 25 years old.
Now as far as...
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Hope i could get your help and advice please .
I have indesit HGM61X coocker hood and i believe the fuse is blown because of the blown bulb.
The power source connection or the fuse is normally behind the chimny part, and this is my problem.
I cant seem to see any screws to undo to...
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I need some advice for a small DIY project to replace about 8 kitchen tube lights under the cabinets with LED lights.
Attached are some photos of the existing tube and power connections.
Can you recommend a LED lighting product that would be able to use the existing power connections...
Hi everyone, there is an electrical cooker already in situ and still connected to this junction box. Have been told box is illegal. I have no idea why, box has been checked inside and is earthed. Can anyone tell me what the issue is please so that I know how to install the new cooker? Big thanks...
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I have bought a Nest thermostat recently. The quoted price for installation is above 90 pounds in my region. Heard from lots of people that the nest installation might be not difficult, thus, would like to give it a try with your advice.
My CH and HW system: Y-Plan (3-port), Potterton...
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i have zero electrical experience, but am looking to replace my wireless honeywell CM927 / BDR91 Control unit with the Nest 3. This is to control a Ferroli combi boiler.
I could pay a professional, but It doesn't look to complicated to fit.....but then what do i know :-)
Looking at...
Called to inspect power completely off. As title suggests main fuse had popped and DNO said call an electrician. You will not believe this job! The boxes are rotting away. The cables full of verdigree and corrosion. Soaking wet. All at a chinese take away. The cellar has no light. The only way...
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I have just moved and have an old garage consumer that I would like to replace.
It is fed from the main consumer in the house and rcd protected.
I will need to notify labc but am worried that they may have an issue with the feed cable as is old colours and possible not swa.
Does this...
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While pulling up floor boards for plumbing purposes (1950s semi detached) I came across an old style junction box (black plastic and screwed) attached to a joist. This is for the downstairs lighting circuit from what I can tell (size of wires and disappearing into the ceiling in a...
Someone is asked me to have a look at a transformer in an LED fitting they have checked that it is not the fitting itself but they think it's definitely the Transformer inside it, does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about the best thing to do or how to fix the transformer or would it be best...
Hello Guy's I replace shower pull cord switch like same last one but there before not conecte earth wire I done like that before wire connect with shower in future working like before in there any danger if not connect with switch box?
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Looking for abit of advice?
We are quoting to replace some SWA cabling feeding various sub boards.
I have an ABB power factor correction module in place, this is feeding a control panel in the plant room, feeding motors and ventilation equipment
We need to replace the 2 x 150mm 4 core...
I currently have a double socket in our spare bedroom and a 4 way extension block running a computer and peripherals. For neatness I would like to have an electrician add a second double socket right next to the existing one and do away with the extension block. The socket can be added to the...
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