replacement

  1. Oldskoolskater

    Wago 221 + box = replacement for 30A junction box?

    Hi, I need to swap out a damaged 30A junction box on an existing ring main circuit and thought I'd replace it with Wago 221 connectors and a Wago box, but got a bit concerned by the multiple ratings on the sides of the connectors. Can I simply swap out an old 30A JB with Wagos? Will it be...
  2. Bob Geldoff1234

    UK Help with replacement storage heaters

    I get asked quite a lot about replacing old storage heaters with something more economical and I don't know what to recommend. Some people ask for the economy 7 tarrif to be changed over to a permanent supply and to fit convector heaters. I cannot see how this can be more economical than the...
  3. J

    MK 5780s replacement

    Hi all, Just needing to upgrade a mk 5780s RCD to a type A so I can fit a car charger. Does anyone know if a MK Sentry RCD will fit, or have the dimensions changed? Happy Friday Jon
  4. P

    UK Volex Mcb replacement

    Hi i have a volex Vcu14 consumer unit and need a couple of 32A mcb's but have been discontinued and I don't really want to buy a second hand one. Is there an alternative option or make I can use? Thanks in advance
  5. jjjinx

    replacement cu not acceptable for NIC / Napit certification

    I've had my assessment, and my work consists of replacing cu's, EICR's & maintenance work. Not often do i do any work that requires adding two additional circuits, so now I can't get certified after 15 years of being a sparky.... gutted! I've always got certified with a new cu but now they've...
  6. R

    HMDI Cable Connector Replacement

    Hi All, We've recently moved to a new build where the HMDI cable for the TV etc. are pre-fitted in the cavity of the wall. One end of the HMDI cable if damaged. I've tried taping a new HMDI cable to trying to pull it through the wall without luck... so short of removing the wallpaper and...
  7. M

    DIY - 30 Amp 3-wire Dryer Outlet Replacement. Does this look damaged?

    Hi all. DIY here. Electric Dryer (Kenmore Dryer - 796.61552.610) had been tripping the breaker sporadically over the past few months. Recently the dryer has stopped heating though it does still continues to spin and blow air. Using a multimeter, I checked the double pole 30 amp breaker's...
  8. C

    Hager 100A main switch replacement

    So just been out to replace a main switch that had burnt out, Sat afternoon so had to replace with a Wylex one that fitted no problem to at least give them power... Need to go back and replace the switch with a Hager one, its SB299U.. The only ones I seem to be able to find are SBN 290.. I...
  9. J

    G24 replacement and ballast query

    Hi guys Moved into a new place this year and have a g24 4 pin light fitting in the storage cupboard. Light recently went and I've tried two new bulbs but just get a flicker. Seems there should be a ballast to replace but I can't find one and assume this is part of the overall compact fitting...
  10. Shaun H

    Replacement required, heating controller 40A Supply, it operates ceiling heaters above the plaster

    • Shaun H
    • Thread
    • ceiling controller heaters heating plaster replacement required supply
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. pirate

    Sangamo M5 replacement timer

    I have been asked to find a replacement timer for a Sangamo M5. I've done some searching, but frankly came to no obvious conclusion. Not my usual area of work, so I hope someone with recent experience can point me at a suitable model.
  12. lozarus

    Oven Replacement - RCD?

    Afternoon all. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm currently half part way through completing 2391 (second exam tonight) - so may be getting myself in a tiz overthinking things. Either way, thought I'd put it out to the group. Task is: Straight swap of existing x5 ovens with new -...
  13. A

    Replacement thermostat / timer

    Hi. I have very old underfloor heating with thermostats. I'd like to replace the thermostats with timer/thermostats if possible. The current (very old) ones have 2 red cables, 2 black and an earth. One of the red cables is live all the time, the other live when the thermostat kicks in. It...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Do Wylex RCBO's fit as a replacement for NSB MCB's?

    I may well need to change all the MCB's for RCBO's in this board (see picture). Do Wylex RCBO's fit in this board? It is currently fitted with NSB MCB's. Also, Wylex seem to do a few different RCBO's. Do they all fit, especially the new compact range? I'll expand a little on the problem...
  15. Andy90

    Validate new Light Switch Replacement

    Had to replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. The New Light Switch is wired different from the old one but appears to work ok Can someone with Aus Electrical knowledge tell me why: - Old Light Switch was wired using Terminal 1 and 2 - Whereas New Light Switch uses only Terminal 1 and C...
    • Andy90
    • Thread
    • ausie elec light light switch light switch replacement new replacement switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  16. JSRoberts

    70W CMH LED Replacement

    Hi all, after some advice on the best product to replace several 70w cmh bulbs to and led equivalent. Currently have 8 cmh bulbs in a church which getting very hot and must be very inefficient so wanting to replace these for an led equivalent to hopefully save the church some money. Have looked...
  17. N

    GFCI Outlet Replacement

    I replaced a faulty 20a gfci outlet with a 15a gfci outlet in my 35 yr old house, will this be a problem?
  18. S

    Light switch replacement

    I am replacing a single pole switch that controls two light fixtures. Seemed easy enough, the old switch had two black wires that were connected by backstabs and a red wire that was connected by the screw on the side. After replacing the switch, one light was controlled and the other was on all...
  19. W

    Replacement hob wires too large

    Hello, we have just had a replacement hob through warranty, the electrician who came to fit it said it needs ho5rrf cable when we have 6mm. He wants to replace the entire cables. My house was only rewired 3 years ago. Does this sound ok, or would it be cheaper to buy adifferent hob that...
  20. M

    Main earth after cut-out replacement

    Hi all, After months of waiting, the fused neutral cut-out at my parents house has been replaced but I am concerned about the main earth. I believe it to be a TN-S as the main earth is attached to the back of the main incoming cable. In December, I got the CU replaced and isolator fitted and...
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