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  1. 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?
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. P

    Replacement for 670MBX smoke alarms

    A friend of mine has a couple of hard-wired some alarms in a house that, I think, was formally council owned. I took a look and they are overdue for replacement, but a quick search suggests they were Safelinks brand (nothing on the actual product to say so) and no replacement is available. This...
  6. K

    Storage Heating Replacement

    Hello, looking for some advice please. The storage heater in my livingroom has stopped working and I thought I would take the opportunity to replace the heaters throughout the house (4 in total), I am unsure what is best to replace them with, modern storage heaters, panel heaters, IR...
  7. Wolf865

    Landscape Transformer - Wrong Replacement!

    Father-in-Laws old landscape transformer went out so went to Home Depot to get a new one to install that had a countdown timer once the photocell turned it on in the evenings. What HD send me home with was an Intermec Mechanical Timer. Long story short, hooked up a 120V timer on a 12V system...
  8. UKMeterman

    Crabtree loadstar suitible as a domestic CU replacement

    I have a job which is needing a new CU. What would the general view about a new Crabtree loadstar SPN 125A board being used as a domestic consumer unit. I know it will work, I was just wondering about the inspection and how some may argue it some how not right. Thanks
  9. JBW175

    RCBO replacement for Contactum CU

    Do any of you legends know if the new type of Contactum RCBO will fit this board as a direct replacement? Thanks in advance
  10. G

    Btinico handset replacement help!

    Hi, need a little help figuring out exactly where each of these wires go… any help appreciated as the old one seems to have packed in! The first pic is how the original was wired and you can see what I attempted with the newer model in second pic. It didnt work at all so i assume i didnt get...
  11. R

    Removal of potential asbestos fuse board - who and estimated cost?

    [EDIT 2056] Sorry, I think I’ve got my wires crossed and OhMe haven’t been very helpful in detailing what I need to do/say to N-Power except for ‘not our problem’. It is indeed the big, green, metal box at the bottom that is the problem. Good evening, Today, I had someone out to install the...
  12. Mike-R

    Cooktop Replacement: Can I Cut Band on G/W Lines?

    Replacing GE cooktop with newer model, GE PP9830, house supply is 4 wire and two 35amp joined breakers. However, Green and White wires on unit are banded together at tip. Was going to just cut band off, but rating plate clearly says USE ON 3 WIRE ONLY. Manual page 24 says 3 wire OR to 240V...
  13. C

    Smoke alarm replacement

    Hi Folks.....I'm replacing hard wired interlinked smoke alarms with new battery interlinked ones. I disconnected old alarms and left the wires connected to cable connectors. My intention was to push these into the ceiling and position new alarms to hide this. Downstairs cable is 4 core, and...
  14. J

    Transformer replacement

    Hi, Hoping someone can help me. I have a transformer which has failed & needs replacing. Current one powers 3 halogen down lights. Ideally we would like to begin swapping to led lights. What could this be replaced with? Pictured is current one.
  15. T

    UK Wanting advice on CU replacement

    I have an old home that was purchased 35 years ago, all wiring is original from that time and it still has the old fusebox installed the type that uses actual fusewire. I am wanting to have this replaced with a modern CU. I am not a qualified electrician but more than capable of replacing...
  16. F

    4 Bed House CU replacement

    I have an electric car on order and I am having an EVC installed. This has brought the CU’s in my home under scrutiny and identified the fact that for various reasons they do not meet current regs. So out with the old and in with the new . . . oh that it would be that easy! For me (the...
  17. Lou

    Beko oven power knob replacement

    Our neighbours oven knob has sheered off when the builders were replacing the kitchen ceiling... Anyway does anyone know where they can find a replacement knob? It's the one that turns the oven on and to grill etc. They can't use the oven at all. Thanks
  18. B

    Replacement LED driver - which one?

    HI, I have these LED lights which require 9W https://www.helestra.de/en/datasheet/helestra_PALA_15162907_long.pdf It uses the LED Driver in the photo, which needs replacing (light is blinking). I am unable to find the exact same mini LED driver from Gallop. I understand I need a driver with...
  19. i=p/u

    T5 2 x 35w fittings replacement

    Hello cable junkies, need to replace 40 of these fittings, what would you be fitting is the question. https://www.smart-light.co.uk/product/50w-led-batten-light-samsung-150cm-5ft At present it's about 3kw to run lights so according to my quick calc brain the lights above would be 30% cheaper...
  20. H

    Replacement strain relief clamp strip for large junction box

    I am doing some rewiring within the large junction box used for my central heating and hot water controls, which requires me to make use of two additional cable entry points. Unfortunately, many years ago the original installer threw away the flexible brown strips that were used as strain relief...

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