I know it might be a silly question - but
I see they sell 50 meter R2 leads for £50-£90 .
what is the disadvantage of using an extension lead by putting in a plug with only the earth wire connected and use the earth terminal on the cable plug as the other end.
I realise that you would need to...
I volunteer at my local rugby club and we also have 6 caravan pitches with electrical hook ups. We are wanting to upgrade our hook ups with newer units. We have electricians in the club who work in local factories etc and are capable of doing the work but does the work have to be accompanied by...
Hi, my bathroom downlight has started flickering. it is an integrated 9w lamp from Aurora, which appears to be discontinued. The lamp plugs into a socket in the roof simply enough and I have managed to plug into the same socket another Aurora lamp in the bathroom which works fine, indicating...
Latest fun on the job from hell.
I need to replace 2 x Vortice Ariett T ceiling mounted centrifugal fans, but struggling. I could buy replacements, but only place I can find them that might get them by early next week is Amazon, and a bit steep at £80 per fan for my budget.
It's in a Barrat...
Hi guys,
I'm just wondering if any of you know the answer to this question. I have contacted the manufacturer, but due to Covid, they are taking ages to answer.
I have an old extractor fan in the toilet/bathroom that has stopped working and needs to be replaced, the specific model no longer...
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I have a cluster pendant light with 6 cables hanging down and a small LED light at the bottom of each. I need to replace one or two of the cables to make them longer, does the cable have to match the spec of the others? i.e. if 0.5mm² has been used can I use 0.96mm² for the replacements or...
Hi. I have my NAPIT first assessment soon and I replaced a CU in a house which has 16mm2 consumer tails in place. I did not upgrade the tails to 25mm2, so my question is should I have upgraded them or am I allowed to leave the existing tails in place?
I do not know the rating of the DNO cut-out...
Im not so much up to date with Australian standards in regards to domestic installations. I know about testing requirements after a full installation and I know that there is an actual as 3001 for caravans but I just want to check what testing would be required after say an caravan aircon...
I have replaced consumer unit in small rented property, on pre visit found everything fine. Replaced,tested all the circuits, all sound, issued eic.
For letting agency eic is not enough, Eicr is due now, and they wouldn't accepr Eic instead, are they right?
Thanks ;)
Trying to replace an old relay in my well pump. When I search for the product id 38-T129C4238 it says it's been discontinued..
The only other things left on the label that are legible are:
18-811
256 V 60 HZ
A P - 277 VAC
Product's Unlimited
Can anyone point me in the direction of a...
Right, who does and who doesn't take a documented earth loop reading when they replace an accessory such as a light fitting, switch or socket?
And does anyone know ? if its a requirement that is written in GN3 or anywhere as direct replacement of electrical accessories.
As a rule I have...
Hi all. Apologies I can see this type of question has been asked a few times but I still need help as an absolute novice! I am planning to replace the rose with a modern (metal) light. I have added a pic of the current configuration in place and the connector available inside the new light. I...
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This is the control board for a poultry incubator, it regulates temperature by pulsing 240V output to the heater. When it's heating up the heater is on full, when it's in control it pulses on and off. The fault is that it can't get up to temperature, it will control stably to a lower...
Old Timer
Theben 181h
New Timer
KG316T
See how the timer in the breaker cabinet is currently wired.
Which wire do I place where in this new timer? This is the 3rd timer which has gone out so I am trying a different one this time.
If anyone interested there has been scrappage scheme introduced last year for London residents or congestion charge frequent users wanting to replace theirs vans. It can be lease or purchase but must be either electric or euro 6 diesel van and you must scrap your old vehicle. Its pretty...
I would like your opinions of different makes of CU's. I'm converting my garage to a habitable room, Cinema room to be precise. The CU will remain in the garage, albeit moved slightly. The current one is a Hager dual RCD. However, the RCD is type AC and I would like to change to RCBO's. I'm also...
Hi Guys,
Hopefully you can help?
I just wanted to get some advice on the wiring of the new MC6 WIFI thermostat?
I have attached a picture of what I am replacing and the wiring diagram of the new Thermostat.
Please also see recorded voltage readings I have taken.
Current Honeywell Stat :=...
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