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  1. Stamps44

    Replace rcd without replacing whole CU?

    Hi, could I ask for a second opinion please? My RCD failed routine 6 monthly testing using the test button. I'd like to get it replaced, and spoke to an electrician who said that he couldn't replace it without replacing the whole consumer unit because it didn't meet the the latest regs. It...
  2. K

    Replacing a standard slimline GE breaker with AFCI on a mulit-wire circuit

    Hi all! I am new to this forum. I will be updating an electrical 20 amp circuit from a home built in the early 80s. Since I am modifying a circuit, the NEC requires that I update the existing circuit breaker with an AFCI. As you know, the AFCI is twice as wide as the existing slim line GE...
  3. N

    Replacing a 2 way pull cord with 2 way switch

    Hi, I am trying to move my pull cords from the bathroom to a outside switch. I have a pull cord that controls a light and fan together. the wiring is shown in the picture. the 2 wires are live/sw and go into L2, the L1 (I assume is a neutral ?). How do I take this setup and wire into a...
  4. A

    Replacing an immersion heater

    Hi. I've taken my immersion heater out and want to replace it with an instant hot water heater. The unit will be placed on a wall at chest height from where the immersion heater control was sited (Horstmann economy 7 quartz) The fuse on the fuse board says it's a 16A. I only need it to heat...
  5. C

    Replacing Flush Mount Light.

    Hello, Looking for guidance on a flush mount light replace. The current setup is I have two light switches on the opposite end of the wall. The two switches control two lights. I replaced one of the lights and when I turned the breaker on the lights come on, but the switches are off. If I...
  6. S

    Replacing two 3-way switches, one too many wires. What do i do?

    Hi, I'm trying to replace two 3- way switches but there are one too many wires. Can you help? Each has a red and black wire which I've connected to the bronze screws (as they were before). There's also a black wire that connects the black(common) screws on both switches. But then there's an...
  7. timhoward

    Help with replacing Entryview 3

    I looked at an old ESP Entryview 3 Multi system this morning with a faulty monitor unit, doorbell in one flat not working. After connection check both ends, and swapping two ports didn't result in a doorbell working I gave up. As far as I can tell I haven't a hope of getting a compatible spare...
  8. H

    Replacing halogen transformers to led

    Hi I trying to replace my halogen transformers with LED equivalent. I have 4 spotlights and they have there own transformer. 3 of the transformers I can get to but I can’t get to the last transformer because it’s in an impossible area to get to I think the previous owner has placed the...
  9. G

    replacing downlight fitting - safe?

    Hello all. I have this downlight where the bulb went a while ago and I replaced the bulb myself. I'd never dealt with these type of lights before so I thought the holder had to be pulled out. So I replaced the bulb but then when tried to re-insert the holder, the clips kept flying off, one flew...
  10. erergwerg

    Replacing pull cord thread

    Hello, I'm trying to replace the switch for the shower I'm not sure what to buy. Can I pick any pull cord switch from Screwfix? It is a Bristan 8.5KW electric shower Will this 45 amp be ok? https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-45a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white-with-neon/65167 Thanks in...
  11. erergwerg

    Replacing bathroom extractor fan

    Hi, I need to replace an old extractor fan in a house I rent out. The bathroom has a lot of black mould on the ceiling and I'm wanting to prevent this from happening again. A fan with a humidistat that turns on when it gets too humid sounds like a good idea but is it as easy as just replacing...
  12. S

    UK Replacing pull switch - Help!!

    Hi all I am looking to replace the bathroom pull switch with this one I have found on amazon. My pull switch has live, neutral and earth as expected but the replacement wireless switch has OUT as well as you can see in the photo, any thoughts what to do with this wire? Please see attached...
  13. B

    Replacing light bulb in exterior up and down wall light

    Hi, I'm trying to replace the bulb in an exterior up and down wall light (photos attached). It doesn't seem to take GU10 bulbs. Has anyone ever come across this type of fitting before? Any advice would be much appreciated.
  14. C

    Replacing transformer on lamp.

    Looking to replace a broken transformer on lamp. Having problem finding the exact part. Transformer model is CY35-2400150A 12V 60Hz made by NingboChen Yow. I can find these transformers, but the one I need has a female outlet that the cord plugs into. The lamp has a male plug.
  15. N

    Replacing a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA Circuit Breaker Old Type

    Hi, I need to replace a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA CIRCUIT BREAKER. 61/B3230 old type which is now obsolete and can only be bought online from Ebay. Comapring the image of the breaker online, there is a small difference to the one that needs replacing. Printed above 30mA is a square box...
  16. A

    GFCI circuit protection when replacing old non grounded receptacles

    Hi All, I’m a retired electrician from the Detroit area. My question is, I need to replace some old two prong receptacles in my daughters 75 year old home. Code says I can install a GFCI receptacle in the first receptacle of a group of receptacles and install standard three prong receptacles...
  17. R

    Replacing outdoor lamp - wiring query

    Hi, would appreciate some wiring advice in replacing an old outdoor lamp with a Philips Robin 4.5W Wall Lantern with PIR. I believe the previous lamp had an override which meant it could be left permanently on which I'm guessing is why we have 4 wires coming from the house? I'm puzzled how the...
  18. Dannew

    Replacing storage heaters

    Hey all, a few questions! I had some old storage heaters that I've ripped out and replaced with oil filed electric radiators instead. I now need to wire them up using the existing sockets that were there. First thing is what's involved with converting to a normal energy supply from economy7...
  19. W

    replacing a fuseboard the tails are not long enough

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY - Only companies that wish to get news out to our members can post in here. If you're a general member looking for electrical advice then please click the main HOME button in the main menu and find a suitable forum category for your question.
  20. J

    Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

    I read once, never seen one for sale, that there is a solid brass replacement for the standard 13A fuse in a 13A plug. This is to eliminate the fusing in the plug, which is handy when having a heavy appliance plugged in behind itself, like under worktops which are isolated and fused by an FCU...

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