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I'm a DIYer needing some advice to change a noisy timing switch for a bathroom towel rail to a standard switch. The timer currently installed is a "Trac GP 24/7 & GPE" and has 4 wiring connections- live output to appliance, link to a switch, live from mains, neutral from mains and neutral...
I got given a ring doorbell (hardwired) and an Amazon echo as it was part of a bundle. In my house i can't see any chime box at all, but after taking the old button off the wires once again look utterly ancient/super flimsy. I think they are also dead, because i wrapped them round the 2 screws...
Hi. I have an inverted spotlight above my shower and the light bulb has gone so need to replace the LED spotlight but I don’t know how to get into the fitting to replace the bulb. Unfortunately I don’t have the make and model as it was installed as part of a bathroom refit. Have tried turning...
warning! im a DIYer, so don't know alot about electrics!
The current spotlights have a driver and no earth, they're connected to their driver with a 2 wire clip connector. The driver is then connected to the mains wires with a 3 pin clip connector.
The replacements are mains voltage (astro...
New home owner here diy. I went to replace the porch light and didn’t take note to how the wiring was attatched before removal so know when going to install new fixture I’m left with 2 sets of romex(black, white, and bare) but there’s also an additional black wire by itself that I’m not sure...
Hello all! So as the title says and as the pictures will demonstrate, I have received a very old drill press. However, the cord was absolutely destroyed and needed to be replaced. I had no experience doing this, but followed along with YT videos and was able to replace all the wires, and added a...
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I am updating an old wall outlet with a new. Here is a link to the old and new outlet - see below. On the old outlet there are 2 neutral and 2 hot wire hookups. I assume this is one line and load coming in and one line and load going out since this is probably an outlet in a series of...
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I am looking to replace my bathroom switch in my flat for a smart switch.
The switch controls 4 downlighting and the extractor fan. The extractor is also controlled from a separate switch in the kitchen. I.e two ways
below is picture of the old switch wired up.
Supply side has 3 brown...
We have an old 1930's fuse box with integral master switch which we are replacing with a CU. Incidentally the house extension has its own circuits and CU. Both circuits are supplied through one one meter and supplier master circuit breaker.
There is a (heavy) splitter box for the two...
I need to replace a Sangamo rpts e850 timeclock.
As they are around £150 ish customer wants to know if a cheaper option available.
Question is does anyone know of a compatible time clock with a 2hr boost option.
The timeclock switches a contactor for several storage heaters during the day. The...
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I have just bought a house which has a semi converted garage which would be perfect as my workshop.
Currently there is one 2g socket available with a single T&E cable and it is likely that this is a spur from a socket the other side of the wall. I really need more sockets, probably five or...
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We have a ceiling fan with a 4-bulb light fixture. The fan switch of the original Lutron Maestro MA-LFQ35 combo switch quit working, but the light side continued to work, including dimming. I could not find the same switch online, and went to a local electrical / lighting store...
Apologies if this seems like a stupid question but one of our JCC V50s has just started flickering and I need to replace it. With other LED lights, you just replace the LED itself but with these it looks like you have to replace the whole unit. Is that correct?
If that is correct, and tips for...
I will be using an electrician but I will have to buy the fixtures. The base plate for most new Flood Lights are small 3 - 4 inches and and don't appear to be durable . Old one is about 5 inches and metal . I need a lot of light down my driveway. Will there be any problems using a GE 3000...
I have an older house that was built in stages back around 1960 as far as I can surmise. Highly suspect that the entire house was a DIY job.
I've been unraveling the wonky wiring since day one. The original part of the house was wired with a fuse panel and 12 gauge wiring without grounds. I'm a...
Hello. How do you replace an optima xm6 outside bell box. What would be a reasonable replacement and what connections would i find in the box.
Thank you for your help.
I’m looking to replace the basic standard photocell type with Steinel Twilight Switch NightMatic 3000 as customer doesn’t want the lights on all night. I obviously only have live feed, neutral and switched live at photocell. The Steinel had L-N in and L-N out terminals. Will it still work if I...
I replaced a switch that was connected to the ceiling fan light kit and another ceiling light and now when I turn the power back on the light stays on and the switch does nothing. The old switch had the wires pushed into the back and I've wrapped them around the terminals but I don't know why...
Hi, I have to replace bath and shower downlights to IP rated. I thought they were GU10 so bought the GU10 fitment and bulbs. I fitted it and it did not work ? I then found out the original fitment is MR16 12v. Please can someone tell me if I need to buy IP rated MR16 downlights and LED MR16...
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