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  1. V

    Lever connectors better than screw down?

    Hi, what is the confidence of long term reliability/longevity of lever connectors?
  2. vladfi

    UK Light Switch Screw Spacing

    I live in the UK and have a switch box that I'd like to replace, but it seems to have non-standard screws, closer to the center than what I can find online. I'd like to know what standard this is so I can search for the right thing. Thanks!
  3. impish15

    Standard junction boxes with screw terminals

    Hi, Hopefully I haven't made an error but I was speaking with another electrician and he said standard junction boxes with screw terminals can no longer be used anymore, is this true? I wasn't aware of this. I fitted 2 in a loft last week (to replace a connection just wrapped up in tape) as...
  4. R

    Self Taping Screw and Washers

    I’m just after some advice as I’m looking to have a stock of self tapping screw and metal. Most would need to be an Inch or less and then some general washers.
  5. M

    RCD trips when screw touches lug

    DIY question. I have been changing old metal socket faceplates to the normal plastic ones. All are working fine except the faceplate of a fused switch. Everything works fine when it isn’t screwed. It is a fused spur for a light in the conservatory. The light works fine when the screws are off...
  6. Q

    Possible to run a 3 phase 30hp 230/460 90 amp Dual rotary screw air compressor on 220 single phase?

    I have a small mechanics shop in a rural area with no access to 3 phase. I picked up a air compressor cheap and knowing at a min. I will need a phase converter. I don't think a VFD or a static converter can do it. Is it even possible to run a 3 phase 30hp 230/460 90 amp Dual rotary screw air...
  7. B

    Anyone know this screw ?

  8. C

    Can you help me install a fixture using a screw terminal block?

    I have never installed a fixture that uses a screw terminal block before and could use some guidance. Since the earth wire is connected to I screw the grounding wire in the same terminal and then connect the blue wire to the white and the brown to the black?
  9. G

    Alligator clip with allen screw in plastic rubber handles

    I am looking for a clip where there is an Allen screw in the handle to connect small wire? I want to have two clips where I connect resistors to them by inserting the wire into the handle (small lead) and tightening with an Allen screw. Then I can easily change different resistors? Do any...
  10. D

    Favourite Screw Drivers

    So , i though I would change things up and use my old Irazola Tekno screw drivers today instead of my usual Wiha drivers and I must say I forgot how nice the old Irazola Teckno drivers are ( the only issue I can't find my Pz1 )...
  11. T

    Twisted conductors in screw terminals

    Hello. When inserting two or three conductors in a screw terminal (in a socket) is it best practice to twist the ends together or not to do so?
  12. R

    Screw holding Screwdriver

    I’m looking to buy a screw holding screwdriver. As I’ve got a huge fire alarm job to do and always find that the m4 brass screws are a pain with a flat head. Has anyone used one? I’ve seen this, but I’m not sure if it’s the right size: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/screwdrivers/0547981/
  13. K

    How to remove STUCK SCREW CAP from light switch

    Hello I'm trying to change a light switch but the screw caps are stuck. I've tried all the tips I can find including blue-tac, sticky tape, levering with a stanley knife and a small screwdriver. Any other tips anyone has please? Thanks Karl
  14. Y

    Why isn't tip of wire under outlet screw (photo attached)?

  15. R

    Replacement screw on lamp shade for bathroom spotlights required UK

    Hi all, Looking for 3 replacement screw on cyclinder light shades for a bathroom spotlight. I believe the spotlight I have is Float Brushed Chrome effect Mains-powered 3 lamp Bathroom Spotlight | DIY at B&Q -...
  16. A

    Anyone have any ideas on how to remove a live broken screw from a meter

    Anyone got any ideas on how to get a live broken screw out of a meter?
  17. M

    UK MCB screw won’t undo - what would you do?

    Curious what you would do Screw holding ring final circuits live wires in MCB wont unscrew , it’s literally a ground out circle from what was originally a Philips head screw Therefore couldn’t do end to end continuity I did end to end from socket instead, MCB probably needs to be changed...
  18. J

    Any recommendations for a good quality Torque Screw driver set please?

    As above Thanks JB
  19. K

    Connection above or below terminal screw plate

    Does a wire attaching to a screw terminal on a standard receptacle outlet go over or under the little brass movable plate, please? Thanks
    • Kitkat
    • Thread
    • below brass connection little outlet plate please screw screwfix standard terminal under wire
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. Nightmer

    UK Earthing a vintage brass lamp to the lamp base

    I have a couple of old metal/brass lamps to which adding an earthed lampholder would be tricky (either the entry for 3 wires is VERY small or the lamp holder is integral to the lamp and is original). All of these lamps have a screw within the base which appear to be for an earth wire - is this...
    • Nightmer
    • Thread
    • adding brass couple earthed earthing fittings holder lamp lamps new old screw vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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