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  1. S

    Gas cooker plug and socket

    I have just had my kitchen redone and the kitchen rewired with a new 6mm cable installed for an electric cooker. However I have changed my mind and now will be installing an all gas cooker instead of an electric cooker. The gas cooker comes with a plug for the hob lighter and oven light...
  2. Mark42

    UK 3 x 2.5mm T&Es into one 13A socket. How do you do it?

    I've always disliked needing to wrangle three 2.5mm T&Es into one 13A socket. The three solid cores rarely sit cleanly, and there's always the suspicion that at least one core is not being held properly: Lately I've been doing this, using 5-way Wagos and bits of stranded 2.5mm single...
  3. R

    Any tips on wiring 3x 2.5mm cpc's into a 13a socket?

    Every time i go to do this, even with correctly fitting sleeving, it seems to be a right **********")£"$$* of a job getting all three in snugly without the sleeving riding up and making it difficult to tell whether i clamped on sleeving or copper. Any tips for not fighting with this? It just...
  4. C

    Charging user for socket

    Does anyone know of a way to replace standard 13a double plug sockets with a version that would connect to a user and charge the user’s account? The sockets are in a communal area and could be used for various activities including car charging or vacuuming etc? I’ve seen pubs use a key fob to...
  5. robertl

    Boiling water tap and waste disposal into socket adapter

    Hi All, Looking for a bit of advice. Just bought a boiling water tap, with a max kw rating of 1.5. We already have a waste disposal under the sink which we use after most meals which is around 13 years old, but have found a link for it which i have posted below. 0.55kw it says it is...
  6. T

    Strange wiring in plug socket

    Hi all. I just unscrewed the faceplate in order to replace the scoket and noticed that there is a red and a green wire going into the Earth terminal. Is this red wire an earth, despite the colouring? I've put it back in for now as I didn't want to mess with it. Given the old colours, the thick...
  7. archee

    UK RCD tripping when using loft socket.

    Afternoon all, I have an issue with the loft socket. When we moved the previous owners had a 2.5mm cable going up from the CU Via FCU however, the wiring was old and did not have earths(they cut them off). So I decided to completely rip out the old wiring including unnecessary spur and put...
  8. P

    Suggestions for 230V 32A interlocked outdoor socket

    I see a lot more IP44 options, nominally OK for outdoor use (no special area, etc) but wondered if they are OK in practice? Also if anyone has the good, the bad, and the ugly of related brands.
  9. H

    UK Anyone able to help me with my design assignment, shaver socket and EV charge

    My tutor is giving me hard time with those questions anyone able light up my head with some guidance please 🙏
  10. will_505

    3phase 32amp socket swap for 16amp

    Hi there, I've got a 3 phase compressor and a small 8500W single and 3 phase generator. My compressor has a large 32amp plug on it but my generator only has a 16amp socket so my question being can I swap the 32amp plug to a 16amp plug? Sorry if this is a daft question. Thanks guys 🙂
  11. mgrandy38

    do i need fused socket? economy 7 tariff

    Long story short im on economy 7 tariff but have 2 types of heaters in my house 1 convector fused socket, 3 storage heaters not fused sockets. So ive changed to tubular heaters (reduced from 2.5kw down to 270w) but the only one that seems to be running is the convector fused socket. Dang! does...
  12. charliespark

    HELP! commercial socket with type D rated fuse

    Hi guys, Rewired a unit where they make dentures, builder today has asked to install 16a commando socket with isolator (no problem) however stated the company fitting the machine has required a type D breaker, the whole board is RCBOs and the company 'Fusebox' is what I fitted the board with...
  13. popeyedwazza

    UK Can you have 3 13 amp fcus in series on its own radial 16amp with each supplying single socket

    Hi everyone. Im new here... I need advice on wether it is safe and okay to have 3 × 13amp fcus on its own radial with each having single socket to supply a.... 1st) fcu at 13amp-fridge/freezer 2nd) fcu at 13amp-washer/dryer combo 3rd) fcu at 13amp-Dishwasher They will be protected by 4mm...
  14. S

    Outside socket not working.

    Hi, recently moved. We have an outside socket that doesn’t work, I checked the wire connections,. Just want to know if this looks correct, the live connected is the white wire, the 2 red connected to each other are also live. I will get an electrician to replace the socket but wondered if the...
  15. S

    Can I wire my siren to a socket ?

    I have a small family farm and would like a sounder to notify when folk need to come to the office. I've seen this 230v Aico Y03 Multi Frequency Sounder. Can I attach to plug and just switch on when needed to activate? Details are Type A100 Code A100AC230R Voltage ⚡ 230v AC 50/60HZ +/-10%...
  16. M

    Cooker Socket showing 3 volts when off

    Hi there, wondering if anyone can give me some advice please. In my kitchen I have a cooker switch with a plug socket which I believe is on a dedicated circuit. If I test it with a Voltage Tester it read all correct as it should. Now if I turn off the Mcb on the CU which is labeled "Cooker" it...
  17. B

    Pricing of electrical socket removal

    Just need a bit of advice from some domestic sparks. I work in engineering so I don’t normally price domestic work. I need to remove a socket from service and it’s a relatively straightforward job would probably take me 30-60 mins and I’m just wondering what you guys would charge?
  18. G

    UK RCD sockets regulation

    Can anyone tell me the latest regulation for RCD protection on socket outlets, I believe it's required for sockets up to 32A but I'm told it applies to all socket outlets, we have to install a 63A 5 pin socket located outside. Thanks in advance
  19. S

    Fused Spur feeding socket and a light

    Evening all, I’m looking to install an outside light as a spur from a socket on a ring main. There is already a spur from this socket supplying another socket on the other side of the wall. My question is, where can I apply the fused spur? Do I need to connect the fused spur before current spur...
  20. J

    Re-wiring socket circuit certificate

    I’m level 3 qualified electrician been doing for couple of years still training for my nvq and 18th I work for a company where I change db full house rewires very competent in my work just need to know would I be able to certificate my own works or need to wait till I’m full qualified as I’ve...
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