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  1. Phyllis

    RCD tripping when socket is turned OFF

    Hi, No electrician background here, so novice question! I have a new (<6 months) plug socket that whenever I switch it OFF it trips the RCD on the fuse box. I’d previously had an issue with the RCD and ‘socket’ switch tripping (all sockets are on one switch on the fuse box) which was traced to...
  2. Ell704

    can Wires run through a spur

    Can I run 2.5mm and 1.5mm in the same chase going down to a 3amp spur with the 2.5mm just passing through the spur to get to the sockets.
  3. N

    Removing socket for overhead light fixture (Norway)

    This is a rather basic question, so please accept my apologies. I couldn't find the right search term, and I thought my situation was a bit unique as I live in Norway. And thank you so much for any advice you can give to me, it's really appreciated. In Norway, its quite common to have sockets...
  4. R

    Light socket question

    I was switching out a bulb in my basement overhead light socket and noticed the hot terminal looks a little deformed.. Its an old light fixture but is this some sort of problem?
  5. R

    Damaged 415v 5 pin socket needs replacing for RCD type.

    I’m replacing a damaged 415v 5pin socket in an engineering shop which is been used for welding, this will need to be replaced with RCD socket to keep up with the regs. but my question is will the welder trip the RCD.
  6. S

    Socket hieght in sunroom cannot be above 450mm

    I'm currently doing a rewire in a house that is being renovated with an extension which will be a sun room, but there are large windows all the way around the room and the highest I can get sockets is 400mm to the top. Can you still wire the sockets and add in a departure for the certificate...
  7. M

    Three 2.5 t&e feeding a socket and a fused spur

    I'm revamping the kitchen electrics, 1980's property. Majority of the sockets have a couple of cables going in/out of them, with the only exceptions being a couple of sockets tee'd off fused spurs and fed by single cables. However, I'm perplexed by one area. By the side of the gas hob there was...
  8. H

    Dedicated double socket or single sockets for washing machine and a tumble dryer.

    Existing double gang socket in the corner of a kitchen on a dedicated 12m length above ceiling 2.5 final circuit to CU, was used for a WM and a tumble dryer protected by a 32amp MCB. I wish to keep this arrangement but on lifting floor boards above ceiling I noted entire run of cable/s was not...
  9. S

    Put a ring circuit in a garage.

    Hi there. I'm a DIYer. Just bought a house with a double garage that has just one socket in it; and it seems to be just a single spur direct from the CU. I want to put in more power outlets; and was wondering whether it's permissible to remove the existing socket, put in a 32a fuse/breaker, and...
  10. D

    Socket/ switch heights

    Hi I I always do sockets and switch heights from chipboard floor/ screws. Guy I’m working with adjusts it depending what flooring might be there, which I can see the point but you’ll have different heights in some rooms only by10mm or so. Seems a bit inconsistent to me. What do most people do...
  11. B

    UK Add 13a socket to cooker circuit?

    Hi, The current state of play is a standalone combined oven and hob supplied by single cooker circuit with 40A RCBO, 6mm cable, isolated by cooker control switch and the unit is hardwired to cooker connection unit. The plans are to change to built in oven and separate hob. The supply demands...
  12. W

    Borrowing cpc from local socket for lighting joint box

    Wonder what’s peoples thoughts on this, upstairs lighting has no cpc throughout, 2 bedrooms on ground floor on same circuit have cpcs. Cables are wired using joint box method, Found joint box for upstairs lights with cpcs cut away, reterminated this joint box but still not getting a cpc on the...
  13. HoneycombEchoRomeo

    UK Outdoor Socket + Lighting Advice

    Hi Guys, Wondering if someone can advise me if i can do the following. I just want the wiring to be neat and tidy and not have so many outside, also happy to hear your recommendations of course! RCD FCU to Outdoor Double Socket using 2.5mm > From Outdoor Socket to another FCU with 3amp fuse...
  14. L

    Socket has stopped working

    A single switched 13 amp socket that my extractor fan is plugged into has stopped working after 10 years. The fan itself works when plugged into another socket. Today I replaced the switched socket like-for-like, but the outlet still does not provide power to anything plugged into it. As far...
  15. P

    UK - Socket light switch combo

    New house has wall light wired into double socket nearby. Can I replace with socket/switch combo? If so I can only find cooker switch + socket combo - will this work.
  16. Q

    Code for a socket next to a salon style sink with moveable shower hose

    Good evening I am wondering what people would code for a socket within a meter of a sink basin that has a salon style moveable hose attached. There's an obvious risk there but I suppose it is classified as a location containing a bath and or shower etc. The circuit is RCD protected Cheers...
  17. J

    UK Lighting and socket off one fused spur

    Hello, just wanting to know if I can take a fused spur off my ring main and take it to one outdoor socket as well as an outdoor light. Or weather I’d need to fit 2 fused spurs. So one goes from the ring to the socket. Then another fused spur from the outdoor socket to the lights? Cheers
  18. D

    Wiring socket to switch

    Hi everyone, I’m new here and I’m in the middle of doing some wiring and I’m a little hesitant. Can someone confirm if this is correct please?? I’m putting in a new socket where there was one already. I’m also adding a switch which wasn’t here but when I bought this flat there were some cables...
  19. RLithe

    Outdoor socket to replace existing indoor one

    Good afternoon. I’ve recently moved into my new home. I’ve taken down a conservatory and bagged up the existing indoor socket that is now exposed to the elements. I’ve bought an outdoor socket and I’m looking to simply replace the existing one, using the existing wires. There isn’t a recess...
  20. C

    How would you fix the install of this 2 gang socket?

    Hi I noticed a 2 gang socket that was broken in half in one of my Landlord's properties that I was getting ready for the next tenants. I bought a new one and wired it and then attempted to screw it to the back box. It was a tight fit and I couldn't get the front of the socket to sit flush with...
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