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    Kitchen sockets keep tripping.

    Hi all, hope everyone has had a nice Christmas. At some point this morning the kitchen sockets tripped and its had me up the wall, literally. It has happened in the past but I just flip the breaker back up and it's been fine. Not today. Flip it up, few seconds later it trips the downstairs...
  2. S

    Sockets making tv turn on and off

    Hi Everyone I have an issue that has stumped me. My TV turns it self on and off from standby to on and back to standby continuously but only in two separate sockets in the lounge. It seems to always have power but flicking between the two modes Plugged the tv in to every other socket on that...
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    Is this is a good wiring diagram for 4 plug sockets?

    Hello, This conduit and wiring layout already exist on a wall. I'm going to duplicate it. Is it okay to copy the layout of the wiring? Thanks.
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    How can you tell if two of your sockets are on the same phase?

    I’m planning on buying a powerline adaptor for one of the upstairs bedrooms. This is to allow for a stronger internet access from this room as the WiFi signal is almost completely blocked by an external wall due to it being an extension. My Wifi router is downstairs in my living room and I’ve...
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    3 phase ring main in a tool room. X6 16A sockets

    Hi, I have been tasked with installing 3 phase ring main in a tool room. X6 16A sockets. Each pice if kit will pull no more than 5A. Planning on using 4mm SWA cable protected by a 63A breaker. Tool room dimensions are 7M X 5M. Any problems with this?
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    Are chrome/steel sockets safe?

    Hi All. I am doing up a new home and wanted to change all the plastic sockets and switches to chrome or steel as I feel it adds a more modern and elegant look to the home however I have been told that these aren’t considered safe and there is a chance of electric shock if I were to have...
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    Doubling over conductors in ring circuit

    Was wondering. I haven't been to college for about 3 or 4 years now and I can't seem to remember what they said about doubling over conductors in a ring circuit. So in a ring circuit using 2.5mm twin and earth cable, is it recommended that you double over the conductors before terminating them...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • cable circuit conductors doubling ring ring circuit ring main socket sockets terminal termination twin & earth twin and earth wiring
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Kitchen sockets MCB tripping - what could/could not be a cause?

    Hi everyone. A DIYer here, not looking to fix this issue (as the house in question is hundreds of miles away...) but to try and help owner to narrow down possible causes. He has had a sparky in, but problem persists. He has a kitchen in a flat-roofed extension. There is a 'reception' room in...
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    Customer want extra sockets and additional wiring points with this fuseboard

    Hi all As stated above see attached photo. Have never seen one of these any certainly doesn't look to have RCD protection so question is how do I comply with regs as am hearing now RCD spurs and sockets are not compliant with regs anymore ( or if they ever were) this would get me around the...
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    Commercial building MK metal clad sockets

    Hey guys, So I have a community centre I do some work for, they are looking to replace all the sockets and switches, which is a load of them. They are currently metal sockets and switches, because its an old building most of the sockets are in the large skirting board, because of this I...
  11. LewisM

    Whining noise from multiple sockets ?

    Hello, I fitted some extra sockets in a bedroom two years ago, and the customer has said that 2 of the sockets make a high pitched whining noise, all tested at the time readings fine etc, I've attached a video, doesn't sound like arcing to me as it's not a crackling sound? I've told them not to...
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    240V Commando sockets

    I want to put a hookup outside my house for my camper van. I will be using a commando socket (at least that what we called them when i was at work) If you view the socket as mounted on the wall, the socket itself is facing down obviously. All i can see are top entry for the supply i am looking...
  13. M

    two shaver sockets

    Hi all, its been a while. Is there a reason why I cannot have two separate shaver sockets in a bathroom. Failed EICR section 6.3, "More than one item of equipment providing electrical separation in one room (2 shaver sockets)" Thanks
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    DIY plug sockets and lights in my house

    No blue wires so bit confused any help would be great thank you
    • Shaungt4
    • Thread
    • already diy electrical work house lights plug sockets switch triple wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    UK Standardising on site to TP & N Sockets rather than TP and no N

    Hi I have a site where they have some sockets fed via Three Phase and Neutral and others TP with no N. Rather than both types of sockets for both types of appliances, was looking at 'standardising' and upgrading all plugs to TP and N. And where the appliance did not need a N, it would be left...
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    Electric sockets tripping

    My electric sockets keep tripping, this happens every hour or so after flicking the trip switch. This happens even when nothing is plugged in at all and the sockets are even switched off, I've done nothing to disturb the wires and taken all the sockets off to check for damp and loose connections...
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    Sockets not working, why?

    Can I ask if anyone can give any advice please. I am in Scotland. Well in a nutshell: Electric Kept tripping - did not know why Electrican came out to check, said Neutral/Earth was wrong way around on one socket, and switched them back he said. Soon after half the sockets in flat stopped...
  18. Click Dual USB Sockets

    Click Dual USB Sockets

    Charge two devices simultaneously without fear of fluctuations within the power supply interfering! The load isn't split across both ports on our USB sockets, so you are guaranteed optimum charge every time! To find out more on this product visit: https://www.scolmore.com/products/usb/
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    UK DIYer Newbie - adding additional sockets

    Hi, Newbie here so please excuse any stupid questions. There is a single 2.5 T&E running from a dedicated connection on my "old type" fuse box (photo available if needed) in the garage to a single 2 gang 3 pin socket (approx 3 metres away) - there is no return cable. I'm wanting to add extra...
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    Power to garage sockets and adding light.

    Hi everyone. I basically wanted to check to see if what I propose is correct. I had an electrician come round (pre covid) to install power to my garage (Detached from house). This is the setup he used. Spur off socket on ring main a short distance to a 13A switched FCU Cable from the FCU...
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