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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...
  2. 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...
  3. H

    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...
  4. 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
  5. S

    DIY plug sockets and lights in my house

    No blue wires so bit confused any help would be great thank you
  6. J

    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...
  7. L

    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...
  8. S

    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...
  9. 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...
  11. F

    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...
  12. D

    Sockets have live feed but don't work

    I know the title is super vague but I have details here is the problem/context.. I recently had my kitchen done (including the lighting) which has caused two of my sockets upstairs to stop working. The house's had a previous extension so some of a ring circuit up stairs is also down
  13. M

    multi sockets in a ext lead

    I have an extension lead thats runs 2 60watt uv bulbs constant 2x 10watt constant heatmats Its a 4 port masterplug with surge protection and shuttering wasnt cheap. Now i have need for 1 more plug for a waterfall i didnt account for another 10 watt plug but no socket. Can i use a...
  14. P

    Tv sockets and tv cable access

    Hello guys still waiting on confirmation of a rewire I've posted a few questions for, this is another question I’ve got in mind, fairly simple. The front reception will have a tv going on the wall on the chimney stack. Just wanted to know how many sockets do you guys put in for this? I was...
  15. C

    Earth loop testing in Europe

    Hi, I have a Martindale EZ165 and have used it previously to do basic earth loop test on sockets in the UK. I want to carry out the same operation in italy- it's a rural house on a TT system, I want to know if the approximate Zs reading is below 200 ohms and that the sockets are all correctly...
  16. dokkan1080

    Klik plug and sockets

    Klik plugs are rated at 6 amp with 075mm flex. But I have seen them used on 10 amp breakers in shops and the like with the plug in Rose's and with the Marshallling boxs? How does that work if the plug is only 6 amp Is it due to the flex length being so short or something else?
  17. cliffed

    Sockets additions Live

    Just your thoughts on this one,had the plasterers moaning about live sockets. Added a couple of sockets to an existing ring main,to keep the power on in the house I’ve connected & taped the cables & neatly coiled into the flush box. The customer knows the reasoning behind this,& will talk to...
  18. P

    UK outside lights and sockets

    plans on garden
  19. P

    outside lights and sockets

    i have completed a wall and patio for my sister i was going to progress with the electrical work myself but been told NOT TO so taken heed to wise words i have now contracted 9 local electricians for a price not one reply as yet so my are plans are installing 8 outside lights and 5 outside...
  20. J

    Clarification on additional sockets on a spur

    Evening all Got a query excuse me if not seeing the simple logic. On reading regs book it states can install one unfused spur off ring in 2.5 but if more sockets required need to first wire through a fused spur. My question is, is this all because of possibility of overloading one leg of the...

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