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  1. UKMeterman

    Electrician Jobs Storage heater swap out first floor flat Didcot

    I am looking for an Electrican to do a swap out of a storage heater in a first floor flat in Didcot.
  2. M

    Meter Swap over - CT Question

    Morning all, Really hoping to get some advice / confirm what a few of us are thinking about a job in the future. Back ground - We have to swap over existing 3 phase meters on DBs throughout a building, however due to the nature of the clients work we are unable to kill the supply to each board...
  3. J

    AC vs DC, live vs neutral

    Hi. I've read much about ac vs dc but can't find a 'simple' answer. If current alternates 50 times per second in a uk mains circuit, why do live and neutral not swap 50 time per second? On these forums, I've read that it does, so that copper does not migrate as it would in a dc circuit. I've...
  4. Furamuki

    How can i start a different pump at each start ?

    So I have 2 pumps, when i turn a selector on i want to start the first pump. Once the selector was turned off and on again, I want to start the second pump. And any time i repeat it i have to turn on the other pump which was not running on the previous startup. How can i do this whitout a PLC ?
  5. K

    Light switch swap please help

    As you can see what I have is a right mess, IAM wanting to put a new switch on , but every thing I try either leaves one or two light not working. Any help would be appreciated
  6. J

    Ignition problems with 1964 FJ40 V8 swap

    Hi there…I’m hoping that someone may be able to help me identify an electrical part of my ignition. For reference I have a 1964 Toyota FJ40 with a V8 swap (1995 Chevy TBI) that I did not do. When I started it a couple of days ago the starter appeared to stay engaged and smoke started coming from...
  7. 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 🙂
  8. B

    Swap switch over to a dimmer

    My daughter is asking me if it’s possible to change her double light switch outside her bathroom to a dimmer. It’s a 2 gang switch that turns on the lights and the other switch does nothing. I think it’s permanently turned on and powers the underfloor heating programmer, flicking that switch...
  9. B

    Does a CU swap require a full initial verification on all circuits before it can be energised?

    To my understanding it would be ideal to test and inspect before energisation, but it isn't 100% necessary. If it leaves a client without power, it breaches health and safety (no power to safety services etc) or inconveniences them I'd have thought it would be reasonably practicable to turn on...
  10. 1cookie

    Swap a 2 gang dimmer switch for a standard 2 switch arrangement

    Hi. In the images. One is a 2 gang dimmer switch and the other a normal 2 gang switch arrangement. Dimmer 1 controls the main ceiling rose and the second dimmer controls some wall lights. I'd like to swap out the dimmer entirely for the standard switch only am not 100% sure on the wiring...
  11. B

    Roller Shutter Switch swap to 3 Gang Switch

    Hello Everyone, (NOT DIY JOB, Need advise prior to calling an electrician on site) Is it possible to swap a 3 phase rotary switch (roller shutter switch) to a 3 gang touch switch? left button for up, middle button for stop position and the right button for down. Would like to utilise a Deta...
  12. S

    How to swap grid switches

    Hi all, After a bit of diy advice….(I’m in the UK) I’m trying to replace some grid switches for the washing machine from white to steel ones, and the wiring in the back of the white ones is L2 N2 at the top and L1 N1 at the bottom. Whereas the new ones only have COM at the top of the switch...
  13. S

    Straight swap of electrical rose for new bathroom light. Light now stays on constantly. Why?

    Before: After: Hey guys I’m new here and really scratching my head on this. Bought a new light and had to change the ceiling rose to accommodate. Took a pic of the old rose, made sure to follow the connections in the picture in the new terminal block, and now the light stays on constantly...
  14. Msitekkie

    OK to swap B MCB for Type C or does my C load have to go on it's own breaker?

    I have a customer who want's me to fit a 3Kw Patio heaterto a garage. - I believe this requires a Type C breaker. There is limited space in the board, so wanted to get peoples views on whether it's OK to swap an existing B type (used for sockets) for the C type, or whether the C type load needs...
  15. I

    Certifying remedial including dist board swap.

    Hi, An easy question if you know the answer. My house recently failed an eicr done by me. I've had a couple of jobs I'm fixing (split ring separating into 2 circuits), and some I'm not (no cpc on plastic light switches Upstairs, presumably compliant at time of install. The lights have a...
  16. S

    UK Swap out Extractor Fan

    Hi all. I’m looking to swap my old noisy bathroom extractor fan for a new one and am after some advice on the wiring. My old one is on a timer and comes on with the light, turns off after around 2 mins. The new one doesn’t have a timer (it’s next to a bedroom and just a toilet). The wiring...
  17. T

    Swap a 3 stage LED transformer.

    I fitted this light in my hall: https://www.lights.co.uk/concha-led-wall-light-28-cm-switch-dim.html?sku=9005749&&utm_term=b_%7bAdId%7d&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJj6BRA-EiwA0ZVPVtXVCCKS9lZFra7xUkXhozOrULFhD9n6b2FelZiWJn9Sqn7mpbSAkhoCgzEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds It has 3 modes 100%, 50%, and 25% brightness. To...
  18. M

    UK Pre 2004 UK light switch swap

    I was hoping to replace old light switches in my house, but am confused by the current switched / wiring. The switch has 2 Common slots, unlike any new switches. There are 2 ceiling lights in the room, but only 1 switch for the lights in the room. On new 1 Gang 1 Way switches there is only 1...
  19. E

    UK Can I swap halogen downlighter GU10 bulbs with 4w LED ones?

    I have 12 x 40w halogen downlighters in our kitchen ceiling which I want to replace with 4w LED equivalent. Can they be a straight swap? Will there be an issue with the transformer/voltage? The light switch is standard type. If I wanted to upgrade the switch to a dimmer type (and the new LED...
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  20. R

    LED driver swap

    I have had 2 identical LED lamps for the past 6 yrs, one has recently developed a strobe like flicker. I've removed the driver and found a range of info. I've also read that some drivers cannot be replaced?! I've been pointed in the direction of RS Supplies but they don't appear to do anything...
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