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  1. jharries

    Unexpected colours in (older) light switch

    Hi, I'm looking to change this double switch over to a trailing-edge dimmer for compatible LEDs. We have three bunches of wires. The colours I've encountered don't seem to conform to the old system, we have two blues and two whites in the mix. See pic… So the advice I need is, does it look OK...
  2. S

    Looking for a 'touch' switch for bathroom wall light.

    Hi all. Situation is that a friend's currently-refurb'd en-suite has its main ceiling light switched from outside as normal. They also want a light, separately switched, above the mirror. Problem is, they hate pull-cords - both beeg ceiling ones, and wee light fitting ones - and the modern...
  3. MaintenanceSpark

    When do Neutrals need to be switched?

    Sorry if this is a silly question but I can’t get an answer from colleagues as it’s a “I dunno”. So I thought I’d ask here! Some of our TPN DB’s have a 3 pole main switch with a block for the neutral. Other TPN DB’s we have here have a 4 pole main switch which switches the neutral. It’s the...
  4. D

    Segment timer switch

    Does a segment timer switch need PAT testing
  5. S

    Help for Smart Switch

    Hi all, I've been at this all night for a smart switch I've installed for exterior lighting for the house located in the eve's of the house attic (2nd photo is the original) It has 2 neutral (both wired in N) + 2 live wires that i've tried both wiring in L and L1 and simultaneously in other...
  6. notShai

    New wifi light switch need neutral wire

    Got an outside light I want to be able to control from the phone, got a wifi switch which is asking for a white neutral wire. Just moved to this house which was built in the 60s. The box it's in has white cluster of wires not sure if those are neutral or something else. 1. Are they neutral? Can...
  7. littlespark

    Adding test switch to emergency lighting

    I’m at the funeral directors clients at the moment testing their EM lights. Only the newer lights I put in have a test switch fitted. I’ll be recommending addition lights in the WC and staff rooms. Pitch dark in there. There are 2 other EM lights above exit doors… they have been replaced in...
  8. O

    Drop Saw Wiring

    Hi All, I am trying to repair a Elu Dropsaw for my Father. I am wondering if the controller that is original can be deleted and a standard safety on/off switch wired in? The "Solenoid" that`s in it is a) in Germany and b) too expensive. I have attached photo`s for your evaluation. Thank you for...
  9. Johnhr

    Wiring 3 way switch

    Hi, looking for advice on wiring on a 3 switch light One turns light on outside front door, second one for light in bottom hall and third is for light in hall at top of the stairway. Before decorating the switch was slackened off for painting around. Unfortunately a brown live wire and a yellow...
  10. B

    Neff Oven grill switch knob gets hot

    After a few minutes the knob gets too hot to holfd<60c The connections on the switch body stay cool. The grill works fine. Should I replace the switch asap/sometime?
  11. F

    Wiring a new 2 gang switch from a single two way switch.

    I want to wiring in some new lights in an old shed I have. There’s an existing light switch for the toilet that powers a light, a fan and fan isolator, and it works fine. The shed can be dark in winter and I want to put a couple of lights in it with a switched light for the outside, and a light...
  12. K

    In-line Fan with 2 switch lines

    Did anyone fit a Vent-axia Multivent MVDC-MSH or similar fan with 2 switch lines. So I have bathroom and a tea point. Both of the same in-line fan. I have connected each of the independent switch lines to dedicated Sl1 and Sl2 terminals in the fan. Unfortunately when in one room lights are on...
  13. Jukebox mike

    Wanted old switch gear..Mem Bill

    Hello..... Wanted old Mem Bill(with the red logo) silver switch gear for museum display...Kingston upon Hull...can anyone help
  14. R

    4 Way switch wiring

    Hello there kind gents and ladies, I bought this switch about a month ago to replace an old one, and unfortunately this one doesn't seem to use the old wiring system and my searches have failed to find instructions for this type of wiring so if someone could please enlighten me on how to...
  15. D

    Is there a switch which works as per a high beam?

    Hi, I'm building a kit car which has only indicators on the stalk so need to add a switch which operates main beam lights, but ideally also works as a flash (but without having to literally switch on and back off again). Does such a switch exist? Ideally it'd be a two way rocker switch with...
  16. LewisM

    Axiom main switch compatibly (temporary)

    Hello, I hope you are well, a friend has lost power and it's the main switch that has failed I've got a bunch of different brands in the garage, does anyone know one which is compatible till Monday? Fairly modern one looks like Wylex style
  17. Marvo

    Light Switch Help Please

    I'm in the UK at the moment and I've already been roped into helping family out. I've got 3 light switches to replace and I'm hoping maybe someone might have something very similar in a junk box in their shed and might be willing to swap them for a couple of beer tokens. The switches are very...
  18. S

    2 gang 2 way switch with a single rocker

    Does such a thing exist but with one single rocker controlling the switch? i.e. exactly like a normal 2 gang 2 way switch except it is only possible to have both switches in the down position or both in the up. For low current 240V circuit like lighting.
  19. DIYpowered

    Wiring to control 2 lights independently with a dual light switch

    Hello, I am trying to understand the wiring done for an already working setup in my home by an electrician: a dual light switch (Legrand branded, if it matters) with only 2 wires connected to the switch. It really puzzles me how the switch can control two separate light fixtures, since there...
  20. K

    Can I make a spur from a fused switch for washing machine

    Hi guys, I have to add double 13A socket. The best is to take it from fused switch for a washing machine, because is very close. And the question is, can I take spur from this fused switch? This switch is in radial circuit, and from this switch goes another cable probably for washing machine...

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