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  1. 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
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. T

    Does replacing a mains switch, which feeds an existing DB require all circuits to be tested on the DB?

    Hi Ive been tasked with replacing a mains switch, which is fed from the cutout and in turn supplies a domestic DB. It’s a BS88 switch fuse which I’ll swap like for like, but the existing DB, which is plastic will remain untouched. There will be henley blocks installed between the switch fuse...
    • Tomtom25
    • Thread
    • circuits existing feeds mains replacing require switch tested testing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. 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...
    • kkamilski
    • Thread
    • fused machine spur switch washing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. B

    20A Grid Switch

    In the near future, I will be having my living room re-plastered. Before this is done, I am considering getting a grid switch installed to isolate three double sockets. The reason for this is that it is a pain to switch off these sockets, which are located in a built-in TV wall cabinet. Would...
  9. L

    2 Gang Light Switch For 2 Separate Lights

    Hi all, Hoping for some advice on whether what I'm looking for can be done - and if so how. At present we have a 2 gang switch (it is a 2 way) with each gang controlling a single light fitting each. The Live and Neutral are within the switch not the fitting. I want to add another light...
  10. P

    Double float switch fitting.

    I have just obtained a double float switch , with a HH54P Relay 14 pin, 24V DC , can anyone give me a wiring diagram ? TIA
  11. K

    2 Way Light Switch - Old to New wiring help

    Hi All I am trying to replace a 2 way light switch. The photo on the left is of the current light switch and the wiring. New switches look different and I don’t want to guess which wire goes where. Wondering if you can help? I would assume that COM (left with the red wire) should go to COM1 /...
  12. J

    replacing a dimmer light switch with a regular one

    Hello, I am trying to replace a non-working dimmer light switch with a regular single light switch. Did I do it right? I put the wires in the same place they were on the dimmer switch, but I don't know what the white wire is for. This is for a ceiling fan with a light kit. Blue switch on...
  13. 7029 dave

    Rearrangement of light switch

    Job that was on the to do list, got round to it the other day. Three gang switch with a few lights connected together in the same switch. Surveyed the job lucky all wiring went back to the switch LN in there too. Got double dry lined box 6 gang switch linked all commons up and gave SL to each...
  14. B

    Unusual light switch

    Hello, I wonder if anyone could help me with this unusual one-way light switch. I have changed light switches before as a DIYer but have never seen one with these markings. As you can see in the photos, there is no L1, COM etc, just 1, 2 & 4. Each number has two places for a wire. So, what goes...
  15. P

    Purchased a new Lutron dimmer switch, but am running into problems. Thanks for any help.

    Novice here wondering what I might be missing. Thanks for any help. I am swapping out an old switch in the bathroom to a dimmer switch. When I did so, I found out the Lutron switch I purchased, doesn't have the screws on the side that I'm used to. It has it's own wires coming out. I was...
  16. stefanr

    Additional switch for extractor fan

    Hi all, I'm in the UK and have recently had a ducted extractor fan Mixflo 200W with timer fitted. The fan comes on with the pull cord and runs for 2 minutes after the light is switched off. So far so good. Some family members don't like the humming and to be fair most of the time the fan...
  17. coraline

    Meross smart switch

    Hi, I’m looking to install 3 meross smart switches for 3 lights: entrance switch: only 1 gang but 3 way switch bedroom switch: 2 gang (1 is 1 way, the other is the 3 way one) living room switch: 2 gang (1 is 1 way, the other is the 3 way one) I was planning to install 2 1 way MSS810 at the...
  18. RGWick

    Guidance / Counsel to Replace Whole-House Dayton Attic Fan Control Switch

    Looking for counsel / guidance to replace an original Dayton On/off with speed control switch. I’ve checked with a couple local electrical supply stores and no one could assist. This fan was installed in our attic 25+ years ago and difficult to access. I would certainly prefer a simple, direct...
  19. C

    WIFI switch and a lot of wires. How to?

    First, sorry if I'm not in the correxct thread. I'm trying to replace an old switch with a WIFI switch and cannot seem to do it right. There are three electric wires (each wire meaning a neutral, a load and a ground) coming out of the box and the old switch has two black wires to it (I figured...
  20. F

    UK Replace Drayton Digistat SCR with simple manual on/off switch

    I have a Firebird oil boiler that is controlled by a Honeywell timer (no thermostat) that has channels for hot water and central heating. Additionally, there is a Drayton Digistat RF thermostat and receiver (SCR) that controls the central heating; I always leave the Honeywell c/h channel on...

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