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    Smart Switch Upgrade

    Hi, I have a 220v House I want to change this switch to smart switch, but I am stumped, I don't have a neutral so I had to return the switch I bought and got another one that needs a capacitor. Attached is the wiring diagram for the new switch and the current connection. Please help me which...
  2. MaintenanceSpark

    Old Imperial Singles & Crabtree A15052 Switch

    Hi guys, I don’t really know where to post this, sorry if it’s in the wrong place. After posting a thread about old lead sheathed cable in my attic, Lucien gave me a very good history lesson on the cable which was very interesting and it gave me a big interest in old electrical cables and...
  3. Archie22

    How to wire two one gang dimmable switches and one intermediate switch ?

    Hi all, currently doing a job at a house where there are 3 switches In the hallway to control the hall lights. All 1 gang switches, one at entrance one in middle and one at exit, middle is an intermediate, other two are two way , the client wants all switches changed to dimmable. If I change the...
  4. J

    Right side socket of Double wall socket switch won't switch off.

    Double wall socket switch won't switch off. It just flips back to on. The left side one is fine. It used to do this 3 years ago then was working again. Now it's back. Do I have to replace the entire socket unit? Is that easy to do and legal on your own? Thank you
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    Led panel dimmer and switch wiring.

    I have a led panel that i want to dim. It is dimmable but without a dimmable driver. I have a dimmer module and a dimmer switch as shown in the foto. Can anyone sketch me a diagram on how to wire the bits together. Thanks.
    • Singlin64
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    • dimmer dimmer switch led led panel panel switch wiring
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  6. impish15

    Retractive press switch 2 way

    Hi All, Pretty comfortable with wiring lighting until I came across needing to install 2 way dimming with a Retractive switch. I didn’t even know there was a thing called Retractive switch. Question is how do I wire this for a 2 way dimming. More specifically which cable goes into RS on the...
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    Triton shower isolator switch

    I have an 8.5kw Triton Excite Plus shower, could there be a reason that it has been installed with a 50amp isolator switch, & not 40amp which Google suggests would be the compatible for a 8.5kw shower ?
  8. 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
  9. snowrobber

    Unknown type of switch

    I just plugged out a very old switch and do not know its type. Is there anyone recognize it and know its common wiring? Thanks very much :)
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    Single Pole Single Throw or Single Pole Double Throw Switch?

    Hi, I want to put downlights in my fire surround - possibly 3 but more likely going to be 2. They are 0.4w LED lights. I have a 12v 8w LED driver with a 6 way TOP connector on the end. I want to add an on/off rocker switch but I'm confused as to whether I need an SPST or an SPDT switch for this...
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    Switch controls outlet???

    DYI guy here with some basic knowledge of electrical craft. I am helping a buddy in his remodeled bathroom. His GFCI outlet was powered off vanity light and every time you shut off the light, the power of receptacle goes off. That makes sense. What doesn't make sense is I moved outlet on other...
  12. robd

    Chrome pull switch with chain

    Basically as title, but can anyone recommend a good one. So far not seen a good one that I like, fitted a few for customers where you have to attach the chain to the normal string which is rubbish. It's for my own bathroom I want a chrome ceiling fitting and chrome chain as the strings just get...
  13. MaintenanceSpark

    Extension lead wired into 63A TP+N MCB/Main Switch

    Hi guys, We’ve had a new CNC Machine from China arrive this week. It came with a monitor and a tower to run the software. The monitor and tower were already plugged in to an extension lead that was wired through the slotted trunking, I took all the lids off and traced the extension lead cable...
  14. T

    3 gang 2 way smart wifi switch confusion

    Is the following set up possible with a 3 Gang 2 Way Smart Wifi Switch set up (the black glass type touch ones) One of the 3 switches, switches the loft light on/off The second one switches a motion sensor outside which is connected to two up/down lanterns on and off plus they have override...
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    Horn momentary switch - Works once then stops

    Hi all, the main horn on my Fiat Punto stopped working - went around the houses to fix it including the clockspring but to no avail. Now wired up a momentary switch running power from my electric windows. Turn the car on, the windows work, press the horn and the horn works. Excellent. Press...
  16. T

    Any ideas on a 3 gang 3 way wifi smart switch

    I genuinely can't find a 3 gang 3 way black smart light switch - any ideas where I can get one from? Seems to be hard to get hold of?
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    Hager SFT240 Changeover Switch

    hello guys, hope you’re all well. We are looking at installing the Hager SFT240 changeover switch to three live aboard boats with an electric hookup and a generator on board. We were looking for a bit of advice if possible please? (We’ve actually asked several independent sparkies to come...
  18. davehaynes1

    Ignition switch testing help

    Hi guys. I posted yesterday about a suspected faulty starter motor.. I've had the starter out and cleaned everything up and all seems to be working well. Bench tests well everytime. And at a price of $2200 for a new starter motor I'm going to look elsewhere for the problem. My suspicion now lies...
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    UK Kitchen grid switch help

    Hello everyone, I'd like to seek your input on a matter. I'm in the process of designing the electrical connections for the following kitchen appliances: Hob Oven (below 2kW) Fridge/Freezer Dishwasher Washing machine Extract Hood For the hob, I intend to connect it to a cooker connection unit...
  20. vladfi

    UK Light Switch Screw Spacing

    I live in the UK and have a switch box that I'd like to replace, but it seems to have non-standard screws, closer to the center than what I can find online. I'd like to know what standard this is so I can search for the right thing. Thanks!

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