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  1. mattgriff88

    Can I remove switch to leave circuit permanently on?

    Hi, I have recently moved in to a house where there is a switch outside the bathroom that controls the power to the shaver socket. Never seen this before and every other shaver socket I have seen is permanently on. Can I safely remove this switch so the power to the shaver socket is always...
  2. S

    Retractive switch question

    Hi all, Hopefully just a quick one, but I can't seem to find a definite answer. Will a push to break/make (ie not momentary) 2 way retractive switch work correctly with a standard 2 way switch and an intermediate switch? So 3 way switching with one of the 2 ways being a retractive type? The...
  3. K

    Extend cable from fridge freezer to wall switch

    I have Liebherr fridge freezer and need to extend the cable from the appliance to the wall plug. The directions do not allow an extension lead to be used for this purpose.What should I do? Thank you Gill
  4. Dave Babb

    Converting 2 way switch to 1 way light switch, but removing the master switch.

    Hi, I am looking to convert a 2 way light into just control by single switch. I have searched and looked for similar questions here, and found a perfect similar thread, even down to the reason for wanting to remove the switch due to using smart switches and automations. The thread is here...
  5. R

    Do remote Wifi switches interfere with each other ?

    I'm considering using several of the remote WiFi switch sets to control a group of five different lights. The existing switches are all grouped together at a spot across from the entry to a 40' long basement. Getting to them to turn on any light means feeling your way in the dark to get to the...
  6. D

    PL wire in wall no switch to turn off

    Hi New to this forum, Just looking for some advise as a DIY person. I have recently purchased a new home. I have come across a wall light which seems to be PL, and therefore always on. I have tried all switches in the home one by one and none turn it off, I cant see any switches nearby or fuse...
  7. W

    Identifying wires on three-way switch

    FYI --- This is a U.S. installation. I'm replacing a three way switch (the UK might more sensibly call it a two way switch??) with a Kasa Smart Switch. See the picture. I'm trying to identify the line (power) and two traveler wires, and this particular switch doesn't look what I've normally...
  8. D

    Power source to multiple wafer lights then to switch?

    Hi all, I'm wondering if someone can answer this question concerning a wiring scenario. I recently saw on a youtube video - a guy create a scheme where the power source first went into a light then went to the light switch. Is this safe for series of 6 wafer lights (6 in.) 75W 1140 lumens...
  9. tbaine01

    Diy Automatic Transfer Switch install, 194 and 23 wires

    All my life red is positive and black negative. I was under expression the 194 was 12v + and 23 was the ground to complete circuit. This switch is tagged 194 wire black and 23 red, Just like an apinion
  10. rrafluap

    SWA Internal Switch, best practice

    Hi, I'm going to be installing an outdoor socket, have no problem with the outdoor/socket side, but when bringing the internal end or the SWA into the property, need to be able to switch it. Only have hollow plasterboard void to mount fused switched spur to. But unsure of how I should terminate...
  11. J

    Plug/Fused Switch Outlet

    Folks, Is there any hard or fast rule on what should be on a plug/fused outlet. I am aware portable equipment - plug 😂. I recently did a PAT and everything is on plug. Likely everything max of 13A. This includes the shutter motors which are fixed outside (plug inside of course). I don't see or...
  12. P

    2 Way Light Switch - Smart Relay - Wiring Question

    Hi folks, I’m new to the forum and it’s this issue that lead me here. So first things first. I was looking to wire in a Smart Relay at the rose of my hallway light. It’s got two switches. Now I thought I had “ok” knowledge when it came to wiring a socket / light switch / rose. However...
  13. N

    Countdown timer switch stopped working

    I have a countdown timer switch hooked up to run my washroom fan. It stopped working all of a sudden. I replaced it with a regular switch and the fan worked. I took the old timer switch and hooked it up to another different washroom fan, and the old switch worked. What am I missing?
  14. sparkswontfly

    zigbee module for on/off switch

    Hi All, thanks in advance for any guidance you can provide. I will of course turn off everyhing at the consumer unit before doing anything. I recently purchased a zigbee module for use with an on/off switch in my utility room that controls 5 GU10 spotlights. The zigbee module i purchased works...
  15. MJS123

    Single Phase Transfer Switch in 3ph Distribution

    When there exists a single-phase transfer switch within a 3-phase distribution system, is it necessary for both feeds to the transfer switch to be connected to the same phase on the two sources? Take for example the image below, note that the transfer switches are connected to the power sources...
  16. mattgriff88

    Identifying fused switch?

    Hi, I have recently bought a house and I have a fused switch in my living room which I don't know what it's for. I believe it was a switch for a electric fireplace that has been removed but the switch was left there. How can I check and could I possibly change it to a single plug socket...
  17. Ricyteach

    Where to put unused neutral wire for light switch

    Howdy DIY soldiers, first post here. My question comes down to whether it would be particularly unsafe for me to temporarily wire nut and tape a neutral wire connected to an active knob and tube circuit and leave it in a wall behind a plastic box. I know that the "correct" answer per the NEC...
  18. P

    Light switch conundrum

    I threw away an old knackered light switch and now need to replace it. It had 4 terminals (L1, L2, L3, L4) and is fed by two blue and two red wires. It has a single rocker. I assume this is a 1 gang 3 way switch? If not what is it? Where can I get one?
  19. X

    3 way switch wiring issue

    I usually always take a picture before disconnecting electrical wiring and this time I did not. I am trying to wire a 3way switch that controls lights at the top and bottom of the stairs. In my box I have 2 3wire sets coming in. One set all 3 wires are live, and the other 3 I believe run...
  20. R

    How do I install this dimmer switch?

    Wrong forum? U.S. here. If yes...my apology. Naively, I thought the number of wires, and the the wire colors, would match. House was built in 1989 in California. Thank you....

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