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  1. N

    Kitchen Grid or individual switched sockets

    Hi everyone, I'm new here and just signing up on a domestic elec course. Can someone tell me, when you wire a kitchen, do you have to have a switched grid for all the appliances, or can you plug them in to individual switched sockets on a ring or on a radial ? without a bank of grid switches...
  2. S

    Airflow MVHR using switched live to activate boost

    Hi Guys, I have installed an Airflow BV400 mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit for a builder I do work for. It was installed with the boost function being activated from the no voltage contact. This time I am installing an Airflow Adroit system but he wants it switching from the switched...
  3. M

    Powering Cooker hood.....with switched mains???

    Hi.....looking for some comment here. Just in process of updating kitchen, and it has been suggested that I can power a cooker extractor hood from the lighting circuit. Further inspection reveals that there isn't the usual ceiling rose, with access to constant mains, but instead, switched...
  4. T

    32volts present at light fitting when it's switched off!

    i have a light fitting that 32volts across it when it is switched off. I have changed the switch, the rose, I've done insulation resistance on the cable to the switch, which is fine. Not sure where the voltage is coming from and why only 32volts. I assuming that it must be cable insulation...
  5. D

    Wylex 100A TP&N Switched Fuse

    Looking for interest on here before listing on eBay. Wylex 100A TP&N Switched Fuse with fuse links. Brand New Pickup or Delivery offered
  6. Simon-0116

    2 way switching pir led

    Been to fit new led pir flood. 3core +e. Perm live. Sw live. N e. Flood is 2core. So wired it perm live set up works a treat. Customer rings up wants it on switch. After investigating switch is a 2 way.. any way of doing this so works on pir then on with switch. It's a sealed led...
  7. S

    LED light dim after switched off

    Hello all I'm a commercial/industrial sparky and got roped into changing a couple of flood lights for led for a family member. They supplied some nice cheap fittings from Homebase. I've installed a gang ip rated switch, 1 switch per led flood light. When switched off, one led flood light glows...
  8. J

    wiring for bathroom extractor

    Hello, so Ive got a cable that was removed from the old extractor, it is a grey cable wich has grey/black/brown. The new extractor takes a live and neutral. Wiring is recent, within the last 10 years. What do I do? I know I should get someone in, but don't have the ££, so hoping you can...
  9. Mark.W

    Emergency Lighting

    Hey guys, How do you all wire your emergency lighting? Option 1. When the key switch is switched, ALL lights go off and the emergencies stay on. Option 2. The lights operate as normal when the key switch is switched but the emergencies switch to emergency mode. With option 2, am I correct...
  10. cliffed

    Led strip lights

    Fitting led strip lights in plant room,with diffuser,fitted base had probs fitting guts to base,so switched light on,& tried to push fitting on to base,stupid me,had my hands on led lights & got a shock.These leds give quite a belt,surely this could be dangerous for anyone,beware,is this really...
  11. B

    Cupboard under stairs lighting

    Hi I'm looking to fit a light in the cupboard under my stairs, there is a single socket on the wall next to the cupboard door in the hallway with the wires clipped on the inside. Not certain yet if this is a spur or on the normal ring circuit but if it's a spur then could I possibly fit a 13a...
  12. T

    Low voltage track suggestions for boat installation

    Hi there. I am looking for a lighting track system to install on a Dutch barge I am renovating. Must be low voltage. The electrics on the boat will run directly from deep cycle leisure batteries. Size is paramount, ideally track itself will be no more than 15mm wide, as I'd like to hide it...
  13. Pete999

    Resource

    Wiring Regulations - BS 7671 -...
  14. D00DY_T00DY

    Bathroom extractor on with dimmable lights?

    Now recently we've been working at a job and the customer requested dimmable spots throughout the house including the bathroom with an extractor switched on with the lights. it hasnt been second fixed yet but im curious about how it will work so my best guesses are The fan works normally with...
  15. M

    CU Main Switch fault

    Hello all, I've got an unusual fault on a cu main switch in a Wylex split load board. I was called to a property with no power. The main switch was in the off position and both rcds and all breakers were in the on position. There was a leak on the toilet but no water through the electrics...
  16. M

    Reverse polarity when PV inverter switched on!?

    Hi all Very strange situation this evening. I installed a PV system around a year ago and has been working fine. Called out today as the generation meter had stopped increasing. Customers been away and only arrived back today. Western Power have recently put up a new pole in the customers...
  17. N

    RCD Tripping

    Hey all, Downstairs lights are off. When you put the mcb on the rcd instantly trips. I've done an insulation resistance test and I have >20MOhm on L-N, L-E, N-E. I've checked the wiring at all the roses and all seems secure and correct. What could be causing this? There are 4 ceiling...
  18. drzsta

    Interlocked switched Socket Outlets

    Hi, Other than ABB, anybody know of a manufacturer that offers auxiliary contacts operated by the switch on industrial socket outlets? Failing this I'll have to make a panel mounted version. Cheers.
  19. N

    Induced voltage keeping my extractor fan stuck ON

    Morning All! Firstly sorry if this is in the wrong section, it wouldn't let me post in the DIY bit where i thought this should have gone. I've got a problem with my extractor fan staying on (new installation) It's a 'manrose' inline extractor fan with a timer. i've searched countless...
  20. S

    switched live is also neutral?

    Replacing a ceiling rose that was taken off some time ago and not replaced in an old house. 2 reds and 2 blacks, I have identified which one of the blacks is switched live using a multimeter. But it appears the 2 blacks also are connected when tested with the meter, indicating it is both a...

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