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  1. uksparks

    Switched Fuse

    Hi, Just a a quick one, I fitted this switched fuse today. i dropped the cable off yesterday and the builder (nice bloke) dropped it in the trench, packed with sand, warning tape etc, 1m deep. Nice job. Then back filled to the top. Anyway, I get there today and he had only left a poxy bit of...
  2. Leesparkykent

    sockets with rockers on the outside.

    Just interested to know what other brands make these as only really get Mk as that's what's stocked by the wholesalers I use. I've fitted hundreds over the last few months so just looking at prices etc.
  3. Soulsurfer

    Adding PIR sensor to existing outside light.

    Hi I am needing to adjust a 1 way switched outside light at a house in a couple of days to switch 2 way possibly with an ip rated switch on the way to the front door as it's only switched 1 way from inside the porch at present. I'm just thinking of instead of an exterior switch of using a...
  4. P

    Switched fuse within 300mm from sink

    Hi guys, when completing a EICR how would you code a switch fuse spur feeding a water heater situated within 300mm from a sink. thinking about the splashing and possible switch use with wet hands. was thinking code 3 if RCD protected and code 2 if no RCD protection?
  5. P

    switched fuse above sink

    Hi, Just a bit of advice, ive came across a switched fuse above a sink in a toilet. Ive recommended to move this 300mm away from sink and gave it a code 2. Ive came across a post were people was saying if it a switched fuse it should be moved but a non switched fuse would be fine. what are...
  6. J

    Upstairs lighting circuit drawing using 60 watts everything switched off

    Hi, I have just received an electricity monitor and noticed an anomaly in my upstairs lightning circuit. Basically even with every appliance in this circuit (that i know of) 6 x lights and 2 x extractor fans being switched off the circuit is still using 60w? Any suggestions whats using this...
  7. N

    13A Twin DP Switched Socket 2 x USB

    Been out and got a few of these this morn, nice. :cool4: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/AA213USB.html 7.99 +vat I know some poeple don't see the point of these, those that have them know they're proper handy ! Just checked they do my tablets as well as phones. Some of these socket specs...
  8. L

    No so random RCD trupping

    This has been driving me crazy for a couple of years now, I keep thinking I've found the solution, then the problem resurfaces again - random tripping of my RCD. Without going into great depth, my RCD has been tripping on a regular basis at various times of the day with no one consistent...
  9. F

    Isolator Tripping RCD when switched off???

    Hi, I left work today after carrying out a test everything tested ok so energised the installation and no problems (new install). However when i switched OFF the isolator to the board before the main switch on the board, one of the RCD's tripped (split board). It was the end of the day so have...
  10. H

    RCD trips occasionally when outside lights switched off.

    A customer has been in contact to say that her RCD is tripping intermittently whenever she turns the outside lights off. There is two consumer units in the house each protected by a 30mA RCD. Has anyone ever had this problem? Going to it tomorrow to do a bit of head scratching!! Lol
  11. A

    Installing a LightwaverRF Dimmer

    I'm DIY installing a 1 gang LightwaveRF dimmer. I currently have a Tenby switch (which I think is 2-way, but only actively 1-way). As per the installation guide (http://lightwaverf.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/JSJSLW200.pdf) I need a Switched LiveWire Out Live Wire In Which wires...
  12. D

    110v temporary lighting questions

    Hi Guys, Not long in the game and even newer to temporary lighting. Normal and emergency lights are up. The emergencies have a 4 core (black core for battery). However some of the normals also have 4 cores (not sure why). Anyway we are using a 4 core cable to feed these lights as they are...
  13. S

    PIR wiring into override mode

    Hello All First is my first post, so be gentle on me. I have an existing light fitting. Id like to add a PIR sensor. Id also like the override function too. The PIR sensor I have found doesn't have "internal manual override function" But it dose have 3 cables coming out of it. Blue, Red Brown...
  14. M

    100a Switched Fuse?

    Hi there, I am carrying out a rewire and putting a new metal consumer unit under the stairs. The customer wants the original position of the consumer unit to be moved but will still be under the stairs. The distance away from the meter will be 4m and will run under the floorboards for...
  15. A

    swapping a socket

    hi I was wondering if it was possible to change a switched fused socket to a double socket . The switched fused socket currently has one wire going in and two cables coming out one goes down stairs and runs our tv/ virgin box dvd player etc. etc. and the other goes to centralheating combi...
  16. I

    Disappearing voltage

    Can anyone help? A customer has a light fitting in a bedroom (5 bulbs) which is switched two ways with a dimmer switch by the door and a switch by the bed. He states that at some point he switched it on and nothing happened. He assures me they were working at some point before!!!!! He replaced...
  17. T

    Which 320V 32A Interlocked Switched Socket?

    I need to obtain 4 x switched interlocked 32A 230V (single phase) sockets for my garage. They are for a 28A rated welder, a large lathe and a large mill. I'm having 4 sockets installed to give some flexibility on positioning. However, the price of these 32A switched interlocked units varies...
  18. S

    Switched fuse isolator - modification advice

    I have a supply going into a 63a switched fuse isolator i would like to add an additional submain therfore I plan to piggy back from the supply side of a new 100a switched fuse to feed existing switched fuse. and then use this new switched fuse to supply to my new circuit. demand has been...
  19. B

    Delayed Action Off-Switch (Lighting)

    I have been asked to install a time-delay switch for the car park lighting at our village hall. At present there is a single (2-pole) switch inside the building which controls the outside (bollard lights). However, when closing up the building on dark nights, once the bollard lights have been...
  20. B

    Hob Circuit Problem

    Hi folks, first time on the forum so please forgive any technically inept terminology, but just wanted to seek some advice on an issue with domestic wiring. We recently had a new kitchen installed, and a new 30A circuit was required for an induction hob and double oven. The installers set up a...

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