switches

  1. B

    I want to connect 100 led recessed lights to 2 dimming switches. What could I use to do that?

    I want to connect 100 led recessed lights to 2 dimming switches. What could I use to do that?
  2. J

    Wiring 0-10v Switches

    A while ago I replaced 3 fluorescent lights with 3- 2'x 2' led panel lights. In one room I installed 2 panel lights that were on 2- 3 way switches whereas one had a dimmer, and in another room I installed 1 led panel light that was on a regular single pole switch dimmer. The dimmers weren't...
  3. M

    Intermittent socket fault

    I'm having a very strange issue with some sockets. They're in my garage and are running from a 13amp switched fused spur off a 30amp radial circuit. There are 4 double sockets and appeared to be working fine. Then suddenly they stopped, no breaker went on the consumer unit so I assumed the fuse...
  4. E

    Heating switches

    Hi there I have an electrical water heater. It has two switches one main immersion one boost. The main one has gone hot and won't work :( can I just use the boost? Also it has a 13a plug in the main is that enough? Is that why its seized up? It went very hot beforehand:( ☹
  5. H

    Room prewired for fans with lights. question about switches.

    I just moved in and had rooms prewired for fans. There are two switches on wall. My new fan has remote controlling fan and light. I removed ceiling fixture which had two bulbs. From ceiling are two sets of black and white wires and on set had ground. My fan only had one black and one white and...
  6. A

    Shower pull cord switch melted new one not working.

    Hi had a 45amp shower pull cord switch melt on me so replaced it with a 50amp one did it all correctly but no joy and the switch doesn't come on or light up. Is it possible the shower itself has gone aswell. Please help!
  7. W

    20 amp double pole switches

    Hello, Just wanted to share a fault I had today and was wondering if anyone else has come across it. So I wired a kitchen and the customer supplied the faceplates (I know...) So after a lot more time explaining what they needed to buy and that a light switch would not work as an isolation switch...
  8. K

    Smart Switches

    Hi, I need some help on what smart switches to purchase. I am going to hire an electrician do the install. These switches are going to go on the ADT system. My sales rep there for security said that any Zwave switch will get recognized by their app. With that in mind, a few questions: - If I...
  9. Dartlec

    EICR Code for metal light switches with earth to backbox

    Posting this more as a discussion than seeking advice, as I've already fixed the issue. EICR on a house which at some point had been 'done up' with metal face plates for all the switches. When checked with a wander lead R2 was within spec on the ones I tested, but when taking a random one off...
  10. F

    Lighting Wiring Enquiry Question

    Hello, I have a question that I am hoping someone here will be able to help me with. In the diagram below I have Light 1 wired to Switch 1 from the feed that is working fine as needs to remain as is. Light 2 with Switch 2 needs to be wired from switch 1 as I do not have access to take the...
  11. M

    Help with hot water switches

    Living in a flat that only has water for around 2 hot water showers and a bit of washing up in the kitchen a day. There are 3 switches.. W/H CONTROLS.. W/H OFF PEAK... W/H ON PEAK.. and Grasslin Time clock.. I have tried to fiddle with the switches and keep on peak on but it doesnt help...
  12. M

    Confused about wiring multiple switches

    I wanted to relocated three separate switches into one 3 gang location, and replace the switches at the same time. Unwisely, I did not take pictures or make a sketch of the wires going to each switch. Now I am confused about how to wire the new switches. The first switch controls both a whole...
  13. D

    Three switches controlling one light - Stumped?

    I am having trouble getting all three switches wired appropriately to control the one light - We have one light switch at the bottom of the stairs and two in the hallway upstairs currently. Below is the amount of wires w/ colors coming out of each box: Downstairs - one set of wires coming...
  14. S

    Has anyone seen the whites used as line and travelers with 3 way and 4 way switches?

    A friend had a contractor remove a half wall with 2 can lights, multiple 3 way switches and a receptacle. By the time I was involved everything was disconnected and 3 cables of 12-3 were hanging out of the ceiling along with several cables of 12-2. There are a lot of things going on in this...
  15. J

    Smart Switches

    Hi guys , does anyone have a recommendation on smart switches that work on conventional wiring? I working on a property where the owner wants switches that work with the wi-fi. problem is that the more I look onto it more confused I get. Any ideas welcome, Thanks
  16. littlespark

    Kinetic switches. Good makes?

    What’s a good brand of kinetic type switches? Do they come IP rated, as existing switches and sockets are Masterseal type. Where to get them? Regular wholesalers, screwfix, Amazon? Long shed, 34m x 6m. 3 double doors along long wall, existing 2 gang 2 way at each end door controlling 6 twin...
  17. D

    Splitting two lights on the same switch to two switches

    Hi everyone, Just bought a house and have a small electrical project I'd like to try tackling myself (photos attached). One of the bathrooms has three overhead lights hardwired onto the same switch. Two of the lights are recessed cans, and the third light is a larger ceiling-mounted fixture...
  18. M

    Do I need two dimmer switches or can I just have one?

    We have an LED ceiling light fixture on our 2nd floor. There is an on/off switch on the 2nd floor and an on-off switch on the 1st floor. I want to install a dimmer switch because the light is too bright. Do I need to install two dimmer switches (one on each floor) or can I install just one...
  19. S

    UK Do I still need cooker isolator switches

    Hi There Just wanted to double check if I have two separate supplies to a cooker and hob which are both hard wired and fed from 2 separate RCBOs do I need to fit two cooker isolators in the new kitchen. Many Thanks
  20. Click Aquip outdoor sockets and switches

    Click Aquip outdoor sockets and switches

    A range of weatherproof outdoor switches with a choice to install either our 10AX MiniGrid or 20AX GridPro Modules. Building on Scolmore’s reputation for supplying quick and flexible solutions, the IP66 rated weatherproof socket and switch enclosures offer users a single fix installation - with...
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