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  1. S

    Switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go?

    I want the switch to turn the outlet on and off. Drawing of front and back of switch with terminals labeled 1-5. Where should the hot and neutral go?
  2. D

    What brand are these terminals please?

    Not something I use often, but I've got to install additional terminals to I can link out to other enclosures... Stupidly I've left work and forgotten to note the brand, I won't be going back there before going to the wholesaler! Anyone recognise these? Are other brands push-in links normally...
  3. impish15

    Standard junction boxes with screw terminals

    Hi, Hopefully I haven't made an error but I was speaking with another electrician and he said standard junction boxes with screw terminals can no longer be used anymore, is this true? I wasn't aware of this. I fitted 2 in a loft last week (to replace a connection just wrapped up in tape) as...
  4. W

    What are the terminals nc and no used for on my transfer switch.

    My auto switch (Briidea HGAS-01) has NC and NO terminals on both the shore and gen side of switch. I know what nc and no is symbols for (normally open and closed) . Instructions are very limited. Just shows schematics, but no indication of what the no and NC are for. I would like to have the...
  5. neilos1985

    Replacing 2 gang switch for another but has different terminals

    I'm looking to replace old 2 gang switch for a new one. 2 separate lights and one is also controlled by another switch. Old has 4 wire holes including loop? New is what I'm used to seeing. Any ideas on how to wire up?
  6. T

    Insulated Terminal Voltage Ratings

    Hi, We are working on a Solar installation in the UK and have been asked to replace the string cable terminations, 6mm² yellow insulated ring terminals that are bolted to a common busbar. The reason stated is that the insulated terminals are not rated for the string voltages, 1000Vdc STC. Having...
  7. Br4v3d4v3

    Installing terminals in consumer unit

    Hello. I bought an empty consumer unit for installation in a shed project and now I have no idea how to install the neutral/earth terminals. The DIN rail won't fit the DIN terminals and there's only a space marked for the terminals. Any help appreciated
  8. D

    when did the impact driver become the tool of choice to do terminals up ?

    Pretty much every celeb sparks on Youtube and every celeb diy training video on how to do a board change shows the sparks using an impact driver When did this become the norm ?
    • Dustydazzler
    • Thread
    • become choice driver impact terminals tool when
    • Replies: 61
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. Dartlec

    Crappy new LAP terminals

    Small job including light in a shed so I picked up a LAP LED oval bulkhead which I've used before as cheap and slightly cheerful. Only to discover that in their never ending journey to 'improve' their products they've 'upgraded' the terminals to these nasty things. Not only would flex not...
  10. T

    Twisted conductors in screw terminals

    Hello. When inserting two or three conductors in a screw terminal (in a socket) is it best practice to twist the ends together or not to do so?
  11. A

    Terminal attachments for ballast connections.

    I'm a newbie to electrical DIY. There are some connectors on a ballast that I'm not familiar with. The cable I have is an 18awg 300v with wire cores made up of multiple thread copper. I cannot get the copper into these ports so I need some sort of terminal connector. Does anyone have familiarity...
  12. T

    Should the hot wire be attached to the thermostat controller or the heating element terminals?

    The electrical cord on my Holmes Ceramic Heater (HCH-4051) frayed at the entry point to the heater and while removing the frayed cord, I forgot to pair (mark) the wires on both sides of the enclosure before snipping the cord. Upon inspection, I determined one wire from the electrical cord went...
    • Thaddeus
    • Thread
    • attached controller element heating screwfix terminals thermostat wire
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. M

    Protecting outside bonding terminals

    Morning! Going to be working near the coast and will need to fit earth bonding outside. I originally chose stainless lugs to bond the copper cables but it appears that stainless and copper are not a good mix due to corrosion so I will stick with the standard copper connections. I have seen...
  14. G

    What Code for this one?

    What code would you attach to this gem, I gave it C2. These terminals are contained within steel trunking but are also part of a live 3 phase cct. See picture. It is installed as a 100 Amp 3 phase ring with these terminals every few metres. Distribution boards are connected from these terminals...
  15. L

    I have wired my electric wall fire into the fcu next to it . I twised the stranded wires and secured them in the terminals .

    I've been told by a colleague I should be bending the wires over?
  16. D

    2 x 10mm2 into socket terminals.

    Hi All, my first post. What range of accessories has a socket plate with large capacity terminals? I am about to run a 10mm2 SWA cable to a shed and the customer has asked if I can put a couple of sockets in weather-proof enclosures along the route. Can any socket's terminals take 2 x 10mm2 or...
    • Deleted member 117749
    • Thread
    • socket terminals
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. F

    Overtightening Meter Terminals

    Hello guys and girls I was wondering if you have any advice to give to a meter installer. I’m often worried about over-tightening terminals inside the meter. How easy is it to break the strands on 16mm copper or 25mm? I tighten the terminal until I can’t tighten them anymore. But I’d this right...
  18. B

    SAK din rail terminals

    Hi just wondering if anyone would know this, regarding sak din rail terminals when are separation plates really required obviously at the end of the sak so no exposed terminals but are needed between different type terminals such as live and neutrals or is this just a preference ? Thanks in advance
  19. G

    Replacing a motion sensor light switch with five terminals??

    Hi, hoping someone can help with this. I have a bathroom light switch that's a ceiling mounted motion sensor. It's malfunctioning so I bought a replacement, but I've hit a snag. The existing switch has five terminals, all of which have wires going into them (see photo): green&yellow, grey...
    • Geoffwhite
    • Thread
    • light light switch motion replacing sensor switch terminals
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  20. D

    New cooker dp switch, existing wires won't reach terminals..

    Evening all, Not a qualified spark so I thought it better to ask than make assumptions. Swapping all switches/sockets in our house to screwless ones, all going fine until I went to swap the cooker isolator switch. The old one has feed top, load bottom. The new one has load top, feed bottom. As...
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