I have only 1 brown wire in the wall, is this normal?
Shouldn't there also be a blue wire there?
I have to mention that the apartment is from 2022 so i was think maybe is something new.
PS: The location is a 3 socket place. 1 of them is a power socket and is work, i did not open it. The other 2...
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Purchased a wall outlet that has charging ports for usb. Issue now is the place where I want to put this new outlet also had an off/on control with a wall switch so three wires going now in the outlet box. New outlet only has two wires and a ground. I really do not need this location for...
I want a wall charger installed but there is no space on the CU. Attached are photos of the CU, Fuse, etc cupboard and panned out view of the cupboards. I have solar panels so would also want solar integrated into the solution. All cables go up into the roof space (bungalow). Thanks for your help.
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Hi am just looking for some expert advice, my little girls room only has 1 double socket, currently have an extension lead with just the camera for her baby monitor plugged in and the other socket has a room thermometer plugged in. We have just got a little clock night light and need to plug...
I removed my baseboard electrical heaters (1981 installed) due to finishing off the room. When I had a new AC ductwork installed they changed the wires for some reason?(1988) so the wires to the heates are live but they removed the heater control from wall. Now, years later I am wondering what I...
Since the deco needs doing to this property.
My sister needs the TV putting on thr wall but wants the cables hiding.
What will be the best way.
You can see there's a socket on one side and near it on the chimney breast is a fused switch.
I tried knocking on where the fire place has been...
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I have lifetime experience (50+ years) in United States with basic knowledge of split phase 120/240 volts replacing wall switches and sockets.
We moved to the UK two years ago (wife was born here) and I am aware of the 240 volt system that's used throughout the UK.
I let a flat and with...
Apparently Dimplex only guarantee their heaters if they are permanently wired in to a fused outlet. If the socket is only about 600mm from the heater and the cable is clipped to the wall or skirting board instead of trailing across the floor then what's the difference? Any thoughts?
If someone made a request to you, to install a new double socket that would be supplying power to a tumble dryer along a circuit that does not go into a location where those types of device are usually located, like a kitchen or utility room, but goes instead from the hallway into the living...
Trying to find an armoured cable behind plasterboard and studding.
It was used to supply power from the house but has been disconnected
Can someone suggest a probe or device to find it.
There are screws in the PB and copper pipes on the ground behind the PB and twin core for sockets, but I know...
I'm installing smart modules in my light switches which means I need to replace the existing 25mm back boxes with 47mm ones. Downstairs all walls are brick and plaster so I've managed to deepen the back boxes with an SDS drill. I was expecting the same upstairs but some of the walls are lathe...
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I am planning to install wall lights such as these ones (LAP Bronx Outdoor Up & Down Wall Light Black - Screwfix - https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-bronx-outdoor-up-down-wall-light-black/8627r) off an existing wall light by connecting them with a SWA cable clipped on the wall.
However, I...
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I'm wondering if anyone has much experience with the Tesla Gen 3 Wall Chargers? Quick look through the instructions shows no PEN fault detection; easily dealt with using a Matte or similar. Also, I noticed no facility for Load management/curtailment of the installation via CT...
I would like to hide the cable to an EV charger. The consumer unit, meter cabinet and charger would all be on the same wall. About 5 metres from the charger to the meter box or 6m to the CU. It's an external wall without insulation. Would 6mm NYYJ in the wall cavity be acceptable? It would be...
The mrs has just decided she now wants a TV wall with built in shelves etc
We are going to build it out of mdf and then paint, I am just designing this for my joiner to build and we want the lights above each shelf area
Would we be better with slim/low profile down lights or like a...
Double wall socket switch won't switch off. It just flips back to on. The left side one is fine. It used to do this 3 years ago then was working again. Now it's back. Do I have to replace the entire socket unit? Is that easy to do and legal on your own? Thank you
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I have two questions about domestic wiring In Ireland
1. Should conduit be used when passing multiple T&E cables (2.5mm) through a garage wall (where the consumer unit is located) to under a suspended timber floor on the other side?
2. Should cables running under a suspended timber floor...
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