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  1. matt_d

    Smaller automatic wire strippers

    Has anyone come across automatic strippers to pull of the sheath of a cable already in a back box. The regular ones can do it to a degree but due to the design they can't get all the way to the end of the cable. Any suggestions for strippers to do this that have a smaller head and can pull from...
  2. D

    UK Wire extractor fan to bathroom pull switch

    1964 house old style wiring Need to wire a extractor fan up Is it possible to wire the extractor fan to report switch there's 2 red wires in the pull switch both red. one is a permanent live Can I wire it up to the pull switch some how or do I need to go to the ceiling rose wiring which is in a...
  3. J

    Metal building with living quarters rough in

    Metal building with living quarters the panel is on the outside and about 20 feet away from new build that will be 2x6 what type of shielded wire do I need to run and will it need a junction box to convert it to romex? Would it be best to add a secondary panel inside of the new build I would...
  4. Archie22

    How to wire two one gang dimmable switches and one intermediate switch ?

    Hi all, currently doing a job at a house where there are 3 switches In the hallway to control the hall lights. All 1 gang switches, one at entrance one in middle and one at exit, middle is an intermediate, other two are two way , the client wants all switches changed to dimmable. If I change the...
  5. D

    How to get wire back into connector

    Hi, I have accidentally pulled a wire out of connector (believe it is a molex?) I have seen info about getting the metal part out of the connector but only if the wire is still attached. Is there any way I can get the metal part out so I can reattach the wire? Thanks
  6. K

    Should outside earthing wire be covered?

    Hi All, I own a country Villa out in the Spain countryside. Was having problems with water pressure so local tradesmen advised to get a water tank and pump, he has installed this in the garage, and that has helped. However, the electrical circuit in the garage is an old circuit and wasn't...
  7. J

    Can i wire an outside socket to a junction box located for a car charger?

    Hi, i live in a new build house where they builders have left a junction box on the outside of my house. In the junction box there is a 6mm twin and eath cable and what looks like a Cat5 cable. The twin and earth is currently in connector blocks. This cable runs from the junction box straight to...
    • Jordanntfc
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    • box car car charger charger junction junction box outside outside socket socket wire
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. A

    Live ground wire throughout the house

    I have a live ground throughout the house. Is this dangerous and what are the possible causes? Thank you for your time.
  9. F

    Basement sub-panel wire requirements

    I’m running wires to the basement for future basement finishing. I’d like to add two circuits of outlets (one on the finished side and one on the unfinished side of the basement), baseboard heaters (I’m also open to other heating options, the basement stays in the low 60’s in the winter, so I...
  10. N

    LED mirror has double insulated symbol & earth wire - what are your thoughts?

    I recently bought a bathroom mirror with LED & Bluetooth speakers (from Amazon). There is a double isolated symbol on the back of the mirror yet there is also an earth wire connection. Is this unusual and should it be a cause of concern? It has not been installed yet - just wondering what your...
  11. ghostvaper

    How wire up/install 9 LEDdownlights

    I am installing 9 LED downlights each with an RGB bulb in (i will try attach pictures on them) - anyway I have been told that they need to be wired in a row. Like in/out - in/out in a ring pattern terminating at the last light. I am going to connect them to my wires where the old light fitting...
  12. will_505

    3 phase motor running backwards wire colours

    Hi all. Yesterday I wired in my 3 phase compressor to run off our 53kva generator. I just need to know which colour cable is for which phase as I'm not sure. Cables I've got are: brown, blue, black and green/yellow. I've currently got brown wired into live 1, blue into live 2, black into live 3...
  13. D

    PL wire in wall no switch to turn off

    Hi New to this forum, Just looking for some advise as a DIY person. I have recently purchased a new home. I have come across a wall light which seems to be PL, and therefore always on. I have tried all switches in the home one by one and none turn it off, I cant see any switches nearby or fuse...
  14. finhudson16

    Seemingly under-rater MCB for wire size

    Hi All, I'm looking at installing an induction hob in my kitchen (upgrade from gas) and I gather that it can be added to the cooker circuit if there's enough capacity. In the fuse box and at the cooker end, the cooker circuit is wired in with 6sqmm cable, but only has a 16A MCB which I gather...
  15. Shoes70

    Issue with 12v wire LED conversion from halogen

    I purchased a house that has a really cool 12v halogen setup where two wires are suspended across the ceiling in two different locations, and each of which carries four 50W halogen bulbs. Each has a separate driver and dimmer. I first replaced the halogen bulbs with 8w LEDs, and they worked...
  16. T

    How can I safely join two ends of this wire?

    Thank you for taking a look at my issue. The pictured standing lamp had a foot actuated on/off switch which broke. I would like to join the wires. My first thought is to twist them together and cover with electrical tape, is this safe? Would someone be so kind as to suggest alternate ideas that...
  17. M

    Extended 6AWG wire for new Level 2 Charger Installation

    I currently have a level 2 Tesla wall connector installed on a 60amp breaker via 6 AWG wiring. I need to switch the wall connector out with a different charger brand. The problem is that the Tesla is hardwired through the top, and the other wall connectors I'm considering are fed through the...
  18. oscilloscope_is_drunk

    Hello wire warlocks

    Hello. Millenial here who started electrical apprenticeship a bit too late, from Vancouver, Canada. I am looking to build up skills for something industrial or maintenance-related if I can, which is why this forum is interesting to me. 1st level seems to be pretty easy, so humble me if you...
  19. S

    Splice wire in the breaker panel or install a junction panel/box and splice there?

    Hello, First of all, thank you in advance for any helpful insights posted in response to my question. I have just moved into a new home. With my new home being in Florida, the thought of a hurricane wiping out power to my home for days or weeks is unsettling. So I've opted to purchase a...
  20. Ricyteach

    Where to put unused neutral wire for light switch

    Howdy DIY soldiers, first post here. My question comes down to whether it would be particularly unsafe for me to temporarily wire nut and tape a neutral wire connected to an active knob and tube circuit and leave it in a wall behind a plastic box. I know that the "correct" answer per the NEC...
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