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    Earth wire for light

    Hello all Sorry if this has been answered previously..... Got a light with this earth wire (picture attached). I can see from the instructions (picture attached) where the earth wire is to be screwed into, but what about the other end with the exposed twisted wires? Have I to tape that end to...
  2. S

    Parallel Wire end ferrules

    I have a redring water heater with a blown thermal fuse.Trying to keep all original wiring,sleeving etc.Finding it hard to source ferrules to crimp wire to thermal fuse.I have bootlace ferrules but they have the flared lip at one end.Where would I find a parallel ferrule like the type you find...
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    How to wire recessed lights off a previously switched outlet

    Thank you in advance for your help. I recently purchased a home and while removing some built-ins I found that they had a 14/2 wire running inside the built in between an outlet behind the built in and an outlet next to it. I assumed they ran a new switch off the hidden one when they installed...
  4. K

    i have a FANTRONIX Aerium Midi Modern Heat Recovery Unit that i want to wire up.

    hi I have a Fantronix aerium midi modern heat recovery unit that i want to wire up. would you be able to run the cables from a fused switch that is a spur from a ring main. any advice appreciated all work i complete will be checked by a qualified electrician. thanks
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    DIY how to wire new circuit breaker to new switch and recessed LED lights?

    I recently installed a new 15amp circuit breaker, and wired a 14-2 gauge wire to a brand new dimmer switch. From the dimmer switch I daisy chain wired 6 LED recessed lights. When I turned on the circuit breaker the lights all turned on, but the switch wasn't working. I then changed the switch to...
  6. S

    Wire and pipe detector app?

    Is there an app for android? If not which is a cheap and cheerful to buy for personal use ?
  7. U

    Cut wire to lamp, nothing else working

    Hello, I have an outside light attached to a lampost. The head which is badly damaged and needed replacing anyway has blown off in the wind. To prevent further damage I switched off the electricity and cut the wire (thick flat wire with 3 smaller wires) intending to temporarily terminate it...
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    Wire Strippers - which ones?

    Anyone have a set of these or similar...
  9. B

    Hot wire and ground wire have 2.3v

    have a GFI outlet. I have not shut tge electricity off to the wires, they were live. I have the white neutral wire hooked up to the outlet. I have the ground wire hooked to the outlet. I a small zap when I touched the bare metal of the pliers and bare hot black wire. With the black hot wire not...
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    Determining if wire is neutral

    My wall box has two switches with two black wires connected to each. It also has four white wires on a single nut, not otherwise connected. Are these neutral wires? If not sure, how can I test?
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    Linking 2 wire & conventional fire panels

    Hi, Has anyone linked a 2 wire fire panel with a conventional, fire twin pro to haes tpca01-4? Use to linking fire panels but have not previously used haes, need both panels to enter fire condition, have a spare zone in the haes if this can be used.
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    Electrician Jobs Fixed Wire testers Needed

    Intersafe are hiring! Would you like to be a Fixed Wire Tester or are you already qualified? We are passionate about furthering your career and have a track record of promoting employees through the ranks of the company. With a clear path for progression you can further your career with...
  13. Z

    Multimeter to check Light wire

    Hi which Multimeter is best to check Light wire Digital Multimeter or Analog
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    Electrician Jobs Fixed Wire Testers Needed - various locations across the South of England

    Electrical Testers Needed Various Location across the South of England We are looking for Experienced, Hard-Working and Reliable Fixed Wire Testers All work is for large commercial companies Company van & fuel card, training & upskilling, £20 meal allowance per day when staying away...
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    Elkay timer switch 2235-1, can anyone confirm correct way to wire?

    Extractor fan is currently wired to light switch. Plan to remove this wiring and wire to timer switch will have new cable run and new wall box. Access looks straightforward to drop a wire down. Will post picture of wiring instructions for timer and hopefully someone can confirm it's as...
  16. dominicj

    how should I wire my combi boiler with nest and economy 7?

    It's a worcester combi boiler with heating / hot water connected to the low rate economy 7. There is a nest thermostat controlling the temperature. The issue is that the heating is not very controllable. Should I get the boiler moved from low-rate ecomomy 7 to the high rate so it will be...
  17. E

    wire two 30 amp inlets into same bypass panel?

    Can I wire two 30 amp inlets into the same bypass circuit panel? I want to have an inside and outside inlet.
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    220 volts ran through one hot wire

    I recently tore down all the wiring in my grandfather’s garage he wired himself and i’m genuinely surprised it didn’t burn to the ground after 40+ years, but there’s some things I need some help with. He’s long gone so that’s that. First off, he only had 1 hot wire supplying 220v to his air...
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    Electrifying my tractor Shed and using proper gauge wire

    I thought that I posted this in the DIY part of the forum but I believe I did not. I am sorry about that. I put in a 10' x 20' metal shed about 9 years ago. It is about 200' ~ 70 meters from my house. It is on a 6" concrete pad. At the time of pouring the pad I put a conduit through the...
  20. electricals27

    UK Is Fixed Wire Testing Essential?

    I was just wondering whether Fixed Wire Testing is essential or not. Thank you😀

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