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Here is my issue:
Type GFCI Outlet- Eaton TR Installed mid to...
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I am trying to replace a light fitting but the wiring is different.
In the photos below you will see the three wires that need to fit...
Trying to install a smart thermostat,
I have 4 wires red, yellow, blue and earth,
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I want to wire up an electrical box for a milling machine...
Hello, I am on Economy 7 and I have storage heaters and a hot water tank connected to a separate CU for my off-peak usage. The timer that switches...
Average house in California, 1400 square feet, totally rebuilt 14 years ago.
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Currently, I have a chandelier in my dining room. I want replace the lighting with 2 pendant lights in a single 120 volts junction box. Is...
I've been having problems with a hot water circulation system. It worked last winter and is connected to a wall mounted thermostat for radiant...
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Qualified electrician has installed Zappi car charger outside house. Grid incoming goes to DNO cutout then to SPD then to meter then to henley...
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In July I had a PodPoint Solo installed at my house. It was a secondhand unit from my father in law.
I've just recently realised it's...
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No change to electric wiring and supply and no change to the previously working light bulbs but now when I turn the 2 wall lights in my...
Hi, I'm a new DIY member hoping to get some suggestions on a (to me) perplexing problem with my basement overhead lights. There were originally 4...
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Back again after receiving great advice for the bathroom a few months back. This time I'm making a mess in the kitchen.
We have...
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I hope someone can advise. Just wondering how I deal with wiring this security light. in particular dealing with the two neutral wires with...
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My mother's storage heater has developed a fault after turning it back on for winter.
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My flat uses an Economy 7 tariff. When I use the boost heater, it works fine. But the off-peak water heater doesn't heat up the water...
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I'm considering viewing a house and have gone onto Streetview to find out a little more, and I noticed one of these situated in the property...
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I have this Chinese ups/powerbank sold under many diffrent brands and it has been working OK apart form a burnt out mosfet I had to...
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