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Although this is primarily a trade forum for electricians we get lots of requests for DIY assistance so this DIY section of the forum was made...
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Hi everyone, please advice and comment on the attached wiring diagram for a kitchen. There are mixed opinions on the need for FSU-s and number of...
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I have a live ground throughout the house. Is this dangerous and what are the possible causes? Thank you for your time.
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Hi, there are 3 bundles of wires coming from my ceiling and I've been told they have been tested with a multimeter and have all got a current but...
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Hi, Bought a MainsSwitch device to run the RF pairing link to switch some low voltage LED strip lighting under my Breakfast bar. No direct switch...
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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...
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Hi, I need some advice on the wiring for a new ceiling light. I have taken down the original light, and I'm left with the wiring in the image...
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I need to replace two AFCI breakers on our main circuit panel. I have replaced and added breakers to our sub-panel several years ago. When I...
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Hi there I have 8 downlights in my kitchen, 6 on one switch and 2 on another (not sure why), I've replaced the downlights on the 6 and they work...
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Hello everyone, Following on from my previous post where I received advice on taking a spur off a 40a feed (thank you). I performed the work...
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We have one room that seems to have lost most of its power last night. One of the outlets in the rooms has a power strip plugged in that powers...
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I currently have a Myson thermostat that is no longer working. I have a Meross thermostat to replace it. I have attached photos of the current...
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Hi, I need to run a duct from our garage, under the (gravel) drive to the house. Specifically this is for a monitoring sensor needed for our...
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Hi guys, I have recently encountered that my circuit breaker for the upstairs lights keeps tripping. I flick it back on and immediately it trips...
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Am fitting a new pir led floodlight . The exsisting light is connected to 4 core round flexible cable, core colours green/yellow, blue, brown...
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Does anyone have any experience of installing Enkin PDM250 Multi-way dimmer modules? We have 4 dimmers at different ends of the kitchen / dining...
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Hi all. I've purchased a ceiling light. It has a very long power cable and an adjustable steel cable to suit the height you want it set at. My...
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Short version: does code specify a minimum distance from the panel to the first grounding rod, and if so, what is that distance? Long version...
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Hi - On our small vessel we have a 12v failry powerful motor to run the autopilot, where the power is supplied by the boat's battery bank. On an...
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Hello everyone, We had an electrician over, who fitted a 40a MCB in the house consumer unit to supply a new build garage. It's underground SWA...
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Hi I'm looking for some advice for adding a time delay on my parent's shower room fan. My parents had a section of their garage converted into a...
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Hi all, I'm wondering if it's permitted to replace an outside wall light myself if I use the existing wiring from the old light. In theory I just...
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I recently came across an electrician who came to my house, hardly spoke a word of English and had a translator with him. I noticed he was wearing...
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Hi everyone, 1st post here. I'm a DIYer looking for some advise please. I've got a blender/mixer from India which has decided to pack up. I've...
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I need to install a floodlight for outside now its dark. Its just inside the kitchen wall to connect to the electrics. My simple idea is run a...
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Hello - hope someone can advise please. I have a recently purchased second hand Myford lathe which has a 3-phase inverter (Siemens Micromaster...
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Hi I wanted some advice regarding which downlights company is better from ancell or forum? I have builders doing works in my house but I wanted...
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What's best practice if running cable from garage out to outside double sockets? I'm re rendering that wall and thought it'd be nice if I could...
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Hi I have a Corby 7700 trouser press it is a 220w model, 3 years 10 month old. On Friday it stopped working, so I took it to the garage ready...
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I have just replaced my old double oven which was about 10 years old with a new model as whenever I used the top oven it tripped the electrics...
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Hi everyone, I need help installing a Lorex smart doorbell. I have tried to install a doorbell transformer several times to no avail. The first...
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Hi, I have an a single LED (240v Robust Fixed, LAP GU10 LAD 250 Lm 4w) downlight which is going through a squence (after being on for a while), I...
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Hi there, We have recently replaced our central heating programmer with a Honeywell ST9400C. We now want to replace our old wireless room...
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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...
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OK to add a 50 Amp breaker in this panel for a 220V EV Charger? Maybe swap some single 20 Amp breakers for dual 20 amp breakers? Can I add a 50...
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This is probably an easy question for an electrician but I was just curious about the theory. (I'm trying to figure out how things work!) I read...
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Hi, I’ve got a brand new dough mixer which won’t work. Out of the box it just popped when switched on and tripped the power in my shop. Using a...
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Hi I also posted this on the DIY Electrical Advice - Electrical Appliances Forum My Kitchen has never had a cooker hood installed. Where the new...
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Hi, I have a Beko DHR73431W heat pump tumble dryer that isn't heating. I'm thinking its beyond economic repair as I think the compressor has gone...
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I may have posted this before but not sure if it made it in. I want to install an EV Charger in my garage. The panel is two stories up and the...
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