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I want to get an EICR on my house, the cost seems to be based on how many circuits I have - what do I do to find out how many circuits I have?
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My house is built 2005. I was trying to install ge smart switch which has 4 wire load ground neutral and line. Ge says it’s simple diy...
I have four can lights in my kitchen that are controlled by two switches on opposite sides of the room. Recently, when you try to turn those...
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The back story is too boring to tell !!! Could someone please tell me if this PCB in the photograph has an adjustable time function ...
Hello. I have a new oven. I understand completely that I need to get it installed by an electrician and will definitely do so but for my own...
Hi. I wanted to run a 5amp fused spur from a nearby socket but find its already a spur ( only one cable in).
Help please.
So I recently changed my light switch and thought it was OK but in the evening the lights started flickers and when I switched on one light it...
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Apologies if I am not posting in the correct place I am new to using forums - I'm looking for some advise on my campervan conversion...
I have a dead circuit in my kitchen that I am trying to fix. it seems to be a simple run from the panel to on outlet using BX cable to a first...
HI, I have these LED lights which require 9W
https://www.helestra.de/en/datasheet/helestra_PALA_15162907_long.pdf
It uses the LED Driver in the...
Hi. We just removed a broken washing machine and saw it and a dryer had been wired together to the same wall box. The appliance wires had been...
Hello. I know there are a ton of posts on this subject but I still can't figure it out... I have two three-pole light switches (one in the garage...
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I live in Indonesia. The voltage for residential buildings ranges from 220 V to 230 V, I need help with the installation of the...
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I live in Indonesia, the voltage for residential buildings ranges from 220 V to 230 V, I need help with the installation of the...
I am installing an external light to the side of my house. There is an existing light in place but the supply cable exits the house in the wrong...
Firstly, just to re-assure professionals here, all tie-in and testing on this project will be undertaken by a qualified electrician. This post is...
Hi there, I've just moved in to a new place, and it looks as though there's been some under cupboard lighting installed previously, but I've never...
hi guys , just testing a kitchen ring circuit.
r1 1.6 ohms
rn 1.6 ohms
r2 2.1 ohms
the kitchen is a 2.5mm ring but has spurs in 4mm cable and...
I've been looking at the Wagobox, specifically the 221-4 box, and noticed that it is only classed as maintenance free if the current is 20A or...
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I am replacing an old fluorescent fixture with a new T8 one, and I wanted to confirm a wiring question.
The old fixture is wired per the...
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I’m trying to wire an LED dimmer to replace the older dimmer which is running halogen bulbs. All the wires are the same colour, brown. Two...
Hello all, I would greatly appreciate anyone's opinion this matter.
Can this be repaired by simply resoldering? I'm concerned about the blackened...
We've had some electrical work done which we're very happy with, but I have one query. Where some extra sockets have been fitted, the electrician...
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My garage electricity supply runs from my neighbours house, the supply has its own metre which i pay for...
I have a query around installing some outdoor lighting, I plan to install around 15 outdoor lights containing GU10 led 4.7w bulbs. While I am...
Hi, I had my home entirely rewired 5 years ago had some outside lights added to the front of the house. I’d now like to add these into my...
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When inserting two or three conductors in a screw terminal (in a socket) is it best practice to twist the ends together or not to do so?
I have an old rotating disc meter, certification label says 1994.
The consensus seems to have been that there's no need to upgrade it to a smart...
I want to install a wall mounted toothbrush charger alongside a washbasin in a bedroom. Depending on what turns out to be the easiest option for...
I live in an ex council house in manchester which I imagine was built around the 1940s.
Upon renovating the severely outdated living room, I...
i am replacing my cooker extractor motor, the old unit has red, white, grey, blue wires,, the new has red, white brown, black, please help, both...
I want to connect an external socket to a fused spur which is inside the house. I have 1.5mm 3 core cable but it is 16 amp. Can this be used ?
I'm looking to expand my knowledge of relays. Specifically at this point in time, how to know what relay I need for what job.
An example for the...
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I hope somebody has an answer or a recommendation for another system.
I’ve had a Nest heat link and . As you may know there have been...
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I am new to this forum, I have a good idea about electrical works.
I wanted to ask for suggestions about how to move two double gang...
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I'm a newbie and not experienced so please bare with me. I can change a plug...
We have a ten year old bathroom cabinet that wasn't...
I have two matching front room lights that are operated by a 2 gang dimmer switch. The right light operated by the right button has stopped...
I'm looking for advice on what you think would be the best cost effective solution. I intend to pay an electrician to do all connections but would...
Replacing bathroom fan with xpelair VX100 standard fan
Which colour wires go into what? Have L, N, T (although not a timer fan so presume I...
I installed 12 Philips #416K92 bulbs (type B) 2 1/2 yrs ago in three separate 4-lamp fixtures. Suddenly, one fixture has three dark and one...
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