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Hi all, any suggestions, as my Horstmann only works when boost is switch on, even though an electrician has checked it two times! I do believe the...
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Hi, How can i get for example 12 laptop usb-c chargers (65w each) on one power station? I have 12 laptops on a desk and i need to get rid of the...
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Hello, I have two three way switches that I replaced. One is a simple on/off and the other dimmable. The dimmer works fine but the on/off 3 way...
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Hi All, Trying to ascertain why a DC MinkaAire fan (84") will no longer change speeds, or in some cases even start itself in the lowest setting...
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Is there an obvious reason why I can't just fit a plug onto my LED soffit downlights, fitted with a 5amp fuse and plug it into a socket rather...
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Hey all, Could do with some help. I had a company recommended to me who quoted me to do an EICR on my rental property. (£265). I thought this...
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Hi, hopefully this is a quick one, in my new house I inherited a bathroom mirror with 4 small bulbs in it. This is hard wired to the main...
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I currently have a Single Pole Double Throw switch with 5 pins (as shown below) which I want to wire up to UK mains: ┌─────┐ │...
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Pool electrical is fed from a secondary sub panel that is fed from another sub panel coming off the main service entrance panel. I have verified...
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I need help. I'm a British tinkerer living in Germany. I've been installing smart light switches myself throughout the house and in all places...
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Hi. I'm completely new to solar but am getting a system for my house with solar panels, an inverter and battery and, of course, will still have a...
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In the bathroom we have a panel above the wash basin with 3 x 12v Halogen downlighters powered through a single transformer. I am looking to...
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HI.. I'm in Scotland, UK.. The 15a Wylex push button breaker that supplies my garage with power (30m from the house mains panel) randomly trips...
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Hi all, I have recently bought a house. The garage is at the end of the garden and has a double socket. The socket is on the ring and not a spur...
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We bought a house and this conduit is outside my back door of my garage. It has 3 6g wires that have been cut and left in the conduit going into...
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I'm in the process of renovating my hallway and the downstairs has a single light controlled by 4 switches. I've been replacing each switch and...
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Hello everyone. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I tried installing a dimmer to a 3-way circuit. The dimmer has a hard...
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I installed a Leviton smart switch in a 3-way circuit and the corresponding coordinating switch in the picture (right switch). The lights function...
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Evening All Please go easy on me as I am new to this and attempting to do this myself. 😬 I am currently building an outhouse at the back of my...
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How is addtionl light spur added spur in the following situation? Nuteral is looped at the fitting and live is looped at the switch. Theres two...
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