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Swapping a wall socket for one with usb charger slots

Blimey. So there are. Didn’t spot those! ?
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- Post #7
- Jul 2, 2020
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Swapping a wall socket for one with usb charger slots

??. Will do.
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- Post #5
- Jul 1, 2020
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Swapping a wall socket for one with usb charger slots

Cheers for that. ?
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- Post #3
- Jul 1, 2020
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Swapping a wall socket for one with usb charger slots

Hi all, am swapping a kitchen double power socket so just hoping to get clarity on the wires and also to check if the new one having USB charged slots makes it any more complicated/incompatible. Much appreciated. I’ve uploaded pics of existing socket with wiring in place and the front and rear...
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- Thread
- Jul 1, 2020
- charger socket usb wall
- Replies: 6
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Multiple wires into single ceiling light connector ‘slot’?

Thanks westward. When you Say the flexible cable is probably incorrect polarity do you mean the brown and blue of the current pendant wiring Is connected the wrong way around? If so, can you advise why it still works? I’m just keen to understand. And another question please. If I need cable to...
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- Post #3
- Jun 19, 2020
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Multiple wires into single ceiling light connector ‘slot’?

Buoyed on by my first successful ceiling rose replacement, I’m now doing a second one, but have come across a slightly different scenario. In this ceiling rose there are more wires than previously, so my question is, is it ok to place multiple wires into a single connector in the new light...
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- Thread
- Jun 19, 2020
- ceiling ceiling light connector light multiple single wires
- Replies: 2
- Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Ok thanks for that. I think I’ll just swap the dimmer switch for a basic switch. ?
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- Post #19
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

absolutely. Should that be a simple switch (no pun intended!) from the dimmer to a generic on/off switch, from a wiring connections point or view?
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- Post #17
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Hi again. Quick update and follow on question...I’ve taken the plunge and it’s all up and running. Very happy so thanks to everyone for the guidance. Sure enough, as you predicted the dimmer doesn’t work...is there an obvious reason for that? Also, there seems to be a fairly significant buzzing...
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- Post #15
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Thanks SJD. regarding testing the live switch, I still need to read up more on it before I go near it. Is there a good Explanation you can refer me to for the procedure of testing this? Thanks in advance. 1592378858 Thanks for that. Will do. Interesting point on the dimmer. Here are the bulbs...
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- Post #14
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Ok. Thanks everyone. So back to plan A. Add a 2-way wago for the 2 reds. I understand Zerax’s point too now thanks. ??
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- Post #12
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Err. Now I’m confused. Thought I understood why I only needed 1 * 2-way.
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- Post #8
- Jun 17, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Thanks a lot ?
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- Post #5
- Jun 16, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Ah I see. So I only need an extra block for the reds. Would something like the one I’ve attached be ok?
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- Post #3
- Jun 16, 2020
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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Another ceiling rose replacement!

Hi all. Apologies I can see this type of question has been asked a few times but I still need help as an absolute novice! I am planning to replace the rose with a modern (metal) light. I have added a pic of the current configuration in place and the connector available inside the new light. I...
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- Thread
- Jun 16, 2020
- another ceiling replacement rose
- Replies: 18
- Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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