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  1. C

    Adding single radial sockets to Ring as spurs

    Hi, I have recently completed an intensive electricians course and I am at the stage where I am trying to get practical experience wherever I can. One of my jobs, which I am planning to use to join a competent person scheme, is to change my consumer unit and wire up my extension. At present...
  2. H

    Adding an electric element

    never done any plumbing, so wondering how straight forward it is to whack an element in my towel radiator ready for the summer. Here's a couple photos of the radiator. I've tried asking a couple local plumbers to come do it but still waiting, so thinking I'm gonna have a go myself (with your help)
  3. S

    Problem with adding a spur to a socket

    Hi, I am trying to add a spur to a socket on a ring final circuit. , but I can't get all three cables to make a good tight connection in the socket terminals when I tighten them up. Can I put the two ring final cables and the spur cable into a wago connector (one with the levers), and then add...
  4. C

    Adding a switch to PIR lights

    Hi all I have been asked to do some outside lights with a PIR and an override switch inside. I believe the best way is to run from consumer unit L + N to switch and then a 3 core to sensor (PL,SL and N) and then SL & N to lights. Someone has already ran the SWA cable outside (under the...
  5. D

    Adding an extra fitting to 2 way switch??

    Afternoon gents, Basic electrical knowledge. Just wondering can I add an extra light fitting off a 2 way light switch? The switch has a neutral in the the box but I don't think it's the switch wire at the switch it's the permanent live? Can I connect a 2 core cable from the neutral and and...
    • DaW
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    • 2 way adding another extra fitting light neutral switch
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. FatAlan

    Adding sockets to RFC

    Want to add two double sockets to one of my ground floor RFCs. Was initially thinking that it would have to be a FCU to a spur. Would it be better practice to just incorporate them as part of the ring? Sockets will be running a TV and either PS4 or Xbox depending on what FA junior is in to. Not...
  7. D

    adding socket like this

    would this be acceptable?
    • darrenw600
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    • adding cable https socket
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. D

    Adding meter to 3 phase supply

    Morning..just wondering if anyone knows what the procedure is for adding an extra meter to a 3 phase supply? I am renovating a shop into a cafe and at the moment there is 1 phase supplying a flat above the shop, 1 phase supplying the existing shop/new cafe and with the spare phase I want to add...
  9. B

    Adding socket to radial

    Hi as above i currently have a Radial from CU in cupboard that powers one socket (powers 13a heater) outside the cupboard can i (DIY) add a new socket inside the cupboard between CU and existing socket? The intention to have a socket in that cupboard to power a chest freezer Thanks for any...
    • Billybellfoot
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    • adding attach cupboard inside radial socket
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. L

    Emergency Lighting - Adding extra lights to circuit

    Hi, Hoping someone can give me some insight into emergency lighting circuits. I've never had to install an emergency lighting circuit, only testing of the circuit. We have an emergency lighting circuit in place but I've been asked to add a couple of additional emergency lights to an area that...
    • Liam Clement
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    • adding additional circuit emergency emergency lighting existing extra lamps lighting lights
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  11. P

    Adding house extension(kitchen)& renovation - any tips?

    Hello all 1st post here. Just bought a house which is to be extended, and renovated. Based in Ireland, and unfortunately have no friends or family with expertise in this area. I have uploaded the house plan. The extension to the rear is a kitchen, and we will make no major alterations to the...
    • Prizen
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    • adding around attach electric house showers tips
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. Y

    Problems with Series/ Parallel strings not adding ampage.

    Hi Guys, im hoping someone can help me. I have recently installed 3.2kw system for an offgrid job. The problem im getting is that im only ever seeing around 300 watts solar generation for the whole system. We have used 10 x Canadian Solar 320 watt panels Voc for the panel is 44.9 and the ISC IS...
  13. C

    adding a piece on during a rewire

    We're part way through a full rewire and the vast majority of cabling is now in. We had asked for the sockets to be at new regulation height but for whatever reason we came home to find them all at skirting level. No big deal we thought and left them to it. However 2 bedroom sockets have been...
    • Charltonchambers
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    • adding cable during piece rewire skirting socket sockets
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Ginner

    Adding a consumer unit.

    Good afternoon and please go easy with me as. I have recently completed my time with one of the services and now wish to become an electrician. My studies are going well but from time to time I lose my way. The question I'd like to ask based on: The property in question has a 100amp supply The...
  15. J

    Downgrading mcb or adding rcd

    For adding an rcd or download grading an mcb for various reasons I've always used a mwc, is this correct or do I need a EIC as this seems alot of work for this? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
    • joehat
    • Thread
    • adding circuit mcb rcd tapatalk
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. R

    Adding spotlights in bathroom (no RCD) options

    Hi, Ive gone to look at a job where the customer wants two spotlights added into the bathroom. The board being 3036 spec and no rcd. What options do i have other than change the board or provide rcd protection via a seperate rcd isolator. It feels a lot of work and i want to ensure no...
  17. Z

    Question Regarding Adding Wiring To Lighting Circuit / Going Down A Cable Size

    I've got a lighting circuit wired in 1.5mm T&E on a 6 amp MCB. There are some lights that I'd like to add on to this circuit, controlled by an existing switch. Due to the position of these lights, the most aesthetically pleasing way to install these lights would be to run cable to the new lights...
    • ZEDEZ
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    • adding cable cable size circuit going lighting lighting circuit lights minimum other question regarding size that's wiring
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  18. W

    Adding Circuit to Insulated Consumer Unit

    Hi, I re-wired my house in Oct 2014 and installed a Hager plastic split, dual RCD, 16 way consumer unit. I now want to convert the garage and planned on running a 6mm from a spare 40A MCB in the consumer unit to a metal clad 4 way consumer unit in the garage. My questions are, will I then need...
  19. E

    adding extra v12 socket in a car

    Hi there, Ibought this 12V socket plug to install extra for my phone charger, is there any connectors which I can use to add for current plug wire, so I don't need to take apart the current wire? picture how it looks - http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTQxNlgxNDQw/z/5hEAAOSwKtlWl~ur/$_57.JPG I have...
    • electricianlv
    • Thread
    • adding car connectors crimp current extra socket
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  20. R

    Rcd protection on adding 1 light

    Just a quick one. I have added an LED floodlight off an existing light on an outside wall and the circuit is not rcd protected. Do I need to fit an rcbo on the circuit or not. The cable is clipped direct through a loft space.
    • rwood1981
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    • adding answer circuit direct light protection quick rcd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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