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    New kitchen, multi switches

    Hi all. So I'm designing my new kitchen and trying to plan where things will go. I currently have a 6 switch panel for the appliances (hob, cooker hood, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer). I was wondering... are these regulation to have these switches? Half of the...
  2. M

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    So I’m an apprentice and only get to do downlighter jobs as foreigners at the weekend, but they’re typically added when the customer no longer wants a pendant so the ceiling is already finished and I’ve never seen downlights being wired while the ceiling is exposed and then finding them after...
  3. Dan

    Happy New Year 2024 from Electricians Forums!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024 FROM ELECTRICIANS FORUMS! Do you have any new year resolutions? I'm thinking:- Get Fitter (give it 30 days) Drive slower (couple of days)
  4. P

    Why is my new high temp zone valve addition shutting off the low temp pump?

    For the past few years, I have used a hydronic system (outdoor wood boiler) with both high and low temp working simultaneously. The low temp system is controlled by TEKMAR mixing control #356 variable speed. I recently added 2 thermostats and 2 zone valves (Honeywell 8043F) to the high temp...
  5. 4

    Connect new recessed lighting to outlet or a switch

    Hi, I installed 6 recessed lights in my living room. I’m now up to the wiring part of the project. There is an outlet in the room that is half-hot. The switch just outside the room controls the bottom part of the outlet. The switch has 2 red wires and 1 black. The black is always hot and located...
  6. P

    New oven has a plug, old oven is hard wired

    Hi, My current oven is hardwired to a fused connection plate with a 13Amp fuse inside and power switch. That is then connected to the MCB labelled kitchen. The MCB switch labelled cooker is actually connected to the hob. Could I cut the hardwired cable and connect an unfused plug socket, which...
  7. ZeroZero

    What is wrong with my new TV ariel Installation plz?

    I am in UK and have just built a summerhouse and inside is a large LG flatscreen TV. I purchased an aluminium pole, ran the cable out and up (within the pole, I hope this does not matter) and attached it to the ariel. It's only picking up three channels. The cable has preformed F type...
  8. S

    Does it matter what wattage my new oven is?

    My Lamona oven has broke so I’m replacing it with a new one. Does it matter that the new one I’m wanting to get is 2.8kw compared to the current one at 2.4kw? Is it still safe to have or do I have to get one at the same power or lower?
  9. S

    New Member with Questions (DIY)

    retired homeowner DIY in Washington state. New to me home, would like to ask a few questions
  10. ryanhcafc

    Old colours mixed with new colours

    Wouldn't normally note this as an observation on a report but feel I need to. The way the building has been wired is all circuits on L1 have been wired in old red, L2 old Yellow, L3 old blue, however as stuff has been added it's now got new colours. The property is currently empty awaiting new...
  11. W

    New to the forum Hello

    Hi All, I have just joined from the West of England looking for advice and guidance and hope i can give the same in return.
  12. littlespark

    Worth a try to fix this? New screen just?

    Got this advertised locally, don’t know if it’s worth a punt.
  13. B

    Fitting new Cooker hood

    Hi My Kitchen has never had a cooker hood installed. Where the new hood is going to be situated is some distance from any of the outlets in the kitchen ring main. However there is a cable coming out of the wall near where the hood is going that was originally intended for one of a pair of wall...
  14. P

    Advice on new oven installation RE amps/fuse rating

    Hi all We are hoping to upgrade our oven. We currently have a single integrated oven and a separate induction hob. Each has its own red switch on the kitchen wall. The consumer unit has 2 "cooker" parts both labelled as B32. We are hoping to get a larger freestanding electric range style...
  15. A

    Electrician Jobs Looking for a new role? Electricians in Hampshire

    Antac are looking for an Electrician to join the team, specialising in commercial installations across Hampshire. The role involves small projects such as installing additional sockets, to more substantial tasks like upgrading distribution boards and office renovations. Additionally, you will...
  16. S

    New Member,Hammond,la.

    Hi sll, my name is shawn,and i am a framing carpenter by trade but i wear many hats,unfortunatly electricians hat has never been.I recently purchased an older home( built in 1936) that i am remodeling and bringing into this century.There are many things im going to need expert opinion on,as I am...
  17. S

    Hello from Shanna. Im new to the forum

    Hi everyone, I just thought I'd say hello since I am new to this forum. I am looking for a complete career change and am set on becoming an electrician. I dont have any experience other than changing plugs and sockets at home 🙈 This is not a decision I've taken lightly considering I'm 38yrs...
  18. C

    New member thanks for accepting me

    Good morning newbee here , avid do it yourself person ,
  19. J

    220 connection for new wall oven.

    I am getting ready to install a new wall oven that's about 4 ft closer to the panel than the old stove. I have about 4 ft extra cable with the new wall oven location. For code do I need to install a metal box on the wall behind the new oven location or can I run the cable that's coming out of...
  20. T

    I'm New and I don't enjoy paying for things

    Hello. My name is Pete. I am from New York. I don't love New Haven style pizza all that much...

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