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  1. K

    Should outside earthing wire be covered?

    Hi All, I own a country Villa out in the Spain countryside. Was having problems with water pressure so local tradesmen advised to get a water tank and pump, he has installed this in the garage, and that has helped. However, the electrical circuit in the garage is an old circuit and wasn't...
  2. B

    What are the wires that go thru the outside box used for?

    I have 2 wires going thru outlet box outside and need to replace with a round 4". What are they for and can I cut them? The house previously had security wiring throughout. Thank you.
  3. BodgeJob

    Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside?

    Hi there, Just a quick question. Does a main protective bonding conductor require UV protection when run outside? I am under the impression that this is not a requirement as such, but if possible, it should be considered. Especially if installing a smaller sized conductor. I am running a main...
  4. U

    Can I replace an outside wall light with existing wiring

    Hi all, I'm wondering if it's permitted to replace an outside wall light myself if I use the existing wiring from the old light. In theory I just need to fix new light to wall and connect the wires to the terminals. I had assumed this would be ok because I'm not adding additional wiring. To me...
  5. K

    Gas bond outside 600mm

    evening everyone . Quick question here I’ve recently took over a job that a friend of mine first fixed it’s a 3 bed semi house rewire. I don’t usually do this but he’s recently folded he’s business because of a job he’s got so no longer registered. I know he’s workmanship is to a good standard...
  6. P

    Drayton SM1 issue - heating coming on outside its set times?

    My mother in law has a new bungalow (3 years old) with an electric only system. It's controlled using an SM1 controller which I've set to come on once a day between 6.30am and 10pm. She sets the thermostat so the heating comes on whenever the temp drops below the thermostst set point...
  7. R

    Advice on fixing this outside mess

    Basically I’ve attended a friend house who asked me to see why his power to his sheds had stopped working. Any help or advice on fixing this mess please
  8. M

    CCTV cameras outside

    Hi All, I want to install two PoE cameras under the roof outside. But I don't know how to run a cable, drill through the wall or through the PVC window? I also thought about using a flat Cat5 cable and just run it through the window. What would you do? Best
  9. U

    Swapping switched outside light for PIR type

    Hi there, I have an outside light that is turned on with a switch from inside and would like to change it to a PIR version incorporating an option for the light to be on with the switch i.e. override the PIR or just use the PIR sensor. What will the switch do by default if i connect a light...
  10. ekubec

    TC-ER-JP, cable used for minisplit system -- should it be in conduit outside ?

    Hi, folks.' I have a carrier 38MGRQ48E '5 zone' mini split system with 4 'heads'/evaporators installed, and one 'channel' still open. Had it installed about 6 years ago. At the time the tech said "You really should install the fifth one in your bedroom." I didn't listen to him and now i...
  11. W

    What is the ambient temperature for a cable clipped direct outside?

    Doing a cable calc for college and need to know the ambient temperature of this circuit - Supplied from a board inside where the ambient temp is stated as 25°C and then the cable run is outside- SWA clipped direct to feed a little 4-way board in a new summerhouse. My answer to this and what I...
  12. I

    Outside IP rated lightup LED tiles

    Hi (Im DIY - with an electrician to install), does anyone know a UK supplier of IP rated lightup LED tiles suitable for permanent outside use (dancefloor)? 600mm x 600mm. Thanks, Ian @ Wilby NN8 2UE
  13. F

    Advice on outside wiring

    Hi, I’m new to the forum and am seeking some advice please. I’ve picked up a job that another electrician has abandoned, the job is to ‘finish’ the electrics however there’s quite a bit to take in/check. The original electrician has ran a 2.5 armoured to an outside garage but not connected...
  14. S

    Outside socket not working.

    Hi, recently moved. We have an outside socket that doesn’t work, I checked the wire connections,. Just want to know if this looks correct, the live connected is the white wire, the 2 red connected to each other are also live. I will get an electrician to replace the socket but wondered if the...
  15. Backtoschoolelec

    FCU Spured to outside Lighting

    Can I ask a question and make sure I’m not missing something…. Have had outside decking lights in my garden put in by an electrician, using a FCU as the switch for them spured off an existing single gang socket. Fused a few times over winter, Likley due to water or moisture in the lights or the...
  16. A

    What cable for this outside light

    What cable would you use to connect this light through a cavity wall to a FCU the other side of the wall? I am thinking, 1.5mm² 3 Core NYY-J Cable, or 1.5mm² 3 Core Rubber Flex. The light that is being replaced has twin and earth as it has choc box connectors which won't work on the new light...
  17. Stephenmunt

    Outside light turns on by bathroom light.

    Hi guys, medium to beginners experience in electrics. I placed a 250w security PIR light outside. I connected it to the inside first-floor lighting off a junction box in the attic. I've noticed that when I switch off my bathroom light at night that the security light sets off. Any advice on...
  18. J

    Lighting spots and outside lighting

    Looking to wire a summerhouse with Downlights and outside lighting but don’t really do much lighting and switching. Any advice on how to wire a lighting radial for the spots and outside lights to a 2 gang switch. Thanks
  19. W

    PV Cable Runs Outside

    Hello All, New to the Solar world. A question that is most likely easy, if you can tell me where I can find this in the regs or ACOP please let me know. can solar PV cables be run outside in Plastic Conduit? I have heard before it should be metal but I can't seem to find where it states this...
  20. L

    Fitting outside floodlight

    Hi all, I have a single switch in my garage to turn on a couple of lights in there. Yesterday I fitted a floodlight outside, drilled through garage wall and fed the cable inside and fitted a 2 gang switch so the floodlight had its own. I 'nicked' the power inside the switch via a loop from...

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