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  1. RGWick

    Guidance / Counsel to Replace Whole-House Dayton Attic Fan Control Switch

    Looking for counsel / guidance to replace an original Dayton On/off with speed control switch. I’ve checked with a couple local electrical supply stores and no one could assist. This fan was installed in our attic 25+ years ago and difficult to access. I would certainly prefer a simple, direct...
    • RGWick
    • Thread
    • attic control fan guidance replace screwfix switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  2. G

    Can I replace 3-way toggles with 3-way motion switches?

    Hi, I have two 3-way toggle switches by the opposite sides in my garage. Is it possible to replace both of them with motion sensors? Thank you. .grig
  3. S

    Connector block wiring and replace with Wago

    Hi all, I am about to fit a light fitting and wanted some advice whether I should just connect the light cables into the correct terminal blocks or should I replace the terminal blocks with the Wago connectors? I have attached a picture. Any help would be really appreciated. Sal9
  4. A

    Replace strip light

    I have a strip light in the kitchen operated from a single switch. I want to replace it with a straight bar 4 spot array. There are three supply cables to the strip light, two of these are 3 core, red, black and earth. The third cable is 4 core, red, yellow, blue and earth. The new fitting has...
  5. D

    Replace wire or breaker on septic pump?

    After 24 years my septic lift station pump and high water alarm needs to be replaced. It was tripping the breaker and the alarm was no longer working. When I pulled the wires out of the alarm, which serves as a junction box for the pump, pump float switch, and alarm float switch everything was...
  6. 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...
  7. fernsd

    Replace old ceiling light that has 3 wires

    Hi, I am trying to replace an old ceiling light with a new one. My current connection has 3 wires and not sure how I should be wiring this. Please can someone help
  8. G

    Replace My CFL with LED lights?

    I have two 4 inch recessed CLF 4 pin light cans installed in laundry room since 2012. The bulbs are fluctuating in brightness. I think the Ballast may be failing. I would like to replace with bright 12 watt LED's. Two Options remove or disconnect ballast, or get new cans. I am not a good...
  9. S

    FST-11a TimeGuard help or replace?

    Had 2 of these in my house - both appear dead and no longer responding. They would be out of warranty Anythign to check on these besides fuse - are they prone to just break ANyone recommend somethign to replace them with that may be more reliable?
  10. R

    Safe/prudent to replace AFCI breakers with CAFCI breakers?

    I am going to be replacing two AFCI breakers after a lightning strike in a house built in 2003. I will be bringing the breakers with me to ensure I get the same brand and specs, but I’m wondering if it would be safe and prudent to replace them with CAFCI breakers (assuming I have a choice)...
  11. R

    Need to Replace Worcester Wireless Digistat Mk1

    I have a Worcester 28CDi combi-boiler witted with a wireless thermostat which has stopped working. The model numbers are: Receiver 7716 192 005, Transmitter 7716 192 004, Complete system 7716 192 006. The transmitter and the receiver have stopped communicating with each other, so I have...
  12. C

    Replace 3 prong plug

    Mrs broke the 3 prong plug on the steam cleaner and looking to replace it. Hoover steam cleaner: 120v 60hz 10.0A Replacement prong: 15A-125V, 2-pole, 3-Wire Will this prong work? If not, can you tell me what I need? thx
  13. fpmelo

    Replace light switch for smart Wi-Fi switch

    Hi. I want to replace my traditional light switch for a smart Wi-Fi switch, but my current switch has 3 cables, COM, LOOP and 1WAY. Where should I connect these cables on a new smart switch that has N, L, L1, L2, L3? Thanks.
  14. D

    Domestic electricity Spain: How to replace old ICP switch in consumer unit?

    Hola! I’m in the process of renovating an apartment in Madrid. The consumer unit is fitted with an old 15amp ICP switch. I believe its function is now handled by the smart meter, so it is redundant. As this is limiting the power available to the property I would like to remove it. My...
    • dr_gorsky
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit domestic electricity icp not uk old replace spain switch unit
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. Rockingit

    Replace FSU for a timer

    We need to empty our heating oil tank in order to re-level the base as the ground has slumped. The heating's off now anyway so it just leaves HW to deal with. Have inherited the manually switched immersion circuit on a FSU downstairs (tank is up in the loft) that so far has never been used and...
  16. S

    UK Seeking advice on quote to replace CU

    Hi all, New homeowner here... hoping it's okay to seek some advice on a quote. I've recently had some wiring done for a new kitchen in a small 3-bed terrace built in 2001, but we need to replace the aging consumer unit to fit everything in and make it expandable if needed in the future. I'm...
  17. groetschel

    The timer switch in the sauna heater broke replace smart?

    Hello DIYers I need some help reading the attached diagram. The "Timer (60 minutes)" broke and I need to replace it. First, for my theoretical understanding: the voltage between L1 and L2 is 240VAC. How is the timer able to connect to L1 and L2, while only one line goes into the Thermostat...
  18. marcg_uk

    Is there a smart light switch I can replace these old 2-way, 2-gang switches with (pics here)

    Hi there, I'm looking to smarten up my outside floodlights to react on camera detection so I think I need to purchase a 2-gang, 2-way smart switche(s) that work with Alexa for instance. At the moment, We have a front floodlight and back floodlight, which are both controlled from 2 points (a...
  19. L

    Replace old fuse wires with circuit breaker?

    This appears in our Building & Pest report: "Safety switch installed, old fuse wire fuses still in use, recommend replace with circuit breakers." The home was built in the 1980s. Are old fuse wires dangerous? How dangerous are they? What are the risks of replacing with circuit breakers? Are...
  20. N

    Want to replace old light/fan switch with new one but not sure if possible. Canopy module?

    Recently moved into a new home. My bedroom has an old Lutron light/fan switch combo that I want to replace with a smart one (it's adjacent to another switch that just controls an outlet). I had thought replacing a switch would be a pretty simple task but after starting to look at the manuals im...

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