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  1. J

    G24 replacement and ballast query

    Hi guys Moved into a new place this year and have a g24 4 pin light fitting in the storage cupboard. Light recently went and I've tried two new bulbs but just get a flicker. Seems there should be a ballast to replace but I can't find one and assume this is part of the overall compact fitting...
  2. C

    UPS Battery Replacement

    Hi all, Will a 3000VA 1800Watts UPS that usually has 4 12v9AH batteries be able to run a single 12v 100AH battery instead? (preferably lithium) I know it won't fit in the existing unit, but will it actually charge the battery and function correctly? This is the Takealot link for the unit in...
  3. Shaun H

    Replacement required, heating controller 40A Supply, it operates ceiling heaters above the plaster

  4. pirate

    Sangamo M5 replacement timer

    I have been asked to find a replacement timer for a Sangamo M5. I've done some searching, but frankly came to no obvious conclusion. Not my usual area of work, so I hope someone with recent experience can point me at a suitable model.
  5. lozarus

    Oven Replacement - RCD?

    Afternoon all. Apologies if this is a stupid question. I'm currently half part way through completing 2391 (second exam tonight) - so may be getting myself in a tiz overthinking things. Either way, thought I'd put it out to the group. Task is: Straight swap of existing x5 ovens with new -...
  6. A

    Replacement thermostat / timer

    Hi. I have very old underfloor heating with thermostats. I'd like to replace the thermostats with timer/thermostats if possible. The current (very old) ones have 2 red cables, 2 black and an earth. One of the red cables is live all the time, the other live when the thermostat kicks in. It...
  7. Andy90

    Validate new Light Switch Replacement

    Had to replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer. The New Light Switch is wired different from the old one but appears to work ok Can someone with Aus Electrical knowledge tell me why: - Old Light Switch was wired using Terminal 1 and 2 - Whereas New Light Switch uses only Terminal 1 and C...
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  8. JSRoberts

    70W CMH LED Replacement

    Hi all, after some advice on the best product to replace several 70w cmh bulbs to and led equivalent. Currently have 8 cmh bulbs in a church which getting very hot and must be very inefficient so wanting to replace these for an led equivalent to hopefully save the church some money. Have looked...
  9. N

    GFCI Outlet Replacement

    I replaced a faulty 20a gfci outlet with a 15a gfci outlet in my 35 yr old house, will this be a problem?
  10. S

    Light switch replacement

    I am replacing a single pole switch that controls two light fixtures. Seemed easy enough, the old switch had two black wires that were connected by backstabs and a red wire that was connected by the screw on the side. After replacing the switch, one light was controlled and the other was on all...
  11. W

    Replacement hob wires too large

    Hello, we have just had a replacement hob through warranty, the electrician who came to fit it said it needs ho5rrf cable when we have 6mm. He wants to replace the entire cables. My house was only rewired 3 years ago. Does this sound ok, or would it be cheaper to buy adifferent hob that...
  12. M

    Main earth after cut-out replacement

    Hi all, After months of waiting, the fused neutral cut-out at my parents house has been replaced but I am concerned about the main earth. I believe it to be a TN-S as the main earth is attached to the back of the main incoming cable. In December, I got the CU replaced and isolator fitted and...
  13. P

    Replacement for 670MBX smoke alarms

    A friend of mine has a couple of hard-wired some alarms in a house that, I think, was formally council owned. I took a look and they are overdue for replacement, but a quick search suggests they were Safelinks brand (nothing on the actual product to say so) and no replacement is available. This...
  14. K

    Storage Heating Replacement

    Hello, looking for some advice please. The storage heater in my livingroom has stopped working and I thought I would take the opportunity to replace the heaters throughout the house (4 in total), I am unsure what is best to replace them with, modern storage heaters, panel heaters, IR...
  15. Wolf865

    Landscape Transformer - Wrong Replacement!

    Father-in-Laws old landscape transformer went out so went to Home Depot to get a new one to install that had a countdown timer once the photocell turned it on in the evenings. What HD send me home with was an Intermec Mechanical Timer. Long story short, hooked up a 120V timer on a 12V system...
  16. UKMeterman

    Crabtree loadstar suitible as a domestic CU replacement

    I have a job which is needing a new CU. What would the general view about a new Crabtree loadstar SPN 125A board being used as a domestic consumer unit. I know it will work, I was just wondering about the inspection and how some may argue it some how not right. Thanks
  17. JBW175

    RCBO replacement for Contactum CU

    Do any of you legends know if the new type of Contactum RCBO will fit this board as a direct replacement? Thanks in advance
  18. G

    Btinico handset replacement help!

    Hi, need a little help figuring out exactly where each of these wires go… any help appreciated as the old one seems to have packed in! The first pic is how the original was wired and you can see what I attempted with the newer model in second pic. It didnt work at all so i assume i didnt get...
  19. R

    Removal of potential asbestos fuse board - who and estimated cost?

    [EDIT 2056] Sorry, I think I’ve got my wires crossed and OhMe haven’t been very helpful in detailing what I need to do/say to N-Power except for ‘not our problem’. It is indeed the big, green, metal box at the bottom that is the problem. Good evening, Today, I had someone out to install the...
  20. Mike-R

    Cooktop Replacement: Can I Cut Band on G/W Lines?

    Replacing GE cooktop with newer model, GE PP9830, house supply is 4 wire and two 35amp joined breakers. However, Green and White wires on unit are banded together at tip. Was going to just cut band off, but rating plate clearly says USE ON 3 WIRE ONLY. Manual page 24 says 3 wire OR to 240V...

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