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  1. G

    Replacing T8 fluorescent tube

    One of the fluorescent tubes in my undermount lighting system burnt out. There are 3 independent tubes/ballasts under the length of the kitchen cabinets and the others were still on. After carefully replacing the affected tube, it seems that all three lamps are now not working. The breaker...
  2. R

    Will 12vac replacing 120vac mitigate stray current situation?

    I have an inground pool with a 22 year old, 120vac light fixture in a niche connected to water-holding conduit running to a switch in an outbuilding. I removed the fixture to clean the niche. The fixture was just floating at the surface, still connected, with the wall switch off. A little extra...
  3. R

    Lightning strike damaged 2 AFCI breakers. What to check after replacing breakers and testing outlets

    Background Two weeks ago, lightning struck a tree in our yard. Many circuits tripped and several electronic devices failed. There was a strong smell of ozone/electrical burn throughout the house that has since dissipated. Two AFCI breakers are still problematic. Both serve bedrooms (hence AFCI)...
  4. D

    EICR Wil my consumer unit need replacing?

    I've booked in an electrician to run an EICR, I have an old unit here, whilst searching for quotes one guy said it looks ok and may not need replacing. The guy I've booked in says it likely will. My question is Is there a way I can witness the unit failing tests? How do I know it will fail or is...
  5. H

    replacing single pendant light with two new lights

    Hi everyone, We have bought 2 new low-hanging light fittings from Ikea to go side by side above dining room table to replace the single pendant that's there now. I enjoy DIY and learning to do any jobs i can by myself so just wondered how i would go about fitting these to replace the single...
    • Heartman1
    • Thread
    • light lights new new lights pendant replacing single
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. Taylortwocities

    Replacing MK Consumer Unit. Main switch position

    Hello mates. i have an MK CU to replace. As you may know, the main switch in MKs is on the left hand side. There's no way to replace the meter tails. Is there another manufacturer that has a left-hand main switch CU, or a flexible position option? Thanks muchly!
  7. S

    Best PV panel cables and connectors to use for replacing existing?

    Hi again. Following my recent zero-Riso issue (unresolved) and also because my system has, in any case, been prone for a good while to the odd 'Low Riso' fault following heavy rain and high winds, I'm going to begin by replacing all the cables and connectors going to my panels. It should be a...
  8. S

    Replacing septic tank motor

    I need to connect a replacement motor for a septic tank agitator. I've identified that the motor needs to be connected to a 4mf run capacitor but the wiring diagram (attached) looks strange. I was expecting to see one set of windings connected straight to live/neutral and the other set connected...
  9. B

    Implications of replacing a 40A with a 125A rotary isolator.

    An isolator had heat damage and was replaced, not by me, but the new isolator is 125A instead of 40A. They found one and threw it on. I locked it off last night and today it is back on line, deemed okay to run until a replacement arrives. This is on a 20yo piece of packaging equipment. Anyone...
    • Billybob
    • Thread
    • isolator replacing rotary rotary isolator
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electrician Forum
  10. CopiamElectrical

    Pricing for replacing lights (private) cash

    What does everyone charge for replacing a light fitting? Price worked With slack on cable using existing cable there. Without slack on cable (extended w/ Wagos) Materials used FIXINGS NON SCREW COMPRESSION EXTENDERS (Wagos) 1.5mm T&E 1 Meter
  11. R

    Tips for pulling 2.5mm T&E under galvanised metal capping

    I have a two metre length of 2.5mm T&E running from the loft to a spur under galvanised metal capping (installed during building). Its needs replacing with some new cable ( long story). As the cable is buggered, I decided to see how much force it would take to budge it, and it appears to be...
  12. M

    Replacing ceiling rose

    Hi. Looking for some guidance please as I’m wanting to replace a ceiling rose fitting into a ceiling pendant. Done this many times but never come across a ceiling rose with so many wires. What should go where please? The rose has blue, red, black, brown and yellow/green and the new light has 1...
  13. O

    Replacing wiring and plug on an LED floor lamp

    Hi there, I'm hoping someone may be able to advise on whether my LED floor lamp can be repaired or not. The cable has split from the plug, as per the below photos. Can anyone recommend a replacement plug/transformer + wiring? There's a join under the base of the lamp, which you can see in the...
  14. J

    Replacing Switchboard Panel with smart meter

    I am organising a switchboard upgrade to my property and have recently had a smart meter installed. I am receiving conflicting information regarding whether the meter provider will need to also come out on the same day as the electricians to re-install the smart meter after the new switchboard...
    • Jenkor
    • Thread
    • meter panel replacing smart smart meter switchboard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. HappyHippyDad

    How to extend cables neatly when replacing consumer unit.

    I had a consumer unit replacement today. It was a bit of a nightmare as most of the cables were too short for the new unit. I extended the ones that required extending with crimps and a bit of heat shrink, but it took forever. Are there any other options that are easier? I don't really like...
  16. neilos1985

    Replacing 2 gang switch for another but has different terminals

    I'm looking to replace old 2 gang switch for a new one. 2 separate lights and one is also controlled by another switch. Old has 4 wire holes including loop? New is what I'm used to seeing. Any ideas on how to wire up?
  17. S

    Replacing 2 gang switch

    I'm just replacing a 2 gang switch that controls the two ceiling lights in the living room with an updated one and I'm puzzled about the current wiring. First of all the all the wires are red and because of the length of the wires I can't easily remove one and insert into the other switch, so I...
  18. K

    DIY - replacing manual shutter roller wall switch with smart one

    Hi Everyone, DIY advise required here please. I have the following wall switch, currently wired in as below and controlling external roller blinds. Inside the wall view has additional wires. My DIY project is to replace the wall switch with a smart one below And here is my wiring...
    • Kallo444
    • Thread
    • diy manual replacing roller shutter smart switch wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. B

    Replacing 2 x 4 flourescent troffers with LED units. Not sure about lumens/brightness.

    This in a kitchen/dining area of maybe a little over 200 sq. ft. (10 x 21ish). Presently have 4 flourescent troffers with standard 2 40w lamps each, mounted in the drop ceiling. Pic is attached. Want to convert over to LED troffers. I would not want any more brightness than I do now, and...
  20. J

    Replacing pull chord light switch

    Hi all. DIY question. I've gone to replace a broken pull chord light in my bathroom (switching off mains power at MCU and testing before touching with a Voltage Tester Pen). There are 2 exposed red wires from two separate sets of housing, an exposed earth wire and a neutral wire that is...
    • Jake88
    • Thread
    • light light switch pull pull cord replacing switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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