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  1. timhoward

    Help with replacing Entryview 3

    I looked at an old ESP Entryview 3 Multi system this morning with a faulty monitor unit, doorbell in one flat not working. After connection check both ends, and swapping two ports didn't result in a doorbell working I gave up. As far as I can tell I haven't a hope of getting a compatible spare...
  2. H

    Replacing halogen transformers to led

    Hi I trying to replace my halogen transformers with LED equivalent. I have 4 spotlights and they have there own transformer. 3 of the transformers I can get to but I can’t get to the last transformer because it’s in an impossible area to get to I think the previous owner has placed the...
  3. G

    replacing downlight fitting - safe?

    Hello all. I have this downlight where the bulb went a while ago and I replaced the bulb myself. I'd never dealt with these type of lights before so I thought the holder had to be pulled out. So I replaced the bulb but then when tried to re-insert the holder, the clips kept flying off, one flew...
  4. erergwerg

    Replacing pull cord thread

    Hello, I'm trying to replace the switch for the shower I'm not sure what to buy. Can I pick any pull cord switch from Screwfix? It is a Bristan 8.5KW electric shower Will this 45 amp be ok? https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/british-general-45a-1-way-pull-cord-switch-white-with-neon/65167 Thanks in...
  5. erergwerg

    Replacing bathroom extractor fan

    Hi, I need to replace an old extractor fan in a house I rent out. The bathroom has a lot of black mould on the ceiling and I'm wanting to prevent this from happening again. A fan with a humidistat that turns on when it gets too humid sounds like a good idea but is it as easy as just replacing...
  6. S

    UK Replacing pull switch - Help!!

    Hi all I am looking to replace the bathroom pull switch with this one I have found on amazon. My pull switch has live, neutral and earth as expected but the replacement wireless switch has OUT as well as you can see in the photo, any thoughts what to do with this wire? Please see attached...
  7. B

    Replacing light bulb in exterior up and down wall light

    Hi, I'm trying to replace the bulb in an exterior up and down wall light (photos attached). It doesn't seem to take GU10 bulbs. Has anyone ever come across this type of fitting before? Any advice would be much appreciated.
  8. C

    Replacing transformer on lamp.

    Looking to replace a broken transformer on lamp. Having problem finding the exact part. Transformer model is CY35-2400150A 12V 60Hz made by NingboChen Yow. I can find these transformers, but the one I need has a female outlet that the cord plugs into. The lamp has a male plug.
  9. N

    Replacing a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA Circuit Breaker Old Type

    Hi, I need to replace a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA CIRCUIT BREAKER. 61/B3230 old type which is now obsolete and can only be bought online from Ebay. Comapring the image of the breaker online, there is a small difference to the one that needs replacing. Printed above 30mA is a square box...
  10. A

    GFCI circuit protection when replacing old non grounded receptacles

    Hi All, I’m a retired electrician from the Detroit area. My question is, I need to replace some old two prong receptacles in my daughters 75 year old home. Code says I can install a GFCI receptacle in the first receptacle of a group of receptacles and install standard three prong receptacles...
  11. R

    Replacing outdoor lamp - wiring query

    Hi, would appreciate some wiring advice in replacing an old outdoor lamp with a Philips Robin 4.5W Wall Lantern with PIR. I believe the previous lamp had an override which meant it could be left permanently on which I'm guessing is why we have 4 wires coming from the house? I'm puzzled how the...
  12. Dannew

    Replacing storage heaters

    Hey all, a few questions! I had some old storage heaters that I've ripped out and replaced with oil filed electric radiators instead. I now need to wire them up using the existing sockets that were there. First thing is what's involved with converting to a normal energy supply from economy7...
  13. W

    replacing a fuseboard the tails are not long enough

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY - Only companies that wish to get news out to our members can post in here. If you're a general member looking for electrical advice then please click the main HOME button in the main menu and find a suitable forum category for your question.
  14. J

    Replacing a 13A plug fuse with solid brass

    I read once, never seen one for sale, that there is a solid brass replacement for the standard 13A fuse in a 13A plug. This is to eliminate the fusing in the plug, which is handy when having a heavy appliance plugged in behind itself, like under worktops which are isolated and fused by an FCU...
  15. P

    UK Help replacing a timing switch for a standard switch

    Hi, I'm a DIYer needing some advice to change a noisy timing switch for a bathroom towel rail to a standard switch. The timer currently installed is a "Trac GP 24/7 & GPE" and has 4 wiring connections- live output to appliance, link to a switch, live from mains, neutral from mains and neutral...
  16. M

    Replacing old doorbell with no chime in sight

    I got given a ring doorbell (hardwired) and an Amazon echo as it was part of a bundle. In my house i can't see any chime box at all, but after taking the old button off the wires once again look utterly ancient/super flimsy. I think they are also dead, because i wrapped them round the 2 screws...
  17. L

    Need help replacing light bulb over shower

    Hi. I have an inverted spotlight above my shower and the light bulb has gone so need to replace the LED spotlight but I don’t know how to get into the fitting to replace the bulb. Unfortunately I don’t have the make and model as it was installed as part of a bathroom refit. Have tried turning...
  18. D

    Replacing no earth spotlights with earth spotlights

    warning! im a DIYer, so don't know alot about electrics! The current spotlights have a driver and no earth, they're connected to their driver with a 2 wire clip connector. The driver is then connected to the mains wires with a 3 pin clip connector. The replacements are mains voltage (astro...
  19. P

    Replacing porch light

    New home owner here diy. I went to replace the porch light and didn’t take note to how the wiring was attatched before removal so know when going to install new fixture I’m left with 2 sets of romex(black, white, and bare) but there’s also an additional black wire by itself that I’m not sure...
  20. G

    Replacing a breaker in my house

    I want to replace a 220 breaker from a 15 amp to a 50 amp in my house. Is this possible to do? I will be running 6/3 wire from the breaker.

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