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    Smart wall switch install

    Hey all, Currently I have two wall switches that control two outdoor spotlights. I Want to install smart wall switches. Some require a neutral wire (Wyze, kasa, etc), a few don't (much more $) Does this box current have neutral wires or no. Thank you in advance!
    • johnnyo36
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    • install smart switch wall
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Smart switch wiring advice

    I am replacing a 2 way switch with a smart switch. The old switch has three sockets - common, L1 and L2. I can see where the wire that went into 'common' goes on the new switch, hit the new one also has 'P' and 'L' instead of L1 and L2 - which wire goes where?
    • Philwdavies
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    • advice smart smart switch switch wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  3. 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
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    • diy manual replacing roller shutter smart switch wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Wiring smart light switch - neutral wire issue

    I want to install smart light switch into the wall socket that currently has a normal light switch. The smart switch requires a neutral wire which is not available in the current light switch wall socket. There’s another light switch not far from this wall socket which does have a neutral wire...
    • naik420
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    • issue light light switch neutral neutral wire smart smart switch switch wire wiring
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Battery Recent PV and battery install - smart meter readings misaligned

    Hi all , looking for some advice on my recent install of a pv and battery for my domestic property. I've noticed my smart meter readings tracking higher kWh usage than my read out from the inverter. I've already had the installers out once to take a look and they are saying the CT clamp is...
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    Smart dimmer module recommendations please

    Please can anyone recommend a smart dimmer module for use with Aurora LED GU10s that remembers the dim setting on loss of power so that the lights don't come back on full brightness (or, even worse, remain off) when power is restored? Ideally Wi-Fi controlled. There isn't sufficient space in the...
    • IanMK13
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    • dimmer module please recommendations smart
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. S

    Smart Thermostat Recommendation - Live and Neutral Wires Only

    Good Evening Everyone Was looking to replace both my old Danfoss mechanical thermostats with a smart thermostat. Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for the following set-up (circuit is 240v). There are 2 solenoids, one for upstairs and one for downstairs, and a thermostat each for...
    • simonmc22
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    • live neutral recommendation smart thermostat wires
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    UK EON smart meter installation nightmare

    Hi All On the 2nd November an EON contractor attempted to fit an electricity smart meter at my address. He was unable to do so because the property was out of range. I live in a rented property and my landlord let him in and out. When I arrived home a few hours later the fuses had blown on my...
    • ukepunk
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    • installation meter smart smart meter
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    If one of the following smart TRVs will be launched, which one would you want?

    To be honest, we are a new smart thermostat and TRV manufacturer and are working hard to create our first thermostat, we want to make a product that users are loving and that is really useful to users, can you help give your feedback on these designs suggestions? Any help would be greatly...
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    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    Disclaimer: Not a pro sparky, so i have no intention of doing this myself, but I am looking for options that I can then take to someone qualified. I am looking to replace the consumer unit in our house for a number of reasons, and its location means that it is directly visible by anyone coming...
  11. J

    Covert outdoor lights from timer to smart

    I have outdoor lights that are controlled by dusk sensor and then timer (for OFF) on the right of the picture. The switch to the left of the box powers off the entire fusbox therefore I cannot change that as I have other things I keep on). What do I need to buy (switch/plug?) to swap the old...
    • jimmybond007
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    • lights outdoor smart timer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Troubleshooting Smart Switch Install

    Hello! I'm installing an Aqara smart light switch (with neutral) but nothing is powering on after getting everything wired up. I've attached pictures of the original switch (working) and the smart switch (not working). I've confirmed power was restored at the panel and voltage tester confirms...
    • bananamonkey
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    • install smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Smart sockets / lighting?

    Hey So I'll say I'm not a qualified sparky however I know how to wire up a replacement socket or a replacement dimmer (but I couldn't add a new one) I'm looking at Lightwave products for smart sockets with energy monitoring. Are these any good good? Would I perhaps need anything in addition...
  14. D

    Smart thermostat wires

    Trying to install a smart thermostat, I have 4 wires red, yellow, blue and earth, And this smart meter wiring diagram baffles me. 1st photo old thermostat,
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    Can an electrician change the Economy 7 timer in a smart meter?

    Hello, I am on Economy 7 and I have storage heaters and a hot water tank connected to a separate CU for my off-peak usage. The timer that switches to the off-peak circuit at night on my newly installed SMETS2 smart meter is wrong so I am being overcharged by 50% for my night appliances. The...
  16. R

    DIY: Wiring a Sonoff T0UK1C smart switch.

    DIY Advice required. Ive just recently brought a Sonoff T0UK1C wifi smart switch for my Living Room. The existing light switch is ya standard one way switch with live/neutral connected (No earth wire connection - therefore earth is isolated). How would I wire the Sonoff switch in replacement of...
    • rebellion1969
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    • diy smart smart switch sonoff switch wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    Smart switch loop issue

    Hi DIYer here. I replaced a one gang switch with a no neutral smart switch. I put the provided capacitor between live and neutral in the ceiling rose. All seems fine except that occasionally the light flashes when one of the other switches on the loop is switched on. Is there anything I can do...
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    Smart Switch Installation: Convert existing 2-way switch into 1-way switch?

    Sorry for the long first post, I wanted to be as thorough as possible. On my landing I have a 2-way switch setup, one of which is 3-gang, one of which is 1-gang, and I’m looking to replace them with smart switches. I’ve purchased a few BroadLink LC-1 switches based off the recommendations of...
    • joeu25
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    • convert existing installation smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    CLIP ON SMART METERS

    Hello I wonder if anyone could advice please. We have only electric. We are not able to have a smart meter as there is anothe rcable required (too short or something) but EDF will not do it. Years and years ago we used to have a smart meter thing before they were called smart meters! I used to...
  20. S

    Install smart switch to radiator

    Ahead of the UK winter I plan to replace the fused switches connecting to the radiators with smart switches. The original fused switches look like this: When I source the smart switches, I find that I have options of: (A) Internal devices to be tucked inside the back box (such as below). I...
    • sdgtmygsy
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    • install radiator smart smart switch switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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