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    Spur socket from light switch

    I'm trying to install a 3 pin socket, high above a door, for an Echo Dot the idea is so it doesn't 1. Get in the way; 2. Take up a an existing socket. I've got a pull string light switch right next to where I want to install it and, because the draw isn't going to be too much from the light...
  2. S

    Adding socket

    Hello Sparkies I want to add another socket in the through lounge. I currently have two sockets (one in each room) and want to add a third but not sure how to. Lifting the floor boards revealed a 3 way junction box from CU to two sockets. Is it ok to wire from an existing socket to the new...
  3. W

    Adding of socket outlet

    Hi guys, times just out so still finding my feet a bit! Friend is wanting a socket installed behind her tv. Plasterboard wall..sockets on that wall but no underneath tv. Is the best method if spurring off one of they sockets, cut a hole in the wall to drill though joist?? Then patch hole in...
  4. Click Dual USB Sockets

    Click Dual USB Sockets

    Charge two devices simultaneously without fear of fluctuations within the power supply interfering! The load isn't split across both ports on our USB sockets, so you are guaranteed optimum charge every time! To find out more on this product visit: https://www.scolmore.com/products/usb/
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  5. Click USB-C Sockets

    Click USB-C Sockets

    Supporting both Type A and Type C USB ports. Type C USB is reversible and can be plugged in either upwards or downwards. More information - https://www.scolmore.com/products/usbc/
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  6. Scolmore

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡

    The Ring is dead, long live the Radial!⚡ When wiring socket outlets do you: 1. Use ring final circuits 2. Use radial circuits
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    • dead installation live long radial radial circuit ring ring circuit socket socket outlet wiring
    • Replies: 192
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. T

    NIPON SOCKET OUTLET

    Has anyone heard of a Nipon socket apparently we are fitting them to lamposts in a town square?
  8. J

    Lighting connection, socket outlet?

    Working on an industrial radial lighting circuit, 6 son high bay fittings each connected from a conduit box via a short length of flex from the main circuit (terminal strip inside conduit box). Problem they are getting is whenever a fitting goes faulty it takes the entire circuit out. Ideal...
  9. Lou7

    Trying to match Socket outlet.

    I need to add another couple of sockets to an existing job, trying to match these sockets.
  10. SparkySy

    Interesting new socket outlet!

    Just wondering if anyone had seen this article. Pin-free Mi Plug project reimagines power outlets for the 21st century - https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/07/pin-free-mi-plug-wireless-technology-design/amp/ And what thoughts people had on them. I thought it was a clever idea and am surprised no...
  11. oracle

    Dutch 110/220v socket outlet

    My biggest surprise on holiday in Amsterdam was not the front room negotiable affection, but the socket outlet in B&B kitchen which had both flat pin 110v and round pin 220v in the same SSO! I can only imagine Line 1 to Neutral (110v) and Line 1 to Line 2 (220v) in a four core supply?
  12. andysparkfree

    Hob combustable zone and socket outlet

    Hi all as the picture attached you can see the location of the hob and the metal socket to the right, now the gas fitter has gone to commission the gas and has said he can't do it as the socket is within 150mm of the hob now looking at the picture , i agree that it looks a little close and...
  13. M

    Socket outlet with car charger & lawn mover

    Hi Mate, Any one of you can explaine, why when I installed new socket(BG Integrated RCD protected), it works with car charger and not working with lawn mover. Some other issue is that when car charger not working when connected with extension but it works good with lawn mover. Thanks Mano
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    • car car charger charger outlet socket socket outlet
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Pete999

    Extra 13Amp socket outlet

    I reside in Northampton, my Sister in law resides in Bath, some 120 odd miles away, anyway She wanted an extra socket in her hall way below the CU. I had a look at some local Contractors who would be able to help, simple job you would think, anyway She contacted this local bloke , he turned up...
  15. custie86

    Cooker Hood Socket Outlet

    I have been training part time as an electrician now for almost 2 years. I am considering re-wiring my kitchen and getting the work verified under a self certification scheme, not sure which company to use yet! I have been delving through the regs and am quite confident to under take the work...
  16. driverman

    Tv grid type socket outlet

    Hi I've tried to search on google to find out how to connect a grid type coax tv cable. Never done one before although plenty of standard TV outlet plates. I thought it would be straight forward like I've done before. At the back 2 x small screws removed to gain access by lifting lid. I can see...
  17. uksparks

    960v at socket outlet....

    Hi, Ok so I was just measuring how much voltage was there at a socket in my loft, and it said 960v... So this is a little odd, I check it again and then get another meter to check, sure enough, it says 960v. At first I am thinking its coming close to the 1000v limit on my VDE tools, then I...
  18. S

    110v socket outlet spring cover damaged ofr missing

    I carry out PATs of all types of electrical equipment. I was recently asked as to whether I would fail a 110v extension lead ,splitter box or transformer because the spring cover on the socket outlet was eirher missing or broken. when investigating it seems to be a bit of a grey area with...
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    • 110v cover damaged missing outlet socket socket outlet
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. O

    Socket outlet in a toilet?

    Hi all, just wondered if there is any specific guidance in the regs with relation to socket outlets in toilets? Just in the process of doing a full rewire and the client has requested a socket in an outside toilet, ( new one on me and god knows what they want it for but hey, who am i to pry! )...
    • omega
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    • install outlet socket socket outlet toilet wondered
    • Replies: 75
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. A

    socket outlet

    A microwave oven is to be installed above a built in oven in a tall kitchen unit, is it ok to have the socket behind the microwave inside the unit? or is it better to make a hole in the back of the unit and have the socket outlet on the wall. If I remember right the part of the unit which...
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    • access behind cupboard kitchen microwave outlet socket socket outlet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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