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    Where does the the cat cable from wifi socket go domestic

    This could be a dumb question from a first year, industrial apprentice...
  2. M

    Light socket controllable by dimmer UK

    I have a double light switch where one switch is terminated into a wago clip. I'd like to replace these wagos with a socket as I'm not sure what sort of light to put on there. Is there a socket I can use that can be controlled by a dimmer switch?
  3. F

    Shaver socket constant loud humming

    Hi everyone, I had a shaver socket installed inside a bathroom wall cabinet. It makes a constant humming noise that can be heard in the next room. Is this normal/faulty? Can anything be done apart from removing it?
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    Faceplates for old socket boxes

    Hi folks I’m having an Edwardian home rewired, it’s not been done in 35 years it seems. I’ve came across some socket boxes in skirting which I can get out and wondered if there are new faceplates that would fit (screw points different on new boxes) if I cleaned away the conduit? Thanks in advance.
  5. P

    13A socket with USB charger

    Just wondering what folks think about in terms of 13A sockets with built-in USB charges, what are the good/bad/ugly of choices? I could do with one for my parent's use (to avoid them losing a plug-in charger) but ideally would like one that goes off / isolated when not in use or if the related...
  6. D

    UK Dear All. I need to wire an RJ45 socket and at the other end a plug to go into an Ethernet switch.

    Dear All. I need to wire an RJ45 socket and at the other end a plug to go into an Ethernet switch. Do I wire both ends as ‘B’ or is it ‘A’at one end and ‘B’ at the other(crossover) Have data coming into a garden room and want to take it to other side of the room via an Ethernet switch So data...
    • dnjr
    • Thread
    • ethernet other plug rj45 socket switch wire
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. S

    UK Want to remove fitted wardrobe, socket looks to be fixed in?

    Hi We would like to try and remove our fitted wardrobe and the first challenge I can see, being a bit clueless with this sort of thing, is the electric socket appears to be somehow fixed in to the back of the wardrobe. Possibly with a fixing through the top and/or the back of the wardrobe...
    • sarahc_
    • Thread
    • fitted fixed looks remove socket
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. M

    Earth not connected on a socket

    I was going to swap a socket in my house for a socket with USB connection. I started to remove the socket and noticed that both earth wires from both cables (part of a ring main) are wired into the metal back box and no earth connections into the actual socket see photo. Now I'm sure this is...
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    Can my Socket handle it?

    I have a 1 gang socket in kitchen which I made it a 3G as not much room to swing a cat in my kitchen to use for my Fridgemaster MC55264D and Candy CSC10DF Dryer. It's been running great with no issues over past year. Now I am in a lower 4 in a block house can I add an under counter Igenix IG3290...
  10. I

    Twin socket behing wall mounted TV

    I've got a twin socket behind a wall mounted TV but the bracket I have is so slim that the TV won't hang when the plugs in the socket. Can you get some sort of fused spur which fits on a twin backbox? Thanks
  11. J

    Generator to 16 amp commando wall socket through wall to 13A wall socket

    For emergency use, when there's a power outage, the current situation (no pun intended) is that I'm running a hook up cable from the 16A socket on my genny, (see hook up cable - 25 m length) along the garden path, and through a small window into the house. This hook up cable goes to an...
  12. S

    Socket on party wall

    My neighbours are having a new kitchen fitted and have placed an oven socket on the party wall. Unfortunately this is into our chimney breast and can now be seen from our side. I’m concerned as it could be damaged from heat and surely we shouldn’t be able to see it. We live in a Victorian...
  13. M

    Socket suddenly stopped working.. no power??

    Hello gents, I am trying to fault find the issue behind an old kitchen socket which suddenly stopped working. I immediately assumed moisture could have been a factor so I bought a new face plate but once I opened it I discovered there is no power to the socket from the incoming cable. The...
    • mattantho93
    • Thread
    • no power power socket working
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. D

    Lowering existing electrical socket

    Hi. Just wanting to lower the height of this double socket. Just curious to know why one of the earth's has been cut. Is it Ok when lowering the socket and using a new plastic double socket to copy this exactly? Thanks.
  15. Hillabaloo

    New Socket Installation

    I plan to add a socket to the existing ring main for a TV to be positioned on the centre of a wall about 1.6 m above the floor. To connect to an existing outlet it would require a horizontal chase and a vertical chase as shown in the diagram. I propose a box to be sunk at the right angle for the...
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    Shaver socket in cabinet not accepting toothbrush? Help please

    Good afternoon I have recently had a bathroom makeover and had the existing shaver socket removed as I purchased a cabinet with socket enclosed. However, my oral b toothbrush 2 pin doesn't fit into thr 230v 2 pin socket in the cabinet whereas i had no issues with the previous socket.. I'm not...
    • aimz1987
    • Thread
    • cabinet please shaver socket
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Burnt Washing machine plug and wall socket

    Hello My dear old mother tried to clean the tiles in our utility room by using a damp rag and I think some water may have dripped into our plug socket which is connected to the washing machine. She removed the washing machine plug whilst she was cleaning the tiles and plugged it in afterwards...
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    Fused Spur and Socket

    Hi, In the example pic, if the double socket was already a single spur off a socket in the ring main, as I understand you can only have a single spur per socket from a ring, could a fused 13A switched spur for a cooker hood be taken from the spurred double socket, or does this go against the...
  19. H

    Installing socket, newbee

    Afternoon. I’m wanting to install a socket into a kitchen for a washing machine and have been quoted £220 which I think is ridiculous. I’m hoping someone here can help me and guide me on the install. There is a boiler near with this fused switch in below image, I’m wondering if I can tap into...
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    UK Can I put a single socket next to a radiator?

    Hi guys, I am a DIY electrician and I need some electrical safety advice. Due to space constraints, I am looking to potentially put a single switched socket next to a wall mounted oil filled radiator. My concern is the heat from the radiator melting the proposed socket creating melting plastic...

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