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  1. M

    Switched Sockets Cheaper?

    Hi, I was wondering why UK wall sockets with a switch are cheaper than those with no switch. This doesnt make any sense to me as surely the switched sockets should cost more as they have a mechanism. Examples of this is: MK 13A Unswitched Double Socket K781PPK | Wickes.co.uk -...
    • Matthew007800
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    • cheaper sockets switched
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. H

    Is it OK to terminate switched fused spur with 13A socket?

    I am planning a new layout for our utility room and would appreciate some advice. We have three appliances (washer, dryer and freezer) that will sit under a worktop directly below the window. My intention is to feed this equipment via a row of three 13A fused spur switchplates located inside a...
  3. A

    LED dimmer light buzzing when switched on

    Hi all, We had new electrical wiring done 3 years ago on a domestic property by a qualified electrician. Installed the following light switch: IJDCI101S Varilight V-Pro IR Series, Intelligent Programmable Master Dimmer, with Touch Sensitive Button and Centralised Remote Control Sensor - 1 gang...
    • Abdul Haque
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    • buzzing dimmer dimmer switch led light lights switched when
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  4. A

    Pir light + switched light

    Hi Looking for some help. Is it possible to wire a pir light that only has line-neutral-cpc With a normal outside light normal connections via a light switch. So both lights come on when the switch is operated but only the pir light works when the switch is off
    • Anthony16090
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    • light pir switched
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  5. J

    Dangerous? Plug switched off at wall but still powering things!

    Hi all, I'm new here but wondering if anyone could tell me if I have a dangerous situation or not? I have a double power socket attached to the wall that I've turned off...however it's still powering my phone charger...So whether it's on or off at the wall it makes no difference. Only one side...
    • Jimmy Ward
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    • dangerous off plug powering still switched thing things wall
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. T

    Overhead light flashing on and off by itself (not switched on)

    Hello, Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post in, but I have a problem with my hall light switching on and off by itself. It's a ceiling light and it has two switches, however it isn't switched on but is flashing on and off as I said. Any help is appreciated, thank you!!
    • Tamsin Moore
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    • flashing light off overhead switched
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. L

    Switched fused spur problem

    Hi, Had a problem recently. Switch fused spur fed off ring main to control 6 x t8 5ft fluorescent tubes works when it wants, tried replacing fuses and tried a new spur, and keep getting the same problem. Its not overloading and havnt come across this before. Any ideas?? Thanks
  8. Gavin John Hyde

    External earth loop Ze with switched fuse before CU

    Got a job where im having to do the usual testing. I have never tested a set up where due to the tails needing to being so long to reach the consumer unit there has been a switched fuse, this is i believe a standard directive from the DNO the tails then terminate into swa and run from the...
  9. N

    Kitchen Grid or individual switched sockets

    Hi everyone, I'm new here and just signing up on a domestic elec course. Can someone tell me, when you wire a kitchen, do you have to have a switched grid for all the appliances, or can you plug them in to individual switched sockets on a ring or on a radial ? without a bank of grid switches...
    • newspark
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    • grid kitchen sockets switched
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. S

    Airflow MVHR using switched live to activate boost

    Hi Guys, I have installed an Airflow BV400 mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit for a builder I do work for. It was installed with the boost function being activated from the no voltage contact. This time I am installing an Airflow Adroit system but he wants it switching from the switched...
  11. M

    Powering Cooker hood.....with switched mains???

    Hi.....looking for some comment here. Just in process of updating kitchen, and it has been suggested that I can power a cooker extractor hood from the lighting circuit. Further inspection reveals that there isn't the usual ceiling rose, with access to constant mains, but instead, switched...
    • Misterkevster
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    • cooker mains powering switched
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. T

    32volts present at light fitting when it's switched off!

    i have a light fitting that 32volts across it when it is switched off. I have changed the switch, the rose, I've done insulation resistance on the cable to the switch, which is fine. Not sure where the voltage is coming from and why only 32volts. I assuming that it must be cable insulation...
  13. S

    2 way switching pir led

    Been to fit new led pir flood. 3core +e. Perm live. Sw live. N e. Flood is 2core. So wired it perm live set up works a treat. Customer rings up wants it on switch. After investigating switch is a 2 way.. any way of doing this so works on pir then on with switch. It's a sealed led...
    • Simon-0116
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    • 2 way led light pir sensor switch switched switching
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. S

    LED light dim after switched off

    Hello all I'm a commercial/industrial sparky and got roped into changing a couple of flood lights for led for a family member. They supplied some nice cheap fittings from Homebase. I've installed a gang ip rated switch, 1 switch per led flood light. When switched off, one led flood light glows...
    • Sam cook
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    • after fittings led led light light lighting off switch switched worth
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Commercial Electrical Advice
  15. J

    wiring for bathroom extractor

    Hello, so Ive got a cable that was removed from the old extractor, it is a grey cable wich has grey/black/brown. The new extractor takes a live and neutral. Wiring is recent, within the last 10 years. What do I do? I know I should get someone in, but don't have the ££, so hoping you can...
    • johnjo
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    • bathroom extractor identify neutral switched tester voltage wiring
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. M

    Emergency Lighting

    Hey guys, How do you all wire your emergency lighting? Option 1. When the key switch is switched, ALL lights go off and the emergencies stay on. Option 2. The lights operate as normal when the key switch is switched but the emergencies switch to emergency mode. With option 2, am I correct...
    • Mark.W
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    • emergency emergency lighting lighting lights option switch switched
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  17. cliffed

    Led strip lights

    Fitting led strip lights in plant room,with diffuser,fitted base had probs fitting guts to base,so switched light on,& tried to push fitting on to base,stupid me,had my hands on led lights & got a shock.These leds give quite a belt,surely this could be dangerous for anyone,beware,is this really...
    • cliffed
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    • fitting led led strip led strip lights lights strip strip lights switched voltage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. B

    Cupboard under stairs lighting

    Hi I'm looking to fit a light in the cupboard under my stairs, there is a single socket on the wall next to the cupboard door in the hallway with the wires clipped on the inside. Not certain yet if this is a spur or on the normal ring circuit but if it's a spur then could I possibly fit a 13a...
    • Brns
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    • cupboard light lighting media socket stairs switched under youtube
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. T

    Low voltage track suggestions for boat installation

    Hi there. I am looking for a lighting track system to install on a Dutch barge I am renovating. Must be low voltage. The electrics on the boat will run directly from deep cycle leisure batteries. Size is paramount, ideally track itself will be no more than 15mm wide, as I'd like to hide it...
    • Tom Richmond
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    • fittings installation lighting low voltage suggestions switched track voltage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  20. D

    Bathroom extractor on with dimmable lights?

    Now recently we've been working at a job and the customer requested dimmable spots throughout the house including the bathroom with an extractor switched on with the lights. it hasnt been second fixed yet but im curious about how it will work so my best guesses are The fan works normally with...

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