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    swapping a socket

    hi I was wondering if it was possible to change a switched fused socket to a double socket . The switched fused socket currently has one wire going in and two cables coming out one goes down stairs and runs our tv/ virgin box dvd player etc. etc. and the other goes to centralheating combi...
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    Disappearing voltage

    Can anyone help? A customer has a light fitting in a bedroom (5 bulbs) which is switched two ways with a dimmer switch by the door and a switch by the bed. He states that at some point he switched it on and nothing happened. He assures me they were working at some point before!!!!! He replaced...
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    Which 320V 32A Interlocked Switched Socket?

    I need to obtain 4 x switched interlocked 32A 230V (single phase) sockets for my garage. They are for a 28A rated welder, a large lathe and a large mill. I'm having 4 sockets installed to give some flexibility on positioning. However, the price of these 32A switched interlocked units varies...
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    Switched fuse isolator - modification advice

    I have a supply going into a 63a switched fuse isolator i would like to add an additional submain therfore I plan to piggy back from the supply side of a new 100a switched fuse to feed existing switched fuse. and then use this new switched fuse to supply to my new circuit. demand has been...
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    Delayed Action Off-Switch (Lighting)

    I have been asked to install a time-delay switch for the car park lighting at our village hall. At present there is a single (2-pole) switch inside the building which controls the outside (bollard lights). However, when closing up the building on dark nights, once the bollard lights have been...
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    Hob Circuit Problem

    Hi folks, first time on the forum so please forgive any technically inept terminology, but just wanted to seek some advice on an issue with domestic wiring. We recently had a new kitchen installed, and a new 30A circuit was required for an induction hob and double oven. The installers set up a...
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    mem glasgow main switch switched fuse

    Mem 800 amp switched fuse.main switch.Parraell out outs. All complete and working. Quality item. Also variouse mem glasgow 160a 200a. Located near sheffield.
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    For Sale SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 3phase 160A Switched Fuse

    Schneider 3 phase 160A Switched fuse unused was fitted to wall not needed and then removed. There are however a couple of screws missing. £180 plus postage or you can collect item is very heavy
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    Lighting circuit using singles

    Hi can someone help please, I need to do a lighting diagram for college of a 2 way and intermediate lighting circuit using singles. i have done the following 1. Neutral from the board to the batten holder then to a bulk head fitting. 2. Live from the board to common in first 2 way switch. 3...
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    Switching ideas

    Peps, So, I went to look at a job today at London Waterloo Station. They have a peak hour only link corridor that runs from the underground to the overground concourse. Within this area there are about 250 twin 49w T5 fittings. Half of which are emergency. Now these fittings are wired with...
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    Switched to LED GU10 bulbs - dimmer problem

    Hello, I had my house completely rewired 5 years ago. At that time I had 12 GU10 35W halogen spotlights fitted in my lounge, controlled by a simple rotary dimmer switch. I have just replaced the bulbs with 12 5W dimmable GU10 spotlight LED bulbs. They work but there are two problems: 1. The...
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    Totally baffled on lighting problems !

    Hi I'm new here and an apprentice at the moment so forgive me if I've posted in the wrong place ! Sorry. I have just been doing wiring bays at college reference one way lighting, 2 way, 2 way intermediate etc and all with feeds and Neutrals looped through the switch boxes at the wall. I have...
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    help with flickering when switched on

    Hi all new here just need some help and I am not a electrican i have LED's gu10s when I turn the swich on it is not a dimmer and it is the swich that was in when we had halogens thay flicker and thay may have been on a 30sec or so then will do the same when I also but the indution hob on it...
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    led lamps lit when switched off

    This one v strange.. Couldn't verify it because an ex client rang me up. I had changed his fusebox for the usual dual RCD setup, no problems on installation or testing, about 10 months ago, he was fitting some lights himself but he says he was fitting led lamps into downlighters in hallway...
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    Loop circuits

    Hey guys, did a loop circuit today going from a 13A connection unit to a ceiling rose and a 3 plate batten lamp controlled by a 1 way, 1 gang switch now it all works fine; Tested and then made live but i'm not sure how it works? so why certain wires connect here and there. It's easy following a...
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    Any thoughts on this extractor fan setup!

    In the flat i live in i have an extractor fan in the kitchen that is fed by a 1.0mm2 3core FT&E. The supply comes a fused connection unit off the RFC. The extractor has L SL N CPC. The switched live is terminated on the load side of the FCU, as is the Neutral. The permanent live is terminated...
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    24v at switched side of room stat (230v) possible backfeed ?

    hi all, having an issue at work where the heating wont turn off. wiring is all ok and been tested, the stat is switching fine although it is reading 24v at the switched live at the stat when its turned down which im thinking is a backfeed from the boiler of some kind. Have replaced a few stats...
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    LED bulbs on very very dim when switched off

    Hi all, I bought some E14 LED bulbs and when I switch them off they still emit a little light. There is no leak from the switch. I found out that a few friends also have the same issue. Any ideas why this could be happening?
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    Bang and flash from double plug socket in lounge

    I have a double plug socket in wall behind tv in lounge. The socket has a four way extension plugged in and this is itermittenly flashing with a bang. I have switched off tv plus switched off at socket. I was told it could be fuse in plug of extension so changed fuse. It nanged again tonite so...
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    iGuzzini LED / EM / 3W

    Good Evening, Has anyone had any dealings with the above? We have 4 in a corridor on 1 lighting circuit. The fittings are supplied as a maintained fitting but have a recommendation to only switch occasionally. I have wired as non maintained, there double insulated fittings so just a L&N at...

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