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  1. S

    Wiring inside house wall

    I removed my baseboard electrical heaters (1981 installed) due to finishing off the room. When I had a new AC ductwork installed they changed the wires for some reason?(1988) so the wires to the heates are live but they removed the heater control from wall. Now, years later I am wondering what I...
  2. S

    Putting TV on the wall

    Since the deco needs doing to this property. My sister needs the TV putting on thr wall but wants the cables hiding. What will be the best way. You can see there's a socket on one side and near it on the chimney breast is a fused switch. I tried knocking on where the fire place has been...
  3. frankbiganski

    Gas boiler on RCD but also connected to other wall outlets

    Hi, I have lifetime experience (50+ years) in United States with basic knowledge of split phase 120/240 volts replacing wall switches and sockets. We moved to the UK two years ago (wife was born here) and I am aware of the 240 volt system that's used throughout the UK. I let a flat and with...
  4. M

    UK Can a 1.5kW wall mounted convector heater be supplied via a 13A fused plug?

    Apparently Dimplex only guarantee their heaters if they are permanently wired in to a fused outlet. If the socket is only about 600mm from the heater and the cable is clipped to the wall or skirting board instead of trailing across the floor then what's the difference? Any thoughts?
  5. Saltedm8

    Wall socket overload

    If someone made a request to you, to install a new double socket that would be supplying power to a tumble dryer along a circuit that does not go into a location where those types of device are usually located, like a kitchen or utility room, but goes instead from the hallway into the living...
  6. C

    locating armoured cable behind stud wall

    Trying to find an armoured cable behind plasterboard and studding. It was used to supply power from the house but has been disconnected Can someone suggest a probe or device to find it. There are screws in the PB and copper pipes on the ground behind the PB and twin core for sockets, but I know...
  7. S

    What is the best wall chaser?

    I’ve got a makita wall chaser. What is the best one. Mainly 20mm chases.
  8. B

    How do I attach switch back box in lathe and plaster wall

    I'm installing smart modules in my light switches which means I need to replace the existing 25mm back boxes with 47mm ones. Downstairs all walls are brick and plaster so I've managed to deepen the back boxes with an SDS drill. I was expecting the same upstairs but some of the walls are lathe...
  9. A

    Fitting wall lights with side cable access

    Hi all, I am planning to install wall lights such as these ones (LAP Bronx Outdoor Up & Down Wall Light Black - Screwfix - https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/lap-bronx-outdoor-up-down-wall-light-black/8627r) off an existing wall light by connecting them with a SWA cable clipped on the wall. However, I...
  10. R

    my wall outlet's buttons broke off

    my wall outlet's buttons broke off and got a bit confused as all the wires are brown .what are these 2 wires for ? Thank you
  11. J

    Tesla wall charger load curtailment

    Morning all, I'm wondering if anyone has much experience with the Tesla Gen 3 Wall Chargers? Quick look through the instructions shows no PEN fault detection; easily dealt with using a Matte or similar. Also, I noticed no facility for Load management/curtailment of the installation via CT...
  12. S

    EV charger cable in wall cavity

    I would like to hide the cable to an EV charger. The consumer unit, meter cabinet and charger would all be on the same wall. About 5 metres from the charger to the meter box or 6m to the CU. It's an external wall without insulation. Would 6mm NYYJ in the wall cavity be acceptable? It would be...
  13. R

    TV Wall Lighting Type

    The mrs has just decided she now wants a TV wall with built in shelves etc We are going to build it out of mdf and then paint, I am just designing this for my joiner to build and we want the lights above each shelf area Would we be better with slim/low profile down lights or like a...
  14. J

    Right side socket of Double wall socket switch won't switch off.

    Double wall socket switch won't switch off. It just flips back to on. The left side one is fine. It used to do this 3 years ago then was working again. Now it's back. Do I have to replace the entire socket unit? Is that easy to do and legal on your own? Thank you
  15. firestick

    Cable routing questions

    Hi, I have two questions about domestic wiring In Ireland 1. Should conduit be used when passing multiple T&E cables (2.5mm) through a garage wall (where the consumer unit is located) to under a suspended timber floor on the other side? 2. Should cables running under a suspended timber floor...
  16. U

    Can I replace an outside wall light with existing wiring

    Hi all, I'm wondering if it's permitted to replace an outside wall light myself if I use the existing wiring from the old light. In theory I just need to fix new light to wall and connect the wires to the terminals. I had assumed this would be ok because I'm not adding additional wiring. To me...
  17. L

    What wall mounted electric heaters to use for an apartment these days ?

    The Apartment has been rewired and each one will connect to its own radial . Want something 'smart" with timers etc . never really looked into the market .Any brands that stick out as been reliable ?
  18. ionionascu

    UK Seal wall holes with main cables

    Hi. I live in an older house and I have old white twin and earth cables going through walls in large white pipes. Unfortunately, some mice managed to squeeze through these pipes so I want to seal all the gaps. Can you please recommend a sealant that can be used for this? I read that fire rated...
  19. K

    Extend cable from fridge freezer to wall switch

    I have Liebherr fridge freezer and need to extend the cable from the appliance to the wall plug. The directions do not allow an extension lead to be used for this purpose.What should I do? Thank you Gill
  20. D

    PL wire in wall no switch to turn off

    Hi New to this forum, Just looking for some advise as a DIY person. I have recently purchased a new home. I have come across a wall light which seems to be PL, and therefore always on. I have tried all switches in the home one by one and none turn it off, I cant see any switches nearby or fuse...

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