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  1. S

    UK 2 switch wires 1 cable

    Hi, Can I run 2 separate switch wires in 1 run of twin and earth? Cheers
  2. B

    Light fixture wiring. (confused by voltages at junction box wires)

    I've got two black wires coming out of a junction box that I want to wire a light fixture to. One black wire has white tape on it. It always has voltage to ground so I think I can assume that's my 'L' or 'hot'. I've tried connecting these two wires to my light fixture wires (and the ground to...
  3. N

    Switch/loose wires

    Hi I have opened a switch in kitchen to find a loose wire and an upside down switch, the switch powers the main lights, lights under the cupboards and an outside light which I think no longer works. Just looking see where the loose wire goes and to see if it has been connected properly, the...
  4. Dartlec

    Replacing Bticino door intercom (5 wires)

    Having to replace all the fixings in an empty flat for a landlord next week, and they also want the intercom changing - apparently the dirty brown colour is no longer in fashion..... This is the existing unit and wiring - a Bticino with 5 wires and appears to be ELV AC, but I have very little...
  5. C

    Connecting a 24V supply to some crimped wires

    Hi All, This is probably a very straightforward question, but I'm a bit confused about what I actually need to do this. I have a device that came with a 12 pin connecting cable (unwired) that is used for data transfer and power. I can deal with the data cables, but the 3 wires for the power...
  6. A

    What to do with too many wires for a bathroom light fitting?

    I'd like to install a new bathroom light. The new light has simple press and insert connections. The old light (since it is connected to a bathroom fan as well) has 3 neutral cores, 3 earth cores and 2 (or maybe 3?) earth cores. I know they won't fit into the new press and insert connection -...
  7. J

    Wiring smart switch, confused about mishmash of wires in box.

    Hey all! I'm trying to install a smart switch to control my 3 outdoor lights. 2 wall lights and a lamp in the yard. The house was built in 53, so I assumed there wouldn't be a neutral in the box, so I picked up a GE switch that doesn't require one. The switch shares a box with another that...
  8. M

    UK Avoiding wires when drilling

    Looking a bit of advice please, in case it’s something simple. I would like to drill a hole through an internal wall (about 10 inches thick) to feed the broadband cable from my hallway into another room, so the hub can sit there. My concern is drilling into an electrical wire, and I’m wondering...
  9. D

    (Please) How to remove these wires? - Mercedes Sprinter 2019

    I ask you lege's if anyone has a clue how to remove these wires from this cable-plug-housing. It is from (one of) the oval lights on the side of a Merc Sprinter 2019. I managed to remove it from the oval light by first pulling up the grey tab, and then using the tab - levering it inwards...
  10. W

    Transparent wires on a light fitting?

    Hello all I don't have the installation instructions for a Next 5 light candle bulb chandelier light fitting I've acquired, and it has confusing clear wires. There's an obvious green/yellow striped earth. But then there are three clear wires, one with a green thread running through, one with a...
  11. L

    Can I safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power when l pull down the shut off switch?

    Can l safely remove 2nd set (3 wires) from my temporary power box when l pull down the shut off switch
    • Louann Salas
    • Thread
    • off power pull remove switch temporary wires
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: USA
  12. R

    5 Wires in double socket??

    Hi all wondering if anyone could explain why there might be 5 wires in a double socket?i went to change the the switch for a new one as the original was damaged but there are 5 wires in there...ie 5 lives,5 neutrals and 5 earths....surely this can’t be right? It has been like this for 15 years...
  13. S

    Crimping question for Wires inside extension cable

    Hi all, I'm not an electrician by any stretch, but I do try to do the odd job in my studio. And shortening extension cables is something i need to do once in a while. When taking the plug off one recently, I saw these tiny crimps that were used. And I can't for the life of me figure out how to...
  14. O

    mixed wires in conduit

    hey guys, I ran 2 sets of #12 wire in conduit. One end I had the sets separated and taped - terminated to 2 gfci outlets. The other end I forgot to tape and I don't know which 3 wires (black, white, green) go to which outlet. What's the easiest way to identify which set of wires should go to...
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    UK Changing a light pendant (with 4 wires) to light fitting

    Hello, I've recently bought four light fittings (to replace the existing simple ceiling light pendants) that look like the following to wire up: I've already changed two of the four pendants since they are just a single wire coming in (from the other hallway/landing light) so they were...
  16. S

    Fixture Wiring

    Installing light fixture with one black and one white to ceiling wires of 2 black and 2 white. One set of black and white wires are hot other is not. Only one switch that's not hot when tested. 120V How do I wire?
  17. N

    I need some advice on wiring in my new 90cm hob with 2 live wires

    I bought a new hob as we are fitting a new kitchen, we got all the other new appliances wired in, but the hob is a bit more complicated, it has 2 live wires then 1 negative and 1 earth, the wire coming out of the socket where it needs wired into where my old cooker was installed only has 1 live...
  18. M

    Removing Old Cable TV Wires From House Exterior:

    I have what I think is old cable TV wires on the exterior of my house. I am hoping that someone from this forum can confirm from these photos that that is what I am looking at. I know for sure that they are not my Verizon Fios wires. Thank you in advance :)
    • Martina
    • Thread
    • cable exterior hoping house old removing screwfix someone wires
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. C

    Low voltage DC through AC wires?

    I have a friend that owns a local restaurant. He's renting a building that is somewhere around 30 years old. The building currently has a sign with lights above the signage on both sides, shining down to light up the sign. And there's a switch at the bottom of the pole that they can use to...
  20. S

    Load wires now hot

    Hi everyone DIYer here with a weird situation. Have 2 two gang switch in a bathroom. One for the vanity lights the other for the exhaust. Pretty standard stuff. This is a house built 12 years ago. Everything worked fine until a week ago when the lights and fan would no longer turn on. The box...

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