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  1. Z

    Changing, single to double switch and adding a new light

    Hi, I have a single light switch, wired like this.. the 2 wires in com, with a always live wire coming to the switch, and then wire going out to the light. (earth is in choc block at switch and light fixture) I want to add a second switch like this Does this look ok? Thanks, Derek.
  2. mattgriff88

    Changing light switch

    Hi I want to add a light to my attic. There is a single switch on the landing that I want to change to a double switch and then use it to still operate the landing light but also the new light in the attic. I can easily run a cable from the attic to this switch but I am a little confused on...
  3. M

    Changing main RCD AC-type to A-type

    Hi, I'm back in the electrical game after 9 years break so feeling a little rusty! I'm adding an additional socket to a circuit but the main RCD feeding all the circuits in the consumer unit is AC type. Based on this, I believe I have to change this to an A type which is fine but the question...
  4. J

    Changing switch to combo switch/outlet

    Hey all - I’m trying to change out a switch only with a combo switch/outlet. After doing the wiring everything seemed to be working but I then realized that the switch also turned off the outlet? Is that normal behavior or did I get my wiring crossed? The combo I’m trying to install has a the...
  5. A

    help - im stuck changing a light switch for my bathroom (with fan)

    hello all, pardon my ignorance in not employing an electrician, however, im a diy'er whos changing the light switches in my house and came across this unusual wiring for my downstairs loo. its a single light which has a fan which can be isolated as necessary. I ordered all the new chrome light...
  6. J

    Changing a 3 gang switch box to a single gang switch box

    I just changed out a 3 gang switch box in my bathroom to a single gang box with a 3 single pole switch. It works fine but wondering if I need to worry about overheating. It is a deep single gang box which just fits in the 2 x 4 wall but there are 5 wires going into this box. Do I need to get a...
  7. R

    Changing thick cooker wire for standard plug wire at socket

    Hi I am attempting some DIY I had the wire installed as I was going to have an electric cooker. This changed and I now just want to put a double switched socket in the hole. Could someone please tell me how I can convert the wire so it is smaller and fits in the back of a standard switched...
  8. A

    Changing 50w 12v Halogen downlighter with led type with thin pins.

    As above. Does the electricianI have to remove all the transformers. Are therr not led downlighter led bulbs with thin pins? Thanks.
  9. C

    Shock from neutral when changing light fitting - why?

    Hi All, I was changing a light fitting (something I've done many times before). Since it was a switched live to the ceiling fitting I had left the circuit still live (I know but no comments about that please!). Touched the neutral and got a small shock. So used a test screwdriver to see if...
  10. M

    Changing light switches

    What electrical qualifications would one need to swap electrical switches in a rental property. I know it's obviously not notifyable thanks.
  11. A

    Help changing the heating element in my oven

    The original heating element for my oven is no longer available and the replacement part has different connections. Im looking for advice if i can still connect this as a DIY project or should i get in a specialist? Ive attached photos of the old and new elements and connections, the original...
  12. A

    Changing the direction of an outbuilding cable

    I have a customer with a farm who has a barn containing a large 3 phase generator which powers various equiptment at that location. A single phase from this also supplies a ring main and lighting radial for the building. That part of the setup has a generator changeover switch so that the...
  13. Saren2

    Changing my electrical panel

    Hi, I opened the electrical panel of my house because I need to connect my solar inverter to the panel and got served a spaghetti of an installation. Made by an electrician in the early 2000's. It's like he went out of this way to not respect any code or national legislation: 1,5 mm2 wires...
  14. I

    LED light fixture flickering after changing switches

    Hello everyone, I recently changed a 3-way normal switch to a smart one (Kasa HS210). Both are not dimmable. The LED light started flickering after that. The problem remained even after I replaced the old switch back. I have tried tightening all the connections and wire nuts. These are the...
  15. Dilantha

    Need some help with changing a switch (Europe)

    Hi, Im trying to replace a bulb switch but im not sure where to place the wires on the new switch. First image shows the existing socket and on the second picture the right side socket is the new one that im going to use. Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks.
  16. C

    Changing a single outdoor switch plate to a fountain to a combo with an outlet

    The previous owners of our property had non in ground rated electrical hardwired into the basement from an outdoor submerged pond fountain. Needless to say it was causing issues. I disconnected and dug up the corroded wiring which went into a switch plate on the outside wall. Layed down new...
  17. J

    Changing to a 3 Gang.

    Hello, I wonder if anyone can help. In our outdoor cabin we currently have a 1 gang switch controlling two ceiling lights and an outdoor motion sensor light that is permanently on. I want to change them to a 3 Gang, 1 way switch. I have attached a couple of photos of the current setup. The...
  18. A

    UK Changing micro switch on car key

    Hi everyone, I need some advice about changing the micro switch on my car key please. I'm not an electrician but I have a soldering kit as I build little robots sometimes as a hobby. The button stopped clicking, probably the spring in it is done now and I want to change it. The board has some...
  19. newfutile

    Changing IR with voltage

    On a recent EICR i have measured 0.589 MegOhms (@250 volts) on the relatively old lighting circuit (red/black PVC wiring) , i have replaced both outside lights (thinking water ingress as both were damaged). The strange part is at 1000 volts the IR changes over a few seconds to 1.6 Megohms , it...
  20. DIYerUK

    Changing bathroom light

    Hi, this is my first post so hopefully in the right place, apologies if not. I would like to replace this light fitting in a wet room in a ground floor extension. As you can see the ceiling is quite low. Can I please ask 1) what zone would the light fitting fall in please? 2) am I allowed to...

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