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  1. Bob Geldoff1234

    UK Shower switches burning

    I have just been called out to another burning shower switch.Upon removal the wires had been burnt and chared.One thing I've noticed on all burnt shower switches is that the stranded wires haven't been twisted and just put in straight.I always twist the standed cables to make one solid conductor...
  2. G

    Can I replace 3-way toggles with 3-way motion switches?

    Hi, I have two 3-way toggle switches by the opposite sides in my garage. Is it possible to replace both of them with motion sensors? Thank you. .grig
  3. J

    3kw heaters install, timer switches

    Evening Gents just after a bit of advice and what would you do differently. I have wired up 3 kw heaters in 4mm tuff cable (40 meter distance, separate circuits, b20 mcb warehouse). I used these energy efficient timer switches to save energy. I have managed to get the wires in but it’s tight...
  4. M

    Installing touch light switches on 3-way / 4-way circuit

    Hello, I'm replacing standard light switches in my hall and landing with touch switches (not smart, just touch on/off) like these from Amazon; Touch Electrical Light Wall Switch - LIVOLO 2023 New Version 1 Gang 3 Way Modern Tempered Glass Panel Single Pole Electrical Lamp Switch with Led...
  5. S

    New kitchen, multi switches

    Hi all. So I'm designing my new kitchen and trying to plan where things will go. I currently have a 6 switch panel for the appliances (hob, cooker hood, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer). I was wondering... are these regulation to have these switches? Half of the...
  6. S

    what resistors needed for 24 vot switches

    Im trying to make a Star Wars Prop for a course project where the dealine is comming up very fast in days and I need to do the report so really urgent On the prop whihc is a portable control box Dual control box (Left side control panel, a tower in the middle and a right side control panel On...
  7. littlespark

    Squared edged faceplates for grid switches

    as title, am looking for square edge grid switches. I rewired a little bungalow and wired it for grid switches beside double sockets in kitchen due to space restraints. Have fitted out in M2 (from CEF) square edge…. But now have found out M2 don’t do grid switches in that style….. Found out...
  8. Luki01

    Old switches different wiring

    What type of switches are these ? How do I replace them , they’re all over the house 3 way switches different wiring never seen them before older house ? Thanks in advance .
  9. B

    Control two fixtures with one motion sensor

    Hello. Please view attached images. I'd like some advice on having the motion sensor control both the light and fan. How should these wires be wired?
  10. J

    3 separate dimmer switches controlling one light.

    Hi, client wants lights dimmed at 3 separate points controlling one light, I don’t think it’s possible without a smart system etc, any thoughts?
  11. R

    Do remote Wifi switches interfere with each other ?

    I'm considering using several of the remote WiFi switch sets to control a group of five different lights. The existing switches are all grouped together at a spot across from the entry to a 40' long basement. Getting to them to turn on any light means feeling your way in the dark to get to the...
  12. T

    Unusual combined light switch/dimmer

    The house I've just moved into is fitted with the light switches shown in the pics. They are fitted to each bedroom and the landing. The landing light is also switched from a second standard switch on the landing as well as a standard switch in the hall. So essentially 3 way switching. I can't...
  13. M

    Anyone heard of company called Scimark making domestic switches, outlets etc?

    Has anyone heard of company called Scimark making domestic switches, outlets etc? We live in a house built by David Wilson Homes who subcontracted electrical installation to Clarkson Evans. I need to source some replacement 13A 2 gang switched outlets to replace a couple that were originally...
  14. D

    Safety switches choice advice

    Hi, Because of the recent epidemics of so called experts with absolutely no proper qualification, nor knowledge, I'm forced to learn more on the subject, hence the following thread: In the apartment, where I currently live in, a safety switch panel is equipped with miniature toggle switches...
  15. E

    Combining two 3-way switches & lights

    I have a staircase about 25 feet long with two recessed lights (one up top, the other at the bottom). Each light is on its own 3-way switch, which is ridiculous. I want to combine the lights so that one 3-way switch controls both lights. I tried to wire it up so that each corresponding wire...
  16. D

    Advice on Isolator Switches needed please

    Hi, I have received conflicting advice about Main Isolator Switches and would appreciate forum member's help to plan a way ahead. Looking to the future I might need a 7.4kW/32A charging point and the garage isolator is only 60A. 1. Recently, during a kitchen refurb, double pole Mains...
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  17. O

    Do they make 2 pole isolator light switches and modules?

    My kitchen had an extension at some point and the 2 lights are switched from a 2 gang light switch. It's separate circuits so I can't join them together, ideally I need one module to switch both circuits switch lines, so the lights come on together. Then use the other gang for something else...
  18. D

    Help with a Double 3 way switch and 2 regular 3-way switches

    Hi, Need some help with an odd setup. I have a large room with many lights that i separated into 2 sets. In Box 1 there is the 14/2 power in, 2 regular 3-way switches and 2 14/3 wires out to the box at the other side of the room. In Box 2 i only was able to put a single gang box so i got a...
  19. M

    AFCI keeps tripping - replaced outlet, checked switches - how to choose replacement?

    Our family room is part of an addition built a few years ago. We had an issue with nuisance tripping on an AFCI and the electrician came and replaced it saying the one we had was later found to be faulty. All was fine until I bought a new Denon receiver to replace an older Onkyo. I plugged the...
  20. S

    IP rated switches for shed

    Hi all, I'm planning on adding some lighting to an old stone shed, there's currently a 2.5mm² SWA supply to the shed only supplying one IP rated socket, its fed from a 13A FCU on a 20A radial circuit. This is RCD protected, and the house has a TT earthing system. The run from house to shed is...

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