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  1. G

    Standard switch to dimmer switch change

    I am trying to change over a standard switch to a dimmer switch, please see images attached, the current one is the image with the wiring in, and the new switch is the one with the blue boxes, please can someone help me to wire this onto the new switch, i have tried it already, but it tripped...
  2. GBDamo

    Its only ten minutes, burn out socket to change.

    As title, call out to change a burnt out socket. The why? was over use of fan heaters. Quick Zs gave 1.26, something amiss. Did an Auto RCD test to locate source of circuit in this well labelled and populated board. Found RCD to be a stand alone 61009 Now it starts to get interesting...
  3. K

    None attendance for meter change

    Hi everyone. I’m after a bit of guidance here. British Gas have failed to attend 2 appointments to replace a credit meter with an economy 7 meter. Both appointments were confirmed via email. I have sent electricians on both occasions to do our final connections but to find that the meter...
  4. JasonB

    Mid life career change.

    Looking for the correct path slow but hopefully to become qualified in the years to come. I am looking to do the level 2 & 3 diploma route first at a local college. Leaving school i took the electrical route but ended up a mechanical engineer upto now. Since all this lockdown and being on...
  5. Frimley111R

    Solar How did the market change after the grant/FIT was removed?

    Hello All, We're primarily an EV charger installer and, as many of you know, there is a grant system in place for this. It essentially means we have to adhere to strict procedures etc for the installations. However....this will not last forever, potentially another year or so. With this in...
  6. M

    Thoughts on this consumer unit change

    Hi all Been asked to quote on this consumer unit change (see photo). Wondering what people's thoughts are on the earthing situation. As can see it is tns but earthing doesn't look to clever to me. It's stranded ali by looks of it. Not sure of CSA of it, looks like could potentially be 10mm at a...
  7. G

    Socket Change Over

    I am wanting to switch over my switches (see attached images) but i am unsure of where to put the lives and neutrals. the white switch (on the left) and the silver switch (on the right) the white one is the existing fixture and the silver one is the new fixture, please can i be helped on how to...
  8. shez444

    Gas hob change to induction hob + new cooker hood - advice appreciated!

    Hello, two parts here....please forgive any incorrect terminology used! I am looking to replace my gas hob with an induction hob (this one: electriQ 52cm Canopy Cooker Hood Kitchen Extractor Fan in Silver - 5 Year Warranty eiQ52CANOPY | Appliances Direct - https://tinyurl.com/1jipb3dj) which...
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    • advice appreciated change cooker cookerhood gas hob induction induction hob kitchen electrics new
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. J

    Need to change an offpeak switch of heater

    Hello! I have a wall heater, connected to 2 switches. One of them is offpeak, only works from 12 to 07 AM. I would like to change that switch or connection to one that can be used all day. I have the same heater in my room and the switches can be used all day. I need the same for the other...
  10. J

    How to change hours immersion heater

    How do i go about changing the hours in which my immersion heater charges? Its on 2:15-7:15 at the moment but we dont need 5 hours charge , any help would be great
  11. A

    Board change

    Hi. What is the best way of joining a 10mm2 cable in the rear of a consumer unit (shower cable too short). I used a 60A choc block screw connector, but is there anything better suited? I use the yellow 6mm2 insulated crimps for 6mm2 cable Thanks
  12. R

    Can I change a pressure pad from Normally Closed to Normally Open?

    I have a lovely electric power reclining sofa, and a lovely cute dog that sometimes sits underneath it. We are worried that one day we will recline the sofa and squash the dog! So I want pressure pads on the floor that will kill the power to the chair when activated. I have bought a cheap...
  13. M

    How would you change this.

    How would you go about changing this unit over? Old wylex board with Pyro mains tails. Earthed via Pyro, and all circuits via conduit. Protrudes out the wall so I was thinking 1 of options, as I can’t see any other way round it. Option 1 Batten on each side of the DB to the same level of...
  14. J

    plug socket change

    my RCD has been tripping on and off for weeks now, electricans couldnt find any faults in the fuse box and they replaced the RCD switch twice! Yesterday the electricans came and replaced my metallic sockets back to plastic plain sockets and my RCD hasnt tripped once. I dont know a lot about this...
  15. I

    How do I change these lights

    I have two 'regular' lights in the ceiling and I want to change them to spot light fixtures. (images attached). I cant fit the mounting plate over the plate that is already on the ceiling that is housing some cables (I assume because there are two lights on the circuit). So how to I go about...
  16. T

    another career change thread... sorry

    Hi all, apologies for another thread, I've done a search of the site and there's loads of info on here, but I'm finding bits here there and everywhere so thought id ask in relation to my situation. I'm looking to leave my current employment, which is well paid, but I've had enough. I'm looking...
  17. I

    EICR - Landlord wants to change CU and retest after EICR

    I've done a few EICRs for a landlord and the latest one of his I've given an unsatisfactory, I've advised changing the CU - existing one is old and cracked, earthing needs upgrading and no RCD amongst other things. He has a "handyman" who I often work alongside with and seems a bit overly keen...
  18. J

    Can you Change a 55v 0v 55v transformer

    Can you Change a 55v 0v 55v transformer to 110v by just connecting the earth to one end of the windings on these type of transformers?
  19. E

    UK Peak / Off Peak CU Change

    Hi All, I've been commissioned to carry out remedial works at a property that recently had an EICR done by another contractor. Upon arrival at the premises I immediately noticed several C1 & C2 Codes not mentioned in the report which I have reported back to the agents! Anyway I have attached...
  20. K

    Change bt master phone socket for metal face plate

    Hi all, Trying to change a facetted. Not sure how to do it. Got a bit master phone line with this layout A White B Orange 2 White 3 Green 4 Black 5 Orange I want to change it for a new metal face plate, which has 1 2 3 4 5 6 What do the cables do. Thanks for your help Cheers Tony

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