Anyone know if you can get a bathroom rated shaver socket with two 230v outlets (for 2 toothbrushes). Or alternatively smaller units?
Or would it be ok to use both 115V and 230V skts simultaneously with two toothbrushes?
They are such a lump arent they.. why can't they be smaller like the ones...
Evening all,
Somebody has said to me that if you put a double socket in a base unit for a washing machine and tumble dryer this is against regulations and that it should be 2 single sockets because of the potential loading, before anyone shouts it has nothing to do with being directly next to...
With for example the Wylex NXHL1B Single Module DP range of RCBO's there is (at last) a sensible solution to RCD protection for all circuits individually, but only up to 40 amps. Is there a manufacturer doing 50 amp single module double pole rcbo's e.g for thirsty 10 kw or 11 kw large cookers...
whats classes as the correct method of terminating an earth cable when you have double insulated fittings?
You can see on the picture I can’t get a wage inside nor a normal connector block it’s just too tight.
I have seen in the past the cpc being bent over and also snipped off which isn’t...
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or...
We've had this discussion before, but does anyone have any idea what load can be put through a double socket?
The socket in question is an MK logicplus, installed in a commercial kitchen. The supply cable is 6mm, converted from a previous cooker circuit to a double socket. (information gathered...
New kitchen install
Integrated Double oven unit
Integrated single oven unit
Next to each other
Existing circuit
6mm 32A mcb
New double oven manufacturers instruction
40A fuse hard wired
New single oven manufacturers instruction
16A fuse hard wired
Existing cable too short for new isolator...
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I have a question...
We recently cut out new door in one of the walls. We had to get rid of a double socket as it was in the new door location. We kept the wire thought over the door with intension of putting a spot light over the door. So that's the question, how to connect a single spot...
Ok so I'd like your opinions on this as I seem to be the minority on this.
I'm fairly newly qualified and obviously still learning everyday.
Electricians I work with and everywhere on the web says that spurring a double socket from another that is on a ring final circuit is fine, as long as...
Hi everyone found this today cooker outlet converted to a double socket which the cooker is plugged into it then a extension lead plugged into other socket which runs the gas hob ignition and garden sockets and garden light's all on 33amp mcb with 6mm from board to cooker then 1.5mm to outside...
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With a standard 13 amp domestic uk 3 pin socket the max load is 13 amps i believe?. So does this mean that a DOUBLE socket would have a max load of 26 amps....OR is a double socket still only 13 amps?. In one part of the double socket i have ( on a 3 way adapter) a tv, a blu ray player and a...
I know we've joked before about mounting sockets upside down when fitted to skirting boards to avoid flex being squished, but I came across a double socket mounted clockwise at 90 degrees at a friends house.
This is behind a fridge, and feeds the fridge, and the microwave that sits on top...
So Put a couple of LED panels in new fabricated unit finished install and tested Zs, as you do. Fine on L-N not fine on L-PE, KT65 DL says voltage on earth 79v to be precise(ish?) Ok so just double check with Fluke T130 get 44v. This is present no matter what the state of the lights are i.e...
Is there a double pole Rcbo available that i can fit in a consumer unit i would like to use a doublebuss bar and have individual protection for every circuit all the rcbos that i have found so far have a flying lead for the neutral this seems unnecessary and i think the way i would like to do it...
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Would this be allowed : Fitting a double socket to a chimney breast , chased a horizontal run across the chimney breast then to the first corner then along horizontal to about 500mm to meet up with a double socket feed that comes down to a double socket and then it follows that run down into...
I'm looking to install lighting in my garden, part of the requirement is that the circuit is hooked up to a photocell so that by default they will illuminate at night. As our bedroom window may suffer glare there will be occasions when I want to manually override the photosell and turn the...
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I am replacing a faulty socket on a job tomorrow. The client has sent me a photo of the offending article and was wondering if any one could name the brand. I’m sure I have fitted them before as I recognise the rounded corners on the switches but can’t for the life of me remember...
Hi Guys,
I am currently getting a kitchen overhaul and want to install some unit/kick-board lights. I want to be able to control the unit lights with the light-switch which controls the down-lights in the kitchen ceiling. I have swapped the switch out for a double switch.
The lights have came...
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As the title says I've just seen on screwfix wifi extender / usb port now built in double sockets
British General 922UWR 13A 2G Single Pole Wi-Fi Extender Socket & 2.1A 1-Outlet USB Charger White -...
Hi Guys, been reading for a while but never posted. Just after a bit of advice to check what I intend to do meets with current regulations.
I'm looking to add one extra Double Socket to my garage in my new build home.
The set up is as follows: garage detached from house so armoured cable...
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