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    UK Connecting a Video Doorbell 3 to existing Byron 761 wired doorbell

    Hi Can you please give me some advice. I asked an electrician to fit a ring.com video doorbell 3 to a Byron 761 wiring and chime so the the ring doorbell wouldn't need to be manually changed. He had several goes, but couldn't get the ring.com bell to make the Byron chime ring. He ended up...
  2. J

    Existing split load 17th Install RCD question

    Customer has a large metal caravan with three phase supply feeding 3 metal Consumer units with split load RCD outlets contained within - all circuits originate form a RCD. The Boards are then fed from a TP isolate a few feet away, the earth is disconnected on eth SWA and a rod installed near...
  3. N

    Can my existing receptacle work for this?

    I have a new homebrew machine, but it comes with European cables and plugs. It's a 230v two prong to a C13 connection. I have a EV charger in my garage, it's a nema 14-50 on a 50amp breaker. My thought was to get a c13 to 6-20R and then plug that into a 6-20 to 14-50 adapter and plug it into...
  4. W

    Adding RCD to existing Consumer Unit

    Was adding an RCD to a consumer unit so that both sides are protected, basically I’ve took the 2 lives from the load side of the main switch to the tops of the Rcds, then there’s a neutral going from the load side of the main switch to the first neutral bar I’ve doubled up a neutral there and...
  5. S

    How how to bond existing in ground pool?

    Hello all, First post for me, a very frustrated DIYer whos leaving in a country (Czech Republic) where its near impossible to find an English speaking electrician who knows what they are talking about. My issue is that the company who installed our vinyl pool a few years back clearly didn't...
  6. kingamajick

    Insulating a stud wall with existing cabling

    I'm currently renovating a my new home which is a late Victorian house, and I've plaster off a couple of stud walls in my office. With in the room, there are currently (The house was rewired around 7 years ago). 1 Run of 1.5mm T + E for the lighting Circuit (running from floor to ceiling ~2.7m...
  7. Raptor0014

    Question regarding an existing installation

    Morning all, I was working at a property yesterday and came across something I've not seen before (which isn't unusual given I haven't long since qualified) and as I thought it could be potentially dangerous I thought I'd ask on here. One of the jobs the client wanted was a new socket outlet...
  8. J

    UK Ceiling Rose Wiring for Existing Fan

    Hi, I have an existing ceiling fan that I want to remove and replace with just a regular ceiling rose light. When I removed the rose, I found that the neutral has only one cable, so assumed this is the last light on the loop, but I'm confused as it appears that the S/L has two cables coming in...
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    Bought ceiling light online which wire is which?

    • Syed06
    • Thread
    • bought can't ceiling ceiling light existing figure light online out positive replace trying wire
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Upgrading sub panel in shop to QO816L100DF but existing neutral feed is too short to reach neutral bar. How do I relocate neutral bar?

    Upgrading sub panel in shop to QO816L100DF but existing neutral feed is too short to reach neutral bar. How do I relocate neutral bar?
  11. N

    Adding AUX lights (with switch button) to existing Fuse Block/Relay system - do I need another relay for the AUX lights?

    Howdy folks. Complete electrical numpty back again with another basic question with a basic answer that I can't find an answer to elsewhere online. I am setting up an auxiliary fuse block/relay set up on my motorcycle. I have attached a photo of what my basic fuse block/relay system will be...
  12. H

    Adding sockets to an existing radial supply in a garage

    Hello all, I’m new to this forum! I work in commercial electrics (NVQ level 3, HND etc) but not domestic. I am confident to carry out basic domestic work but not familiar with the regs such as Part P etc. New build house, 17th edition amendment 3 consumer unit. I have a detached garage fed from...
  13. T

    Emergency lighting from existing lighting

    Can you use an existing lighting circuit (one switch operating one light fitting using twin & earth) to replace with maintained emergency lighting fitting with microwave sensor? The idea being that the switch becomes redundant due to the sensor, but can be used for the emergency switch test plate.
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    Connecting 10/3 w/ ground conductors to existing manual generator switch?

    Hello, all. Would appreciate your guidance with a generator manual switch connect. 10/3 Romex with ground will connect a L14-30 generator inlet box to an existing generator manual switch next to my load center. The 10/3 Romex with ground has been run, the L14-30 inlet box mounted, and the...
  15. THRobinson

    Can i add a 2nd light to existing circuit

    Hey guys... about to do a bit of minor reno in the kitchen and wanted to add an extra light to a spot that's poorly lit. Old house, old wiring, 9ft ceilings covered in copper so can't really get into what's there except to say there is a ceiling light in the centre and 2 light switches, one at...
  16. E

    Wiring outside light off existing extractor fan supply.

    Friend of mine has an existing extractor in the bathroom which is switch powered. He wants to disconnect it as it's never used, and feed a cable from the existing extractor feed through the exterior wall and into a PIR exterior light. He's insisting that regular 1.5mm pvc is fine (i've said it...
    • Electrics
    • Thread
    • existing extractor extractor fan fan light outside outside light supply wiring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. S

    Help with existing supply.

    Hi, just been to look at a job and need some advice. Currently a large barn which is rarely used has literally a few lights and few sockets. Nothing much at all. The client is currently building a small dwelling utilizing part of the barn and building out off the barn. There is a plant room...
  18. J

    UK Installing a sub main from existing TT system

    Hi all, I’m new here and after some advice on a sub main circuit I have a 3 core SWA feeding a log cabin from a house. The house has an existing TT system and I’m just wondering what the best way to supply the log cabin would be? What would I need up front to protect the SWA, I’m presuming a...
  19. S

    New Summer house wiring installation - dedicated Circuit or break into existing ring main?

    Hi all, Planning on wiring my neighbour's summer house which will be 15 metres away from the end of the house (20-25 metres total distance from the supply CU under the stairs). Need some advice on which option would be the most SAFE not just the quickest, cheapest method etc. If it costs more...
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    UK Adding new light from existing one-gang switch

    Hi all, Thanks for the help in my previous thread, I got things working well in the end: As to my new question, I have the following one-gang switch in my kitchen/diner which powers an outdoor PIR/LED floodlight: So this has a twin+earth and a 3 core+earth cable - I'm guessing the...

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