Hi All,
Apologies, I know this question has been asked a bunch before but as I’ve read in most of the previous threads there is that many different setups and doorbells I wanted to confirm (or not) that I was on the right track.
Plan is to power via current chime. Not sure what make/model but...
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I want to install a smart light switch and when I took the cover off my existing light switch I was very confused by what I saw.
New lights switch that I want to install:
here is my existing lights switch. I see the white neutral wires in the back (not in use) but what do I do with the...
well i have seen it all ,so the story begins a customer ring up asking me to install some cctv for her and husband is mostly bed bound ,so the lady in question said she asked the last spark to price up the job to installing some cctv and which he did, because he had installed some security...
Hi guys & gals,
I'm just curious at how other sparkys install or replace accessories (floodlights, cctv cameras, etc. - domestic work in mind) while working on extension ladders?
Supposedly you should be doing it with 1 hand while the other holds on to the ladder but holding a floodlight, for...
hi all,
currently working on my first quote for an ev charge point.
just trying to work out labour costs, I know it varies on different installs and where you are based within the country. I,ve read that some installers are charging between £300 -£350 regardless if it takes 4 hours or 8...
Hello everyone and thanks in advance!
So, I installed this LED fixture in my bathroom to replace an old fluorescent fixture that had a bad ballast:
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/222675/TCP-11091.html
It is a dimmable (0-10V) fixture and it is working just fine with the original single...
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I am doing a self build campervan conversion and currently in the process of doing the electrics.
I'm confident with the 12v circuit design but after some advice on the 230V.
I have 200aH AGM batteries at 12V then a 600W inverter. Plan is to fuse the 12v positive lead input to the...
Hi Everyone,
I'm New to this forum and am hoping to obtain some advise if possible please?
I have a situation where a megaflow system is installed in the Attic of a semi detached property.
The Immersion heater switch has been installed by someone in the airing cupboard which sites at the end...
What's the most badly designed accessory you've had to install?
I present my nomination, the ML Accessories/Knightsbridge RWL5 wall-mounted LED guide light
This nice-looking wall light has a low profile, is IP54 rated, and looks quite neat in "anthracite" colour. It's also about the right...
Asking for a friend, moving into a house that has Solar panel installation. So far no documentation has been forthcoming from the seller.
This is all I have so far.
1. diagram of the installation
2. photo of the supply trip in the consumer unit.
No battery involved .
My Q. as it is connected...
Firstly, this chap seems very professional and I like his (plethora) of videos. It is just to discuss one aspect of his work in the one video. I'd like to think he would welcome constructive discussion as that can only lead to improvement.
He has installed an earth rod to this rolec charger. My...
Hi, I have just built an entertainment unit in the lounge with 4 shelf’s on either side, I want to install lights above shelf’s (feature lights) but I am unsure which ones to buy (normal downlights?) would 12v be better that 230v ones and what wattage??any recommendations would be much...
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Some advice required please.... I have a new build house and the electrician left an armoured supply into the garden, unterminated but weatherproofed outside and disconnected from a fused spur 13A in the house.
I'll be getting a qualified electrician to carry out all works and not...
Hi, Just wanted some thoughts on a job Ive finished and am getting ready to issue certificate.
The job was to electrically seperate an 2 storey annexe from the main house for the purpose of renting out the annexe area.
A sub mains was run to new board in annexe, the lighting leg from the main...
In the bathroom i have got 2 dome shaped ceiling lights which are quite old. One of the domes cracked, but one remains still over the toilet which is lucky lol. I have got 2 B&Q lights to put up, but the terminal that comes with the lights only has 2 connections (it needs to be earthed). How can...
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I'm in the process of getting quotes to get an EV Charger installed, and hopefully at the same time power to 14 residents garages. As it stands, the expectation is the majority of use in the garages will simply be for lights as they are too small for modern cars. There will undoubtedly...
I’m rewiring a massive house and there’s a feed to a c.u in the old black rubber cable that needs replacing.
I know that Meter tails follow the same guidelines as other domestic wiring, but i’m trying to avoid putting a rcd on supply end of the tails. The run is about 20meters long and going...
I'm working with my friend a sparky. He changed the consumer unit.
Before hand I checked all circuits for continuity and done quick eicr, everything was OK.
Now with the new board on were getting a neutral fault showing on socket ring. Funny thing is the rcd manual test button isn't working...
Background is we are selling our house and moving out of state. I've been fixing big and little things and painting for several months now, as well as purging possessions and packing.
House was built in 1961/1962 and has mostly old two conductor cable supplying everything.
I might add that the...
Think I have the job they'll probably ask what I consider the correct procedure
Biggest variable seems to me the condition of the installation that you're re-energizing, would there be a standard for this ?
Check Condition of Meter Cabinet
Check Basic Condition of installation- Polarity ,EFLI...
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