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  1. O

    DIY two gang light switch LED issue,

    I have an electrical problem. I've a two gang switch and have just replaced some old 70s lights. I've matched the wiring but has an issue. Switch two works and switches light two on and off. Switch one however only dimly lights the first light. I've no idea why. I've not touched the switch in...
  2. S

    LG 42LG3000 fuse keep blowing issue

    Hi all. i have an issue with my LG 42LG3000 TV. Yesterday I was watching a movie and TV suddenly turned of and there was a strange sound. I have decided to change the fuse(3A) and it happend again after putting a plug into a power socker - again fuse blown. I know that TV was bought around 12...
  3. zero--

    microwave heating issue

    I have a swan 20l nordic digital microwave which turns on everything seems normal but when cooking does not heat anything. any ideas how to fix this? I saw videos on replacing a fuse but in my microwave the spring fuse thing they replace i can not find in my microwave.
  4. D

    Central locking issue

    Hey Guys. I recently flooded my 1999 Toyota Hilux in a river and I have been having issues with my central locking. I can unlock all of the doors using the key or door switch, but the central locking wont lock the doors, so I have to lock each door manually. I was looking at the schematic...
  5. O

    Fluorescent Bathroom Light Issue

    Hi all, I've been having some issues trying to fix a fluorescent light in the bathroom. Here's the steps I've taken so far after it suddenly stopped working: 1. Replaced bulb with identical spec part (Philips TL5C 40W). Let's call the original Bulb A, and the new one Bulb B. No response when...
  6. hodge228

    horstmann electronic 7 power/display issue

    Hi All, I have been having an odd issue with My Horstmann Electronic 7. It had been working normally and then I found that the display had turned off (seemed like no power). This is despite the mains being on. When switching the main switch off, the display then comes back, albeit with no power...
  7. A

    House rewire - Electrician won't issue installation certificate(?)

    We've recently had a house rewired. There was about 2 years between first fix and second fix due to the pandemic and as the house was being extensively renovated, but all work was completed by last November, by the same electrician. He is NICEIC & part P registered. He hasn't supplied the...
  8. baldelectrician

    Serious issue - missed by people

    Went to an EICR yesterday to a let property that was tested 5 years ago (and apparently passed) 🤭 See how long it takes you to notice - the red box will be a give away 😀 The Wylex RCD was also noted as a C3 Clue: Cilla Black
  9. C

    EICR issue. Need advice

    Hi, I'm new to being a Landlord (wasn't my plan!) Anyway I contacted a company online who arrange for electricians from around the country to perform EICR reports. The property is a small studio flat, 10 years old. (The electrician stated approx 20 yrs old on the report.) The report came back...
  10. J

    Extra PV system & a wiring issue with battery CT?

    Hi everyone, I have a quick question if I may? I'm thinking of adding a second PV system to my existing rooftop PV & battery setup. As the parts will be second hand due to lack of FITS & poor export prices, I'd like to install as much as I can myself to save money (I've already bought the...
  11. G

    Historical earth issue

    Hi I have a flat in a block of 6 flats found out there is no correct earth I have attached an email from 3 years ago as my electrician signed off an electric cert is this allowed now Thanks for any advice
  12. CarolinaG

    Heat Pump Heating issue with relay sticking

    I had a electrician look and apparently the relay is stuck so the pump keeps running even when not calling for hot water. We already replaced the Honeywell timer and that made no difference prior to calling electrician so its definitely a stuck relay. He said he couldnt get a replacement relay...
  13. I

    GFCI issue that is not related to the circuit it's protecting.

    Having lost my father in law many years ago, an electrician and electrical engineer, I'm now at a loss for a sounding board for any issue that comes up that I get stumped with. I am hoping the fine folks here may be of some assistance. I am having a GFCI/ AFCI issue in my sub panel...
  14. therealnwc

    Advice/Product options for RF lighting issue

    Hi guys, Bare with me, hope this makes sense.... I have 3 separate mains (240v) lighting circuits in my kitchen all going back to a 3 way 1G wall switch plate. 1st switch operates 1 set of ceiling LED's, 2nd switch operates single ceiling light over table, the 3rd switch operates downlights on...
  15. J

    Complicated old wiring issue- 3 way switch

    Hello, DIYer and first time poster here. Recently bought a house built in 1925, and am gradually working through adding and replacing the wiring, especially where the previous owners had done some seriously questionable work. I've run up against a real question mark though and I'm hoping someone...
  16. Z

    Laptop and handheld labeler Panduit LS8EQ printing issue

    Dear folk Yesterday was my first day using laptop to print to a handheld PANTHER LS8EQ and it did work yes it did print Today I tried to print nothing happened and no error message I am using windows 10 connected to the printer via USB cable and I am using Easy Marker Plus to prepare labels...
  17. D

    3 Phase power keeps on tripping

    Hi Guys any advice on this one will be a major help. Was called out to a loss of power turned up expecting a breaker down as usual but not the case. so here goes the problem- an apartment block with 315 amp incoming fuses feeding 400 amp mccb set to trip at 220. This in turn feeds a rising...
  18. S

    Domestic metering Issue

    Morning all, I'm currently rewiring a flat I've just bought which had the CU and old meter in a surface mounted enclosure that the previous owner built. the problem is it's in quite a narrow hallway and it sticks out quite a way. I have changed to consumer unit to a recessed one. The issue is...
  19. N

    Voltage issue with led lights

    Hi Problem: I have 5 (240v) led lights in a bedroom on a single on/off switch (not dimmer) and all the leds worked fine until last w/end. Then with the switch being off, the leds would flicker/strobe. Switch on and they all work fine. Disconnected the switch completely and still the same...
  20. sythai

    High Ze causing headache !

    Hi Guys Any advice/ pointers would be appreciated 😉 Have ‘pretty big’ new build house we’re wiring from scratch. New supply in from DNO is PME, but we have Ze of 0.51 😕 Are DNO obliged to keep this under 0.35? Wouldn’t be that much of an issue normally if regular size house and meter was...

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