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  1. J

    How to wire an LED dimmer switch from old halogen dimmer

    Hello, I’m trying to wire an LED dimmer to replace the older dimmer which is running halogen bulbs. All the wires are the same colour, brown. Two wires go into the COM terminal, and one goes into L2. My new switch has COM, L1 and L2 along with a screw on the metal plate for an earth. I presume...
  2. J

    Removing old wired stat for new hive system

    Hi Firstly if it wasn’t for this forum I would not have been to able to wire my hive controller so quickly so thank you ! Still sort of on topic of my hive I need to disconnect my old wired stat. I believe two of the wires will need connecting together to complete the circuit. Could anyone...
  3. D

    cooker hood extractor, old and new wiring colours

    i am replacing my cooker extractor motor, the old unit has red, white, grey, blue wires,, the new has red, white brown, black, please help, both are 3 speed,, is there a set order for numbers 1, 2 and 3 speeds, in regards to the wire colour. thanks dazza
  4. B

    2 gang light switch old to new

    Hi my old switch has L1 L2 but new is just 1&2 way so how do I wire the new from the old please.
  5. N

    Replacing a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA Circuit Breaker Old Type

    Hi, I need to replace a Crabtree Starbreaker B32 RCBO 30mA CIRCUIT BREAKER. 61/B3230 old type which is now obsolete and can only be bought online from Ebay. Comapring the image of the breaker online, there is a small difference to the one that needs replacing. Printed above 30mA is a square box...
    • Nicovid
    • Thread
    • 30ma breaker circuit circuit breaker crabtree old rcbo rcbo; replacing type
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. A

    New 4 way CU being fed from 50A MCB on old CU

    HI, I ve briefly asked about this setup before but now asking about the load on 4 way...... is this Ok/Safe ? I have a plastic 10 way CU.....one of the 50A MCBs from this has been used to feed the new 4 WAY metal CU. The new 4 way METAL CU has an 80A main switch (30Ma) and 4 MCB's (50a,32a,32a...
  7. J

    Advice for 30 year old trying to become an electrician?

    Hi everyone hope your all good. I've been training to be an electrician for 2.5 years and in that time ive achieved the following qualifications: 2365 2382-18 2391-52 I've been applying for jobs for a year now but had no luck, i cant even get a position as a mate.. Which is why i decided...
  8. A

    GFCI circuit protection when replacing old non grounded receptacles

    Hi All, I’m a retired electrician from the Detroit area. My question is, I need to replace some old two prong receptacles in my daughters 75 year old home. Code says I can install a GFCI receptacle in the first receptacle of a group of receptacles and install standard three prong receptacles...
    • acxman
    • Thread
    • circuit circuit protection gfci old protection replacing screwfix
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. B

    9 wires to old wall outlet

    Hey there! I removed an old wall outlet. It had 9 wires connected to it. 3 sets of white, red and black wires. I want to install a new one. What outlet do I buy and how do I make the connections? The outlet is not controlled by a switch. Thanks Alain
  10. timhoward

    Mix of old and new colours for singles for same circuit

    New one for me... Commercial building (museum), 3 phase board 16A MCB, 3 x 2.5mm singles run in 20mm conduit, ending up at an FCU. All fine. The singles are red, blue, and yellow/green. Red is used for L1, Blue is used for N My gut reaction is that this is just too confusing and needs sorting...
  11. woodster92

    Where to get hold of a blank or cover for old Bakerlite Fuse Box

    Hello folks, could anyone advise where to get hold of blanks to cover the open fuse slots in this old Wylex bakerlite fuse box please ? As well as the exposed 2 x line wires (red), terminals and bus bar - there is no lid to cover all the fuses. The house owner said they have a quote to replace...
  12. A

    New metal 2 way unit fed from old Plastic 10 way consumer - Ok or not ?

    Hi, I have just had work done but not sure if this is acceptable as i am having doubts. I have an existing 10 way 'Plastic' consumer unit, fitted in 2004. Electrician has now added a new 2 way METAL unit to feed the dormer Ring mains and Lights & the tails are fed to inside the old 10 way...
  13. W

    Old C certificate question

    Hi, I achieved passes in 2 parts of the old C certificate (project & regs) I missed out on the 3rd part (principles) & never returned to complete it. My question is, do I need to fully complete todays equivalent (2391-20) or is there a section in place of the old 'principles' that I can take to...
  14. W

    Old microwave transformer

    Older Japanese made microwave transformer has 3 connector terminals on the primary coil. Haven't seen that before, any help appreciated. It's a dpc-240.
  15. M

    How to upgrade really old Service Head, Meter and Consumer Unit

    Hi, I am looking to get an electrician to upgrade my consumer unit and do some work on circuits. At the same time, have been receiving letters from E-On about upgrading to smart meters - this was supposed to happen a few years ago but when they visited, they refused to carry out any work...
    • MKhan7249
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit meter old really service service head unit upgrade
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. D

    Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

  17. Seath

    Old valliant combi control connections

    Hi Ladies and Laddies, Could anyone help identify the terminals for this old combi? I arrived at the property which has been undergoing a renovation for the rental market, the client reported the boiler not working, when I began investigating the flex cables going into a mechanical time clock...
  18. M

    Replacing old doorbell with no chime in sight

    I got given a ring doorbell (hardwired) and an Amazon echo as it was part of a bundle. In my house i can't see any chime box at all, but after taking the old button off the wires once again look utterly ancient/super flimsy. I think they are also dead, because i wrapped them round the 2 screws...
  19. P

    Tooltarts and Old Sring one of my reminices

    During some down time, I was comparing tools tool carrying bags etc, e/when I harked back to the days of my mentots carrying their tools in a old Army ruck sack, none of yer VETO Pro packs or Tough built in those days, yet most of my mentors produce far better results than some of the Sparks...
  20. T

    What code should be given for no RCD on lighting circuit of a CU in a house about 15 yrs old

    What code should be given for no RCD on lighting circuit of a CU in a house about 15 yrs old.
    • Tim Williams
    • Thread
    • circuit code given house lighting lighting circuit old rcd
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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