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    Old switches

    I've been asked to install some old brass light switches,they obviously don't comply with bs7671,where would I stand if I made up my own switches out of the old plate and modern Dolly's,there's no earth lug on plate,and the plate won't fit modern box,is there anywhere that flogs this antique...
    • alonzo
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    • light old period plate switch switches
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. A

    Alarm installation on a fiat scudo 57 plate with canbus system

    Hi there, Hope someone can help me on this. I have bought an alarm that is a canbus 2-1 thatcham upgrade for my 57 fiat Scudo Van, and the installer who is coming to fit it on wednesday has told me that as it is a canbus system and the key is used to arm and disarm the alarm (and the locks) the...
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    wide dual-sockets

    Hi guys, Total DIY newbie here. I've just tiled my kitchen and had to make a series of cuts around double plug sockets. I've screwed the sockets back in place and have found that there is a gap of about 2 mm at one edge. Yes I know - I'm a pillock! It is a bit of an eyesore - and I...
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    3 plate switching

    Hi guys, I've been a trainee electrician for nearly two years, working only on new builds. a friend of mine has just moved in to a new house and has asked me to do a few little jobs for him before the plasterer comes in. He wants me to add a security light to the back of his house, however all...
    • Sparky parky
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    • earth light lighting permanent plate security switch switching
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Grid Plate question

    Hi Can anyone tell me if there is a reg which limits cable length run from a fused radial on a grid plate. I seem to recall 3m but i think this is the distance from the origin i.e. Grid Plate to a fused connection. Can anyone clear this up for me. Thanks
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    2 gang DP light switch

    Hi guys, quick one, Anyone know where I can get a two gang double pole light switch that will go into a single box? For outside lights . Without using grid. Neutral run to switch. Search Google and fleabay and all I got was 2G sockets and two gang two way switches! Cheers boys! And a merry...
    • Eddiesparks
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    • click light light switch lights outside plate single switch
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. A

    Removing Fused spur

    I've got a switched fused spur which feeds another switched fused spur - a bit pointless so I want to remove one. I realise I could just fit a blanking plate and join the wires inside the box but I would prefer to bury the cable inside the wall and plaster over. What is the correct procedure...
    • Anna Rack
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    • cable fuse fused fused spur plate removing spur
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. K

    Changing switch front plate

    Good afternoon, firstly forgive me if this seems like a simple question but just wanna make sure I get it right. I am changing the front plate on a fused connection bit in the kitchen but couldn't find one in the range I needed so opted for a switched fcu. I have isolated the circuit and taken...
    • KarlWilson3207
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    • attach changing front marked neutral plate switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    ceiling rose

    Are these meant to be a standard size? I have tried to change the cover of one which was taken off years ago when I had a halogen light unit fitted. Now I want to return to the normal pendant fitting. The wiring is ok..but I need a new cover and new ones are about half a cm smaller than...
    • ju-c
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    • ceiling plate remember rose switch years
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  10. i=p/u

    Earthing panel on petrol station or not to earth it

    We installing this panel below on Monday in a petrol station. The swa is coming in the bottom so we need to cut out square and add paxlin plate to gland into as the petrol station is not connected to earth from submain, and on its own TT system..
  11. HappyHippyDad

    moving a socket 50cm!!

    Customer wants a socket moved 50cm to the right. The wall is brick with socket fed from below (floorboards), channelled into wall. The 3 options I've given are: 1. Blanking plate on current socket and channel across. (cheapest option) 2. Take out cable from wall, under floorboards and channel...
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    Wanted: van!

    Hi all, getting a tax rebate from the lovely HMRC very soon hopefully, looking to buy a van with some of it, if anyone's got a 58-59 plate VW Caddy going fully loaded for about 200 quid that'd be perfect ;) seriously though, looking for something around the vauxhall combo/ transit connect size...
    • Rastaboi
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    • don't electricians vans looking plate something transit van vehicle wanted
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
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    Hager, MK or Get ultimate flat plate (Schneider)

    Hi folks, not sure if this is on the correct forum or whether it should be on the general forum but here goes anyway! I use hager accessories & consumer units. I like them a lot & they're a reasonable price compared to mk & Schneider! What are your thoughts on accessories as in the best for...
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    Apprentice needs help three plate wiring

    I've wired in some lights from scratch. Unfortunately when I turn on the 6A MCB with the light switches in the "On" position, the MCB trips. When the lights switches are off, it doesn't trip, as soon as they are turned on, trip! I wired one 1.5mm cable from the CCU to the first light. Brown in...
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    1.3 cdti Vauxhall combo 55 plate 60,000

    Hi, i have for sale my combo in red, its done 60,000 miles and had 1 previous owner (royal mail) selling as packing in the game. its got 12 months mot and drives well,has a roof rack and fairly new rear tyres, downsides are its got a scrape down one side and drivers side footwell gets wet from...
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    Are recessed sockets not BS1363 compliant?

    Just wondering why America are full of them but you cant buy them here in the UK. Not a single product in the market.
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    Benefits of single grid switch?

    Hi all, Is there a benefit to using a grid switch if its only a 1 gang switch? Fair enough if you require a 3 or 4 gang grid switch but not if its only a 1 gang. I recently worked in a low risk mental health unit which used these. The building is fairly old so is this what was generally used...
    • Newbie90
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    • likely plate single switch switches
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Metal clad double sockets

    Got one for a job, from cef. connected bw gland 20mm into top centre face. Went to fit faceplate and isn't designed to accept gland in from top. Utter rubbish.
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    CU blanking plate

    need advice please, is the blanking plate for consumer unit one type fits all make.
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    HAGER db board parts ?????

    Hey all. been called to job for PIR, one of the problems is the cable entry on top of the db board has not been done tidy and is not that old. the board is a 3 phase , but 16mm armoured cable hasnt been glanded or anything but has just been dropped through the gap in the top of the board...
    • daiplayer
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    • attach board cables hager parts plate steel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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