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  1. T

    Can I replace one breaker with another?

    I have a square D panel(QOC16UF) with a 20 amp breaker(plus others). This breaker is too small to handle the various outlets and light fixtures in the small kitchen and living room. I purchased a 30 amp breaker and wonder if I can unscrew the front panel from the wall, turn off the main breaker...
  2. A

    Replace a Switch with an Outlet

    I'm a DIYer and first time poster. I've got a three-way switch and light fixture in my garage as shown in the attached .pdf. I want to replace the downstream switch with an always-on outlet. (Or I can change the single-gang box to a double-gang and just add an outlet next to the switch.)...
  3. S

    What Sort of Consumer unit would you Guys Advise me to use to replace this old unit

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY
  4. M

    Can I DIY replace downlight transformer?

    Yes I know what the answer is and you're going to shoot me down in flames... but I'm tired of calling in a sparky every time one of my downlight transformers die. I've seen how they work and how he screws the wires back in .... how unsafe is it for me to replace one of these myself and match...
  5. H

    Do I have to replace my plastic consumer unit?

    Hi I need some impartial advice about my plastic consumer unit. It is mounted on the wall above some stairs in my flat. I have been told it doesn't meet building regs and must be replaced with a metal one. Would this area count as an escape route? Do I have to change the unit? Many many thanks...
  6. O

    Replace old storage heaters with electric rads

    We have old dimplex storage heaters which need replacing. We don’t use E7 so want to replace with modern electric radiators. One large room (20m2), two medium (15m2) and one hallway. The range and types are baffling. Can anyone either recommend a type/manufacturer or a source of reliable...
  7. B

    replace motion sensor with dawn to dusk

    I'm replacing a motion sensor for an outside light with a dawn to dusk one. Going into existing sensor 6 cables see pic. the dawn to dusk sensor has these inputs: Can somebody tell me please what cables go into which input on the new sensor? Many thanks.
  8. J

    What is a the going rate to replace an old plastic socket front to an chrome one?

    What would be a reasonable price to exchange 7 white double socket fronts for chrome customer has purchased already?
  9. C

    Replace mechanical timer - only 2 wires

    My house was built in the early 90's and the builder, rather than installing bathroom fans, wired the air exchanger unit to all of three of the bathrooms and installed local mechanical timers to turn the unit on. Works OK, would have put fans in myself, but anyway... So now as I renovate one of...
    • chrome_71
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    • mechanical replace timer wires
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada
  10. J

    Hi! Could any electricians estimate how long it would take to replace 4 consumer units.

    The consumer units are in outdoor buildings, each running minimal lights & 2 plug sockets. The cables are all in place, it's literally just replacing four old consumer units with new ones. Tia!
  11. M

    Can I replace broken light switches and old roses in a communal area without electrical certification?

    Hello - a light switch in my communal hallway has died and the rose is in need of replacement too. I have permission from the freeholder to do said works however was wondering if I need a qualified electrician (NICEIC) to do said works or can I do it myself - I've done many such jobs before and...
    • Moloading
    • Thread
    • area broken certification communal electrical light old replace switches without
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. S

    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
  13. J

    How to replace this lamp?

    Hello, so I have this lamp which got burnt today: And it has this strange screw which I can't unscrew with any waywhat do I need to unscrew this? Thank you
  14. H

    Replace an old ceiling fan/light with a light fitting.

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  15. D

    UK Can I DIY replace axial extractor fan with inline one

    Hi, first time posting DIY-er so apologies if this is the wrong forum. I need to replace my ceiling axial bathroom extractor fan with an inline fan in the loft - taking off the old fan and ducting (smells bad due to condensation), putting a new grill in the bathroom, and some new ducting and...
  16. J

    replace ceiling rose wiring help

    Hello all, I am in middle of refurbishing a bathroom, new flooring and wall and ceiling panels. Im not a builder, part time DIY and enthusiast and use YouTube as a learning resource I'm also looking to replace an old ceiling light and attach a none-timer fan directly the light, so that when...
    • Jafsit
    • Thread
    • ceiling ceiling rose fan ceiling rose wiring replace rose wiring wiring help
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  17. M

    Can I Just replace a 3phase motor with a single phase on my lathe?

    I have a metal lathe, 1.5hp, 3phase, 575v motor. Can I just replace the motor with a single phase,220v motor? Would all the lathe wiring , switches, relays work? IF so, what HP motor should I buy? Thanks,
  18. R

    How to replace fused switch with blank?

    Afternoon All, DIY'er here, Just wanted to run through something which I'm pretty sure is simple but, I just want some claification. I have some electric wall heaters that have a fused switch on the wall. I have taken one down as I no longer want it in the room it is in. (obviously with power...
  19. terry1969

    Replace this board

    Advice on a board to replace this please
  20. D

    Coax Cable Insulation Damaged, Copper visible, Cable can't be easily replaced I think

    Hi, I'd really appreciate your help. This is in Europe. I have no electrical knowledge and very little construction/DIY knowledge. I know electricians / cable-provider-technicians can measure coax signal strength at the outlet with a specialized device. A cable is damaged right down by the...
    • Delran
    • Thread
    • cable can't coax copper damaged floorboards insulation replace replaced wall
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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