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    Old Drill Press electrical help for DIYer, replacing cord caused short in outlet

    Hello all! So as the title says and as the pictures will demonstrate, I have received a very old drill press. However, the cord was absolutely destroyed and needed to be replaced. I had no experience doing this, but followed along with YT videos and was able to replace all the wires, and added a...
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    Replacing outlet with new

    Hello, I am updating an old wall outlet with a new. Here is a link to the old and new outlet - see below. On the old outlet there are 2 neutral and 2 hot wire hookups. I assume this is one line and load coming in and one line and load going out since this is probably an outlet in a series of...
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    UK Replacing standard switch to smart switch

    Hi, I am looking to replace my bathroom switch in my flat for a smart switch. The switch controls 4 downlighting and the extractor fan. The extractor is also controlled from a separate switch in the kitchen. I.e two ways below is picture of the old switch wired up. Supply side has 3 brown...
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    replacing old fusebox

    We have an old 1930's fuse box with integral master switch which we are replacing with a CU. Incidentally the house extension has its own circuits and CU. Both circuits are supplied through one one meter and supplier master circuit breaker. There is a (heavy) splitter box for the two...
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    Time switch replacing

    I need to replace a Sangamo rpts e850 timeclock. As they are around £150 ish customer wants to know if a cheaper option available. Question is does anyone know of a compatible time clock with a 2hr boost option. The timeclock switches a contactor for several storage heaters during the day. The...
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    Replacing a 2g socket with a FCU

    Hi. I have just bought a house which has a semi converted garage which would be perfect as my workshop. Currently there is one 2g socket available with a single T&E cable and it is likely that this is a spur from a socket the other side of the wall. I really need more sockets, probably five or...
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    Replacing a Lutron Maestro MA-LFQ35 Light + Fan Combo Switch

    Greetings! We have a ceiling fan with a 4-bulb light fixture. The fan switch of the original Lutron Maestro MA-LFQ35 combo switch quit working, but the light side continued to work, including dimming. I could not find the same switch online, and went to a local electrical / lighting store...
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    How do you replace a faulty JCC V50 LED Unit?

    Apologies if this seems like a stupid question but one of our JCC V50s has just started flickering and I need to replace it. With other LED lights, you just replace the LED itself but with these it looks like you have to replace the whole unit. Is that correct? If that is correct, and tips for...
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    Need advice on replacing 35 year old flood light on outside of house. I would like to use LED light. Thanks

    I will be using an electrician but I will have to buy the fixtures. The base plate for most new Flood Lights are small 3 - 4 inches and and don't appear to be durable . Old one is about 5 inches and metal . I need a lot of light down my driveway. Will there be any problems using a GE 3000...
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    • advice flood house led led light light old outside replacing
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    What are my options for replacing fuse panel????

    I have an older house that was built in stages back around 1960 as far as I can surmise. Highly suspect that the entire house was a DIY job. I've been unraveling the wonky wiring since day one. The original part of the house was wired with a fuse panel and 12 gauge wiring without grounds. I'm a...
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    Replacing an outside bell box on an optima xm6 alarm.

    Hello. How do you replace an optima xm6 outside bell box. What would be a reasonable replacement and what connections would i find in the box. Thank you for your help.
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    Replacing photocell with Steinel Twilight Switch NightMatic 3000

    I’m looking to replace the basic standard photocell type with Steinel Twilight Switch NightMatic 3000 as customer doesn’t want the lights on all night. I obviously only have live feed, neutral and switched live at photocell. The Steinel had L-N in and L-N out terminals. Will it still work if I...
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    Replacing switch and now the light stays on

    I replaced a switch that was connected to the ceiling fan light kit and another ceiling light and now when I turn the power back on the light stays on and the switch does nothing. The old switch had the wires pushed into the back and I've wrapped them around the terminals but I don't know why...
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    Replacing 12v MR16 (not IP rated) with GU10 IP65 rated downlights

    Hi, I have to replace bath and shower downlights to IP rated. I thought they were GU10 so bought the GU10 fitment and bulbs. I fitted it and it did not work ? I then found out the original fitment is MR16 12v. Please can someone tell me if I need to buy IP rated MR16 downlights and LED MR16...
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    Im replacing the original run capacitor in my RV's ac unit.

    Hello. Im replacing the original run capacitor in my RV's ac unit. The label says 45uf + - 10%, 7.5mfd / 370vac, 3.4 amp. The one I have to replace it is all the same except it says 30uf + - 5% and its a bit smaller. Will this work?
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    Replacing fluorescent ballast

    I was replacing a fluorescent ballast for a single four foot T8 fixture. The ballast that I bought on line had very short power leads that would not reach the power lines from the ceiling. I spliced an 8" extension on to each of the black and white wires, using wire nuts. Being that this is...
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    Replacing old R80 downlighters

    So what is the best option for a replacement LED unit to cover the old R80 holes - the normal downlighter with the extra wide trim looks awful in my eyes, I have been using the ultra slim surface fittings that have the adjustable bracket to fit any hole, but they still stick out 5 to 10mm. What...
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    Can QR codes replacing the traditional Distribution Board Schedule?

    QR Codes have been around for 20 years and have pretty much been successfully used in special cases - scan the code to view the information or website. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and the need for touchless access to information (think menus) and NHS tracking apps, the...
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    Replacing Halogen MR16 with LED MR16 - transformer or driver?

    Hi all, first post so be gentle... I've recently decided to replace the MR16 50W Halogen bulbs in the bathroom with 5W LED ones. I'm aware of the general feeling against MR16 bulbs and preference of GU10's but they're not real options in this situation.. There's a lot of information available...
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    • driver halogen led mr16 replacing transformer
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
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    Replacing 2 way light switch

    Help. I am trying to replace a 2 way light switch on the landing. I did not take notes of what wire went where before I took the old one off, a silly mistake. I have 2 red and 1 black wire, cannot make it work, any advice on the wiring please

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