Recent content by jkayes

FrankE - the actuators are 230V and rated 0.32A. I am connecting them both to a single 10A retractive switch. This in turn is connected to a 30A ring main via a (5A) fused switch. If I use 3c&e cable as you suggest, should it be 2.5 mm or can it be smaller between the retractive switch and...

Spark123 - your solution makes most sense as it allows the actuaror to be replaced easily if need be. However, I went to a lot of trouble to get the rafters and main beam routed so the flex could be concealed and I don't want to ruin the look with outlet boxes. Just means I'll have to remove a...

Hi FrankE. Thanks for your reply. The "condut" is actually a channel rebate in the base of the wooden main beam. It is covered by a wooden moulding. I am using a single MK K4900 10 Amp retractive switch module (from the Grid Plus range) to control both vents and have a fused switch...

I have two roof vent actuators in my conservatory and need to extend their leads to the switch. The actuators currently have 1 meter of 3 core, 0.75mm flex (no earth) brown, black, grey (made in Italy) which I need to extend by about 3 meters to a 10A retractable switch. They are...

I'm pretty certain the light is off the kitchen lighting circuit. I will check tonight. Regarding the wiring, I will have to run this around the walls behind the skirting as the floor is solid. Do I have to use steel conduit or is capping sufficient? I was hoping not to have to cut a 50 mm...

I have a conservatory with just one central pendant light and would like to add table lamps on a dimmer switch. Is it OK to extend the lighting circuit by changing the one-gang switch to a two-gang dimmer and connecting two, 5 amp, round-pin sockets? Does using unfused 5 amp plugs make the...