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Hi all, I have a Honeywell 8EP407N alarm to install and am interested in connecting a smoke detector to the alarm for greater fire protection, but am unsure which fire or smoke detector is suitable for connection to this system. Would you be able to point me in the right direction to a suitable...

Hi, Fitting a shower switch in a lath and plaster ceiling. I have been informed that the switch is not going to be surface mounted, flush mounting is the only option. I am wondering what the best way to do this is considering the constant pull on the switch? Metal or dry-lining box? Regards.

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Hi what size mcb is best for 6mm 3 core SWA? It will feed a cu in a shed, I suggested not having a cu but they insist on having one to be able to isolate specific circuits. So what size mcb would be best to protect the run up to the cu? The run will be underground. Thanks.

Have just found an underground 2.5mm SWA join in a 2 way BESA box with 10A chocbloks. :roll: I had a resin joint kit in mind like this one http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Cable+Jointing+Kit/p66182 but I'm unsure if this can be used on 2 core as I've only ever seen them on 3 core. Also the cable...

Hi all, What size earth wire would be used for connecting the armour of 2.5mm SWA to earth? Regards.

Hi all, Bit confused as to bending lugs on a grid yoke. It is a 6 gang that used 2x3 gangs and looks like this http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Grid+Range+Wiring+Accessories/Grid+Switch+Yoke+Fixing+Plate+3+Gang/d190/sd2723/p24871. It is to be surface mounted in a metal clad box and...

Hi, Looking to buy a very low CFL to go in a brick light, ideally emitting around 10 watts to match other lighting in the area. What is the smallest equivalent CFL available? Many thanks.

Hi all I have 100's of metres of twin and earth but currently wiring a circuit that will use singles. Is it possible to strip T&E and only use the live and neutral cores and only buy earth singles? Trying to avoid unnecessary costs. Regards

Hi all Currently wiring some downlights and am going to use Ashley J501 junction boxes. The new lights are going into a suspended ceiling and the current fitting is a ceiling rose in the original ceiling. I was planning on keeping the ceiling rose and taking a feed from it to all of the Ashley...

Hi I am re-using an old pond light with 'MR16 12V' written on the side of the light. Does this just require a standard MR16 bulb, does this need connecting to a transformer and the flex colours are white and black which I have never seen before. Many thanks

Hi again, Converting a single flush socket (on the ring) to surface in a dual pattress to spur off to an FCU next to it. The cores now don't reach the terminals, what is the best way to join a new short length? The cable is 2.5mm twin and earth. Regards[/url]

Hi all, What is the best way to connect rigid conduit to flexi conduit for the final run? Thanks in advance

Hi I have an outdoor transformer with this connection . Where can I get a connector for this transformer? Many thanks

Hi all, I have heard people say that photocells like http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/111838-ip54-sunset-switch-epsswb-smj-electrical.html are not suitable for LED lighting. What would happen if one of these photocells were used to switch an outdoor led light string and a wicks Eton garden light kit...

Hi not too sure as to what is used to connect metal clad sockets together that are no more than 5cm apart? I have seen conduit used for this but am not too sure as to using adaptors etc. when doing it? It is PVC conduit. Thanks

Hi all I have a client that wants a grid switch installed in an outbuilding for a light. It is a 2 gang switch with a fuse as it is fed from a socket. The cable from the socket to the fuse is 2.5mm twin and earth and also from the fuse to the light switch next to it. PVC conduit will run from...

Hi are male adaptors or female adaptors easier to fit and what tools are required to fit them? Thanks

Hi there is an existing outdoor light with PIR on a wall, but is switched from inside the house as there is no lux sensor to prevent the light from activating during the day. They want a photocell sensor fitted to switch it automatically but the cable going to the light is via twin and earth...

Is it suitable to wire 0.75mm flex from 2 wall lights into one FCU spurred off the ring, or would they have both have to go to separate FCUs? Thanks