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    USB sockets issue

    Thanks. I have tried a USBA - Micro USB cable that is marked ‘charging’ rather than ‘charging and sync’ and that one works - although temperamental when a USBC is also plugged in.
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    USB sockets issue

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    USB sockets issue

    Hi, it’s a wireless charger and various other devices that worked on a previous socket that was labelled 5V - 1A
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    USB sockets issue

    Hi, replaced socket with USB A/USB C version. The USB A is not powering certain things its predecessor did (5V 1A USB). Sometimes powers up for a couple of seconds then immediately disconnects. Have tried multiple cables with same issue. Are there different types of Micro USB cables for...
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    Extend short socket wiring

    Hi, have got some short wires for sockets and would be great if I could check I’ve understood correctly a suitable way of extending them to connect the faceplate. For each of Live, Neutral, Earth, use a 3 way Wago 221: -Two wires from wall - one each into a Wago port -One wire out to socket -...
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    Light switch earthing

    It is. The contractor arranged for second fix electrical after decorating. Or is it just my painting that’s no good?
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    Light switch earthing

    Thank you for sharing the really useful guidance. Even if the sockets are not breaching any rules, looks like I’ll need to follow up on the switches.
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    Light switch earthing

    For those interested, one of the sockets that wasn’t caulked in the new install… staggered
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    Light switch earthing

    Thanks very much. Local electrician tells me metal box doesn’t need earthing if the plate is plastic.
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    Light switch earthing

    Sorry I’m a bit confused with varying opinions online and from electrician who has seen some of them
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    Light switch earthing

    Am I missing something or are these instructions not including earthing back box for sockets?
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    Light switch earthing

    T Ah thanks. If it is, does a new cable go from the other side of the terminal block to that screw?
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    Light switch earthing

    An electrician has seen and advised multiple cables can go into the Wago. I’m perplexed!
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    Light switch earthing

    Yes, in the process of changing switches and sockets to plastic
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    Light switch earthing

    In the case of a light switch, what happens to the earth wires that are currently in the block? Do I move them elsewhere? Thank you
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