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    Planning to replace old electrical cables outside wall

    Great. Thanks a lot guys. I’ll keep you updated once done.
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    Planning to replace old electrical cables outside wall

    I checked the 2x old cable on the wall and both are in different size. I presumed the cable going to the light is 1mm and to the socket is 1.5mm.. so in this case I will get the 1mm and 1.5mm respectively. One more thing, is this type of electrical connectors recommended to be placed inside IP66...
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    Planning to replace old electrical cables outside wall

    Thanks guys, just came back from holiday and about to do the work this week with some of your guidance above. I Have some question though, what sort of electric cable (conductor size) should I use 1.5mm or 2.5mm? Is it safe to run 2 x cables in 1 conduit? Thanks
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    Planning to replace old electrical cables outside wall

    Thanks for the replies. Any suggestion the proper way to rewire? All I know is use a choc box connector. And please see attached photo where the old cables run: 1st cable connected to weather proof double socket to power up flood light and extension cord (for cctv), the other cable goes to the...
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    Planning to replace old electrical cables outside wall

    Hi guys hope everyone is well and safe. As the title above, I am planning to replace the old electric cable from the wall, problem is, it’s embeeded and the only option (for what I think) is cut the wire (leaving few inches) install IP rated angle junction box and extend (re-wire) a new...
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Success!!! All done! Thanks a lot EFLl! You’re the best!(y)(y)(y)
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Sorry my bad. So to be clear before I proceed, is this correct EFLl? Old COM Yellow wire to New COM1 Old L1 Blue wire to New L1 1 Old L2 Red wire to New L1 2 Old COM Red wire to New COM2 Old L2 Black wire New to L2 2 Thanks
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Yes like the old contactum switch.. that’s why I assumed the connections are the same
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Ok so L2 1 red wire will go to L1 2? I’ll go and try.
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Hello there sorry for bothering you but could you help me out please as I am a bit confused.. I am changing all our bedroom switch aswell (1 gang switch) but upon opening the old switch, the wiring are different and don’t know which one is live. Correct me if I am wrong with the attached photos...
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    That’s great. Thanks again for your help (y)
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Wow thanks for the advice EFLImpudence, forgot to tell, the switch # 1 and switch # 2 (upstairs) switches on and off the light upstairs, so the wiring diagram that you laid out still the same when installing new light switch in switch #2?
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    Changing 3x Old Light Switch

    Hi EFLl, I succesfully changed all our light switch except for Switch #1. From this... Old COM Yellow wire (is this live?) to New COM1 Old L1 Blue wire to New L1 1 Old L2 Red wire to New L2 1 Old COM Red wire to New COM2 Old L2 Black wire New to L2 2 Into this: Followed carefully the...
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    Wiring for hive active heating

    All done! Everything’s fine. Thanks again for your help Stem(y)
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