Recent content by M1AK

Thanks for the replies. Just wanted to double check even though it probably seemed obvious. All fitted and working :)

Hi, I bought a new two way light switch and it has LA, LA1, LA2 and LB, LB1, LB2. The instructions make no sense and can't find an answer on Google but would I be right in assuming LA and LB are COM1 and COM2 here?

Hi. As requested please see wiring for the Hive receiver.

It looks new but not something I've commissioned. I'll get some photos of the wiring tonight. I think it's something to do with the boiler needs to be set to 65 degrees and the Hive only allows 32 degrees. It seems like its talking to it otherwise.

Thanks for your reply. Yes it needs setting at this to fire up. So does that mean the Hive is not compatible with it or is there something that needs to be done?

Hi there, I have a Vaillant EcoTec plus 832 boiler and a Hive system in the property. The Hive unit does seem to work and connect fine with the Hive Hub, the app, the receiver and the thermostat. When I turn the heating on via the Hive, the boiler clicks and the green light on the Hive receiver...

The two wires running downwards go to the light...which is rated as double insulated so no provision for earthing

Thanks for the replies. So I completed this today and used a Wago connector for the loop (as pictured), two black neutrals with the neutral and added a red sleeve as you suggested for the live. All working okay. Attached shows the picture of the connections. When you mean class 2, is this a issue?

Hi all. I want to replace an existing ceiling rose with a more modern pendant light. The LED light has a live and neutral and no earth as it is double insulated. See attached photo - the ceiling rose currently has 2 black wires in N and one black wire in L. There are then 3 red wires in Loop...

Hi All, Just needed a bit of safety assistance. Long story short, I have a shower pump up in the loft, directly in between 2 bedrooms. It is connected to the normal plug socket up in the loft also. As I get home really late from work sometimes, having a shower at night means waking the whole...

Thanks. Yes he went to get a blanking plate from the van when I took that pic. But now it's all boxed up. Glad that is okay :)

Thanks for the replies. So after a nightmare of trying to find a leccy who will actually do it (5 in total declined as they are so busy) I managed to find someone who said rewiring is not necessary. He basically put an accessible flush box with a blanking plate on top and joined the wires...

A bit further back, but yes you are correct. The builder replaced the doors and architraves and this is why this happened. I agree, it doesn't seem to be in the right place which is why I don't blame the builder to be fair. I had a emergency leccy out who made it safe temporarily using some...

So I called one electrician and he said electrical tape is fine and that is how he would repair it. I've called another who is coming out to me as he didn't inspire me with confidence and frankly I can do that myself. Question is how should that be repaired in the ideal situation? Except for...

So I managed to pull the wire out a bit, it has enough flex. Please see photo attached. You can see the red wires sheathing has split slightly and there is a slight graze to the copper earth, which you can see shining through in the pic. The cable looks whole so I didn't want to do a cut and...