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    Cable zone query

    Hi this is a theory question only as it's something I've always wanted to know. if you are having an outdoor socket fitted how do you handle the cable zones on the inside of the house? if for example it was to be fitted under a window outside and there were no existing power points inside do...
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    Wiring help

    Hi, I want to install a new alarm at home but I'm having trouble working out the wiring. I have 4 PIR sensors (one in each room) and 1x door contact. My questions are: Each sensor needs power but there is only one set of terminals at the panel... How do you get them all in the same + and -...
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    Sensor Help

    no not yet, just cables ready.
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    Sensor Help

    Hi I have a Honeywell G4 Mini system and I'm wanting to wire 3x PIR sensors and 1x door contact to separate zones on the system... I have run a 6 core cable to each location but don't know what to do with the wires back at the panel. I did wire this years ago and it worked fine expect for...
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    Kitchen Ring Problem

    few years at least, no obvious damage that I can see
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    Kitchen Ring Problem

    so would it be best to temporarily chance the MCB to a B20 or B16? until I can get it rectified
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    Kitchen Ring Problem

    It's 100% a ring final and there are no spurs off any socket. Wouldn't it need to be a 16a breaker in order to provide protection of the length of 1.5mm that is in the ring?
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    Kitchen Ring Problem

    While changing some socket fronts in our kitchen I've realized that there are some mixed cable sizes! 2.5mm goes from the board to the first few sockets then it looks like 1.5mm from one to a few more then 2.5mm back to the board! There is absolutely no way for me to change the cable at the...
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    Garden lighting

    I am wanting to put some garden "spike" lighting in some flower beds and the ones I've bought come pre wired with 3 core rubber flex. I already have a armoured cable installed to a junction box on the wall that was installed by an electrician last year so will be connecting up to this. How is...
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    Switch help

    Thanks for all your replies.. I'll give this a go!
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    Switch help

    the glow stops
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    Switch help

    Thanks for your reply. I have tried it and the led lamps glow when off. there is no way for me to mix the bulbs and have it look ok. is there another way?
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    Switch help

    it operates at dusk to dawn and allows the lights to remain on for up to 8hrs before going off. the one above says not suitable for LED loads
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    Switch help

    Hi I need to find a switch exactly like this one in below but that will work with 2x 6w LED bulbs.... anyone know of one? Greenbrook T41D-C Thanks
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    Advice on Earthing

    There is actually a sticker saying PME on the head if this means anything
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