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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

    https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-800-series-13a-2-gang-sp-switched-socket-3a-2-outlet-type-a-c-usb-charger-white/289jr?ref=SFAppShare
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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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    Light switch earthing

    Thanks to all for comments. Have I understood the earthing requirements correctly? Metal light switch - earth metal box and plate Plastic light switch - earth metal box only Metal socket - earth metal box and plate Plastic socket - earth metal box and plate If so, not sure how best to go...
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    Light switch earthing

    Thank you. Is there definitive guidance on the back box not being required to be earthed independently? What in the case of a plastic faceplate?
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    Light switch earthing

    All the cables are visible in the photo, to the best of my knowledge there is nothing attached to the back box. Three light switches and nine sockets have been installed in that job, I am terrified what may be amiss.
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    Light switch earthing

    Thank you. The picture with the Wago is brand new install by legit electricians subcontracted by builder. The other photos are from a kitchen I inherited but think is from the last decade. My query arises from replacing metal plates with plastic ones in existing locations and taking a photo of...
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    Light switch earthing

    Thanks. So the CPC does not need to go direct to the back box or faceplate, the Wago box carries the earth? Forgive my lack of terminology knowledge!
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