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    Old House Mystery: 6-Bell Servants’ Call Box – 2 Still Missing, Any Ideas?

    Hi all, I’m hoping someone here might have some experience or ideas with old servant bell systems. Our house dates back to the 1600s, and in the kitchen we still have the original bell indicator box with six flags (see photos below). The system still partly works — the push buttons in the...
    • jim_mids
    • Thread
    • antique electrics bell indicator call bell system electrical help house restoration victorian electrics vintage wiring wiring advice
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Electrics UK
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    Grid Switch, Best Way?

    Hi all, Attempting a Grid Switch in my first home and having a nightmare finding the best way to wire this. Seen a lot of posts and can't decide which is the best/safest way to install this. I am using MK 20A Grid Switches and 2.5mm cable. Below is my initial plan(s) please let me know if...
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    Advice on Installing New Oven

    Hi All, I am looking to install a new oven in my property. My old oven was hard wired to the fusebox via a 30amp ring main but the new oven is filtted with a 13amp plug. Would it be safe/legal to fit a 30amp cooker socket to the wall and simply plug the new oven into this or are there any other...
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    Wiring a replacenent Cooker hood motor (speed control)

    Hi I am looking for some help please . My Rangemaster cooker hood stopped working sometime ago, I’ve stripped the hood down and degreased the hood. Ive diagnosed the problem to be a faulty motor. I’ve bought a replacement motor, like for like, although the new motor has the same coloured wires...
    • Robster1727
    • Thread
    • cooker hood electrical help electrics motor wiring advice
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Appliances
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