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Hi I'm adding a double socket and piggybacking off the 13amp fuse spur Am i right in thinking the new brown and blue wires go in L out (brown) N out (blue) what is the thin copper exposed wire?

Hi would I be able to put a single socket and piggyback off the switch on the wall? Just need a single for a WiFi extender

So section 7.4.2 in the OSG (Currently page 93) says that Band 1 data cables and Band 2 mains power cables need to be 150mm apart from each other, except under certain cases defined under sub section (a) like where they are enclosed in a separate conduit, are of mineral insulated type, etc...

Hi all, I consider myself being just about capable of doing no more than swapping sockets and switches (like-for-like) when it comes to DIY electric work around the house and no more as I respect the trade and don't want to be blown up! However, I need to swap a dimmer switch (currently this...

Hi, I need to remove this single socket as I’m building a tiled splash back that would go across it. As you can see there are plenty of sockets available so I just want to remove it. The cable comes in from the top. The cables for the double come up from the bottom. By process of elimination...

Hey everyone, Today, I worked on removing some light switches since they were no longer needed. After taking down a drywall partition, I was left with a "spaghetti" mess of wires hanging from the ceiling—left there for over a year. I started removing the switches, but now I have a problem. The...

i have socket in living room but only 2 and as kid coming with konsoles and dvds players then i will need more my question is should i prefer extension lead or additional sockets this maybe method by rewiring? which one is better and long lasting it will have to i will also tell builder to hide...

So according to this article: https://www.se.com/us/en/faqs/FA158852/ Plugging a UPS into a surge protected power strip can cause more powerful equipment plugged into the same surge protected power strip as the UPS, to draw necessary voltage away from the UPS, causing the UPS to switch over to...

I’m wanting to put my tv on my chimney breast after some advice The fireplace has a log burner fitted and is used somewhat regularly And The chimney breast is dot and dab plaster board, is it safe to run my twin and earth (2.5mm) behind the dot and dab in some trunking to my socket spurring...

Hi, quick query, without all the extra info. I want to add another double socket in a bedroom. The socket that is in there which would ideally spur’d off is already a spur. I’ve traced the wiring back to a junction box which also serves another set of sockets I believe to other bedrooms (I’ve...

Hi everyone, electrics novice here! I need to remove a wall unit in the kitchen. Attached to this unit is a light, which is connected to the wall. The wall socket it is connected to has a switch and a fuse. Any tips on how I might be able to disconnect this (safely!)....or is this a job for a...

Curious how one would react to/code to a 2 amp round pin plug wired to a normal UK single trailing socket, So client can use normal light fixtures fitted with a BS1363 plug connected to a 2 amp round pin socket, to allow flexibility and easy hot-swapping of light fixtures without having to wire...

This is the second time this has happened in 10 years, I believe caused by me using the immersion heater today. Can you identify the switch for me so I can buy a new one. My best guess is a 45w cooker switch: https://www.toolstation.com/axiom-45a-dp-cooker-switch/p81324

Hi. I have just removed an old single wall socket. I am considering how best to blank off the wires - they are quite thick, and a fridge-freezer will now be backed up to the wall, so I guess it needs to be well-protected from the grill on the back of the fridge, and also as flat as possible as...

Hiya, thank you for reading this! I have found the MK Logic plus rapid fix switched sockets with white inserts, which look pretty good, but I'm after a screwless socket that also has USB ports and can't find one - I'm hoping someone on here can point me in the right direction, please

We have a dual 13A socket on the ring main on the bedroom wall but, thanks to new technology, now need additional sockets. I would prefer not to use an extension block and would prefer to fit another dual immediately alongside it. Does that need to be wired as a series connection in the ring...

I have festoon lights on a plug but would like to add a wall mounted external light switch between the socket and the lights, to make it easier to switch on and off rather than having to open the low level socket each time. Can I just use a 20amp BG external lightswitch and how should it be...

Hi, Looking for a UK 13A timer socket with a remote, is this something that exists? Specifically looking for something that doesn’t rely on the internet to work. Thanks

we're having a new kitchen fitted, and it's been one nightmare after another. today's issue is with the brand new integrated dishwasher. we've tried to use it for the first time, and the water didn't drain away. so we wanted to locate the power socket to turn it off. unfortunately, our kitchen...

Hi all, woke up this morning to a buzzing and crackling sound coming from one of the sockets in my bedroom when I turned it on, which also caused the lights to flicker at the same time, what is the 2nd socket inline on the 20A radial socket circuit. Stuff was not working/powering up on this...