Hello, My house has 2.5mm 3 core and earth for the sockets. I'm adding an extra couple of sockets and want to make sure I'm using the correct...
Hi I want to put a external commando socket on an out side wall. Conveniently my consumer unit is located just at the other side of said wall....
Hi all, Thought I'd pop a question on here if anyone doesn't mind sharing their expertise it would be greatly appreciated :D I'm fairly...
I've got an second-hand gigantic standing lamp for my living room that I recently took apart to clean and re-spray a pretty black. But looking...
Hi, I am fitting a double outdoor socket. The Line cable will be connected to an isolator and then to the double sockets. I have IP68 glands...
Hey! My kettle plug is stuck in the socket. We rent and we are unsure if this is a problem with the socket or the plug itself? Can anyone...
Hi all, Basically I'm looking to wall mount a microwave which happens to be above the worktop that has a washing machine underneath. The washing...
I am purchasing a lower-ground floor flat which currently has all of the plug sockets and wiring surface mounted in trunking. I'm undertaking a...
In the process of renovating our kitchen and after removing the faceplate of 1 double socket with the intention of replacing the faceplate and...
OK, so I'm probably as daft as a brush (hence the username), but... I have a socket tester (TackLife from Amazon) that has 3 lights to give...
Hi all, I wonder if you can help? I was about to change an old white plastic dimmer switch for a 1 gang polished steel face plate. Recently moved...
Hi Im new to this forum, hopefully im in the right area for this. Ok, so i need power outdoors to power some decking lights (16 x 0.6w) and a...
HI i just moved to a flat. The TV reception is sporadic at best and we have been needing to re-tune it every few days. I have tried to look online...
Hi, My garage has a fused spur with 2 security lights and a double socket from a short run of 2.5mm T/E directly from separate 16A breaker. Can...
Hi just a quick question about adding a spur. Do I need to wire the socket in or can I wire a plug with 2.5mm grey flat cable and plug the new...
Hi all, I got a cable running into an airing cupboard in which I want to install a network switch and AC/DC adapter for a camera. The cable 2.5mm...
Hi, My room currently has two single sockets, each on adjacent walls and am wanting to add additional sockets. In January, I added two double...
Hi all, Trying to add two new sockets and having hard time deciding from where to extend the ring main. There is a socket to the right but I...
Hi in our garage we've 2 double sockets i think the previous owner has added the socket on the right. We've noticed when taking the tumble dryer...
Hello I have a hole in the wall from an old power socket which I would like to fill in and then skim with plaster. What's the best way to fill the...
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