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how many watts can i run on one double outlet ?

hi i have one double outlet in my garage. can anyone tell me the number of watts i can safely draw from this.m... [Read more]

RCD switch failed to trip on a fault?

An electricition visited to to an NIC check. Said all was ok but the RCD switch failed to trip on a fault. ... [Read more]

How to fix a pull cord light switch?

I have a pull cord light switch in the bathroom and the pull cord has just decided to stop pulling,what do you... [Read more]

switch?

i have bought a switch it has three connections in the back they are live1 live 2 common how do i wire it t... [Read more]

Two Lights, Two 2-way 2-gang switches?

Hello, Can someone please explain how to wire the following arrangement?: - I have two ceiling lights, o... [Read more]

How can I wire my outside light?

Hi, I have an outside light to connect and am wondering if it is possible to wire it into an existing light sw... [Read more]

where do i have to fit an isolator switch on my electric shower? ?

is a double ploe isolator switch ok positioned on the outside bathroom wall on the landing?

for a game room with pinball an video arcade games?

im putting in a game room in my house what size circut breaker should i use 15 or 20amp

power shower switch?

hi i had a power shower fitted about 2 years ago by a qualified electrician everything worked to perfection un... [Read more]

wire an outdoor double switch?

I have two wires with a hot (Grey), common Blu, and ground (Green) from wall going to a double switch who do i... [Read more]

Faulty Plug socket?

Socket keeps blowing and causing the main fuse to go off, nothing is plugged in and the switches are turned of... [Read more]

Paint in my electrical wall sockets, ok or replace??

I had a gentleman paint the interior of my home. He did not prep properly and spray painted over electrical wa... [Read more]

two way switch?

my two way light switch blew while disconnecting spotlights and replacing with single holder have replaced swi... [Read more]

carbon monoxide detector?

Can I buy this from you? it is a small square with a round circle within a circle. It turns dark if gas is p... [Read more]

where do i get a new aerial socket?

Hi, I live in a small block of flats, the aerial socket has broken so need to replace it. When i unscrew... [Read more]

fitting a double dimmer?

i've just got a new double dimmer to replace a double switch,once i removed the old switch i noticed i had fou... [Read more]

codes 2 start the remote up?

i have a master plug trvc4n and can not set it up could you help me step by step

how can i replace a faulty trip switch?

how can i replace a faulty trip switch in a mk consumer unit. trip switch does not operate

please help me connect my new ceiling light?

hi , can anybody help me. l am trying to replace a standard ceiling light (on a loop circuit) with new halogen... [Read more]

outside light?

theres a light in the porch which is wired right in the supply box i want to put a outside light which is the ... [Read more]