Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a dryer).
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I recently moved into a house with electric storage heaters and am looking to replace them with electric radiators. Gas and oil are not viable options for heating the house and heat pumps are too expensive, so I've narrowed it down to a choice between ceramic core radiators and...
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I am just starting a small business making LED video signs. I believe I have to get my product certified for sale in the UK, and I think I can run with just CE compliance. Does anybody have any help on the best people to talk to about this and who will help me through the process? I am...
Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate info. Current hob is hardwired through 6mm cable too. Fuse at the fuseboard is 32A shared for oven and hob. Does it mean that fuse in the main fuseboard need replacing for 2x16A and then perhaps oven to be on a...
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Can I just get some advice please? I was a bit over enthusiastic cleaning my kitchen sink and I’ve managed to disconnect the pipe part under the plug hole!!
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New induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Discussion ThreadNew induction hob require 2x16A fuse. Can I connect it to the existing socket please? Electrical Advice
Those are the pictures from new hob. It require 6mm cable according to the plate...
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I am just starting a small business making LED video signs. I believe I have to get my product certified for sale in the UK, and I think I can run with just CE compliance...
Can I just get some advice please? I was a bit over enthusiastic cleaning my kitchen sink and I’ve managed to disconnect the pipe part under the plug hole!!
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Been asked to provide a cost to convert office into 18 studio apartments. Only usually carry out smaller installations or reactive maintenance. Who could I use to help with designing this installation?
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Hi, is it acceptable practice to spur off an existing 20A D P switch to provide an additional single socket adjacent to this very switch? (The D P switch serves an existing 2-gang socket for a washer and a...
There are a couple of glitches I'm working through but could you guys have a browse around it should be quite low advert wise. See my other thread in Whats New with regards to the advert changes. I think you'll like them.
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This one is just a bit of fun. It's obviously very...
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I'd like a new system boiler to replace my old Pottterton 120L which is a 35KW boiler. When it worked it was a good boiler but I noted it cycled on/off most of the time, I assume because it heated things up quickly...
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