What is this type of resistor called? No markings on it, is it a ballast resistor from a car possibly? Measures at 40 ohms [ATTACH]
Hi all, I know it's allowed to wire in another socket from a ring main socket using a fused spur, but is it allowed and safe to also wire in a...
What outside TV aerial should I get. Do you receive more channels if you have an aerial with a wider frequency range? If it helps I live in...
A Diplomat adp1120 LPG gas fed hob (electric oven/electric grille) is around 20 years old and is not manufactured anymore. I was told that the...
Ok, I’ll try and keep this as brief as possible but give you a full picture of what I’ve done. I am getting an occasional crackling/arcing type...
Is it worth spending a few quid on a junction box to house this bit of cabling here below floorboard or just electrical tape it?
I need help/advice about my boiler, please. it’s an electric immersion unvented boiler (big 180L tank) - Tribune make A month ago I started...
Hi All, i need to change the 1no Ceiling Rose in the bathroom to 4 x Downlights. I have access in the loft to the 3 Cables running in and have...
I live in a new build and the other day I had someone round to install some security lights. He turned off the sockets from downstairs and all...
Hi All, Newbie here. I have just had a service report for an electric boiler as follows: "SERVICE COMPLETED. 04/05/2021 AMP READING (CLAMP...
Hi, Looking for some advice on switching away from Economy 7. Currently have a 2 bedroom flat, all electric, no gas, There's 1 storage heater in...
Hi there, I have installed a shaver socket (or toothbrush socket), in our bathroom. Bought a cheep one and it buzzed so replaced with MK one...
Hiya guys, been living in a new build since may 2019 and been having issues with both the heating and hot water throughout. I’ve narrowed the...
Last week I cleaned the shower (Bristan Bliss) and the shower stopped working in the main bathroom. I have checked all the fuses in the fuse box...
Hello Have any of you used these downlights before? I’ve had a look online and they look good, with a shallow depth and choice of light colour...
My experience with cordless drivers is that they lay around unused for ages and then when you need it, it's out of battery. So, I am looking for a...
A council that have carried out Electrical 5 year Periodic Inspection checks in 2016 & 2017 have not done any of the remedial works up until now....
Hi all, we are getting a new kitchen and are changing from a gas hob to induction hob. We have had the gas hob capped off today, but when taking...
Hey everyone. I moved into a property a few months ago that has hot air heating. There is 3 switches, one with a light on top which I'm sure is...
Hi, I want to add power to my shed. Shed is 9m away from the socket in the house. (1) If I run 2.5mm armoured cable from an existing double...
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