switches

Hi there, I'm wiring up the lights for my downstairs. I want to have the switches in a few different locations so that I can turn the landing light off from a few different places. Below is my wiring diagram. Part way through i had all switches, except the porch switch, connected and the...

Hello, I need to remove my light switches and I need to permanently connect cables inside of the socket and close it with blank plate. Can you tell me which I need to connect with which? That’s 2 way 1 gang dimmer switches. Thanks

My plasterboard boxes are approximately the same width and height as the sockets. The sockets have bevelled edges. Most YouTube guides I've watched recommend leaving a few mm gap between the edge of the box and tile, but that applies to metal back boxes which are somewhat smaller than the...

Hi, I have ordered this product three times from Screwfix and on each occasion I have received the wrong part. The code is 323PY and I need the copper facia. For some reason I keep getting the wrong facia (or indeed the wrong switch completely). Is there any way I can order this product in a...

Which would you pick for white plastic accessories in your own home?

Hey guys, I used to take electrics at college but I dropped out and it’s been so long since then that some stuff has been forgotten. I’m replacing the light fixture in my bedroom. I’ve had a look in the ceiling rose and it’s old wiring, done 50 years ago and never been changed (I’m talking...

Hello, I want to remove 2nd switch for a light in kitchen, there is a single red wire from both switches to ceiling rose, and a red black and earth wire from the switch I want to remove to the switch j want to stay, so do I just move the red black and earth to the ceiling rose from the switch I...

I was very stupid and asked my partner to take the old light fitting off and they didn’t take a picture of where the wires were previously...... I have two lights, 1 switch. This light turns on and off but the addition light in the circuit just stays on the whole time. What could I have done...

here is the old 3 way switch wire setup: https://ibb.co/g6Bdnr3 https://ibb.co/kq9WJBD https://ibb.co/XyGhLY5 https://ibb.co/6JWk6hb Only the right and middle switch controlled the upstairs and downstairs hallway light so the left side didn't do anything. So I wanted to just use a 2 switch. I...

Hello, new here so I hope someone can help! So, in doing up my rental flat to re-let, I'm having a new kitchen fitted and getting the EICR electrical checks etc done too. The existing kitchen didn't have fused isolator switches for the appliances (only the cooker hood, oddly), which were just...

Hi All, I am embarking on a project this weekend to change some of the light switches and socket faceplates in my flat. Its been a few years since I have done this (in a previous flat), so just wanted to "consult a qualified electrician" before starting. I have bought some BG Nexus sockets and...

I have a simple light under the stairs which is currently controlled by a switch. I would like to remove this switch and replace it with a PIR. Currently, the red cable from the main feed and the red cable from the light is connected to a single pole light switch (COM and L1) and the two black...

Hi, my building is very old and all of the light switches and plugs electrical wires are on the outside of a wall covered by boxing (like how you would conceal wires under a wall mounted tv). They are not build behind the wall like most newer builds. I currently have all of my light and switch...

Hi, Coming to the end of the kitchen project now and it has come to fitting the sockets. Currently we have simple MK White Sockets but have seen BG Nexus Polished Steel with Grey inserts. These would fit nicely with the lights / fridge/freezer. What are peoples views on BG as a brand? Any...

evenin, I have installed a pir sensor in the bathroom to control lights. It turns on when activated, but only for a second before switching off again. I have had a replacement which exhibits the same issues. all I can think of is that it is underpowered and cannot keep the microswitch...