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by prrichards
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: LED Loft Light Flashed When Switched on?
Replies: 10
Views: 2064

Re: LED Loft Light Flashed When Switched on?

By your description, it sounds like you have used the live and switched live as permanent feed to your witch rather than using a live and neutral, this could cause the flickering and could cause the other original light used to get the feed from to stay on permanently (when the new switch is closed ...
by prrichards
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replacement for Creda Jetspa Electric Shower Advice Required
Replies: 1
Views: 2768

Re: Replacement for Creda Jetspa Electric Shower Advice Required

the maximum power (wattage) shower you would be able to use depends on the size of the cable (and thus the rating of the protective device or circuit breaker) The value should be achieved by calculation , but a rough "rule of thumb" answer; if you have a 32am (6 or 10mm cable) amp MCB (min...
by prrichards
Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replace light switch for USB socket
Replies: 11
Views: 9561

Re: Replace light switch for USB socket

then its all covered already, Just offering solutions to problems
by prrichards
Mon Mar 30, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replace light switch for USB socket
Replies: 11
Views: 9561

Re: Replace light switch for USB socket

possible Solution.... if that is indeed the case, Making the assumption that as it is a bedroom and there would usually be an access able loft space. The 3 core strapper that runs between the switches would probably (but not guaranteed) run through the loft. the strappers could be disconnected at th...
by prrichards
Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replace light switch for USB socket
Replies: 11
Views: 9561

Re: Replace light switch for USB socket

It was the "old way" to run the neutral to the switches, but with the increased use of downlighters, it is becoming much more common again. It is simply not possible to give a 'yes' or 'no' without seeing the cables in the switches. in one scenario it is possible, in the other it isn't. Th...
by prrichards
Fri Mar 27, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Replace light switch for USB socket
Replies: 11
Views: 9561

Re: Replace light switch for USB socket

Hi It would be possible, but would depend on how the existing switches are wired. There are 2 common ways of wiring domestic lighting circuits. the first has the determinant line and neutral wired in a " loop" to each light fitting, and a determinant line and switched line running to and f...
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