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by pachmarhi
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Socket testing result and front plate issues
Replies: 3
Views: 2644

Socket testing result and front plate issues

A number of the sockets in the flat are temperamental; i.e. the connection is inconsistent when you put a plug in and power can fail to the appliance. It has also caused an issue for correct functioning of the powerline ethernet adapters I have. I had an electrician in a while ago to check them and ...
by pachmarhi
Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Two switches to operate a single light - change to single switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1961

Re: Two switches to operate a single light - change to single switch

Thanks for the reply. Leaving one switch on is what we have done but as I needed to replace the door switch I thought I would replace it with a bell switch in the faceplate. Will have to just get another separate switch. I am not aware of another light ever having been installed in the garage. It wa...
by pachmarhi
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Two switches to operate a single light - change to single switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1961

Two switches to operate a single light - change to single switch

Our garage has a two gang switch where BOTH switches need to be pressed in order for the light to work. Is this some weird kind of two-way switch set up? I want to replace this with a two gang grid front plate with one switch for the light and the second a retracting switch to operate the door. The ...
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