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by damien_cleveland
Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Anyone Know What this type of Socket is?
Replies: 2
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Re: Anyone Know What this type of Socket is?

Perfect, I figured it was something like that. I am going to get it converted to a plug I think. I could handle a single to double or maybe adding a new one at a stretch but that I haven't seen so ill get my old man to do that, he's an eletrical engineer.

Thanks very much
by damien_cleveland
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Anyone Know What this type of Socket is?
Replies: 2
Views: 1301

Anyone Know What this type of Socket is?

socket smaller.jpg I have recently moved into a new home and found this socket hidden in a cupboard. It connects to a switch with a small red light on the outside of the cupboard. (I asked the former owner, they never had it on, and didn't seem to make any difference) Guesses will do, I have never ...
by damien_cleveland
Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:10 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Do I need an earth for new dimmer switch with metal front?
Replies: 3
Views: 3383

Re: Do I need an earth for new dimmer switch with metal front?

Thanks both, I think I may wait for my father to come round and demo this... he is an electrical engineer. Guess I should have paid more attention when he was talking.

Ill chuck this one in the bin and get a new one.
by damien_cleveland
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Do I need an earth for new dimmer switch with metal front?
Replies: 3
Views: 3383

Do I need an earth for new dimmer switch with metal front?

Hi all, thanks for taking the time to look. My old dimmer switch finally gave up and I am attempting to fit a replacement. The new one is still plastic but the dimmer switch its self has a metal front (inside not outside the faceplate). Do I need to try and connect back to the earth in the metal bac...
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