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by Darkspark
Tue Dec 28, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Outside PIR light.
Replies: 3
Views: 1449

Re: Outside PIR light.

If it was working as it should, and now it isn't and it has not been altered or adjusted I would suggest the unit has failed, and as it is sealed the only option you have is to replace it. To be 100% sure you could take it down, connect a flex to it, put a plug on the other end of the flex, plug th...
by Darkspark
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat

I found the advice received most helpful and wanted to relay my thanks.
It’s friendly in here and I have told People about the forum
by Darkspark
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Outside PIR light.
Replies: 3
Views: 1449

Outside PIR light.

Looking for advice on a PIR security light. Was working fine but now comes on for 30 secs then off. Then back on 10 secs later for another 30 secs. And repeat all night without the need of motion detection. It’s wired to the mains. What the fudge is up with it? Is it a sensor problem? I’ve taken it ...
by Darkspark
Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat

Thumbs up for all advice received.
Outdoor Switch and cable replaced and everything working as it should. Thanks everyone.
by Darkspark
Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How easy is this going to be?
Replies: 5
Views: 1559

Re: How easy is this going to be?

It went bang originally from the mains switch which is located in the kitchen the cable goes out through the wall to the outside. To a single switch at present It’s feeds two cables, the floodlight and mains lighting to an outbuilding. I replaced the switch in the kitchen and checked cable with a mu...
by Darkspark
Thu Dec 09, 2021 6:18 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How easy is this going to be?
Replies: 5
Views: 1559

Re: How easy is this going to be?

I have the glands wires are set up already in a single switch which now is faulty so wanted to use the double switch
by Darkspark
Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: How easy is this going to be?
Replies: 5
Views: 1559

How easy is this going to be?

I have bought a Single 2-Way, 2-Switch Outdoor Weatherproof Switch, IP66 Rated, 20 Amp, I need it to feed two outdoor lights 1. Flood light 2. Summerhouse lights So summerhouse cable coming in from the left floodlight down from above and the main feed from house going up through the bottom. All wiri...
by Darkspark
Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat

Ok so I got a Multimeter one brown wire is live the other is showing no reading so guessing it’s dead. So will need to replace the cable. The outside switch is corroded and the live terminal basically crumbling with corrosion. So my question is. What ampage replacement weatherproof switch do I get a...
by Darkspark
Fri Nov 19, 2021 7:13 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat

Not even sure the 15 amp fuse wire hadn’t gone years ago as theres nothing else not working before I replaced the wire.
I am going to get a Multimeter to check the wiring. Thanks.
by Darkspark
Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: I blew a switch nearly killed the cat
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

I blew a switch nearly killed the cat

Hi in need of advice. Right yesterday I was wiping a wall in the kitchen. Above a simple light switch plate that powers the outside floodlight and mains down to my Summerhouse. i didn’t see a drip of water run down the wall. It got under the plate and bang, flash of lightening right in-front of my f...
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