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by Tommo
Wed May 13, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Trip switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3511

Shower /Steam cabinet

The shower fitter has run all new cable from the shower to the power board, and has now fitted a new 20 amp trip switch. Had my first shower today, and everything works ok, except when the steam is turned on, it then trips the switch every time. Does it need a higher rated switch? If so how high sho...
by Tommo
Tue May 12, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Trip switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3511

Trip switch

I am having a shower/steam cabinet fitted and have been advised that I need to replace the 5 amp trip switch for a 20 amp trip switch, and that I need to buy the same make. The problem is that all the switches are 21 years old now. Where can I buy a Wylex NB05 20 amp type 2 switch :?
by Tommo
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Centre light wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 2510

Centre light wiring

We decided to get rid of our 2 centre lights in the lounge. I removed the old lights and cut off the ends of the bare cables. I know, idiot! Of course none of the lights in that side of the bungalow wouldn't work, so I joined the wires back together, using proper connectors. At one time I was left w...
by Tommo
Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling light loop wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 4449

Yes! Thanks to Eric, I have this problem sorted.
by Tommo
Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Ceiling light loop wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 4449

Ceiling light loop wiring

In the original wiring I have one red permanent live, 2 red loop wires, 1 black neutral, and 2 earth wires twisted together. In the new light fitting I only have the normal 3 terminals, live neutral and earth. I first of all wired the new light, in the normal way, but left out the 2 loop wires. The ...
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