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How to Connect the Wiring in a Junction Box
How to Connect the Wiring in a Junction BoxYou may need to connect up wiring inside a junction box in order to extend the lighting circuit or to add more lights,spotlights,low voltage recessed downlighters etc.Here is a simple diagram and explanation on how to connecTop 10 electrical tips
1. Always TURN OFF THE POWER AT THE MAINS -Double check by plugging in a workable radio,Lamp etc.If you absolutely have to isolate just the lights because you are working on the lights and someone is using thecomputer then remember this golden rule:In your fuse bThe difference between cables and flex in electrical wiring
The difference between cables and flex in electrical wiring is the : The cable provides or supplies the current from the consumer unit or fuse box to the wall sockets and to the ceiling rose to provide power for the light switches. Cables are usually flat in nature and flex is normalHow to Choose the Correct Flex,Cable Size and Rating
It is essential to choose the right type of flex for the right appliance or power point. Flex sizes range from 0.5mm2 which is used for lighting circuits,lamps,TV’s ,Radios etc..to 4 mm 2 which is used for electric cookers,immersion heaters and some types of electric showers.To fullyHow to Replace ,Install or Change a new Ceiling Light Fitting
One of the easiest ways of adding character to a room is to change the light fittings This is a fairly simple process if done right.The only problem you may come across is if you have a loop in system wiring in the ceiling rose-to see what we mean read more>Here is how to replace the ligHow To Install/Fit a Fused Connection Unit ( FCU
Fused connection units commonly known as FCU’s are used to supply power to fixed appliances such as extractor fans in bathrooms or kitchens. Cooker hoods etc. As a rule you must not install or connect one with a switch in the bathroom.They are all the same in look.The differenceHow to Test for Hidden Pipes and Wires
How to Test for Hidden Pipes and WiresTest for hidden pipesBefore drilling into any surface it is wise to invest in a wire and stud detector.Most of the time you cannot see what is behind walls and tiles and without having to drill through pipes and flooding thehouse in the process,or drillHow to Strip Electrical Flex ,Cable & Wires
How to Strip Electrical Flex ,Cable & WiresYou need a connection or contact from bare copper wires to the terminals of a plug,socket or light switch in order to receive current from the consumer unit to that appliance.In order to do that you need to strip the ends of the fleHow to rewire a lamp
There may be several reasons why anybody would want to rewire a lamp.The easiest way is to throw away the old lamp that is not working and buy a new one-That is what a majority of people would do. But what if the lamp is of sentimental value or a treasured object?Whatever the reason you canHow to Replace a Light Switch Plate
How to Replace a Light Switch Plate Light switches are usually flush mounted-but some are surface mounted where the wiring runs along the edge of the wall encased in trunking.They work on the basis that;the positive Red wire (Common) is the live wire which supplies current to theHow to Replace a Cracked or Damaged Wall Socket
How to Replace a Cracked or Damaged Wall SocketThe wall sockets in the house are where all the electrical appliances with a flex attached to a plug in turn protected by a fuse inside that plug are connected directly to the electricity supply of the house.Wall sockets are usuallyHow To Repair a Cooker-Extractor Fan
How To Repair a Cooker-Extractor FanTROUBLESHOOTING: Problem:Hood not working Solution: 1. faulty wiring-How to Fix Fluorescent Light ProblemsProblem
How to Fix Fluorescent Light Problems flourescent Lights are the natural choice lighting for Kitchens,Garages,Lofts etc.they last longer than standard bulbs also.They are by large very easy to maintain and repair if something goes wrong.The most common parts to eliminate from your tHow to change or replace a blown fuse
What do you do -When the fuse blows or trips the MCB (short for miniature circuit breaker) a protective fuse that detects unusual fluctuations in electrical current to a particular part of the house or device and cuts of the supply of electricity to the device.Do not panic: Follow this simpHow to change a plug
As common and simple as this is-it is surprising how many people doing DIY get the terminals mixed up or worse use the wrong fuse for a particular appliance.Most plugs have 3 square flat pins with a protective cartridge fuse-This fuse is the essential part of the plug: for instance-the plug orPage Navigation: 1 2 (All)
