cable

My house seems to have a mix of 4mm cable for the ring mains. It is a 1930's house but I am thinking the electrics are maybe 1970's/80's? Now last week I switch a single to double socket downstairs and the T&E looked like (4mm?) Copper Clad (I am no expert but it was stranded and silver...

All. I currently have external lighting wired with flat grey cable which I understand is illegal even if look new and been there for ages. I have load of 1.5mm 3 core yellow artic Can this be used or I need to buy the black one? Thanks

I'm in the process of working out where the cables are in my house prior to having new socket rings fitted, the electrician I'm hiring is on holiday and won't want to answer non urgent customer questions, so I thought I'd ask here. I have a socket at 1st floor level on the side of a disused...

Hi everyone I am upgrading my Enforcer from V9.51 to V11 using the Pyronix Enforcer V11 upgrade kit, which comes with a new PCB and associated kit in the box. I notice that a new power cable that goes from the PSU to the front panel is included in the box, and this has an additional flylead on...

I`m planning to build a summerhouse/workshop down the garden. Cable length would be around 45/50mt. Mostly power used 13A and maybe some mig welder 16A Do I need to get a 3 core cable or 2 core would be fine and Earth can be sorted out locally? What would be the ideal size without spending a...

Hello, I need to replace the wire from the sky satellite to the receiver. Only the run which comes from the dish to just inside the house will be replaced. I intend to use a connector to connect the two wires together. The cable inside the house is fine and will be too much work to replace it...

We're just pulling down a wall in our house and have found the cable for the old electric shower (since replaced with a thermostatic one) and it's still live!!! *Scared face* I'm not good enough with electrics to go routing around in a consumer unit and unfortunately the cable goes straight into...

Hi all, I'm currently 1st fixing my security alarm cable in my own self build and I am trying to minimise any visible cable / trunking on / around the window frame. It's all hard wired as I am not a great fan of wireless. The frames are UPVC. I have already fitted 2 concealed Elmdene flush...

I have a quick question, I am getting my rendering done on my extension and wanted to clarify I can do what I think I can do for the outside lighting. The fuse board location is on the first floor as shown on the drawn picture. I have four post lights that I want to position as shown by the...

I’m making preparations for burying an electric vehicle charger cable to be installed by British Gas. I’m digging the hole 450mm deep and have been told to put 150mm of sand covering the ducting. I’m preparing it as per BG instructions and taking photos. my question is what type of sand to...

I’m making preparations for burying an electric vehicle charger cable to be installed by British Gas. I’m digging the hole 450mm deep and have been told to put 150mm of sand covering the ducting. I’m preparing it as per BG instructions and taking photos. my question is what type of sand to...

Hi, Just going to buy a typical 30w LED security spotlight (off amazon) with PIR, mains power. But the cable isnt long enough so i need to extend it. but i dont know what cable i should get? Ive seen a few different lights, some are 2 core, some are 3 core (according to the pictures). Is two...

Hey guy I want to connect my intercom to my flat but i have no idea about how the cable are working can any one please help me !? Thank you so much!

Hi I have reviewed some previous posts but I am not sure of the size of SWA cable to use for a garage and workshop. I am only planning to put the cable under the floor before some laminate gets laid - I am yet to get planning permission for the garage - but thought I would save an awkward job...

Hi all, We are trying to ascertain what size cable we have for our current electric shower as we are purchasing a new one and need to know what kw we can get. The current shower is 8.5kw and ideally we'd like to go a little more powerful. Can anyone tell whether the current cable is 6mm or 10mm...

Hi all, I have just changed the starter motor on my Fiesta MK6 and whilst removing the old one, this cable came off. There is only a limited amount of movement as its housed in a cable tidy with little stretch. I've had a good look round above and below the engine but I can't see anywhere...

Hi all, currently in the process of renovating my house. There’s an ancient tele west cable box point (pictured) on the wall that I want to get rid of. Just wanted to check and see if anyone knew if this carried any voltage? I don’t want to get a shock trying to get it off the wall! Normally...

Hi I have recently purchased an atco b14 deluxe petrol lawnmower, and it works perfectly fine, other than the lever that is meant to stop the blades while it is running, doesn't, will this be just a cable issue, or may it run deeper than that??

I swapped out my old shower for a 10.8kw one from screwfix. Worked for a while, but at the pull switch it's melting the cables going TO the shower and tripping the breaker. The full run is as follows: About 9-10m of 6mm2 from mcb to a junction box above the switch. 10mm2 from the junction...

Hi Im new to this forum, hopefully im in the right area for this. Ok, so i need power outdoors to power some decking lights (16 x 0.6w) and a pond fountain, which i believe was around 400w- may be wrong there but its definitely a very small amount. So, i have no power in that area. Closest...