socket replacement

Hi I've changed the kitchen socket due to 1 of the switches breaking, wouldn't let me switch it off. Since I've changed the socket the left socket doesn't seem to work, if I flick the on switch I get power for a brief second then nothing.... Any ideas? I've since tried the old socket and still...

Apologies if this has been asked before but I've read a lot of posts and can't seem to find a straight answer. I am installing an induction cooker (hardwired) alongside an oven with a plug. Currently there is a double socket behind the oven. It is on a 32A circuit which should be fine. So I...

Hello, My house has 2.5mm 3 core and earth for the sockets. I'm adding an extra couple of sockets and want to make sure I'm using the correct cables. Can someone confirm where the earth goes and which of the 3 "cores" are used as the live and neutral when wiring a new twin socket? Thanks

Good morning all. I want to add some extra sockets in a 1930s two-bed semi that I'm renovating down in Bideford and had a query regarding cable size. At the moment, the consumer unit connects to two mains circuits - one labelled "downstairs sockets" and the other "upstairs sockets". These both...

Hi all, Just a quick one. I have an FCU which used to power a small electric fireplace however there is only one socket (wrong side of the room for necessary use) so need to either lug a big old extension cable around the perimeter or use the old FCU wiring and replace with a single or double...

Hi. Moving into a house with only one socket in each of the three bedrooms. I need to have proper look once moved in but I know the consumer unit is new and believe wiring to be in good condition at time of install in recent years. Can anyone advise me if I can change single socket to double...

Hi. I wonder if someone is able to advise me or point me in the right direction. I had been wanting an additional double power point installing in our master bedroom. I was ready to have this done by a qualified electrician but on returning home from work at the weekend I found out that my...

Hi, I've looked at a few threads but would like advice on my particular set up. I want to replace a load of storage heaters (5) with plug sockets. Please can you look at the photo below and recommend how to do this? Thanks! :) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwS53MI0_NV0TTBXdjUxNmY0eWs

Hi I'm thinking of getting some mains sockets with built in USB ports, along the lines of these: http://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-13a-2-gang-double-pole-switched-socket-2-1a-usb-charger-white/3905g I haven't purchased any yet though as I can't find any that can deliver 2.1A from both usb ports at...

Hi, new to the forum and can't seem to see an answer to this one! I am replacing a double socket in the kitchen and the wires are too short behind it to fit the new socket. I have two live, two neutral and two earth. Two questions please; can i extend the wires by joining them in a terminal...