Electrical Information Pages

These pages contain a variety of electrical information. Topics are being added and expanded regularly, so even if you have seen some pages before, there is probably something new.

To navigate within the topic pages, use the navigation menu at the left of each page. Photographs and diagrams can be enlarged by clicking on them.

Contents

13A / BS1363 Plugs - Wiring plugs and what not to do with them
Central Heating - Wiring details for central heating controls
Lighting circuits - Diagrams and methods of wiring lighting circuits
Old ELCBs - Obsolete earth leakage circuit breakers
Old fixed appliances - A selection of old fixed electrical appliances
Old fuseboxes - Fuseboxes and other ancient electrical equipment
Old meters and cutouts - A selection of old electricity meters and cutouts
Old wiring accessories - Old sockets, switches and other wiring devices
Saving electricity - How to make savings for little or no cost
Socket outlet circuits - Wiring details for various types of socket outlet
Supply Types - Incoming electricity supplies

Most recent update - 5th November 2011

NEW Wylex Standard white plastic fuseboxes - Wylex Standard white plastic fuse boxes with 2 and 6 fuses.
NEW MEM 2 way metal fusebox - Photos of an old MEM 2 way metal fusebox with cartridge fuses.

Previous update - 28th July 2011

Centaur white plastic 4 way fusebox - Old Centaur fusebox - copy of a Wylex design.

Older update - 3rd July 2011

ROLLS plastic light switch - Plastic light switch by Rolls Switches Ltd.
MK 13A 3 pin plug - Older type 3 pin plug by MK.
Wylex Standard fuseboxes, part 2 - More on Wylex Standard fuseboxes and components.

Currently, there are 89 pages of information here.

Please read ALL of this page before anything else

Safety

Before working on any electrical circuits, switch off the power at the main fusebox or consumer unit, and confirm that the circuit is dead. DO NOT assume anything - faulty wiring or previous bodges could result in unexpected live wires.

Never work on a live circuit - it could easily kill you, or someone else in your family.

UK ONLY

The information here relates to electrical wiring in the United Kingdom only. This is very important, as other countries will have different methods, standards and regulations for electrical work.

Part P

Part P is a section of the Building Regulations covering electrical work in England and Wales. While DIY work is still allowed, there are additional requirements to consider before starting any electrical work in your home. For further details, please see the Part P page.

Terms and Conditions

Please read the Terms and Conditions page.

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