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12th January 2010, 12:22 PM #1
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just changing the powerpoint in my sons room from a single to a double but when i took the single off the wall i found i had two red wires joined so my question is will this be live even after i turn all power off to the house or can i change it over as per normal.
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12th January 2010, 12:30 PM #2
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I have moved this thread here temporarily but recommend that you post in our sister forum (Renovate Forums) for best results - look here.
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12th January 2010, 12:46 PM #3
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I suspect the answer is that if you don't know this you should call a sparky.
PeterThe other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".
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12th January 2010, 02:14 PM #4
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I agree with Peter, also insurance etc wise, you must get a licensed electrician to perform all electrical work, and provide you with a certificate.
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12th January 2010, 05:21 PM #5
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Hi Neil, a rule I follow is
when in doubt, don't.
"The training of the eyes to know when an edge is perfectly straight or a surface is flat, free from winding, and straight, is a very important part of a lad's training."
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15th January 2010, 06:45 PM #6
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I'd also suggest you call a sparky. However if there is two red wires and only one black wire and one earth wire it suggests that someone has probably done something dodgy. If there is two of each wire then that is pretty normal, it just means the power loops off to another gpo somewhere.
Just another thought though, is this just a single gpo or does it also have a light switch on the same plate?
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