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I suspect it is most probably faulty fitting, i had a similar situation and i narrowed it down to testing the fitting itself atlast. I got it replaced and it worked fine. Big lesson learnt and never took things for granted about fittings since then.

yes i forgot to add what plug said above. Thanks plugs.

I bought metal boxes for metal flat plate recently and as far as i know, you may use either of them. Moreover metal boxes cost less than plastic ones too.

Does this offer seem any good ? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=89213&id=64020 It comes loaded with... :arrow: Switch 100A DP Isolater :arrow: RCD 80A 30mA :arrow: 2 Cover-Mounted Blanks :arrow: 10 MCBs - 1 x 40A, 4 x 32A, 2 x 16A, 3 x 6A :arrow: Insulated with...

I found this ... http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/consumer_unit.htm i found it quite informative and close to what i am looking for (split load CU). However i am not sure what should be the rating of the RCD ? is 80 A 100mA ok ?

Thanks plugs for the info, yet a small sketch may help about the implementation of RCD in CU. I have a tight budget for the rewiring so if RCBO turns to be expensive option then i probably shouldn't go for that.

Hello all, thanks for your replies :D , after going through them, i think a split load CU would be ideal for this flat. Considering the circuits i have and the appliances i have to connect, what changes i have to make to wiring at CU if the CU is split load ? In the configuration below...

Thanks plug and ban for your help. Actually i had tested the existing wiring for the cable age and condition and the light circuit is only 2 years (and it has its own earth too) old and i will not be adding any new light positions so i will be keeping the light circuit as it is. As i had to...

Hello, i recently bought a flat (run down) alongwith other renovation, it needs complete rewiring. I have worked with electrical wiring and appliances (not wiring a flat) so i am comfortable with this. I have made a list of the circuits which are below ... New Consumer Unit (8 way) 1 Light...