Recent content by fjpw2007

Hi, I have recently heard that old certification numbers now have to be recorded in your paperwork when doing a PAT test even if you put a new sticker on the same appliance. I understand that should you not do so, then that particular applaince would be non-compliant under the existing Code...

Hi, I want to run from the main CU to a shed and need some practical advice. The CU is an old style cartridge fuse baox. I am ordering a garage CU with RCD, 32A & 6A breakers for lighting and sockets. Can I run from the spare way on main consumer unit ? If so, is 40A breaker sufficient...

house was built in 1930s. Not sure what celing is made from, but unlikely to be plasterboard. anyway thanks for advice - coljack and lectician.

Hi, Just about to replace a few light pendants with some more glamourous lights - NOT chandeliers. However, I think that the replacements might be a little heavy for the ceiling. Is there anyway to figure out whether the ceiling will be strong enough to hold rather than trial and error, as...

Hi again, Just looked at your Focus web page. Definitely NOT that. I think what I saw was MP NEXUS SOCKET, SWITCHED 2 GANG WITH BUILT IN RCD. No picture, unfortunately, but looked about right price. Regards

I understand what you mean. However, Focus's product is a double socket and looks like an ordinary double socket that you would find in any house when you first buy/rent/ or indeed squat in. In other words, no extension lead or usual separate plug into socket appliance. Just an ordinary...

Thanks for your information. When I bought the pump, the supplier also sells a wiring package which states that it is 17th edition compliant, but it states that it is legal and focuses on a DIYer. Surely under these conditions, it would then not be notifiable ? Regards

Hi, I have a small POND (!?!!!!) and I was thinking of installing a fountain (yes, I know what you're thinking) to amuse myself, but in particular HIDoors. I am thinking about how to power up this unit. My garage has a fusebox in it which has two fuses. One covers lighting, the other covers...

One of my downlighters in the kitchen doesn't work. Changed bulb, but still refuses to work. I suspect the transformer has blown. Is there anyway i can check this out ? Also, in bathroom, a downlighter comes on intermittantly and if it does, it fades out. Any ideas please ?

Thanks for your advice.

The previous owner removed a light from the ceiling - yes all of it. Now there are just 3 wires - feed in, feed out, and switch wire. How can I tell which is which ? Thx