Recent content by happyhermit

Great, that makes sense. Thanks for your help. HH

Perhaps because it might be better or safer? Thats why i asked. HH

For clarity, the porch light is right next to a ceiling hatch so it would be straightforward to install a junction box near the light. HH

Beg to differ My question was is there an advantage to me installing a junction box in the roof space. That has not been answered. I already stated that I thought the junction box was in the wall. HH

Thank you all for the replies, much appreciated. There is a single T&E cable coming through ceiling to the rose, red, black and earth. These are connected into blocks with the brown and blue pendant wires. Earth has its own block. There is a spare triple block in the rose labelled loop with...

Thanks TTC Would it better to put a junction box in the roofspace to take the spur rather than from the rose? HH

Thanks lazygit How about putting in a junction box before the ceiling rose to take a spur off to the outside light. Cheers

Hello I'd like to install a low wattage (42w) security light outside; about a metre from the internal porch light. The internal porch light has a single cable going into the ceiling rose which then runs down into the wall studwork from the roof space (single storey extension). I can't see a...

Hi Thanks for the replies. We are not living in the house yet, I have drained the systems down, removed the tank and the water quality (especially bacteria) is being addressed by specialist pump and filtration company based on a lab analysis of the water. We will have fully potable water...

Hi First time poster so apologies in advance! Just bought a place with a private water supply (well). The water tests are dodgy so I am upgrading and putting in filters. I am concerned about some of the plumbing and would be grateful for any advice particularly as we have a young child and...