Recent content by stuartjg

Hello again, almost done! I popped into B&Q on the way home and noticed they sell a kit so you can have an outside power point with Armoured cable converted into 1.5mm cable and wired into an RCD that goes into a standard 3 pin socket - this is pretty much along the lines what i explained i...

Thanks for your replys, I was hoping i wouldnt need a consumer unit in the shed just to get power for occasional use but i take it this is required to do the job properly/legally (not half 'a job!). Well, i suppose I'll have to get a friendly electrician in.. Thanks again!

Hi Ive just built a shed which is about 13m away from the back of the house. I want to install a double socket in the shed. Have some electrical experience and want to do this without breaking Building regulation rules. Could anyone please advise if my plan sounds ok, or well off the...

Thanks very much for your helpful replies. Stuart

JohnD, Thanks for the prompt reply. So the L1, L2 and L3 markings are not really significant in my case? Also, quickly - am i right that i need to properly earth the 2 bare copper wires which are currently twisted together - the new switch plate is metal. Thank you

Hi I am trying to replace an old 2 x 1 way switch unit(two switches operating 2 different lights - only switches for these lights). I have purchased a new switch which is described as a 2 gang 2 way metalic front switch(crabtree). Im assuming i can use this switch for a 1 way setup? The...