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Seen the MK CU from screwfix that comes with all the MCB's in. Is there any reason why I couldn't put a second RCD in and have three blocks of mcb's (fixed/rcd1/rcd2)???

Hi guys, Thanks for your previous good advice. Want to move my consumer unit - not far, but somewhere away from the water pipes would make me happy :? First question. The incoming fuse and meter will need to move also (about a foot or so). How does the process work? Do I put in...

Is there a resource anywhere that will tell me the amount of light I get out of any type of bulb. I'm told LED lights generate about 20 lumens/watt, and incandescent about 12 L/W, but not sure if that applies to all bulb types. Halogens in particular convert a lot of the input power to heat...

Help ... I'm confused (again!!) "2 gang" I can understand "2 way" I can understand "2 pole" I thought I understood. But now in trying to buy a 10a MCB for my consumer unit I got quoted £55, on querying the cost I'm told I can have a single pole one for £8. The actual quote was Sorry...

Very low ceiling in room, current pendant lamps are at eye level. If I put ceiling downlighters in, are there any regulations that say they must be at least 12" (or whatever) above a 6' person .... or anything similar? ta for advice

Currently have a 2way switch at each door of the room. Want to break the room up into 5 separately lit areas. Is it ok to do as follows :- * wire 4 separate spurs to 4 switches * wire 4 switches, plus one bulb, to main switched circuit So, switch at door always switches at least one...

Getting myself a little worried here - any input would be greatly appreciated (including any corrections to my maths) Currently have 5 rooms on a single lighting circuit with about 200W of bulbs in each room (and boy are some of the rooms dark!!) I make that 1.1KW and therefore about 4.8A...