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I do have a multimeter and a piece of cable...what should I do with them?

It's really difficult to do that, as the cables are so tight that I can only just get them through the back box. I'll give it a go and post asap.

Thanks for the advice but no joy with your suggestion. After further investigation (Right switch) there is one twin and earth cable (red into L1 and black into L3) and 3 separate twin core cables, each has red wire and earth...the 3 red wires are wired to L2. Does that help any further?

Thanks Simon, that is what I thought but just needed clarification from someone

When replacing a switch plate with a metal one, where the back box is metal and has an earth connection...should I connect the earth from the back box to the switch plate earth or leave as is? Thanks

Hi everyone and thanks in advance for any help on this problem. A while ago I replaced the hallway switch plates with brushed metal design and thought everything had been wired OK!! But, only recently have I noticed that there is an issue... I live in a bungalow so there is a switch near...

Thanks for all the advice. Could someone now show me how to chase successfully? :D

Hi Eddie It could be used for drilling into stonework, so am I correct in assuming I would need something heavy? Would it be advisable to buy 2, 1 for heavy use and 1 for general use. I don't mind spending the money as I'm paying a lot for the house!!!

I'm just about to buy a house which needs renovating and would like advice on which SDS drill to buy for general DIY. I'd also be chasing walls for electric cable etc. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.