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Hi thought I’d share a recent project with you lovely people. A while back, a Tefal induction hob (single plate), we bought failed with a loud bang. My first reaction was it didn’t cost a huge amount so bin it. Then my recycle side stepped in and I decided to investigate my it had failed. If you...

Is this caused by the timer board mounted on the back. I read that they were a problem on 2000 to 2006 models but this is a 2010.

Had occasion to discover so more dodgy dig recently, thought I'd share. Customer wanted more downlights installed in a new ceiling over stairs and other work including a CCU change. Board had three B6 MCB's but no markings. So for safe isolation I turned each off in turn and the lights stayed...

"bell out cables" trade term referring to using an audible device connected to a battery and cable to prove continuity.

Professional pride and not wanting to do a job twice.

Now you're just being silly, how would a madam open one of those without breaking a nail.

Firstly, lighting is rarely on a ring circuit. You seemed to have lost the feed to the hall lights, are you sure the two reds feed the lights? Your gonna need to bell out the cables I'm afraid.

Personally I would never fit anything other than fire rated downlights, even if they are fitted with LED lamps. BUT I have fitted non fire rated ones in a building where, because of the solid upper floor, there was insufficient space to accommodate the large can.

Thanks guys, I knew I could rely on you. Client has opted for the flapped variety as the boxes run at £150 each and the cheaper (and easier to install) ones are approx £50. :D

Having gone back to the client with the selection of finishes she now states she wants to be able to have it plugged in and a lid closed on the plug. The only ones I have seen that fit te bill are too big, three double sockets. Has anyone seen single outlet boxes?

Thanks I never thought to put 5A in the search criteria. all I got was 13A. :oops:

Hi folks I've not been on here for a while, far to busy keeping the customers happy. I am doing a large refurb at present and the spec calls for two floor sockets for table lamps, these are supplied from a dimmer beside the door. All the lighting by table lamps is on three round pin sockets. I...

Update. Have now had the codes read and there are two. Undocumented, very helpful. Cam shaft sensor. So new sensor is on order and she has gone into LHM a couple of time since last post, each time when on high (not maximum) revs. It sounds like the sensor skips a beat when being asked to...

Thanks again John and my gut is telling the same thing. I will check with several sources as not everyone is as knowledgeable as you. I just noticed my stupid mistake in my last post, Lambada instead if Lambda, perhaps me and the vehicle can have a dance lol.

Update. Started her up and the Engine Management Light is still on but the display said 'anti pollution fault'. Is this indicating the Lambada sensor is at fault as they seem to be about £60 I would love to know that its gonna fix it.

RF's right, as long as all circuits meet the current regs ie RCD protected or Earthed Mechanically Protected, then Supplementary Bonding is not required.

Thanks John, I will see if its still lit on Monday and look for a man with a reader to check the memory.

The French just don't like us so don't take offence. Its relit at the moment but as its the weekend the vehicle isnt going anywhere. Further thought.... I was caning it....just a little, so hope I haven't given it a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Thanks John. I the receptionist didn't tell me that they could read a stored code. One other thought, could this have anything to do with the Parrot HFK that I installed several months ago? Unlikely but you never know.

Can anyone out there shed some light on the probable cause. The Engine management light first came on whilst I was driving on a motorway and was accompanied by a reduction in power. I dutifully booked it into my local dealer, to be connected to their diagnostic computer (£54) but before the...