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    Shed supply - quick sanity check

    Hello all. I'm running a supply to a shed direct from the CU. I'm unsure on either 4mm SWA or Hituff (not keen on the stuff). Shed is 40m away from the house and it will be for just lighting and maybe a hand drill/ lawn mower. (subject to local RCD etc). To err on the side of caution...
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    Help! Spare parts

    Can anyone please tell me what make of tap this is - I need to replace the CW cartridge but my local supplier doesn't seem to know..... (It's not Bristan, Tapmate or Tantoflex) Thanks.
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    SWA and earthing

    Why do people (customers) buy the bits and not complete the job? Two questions: How to terminate 3 core 4mm SWA for a garage supply in to a domestic C.U.? (I was going to terminate the SWA in a 3x3 box with gland and then run 4mm T+E to the CU) Y/N? Should the braid on SWA be earthed...
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    Am I being a numpty??!!

    Sorry all I'm having a moment.... I'm fitting a MK light switch that has a neon indicator in it but I want the neon to come on when the switch is off (as a switch locator in the dark). As there is no neutral feed in the switch, if the neon is across live in and SW live out will it be on...
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    Kitchen Help

    I have my 16th but haven’t completed Part P yet so I’m after some advice as this will need Part P-ing when it’s complete: Kitchen supply is to be completely re-fitted to include the new conservatory. Wall in question is currently the rear (external and arrowed) wall of the house. Electrical...
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    Career change....??? You're putting me off

    I've been thinking of a career change for a while now, always done bits and pieces for friends - worked part-time with a family friend for 3 years before ill health got him. Managed to get my 16th (Jan '06) and thinking of Part P etc but all the posts I'm reading are putting me right off...
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    Lighting circuits

    Hello, been looking for ages but now decided to register and post..... Two questions: Can someone please explain intermediate switching, and A mates place currently has 2 lighting circuits (up and downstairs - including the kitchen). He's having a kitchen extension built and as a result...
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