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Hi, I've had one RCD trip yesterday and 2 tonight. Of course, this also coincides with my alarm battery being flat, so everytime it trips, the alarm goes off. As you would expect, it's only tripping at night! I'll be off in search of a new battery tomorrow. Everything has been fine and...

Not sure if this has already been posted. http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/8276740.Ringer_mum_electrocuted_by_hedge_trimmer/ It's all a bit vague, but it reads as if the cable was extended with the plugs connected in reverse (exposed metal plug pins on the supply side and socket on the...

Hi guys, I'm having a new kitchen installed shortly. Dishwasher sits on one side of the sink, washing machine on the other. Is it acceptable to have a dishwasher and washing machine emptying into the sink waste via a double spigot or is this bad news? I'm pretty sure the installer will...

We are having a new kitchen installed shortly. An electrician will be doing the wiring. We are going to have quite a few high current appliances. Oven, microwave, dryer, dish washer & washing machine as well as the usual low consumption devices like fridge/freezer etc. All of these...

I’m confused as to if my supply is TNS or PME. I’m guessing TNS as it appears to be formed from the sheath of the supply cable? I’ve attached a picture for a professional opinion. Also, is there any significance to the red dot stuck to the left of the inside of the box? Thanks. EDIT...

This is purely a question to satisfy my curiosity. I know that two methods of connecting wires that are considered permanent are crimps and soldering. There are a lot of posts about the former (with helpful suggestions) and very few about the later. I have a lot of soldering experience in...

Hi, I’ve been reading through these forums and I’m hoping that some of the regulars can give me some advice please – and I know that you love pictures, so I’ve included some! I took these photos with my phone but I can take my digi cam over there tomorrow and take some more if these are not...