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    two way with two core

    I've heard that two way switches can be wiried using two core. Not that I want to do it, but has anyone got a diagram of how this is done? FG.
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    Fixed wiring test

    Just had a house fail one of these for: Upgrade the main earth conductor to 16mm Upgrade the main equipotential bonding to the water I don't see why I need to do it seeing as both the bondings were up to regs when installed,, even if reg have changed since.
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    messy solder joint

    The old man and I have been trying to learn the dark arts of soldering copper tube and fittings. We can make a water-tight joint but it looks messy and the solder doesn't get all the way round the joint. Where are we going wrong?
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    Types of CORGI ticket

    Just wondering what they all were?
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    new rad on a microbore system

    Hi, I need to fit a new rad to my existing microbore heating system. Can I just T it off from existing pipework to a rad or is something more complex required? Ta.
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    National Grid

    Just wondering what sort of qualifications and training you need to work for them on HV lines, sub-stations and plant? Are their guys regarded as a breed apart from REC shift electricians etc?
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    Are BG a rip[ off for a new Ch/HW/Boiler system?

    Are they that much more than a local?
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    Sinking a patress

    Hi, Looking for some advice. I have arround 20 currently surface fixed sockets and switches to sink in a 1930s semi. However, I don't want to re-decorate :) Just wondering how you cut the boxes without destroying the wallpaper. I was thinking of scoring the outline of the box on the...
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    Cost to install a PME and mains isolater

    Any idea how much SEEBOARD charges for this work?
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    DeWalt drill bit set from B&Q - a good buy?

    The set includes extreme masonary (6 off), extreme metal (6 off) and various crewdriver bits. It seems a decent buy - but what do the experts think?
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    Tracing a ring main interconnect

    It looks like the two ring mains in my house appear to be interconnected. It's not a large property, and has three power circuits. 1. Radial on a 20A MCB powering 2 13A sockets (bedroom 1 and lounge). No problems here. 2. Ring main on 32A MCB that appears to be for the downstairs - kitchen...
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