Recent content by adkemp

OK guys understood. I guess I will have to just get him to do it. Thanks for all your inputs.

Oh right. Can you elaborate? Like I said I just want to ge the basics mounted and run until I get a Sparky in.

Sorry just re-read your message. I thought this is how you should wire in the ring'd circuits. Am I mistaken?

Hi If you are refering to the 2 oudoor sockets. I thought it might be safest to keep them on there own fuses but correct me if im wrong. Also would allow me to switch off the outside plugs to stop anyone using them without me knowing as one will be at the front of the house :)

Hi Guys Ive ben doing a bit of researching and want to check if Im right. Not long moved into a house and the garage wiring isnt great so starting again. Ive done a rough drawing which is saved on "My Albums" on here. http://www.diynot.com/network/adkemp/albums/6508/26178 or Anyway...

Yeah I now know I cant use CFL bulbs. I forgot to say the 2 live I actually mena were red too. So Im not sure if from that it does run back to the switch or not. Ive had a look at the diagram you just sent. I think mine is actually a rose system.

I did read the instructions. I just didnt reealise CFL lamps were energy saving ones. On the load front. I believe the switch is rated to 300W and I have 5x11W CFL bulbs. (40W equivalent bulbs) On the ceiling light I have:- 2xBlack Neutral - (linked to lights negative) 2xRed Live...

Thanks Taylortwocities I just tried this and it seems to work :) So is it perfectly safe to simply leave this live Red wire terminated then? Also does this mean I have a live loop system? Now just have to get some dimable energy saving bulbs. The miss's bought normal ones and they...

Black - Common Red - L1 Red - L2 Im not sure which red went to which L* tho New switch has ~ L Sw

Hi Guys Ive recently bought my first house and tried wiring up one of these PLC ultimate electronic dimmers from B&Q. Ive read through the other posts regarding problems. It seems that the existing rocker switch has 4 wires. Black - 240v Red - 0v Red - 40v Earth It sounds like...