Recent content by Alcedema

Brilliant, thanks! I will still replace the 1mm flex with 1.5mm flex.

Thanks, I'll swap that out.. would you say the whole concept is technically sound though?

Hi, we are desperately low on plug sockets and have an option of adding a new double socket in an existing hole, but chasing the new spur is out of the question (we rent). The wall is hollow and leads into an open space so are able to use the other end of the cable. Would it be legally ok (we...

Thanks guys, perfect and very quick responses!

Hi, I am adding a light into the loft and luckily for me, the existing upstairs switch is on the opposite side of the airing cupboard wall. For ease, I am thinking of running the switch cable (1mm) down through the airing cupboard ceiling and through the wall into the switch box. Are there any...

Thank you both! Very good advice. Shall be re-wiring the existing wires into the new terminal block and connecting the red lives in a new separate terminal connector.

As per the image below, the original block has 2 sets of black, one earth and one live. The new light has 3 sets, not 4. I've shown where the original blue cable has come out of the block. Do I just maintain the current configuration and wire from the existing block to the new block or re-wire...

I lost my keys, and unfortunately it only had one set when I bought it. Called an auto locksmith out and was surprised by how quickly he got in.. but anyway when it came time to connect to the car to programme the ecu to use the new key, his AD100 kept flashing that my battery was low, even when...