Recent content by Beelzebub666

So I gather the consensus is it was bad practice but not so obviously wrong that I can call them back without a bunch of argument and complaining to the governing body, which is probably just not worth it for a single FCU. Would it be fair to say you all agree that it is worth fitting an FCU...

Thanks for the replies

The ring is on a 32A MCB, in a CU with 2 RCD protected groups of MCBs. They've made the connection inside a double outlet straight out through the wall so that the only way to isolate the light is to turn off the mcb in the cu. The light itself operates by detecting light levels and movement...

I have an outside security light (50W) spurred off the ring main which is on a 32A rcd protected circuit, the thing is it is not on an FCU, just connected straight in. This install was done by registered electricians, my question is have they done it wrong and if so have they done it so wrong...

Blimey, he just asked if it's a problem to find three cables in a socket. He's only replacing the socket outlet. It's common to find a spur off a ring, if you're just replacing the fronts you aren't expected to worry about all the latest wiring regulations. No one can tell you it's correct...

It goes away after a day or two. Just blame the dog.

Hello, I don't plaster every day, but I have done a fair bit recently refurbishing my house, and I can now get a near perfect finish on plasterboard. But anytime I go over bonding or hardwall, I seem to get occasional small patches where little bubbles form in the finish that can only be dealt...

Oh yes, Dorset, hadn't seen that. So they have electricity in Dorset now? Amazing.

OK, thanks for the help. Not operating in North London by any chance are you?

The power surge ones are to protect sensitive equipment that could be damaged by a power surge, like a computer. So it depends what's going to be plugged in there. As for sockets or extensions, it again depends what's going to be plugged in there - there's a limit to what you can draw per...

I did something similar, though the electrician was a little more demanding than yours it seems. He specified the cable, which was 3 core, and inspected how I laid it before it was buried. It runs to a switch fuse rather than an MCB in the house.

So you're accustomed to identifying an replacing dodgy CH bits? Would you say that's the norm for electricians? I'd presume this type of thing must come up a lot.

It's surprising (to me) how many sockets you need these days if you want to avoid plug in extensions. Best work out in advance what appliances you're having where. I'd definitely leave the bonding to the plasterer, he won't thank you for semi-dry cracked chases on a wall he just wants to pva...

I guess wet is better than dead.

Since it has to be some part of the central heating system, I'd need an electrician who can replace plumbing bits, or a plumber who can identify which part is the problem. Does such a beast exist? Otherwise I'm paying twice, and for an intermittent fault, paying through the nose.