Recent content by boofy

I have an electric garden shredder. Last time used was fine, but now it trips the power as soon as it's plugged in and I try to turn it on - obviously a problem... I've checked the lead etc for obvious shorts but nothing is apparent. As I have no electrical expertise, when I open it up I...

yes just a switch at the other end. And yes, mains lights (though I don't know what ELV means...) Thanks for responding - from a cautious amateur anxious not to burn the house down 5 days before Xmas!

thanks - I'll try that. You didn' mention the wiring I've done, should I take it that I've done it right, but that this is a loading problem?

Hi there - first time visitor! I have installed a double dimmer to control upstairs and downstairs hall lights. Have I done it right? I've wired it as follows (same for each set of lights): Red wire to ~ symbol Yellow (with red sheath) to L1 Blue to L2 The dimmer (400W) runs...