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Found behind low level kitchen cabinets. Can anyone elaborate on it? I know MICC was originally installed very early 1950’s.

PVC sheets? Available in various colours and from other suppliers of course https://www.cabp.co.uk/Solid-Sheets/PVC-Sheets/

Me asking for the make and model in order to get the manufacturers instructions is not helpful?

Can you see the manufacturers name? Are there model details anywhere, perhaps underneath? Personally, I don’t like the quality (lack of) of workmanship which leads me to believe that its not safe.

I going to ask, is the picture upside down? Apparently not! Does the grey cable actually go into the shower at the top? Or the side? Or the bottom?

Unless it was wired by a monkey and the switch was switching the neutral!

Yes you can use Varilite v-pro dimmer modules in a drilled blanking plate but keep in mind the holes shouldn’t be circular, they have 2 flat edges to stop the module rotating if retaining nut becomes loose. If you over tighten retaining nut it can hinder switch clicking in and out smoothly...

Emergency plinth lighting? :D

If the dimmer module retaining nut on the front of the plate is too tight, that can lead to a sticky switch. Though I cant see how this would tighten by itself.

Yes, all the luminaries were working,whether they were connected to earth or not is anyone’s guess!

Or death, potentially.

Most of the light fittings I disconnected were like this :rolleyes:

Available from Argos. In 1984.

Are these available in a lower profile than normal ones? eg thinner ones?

I’ll suggest that it could be poor contacts between the lamp and the lamp holder. Poor contacts = overheating. You don’t have issues with the chandelier because it could be newer? Before you go poking fingers/screwdrivers/chisels/hammers into lampholder, I suggest switching off at consumer unit...