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Quick question for any experts: Installing a cat flap in some PVC panel doors and was wondering if there are any specific type of jigsaw blades that are recommended? Cheers Chris

I did want a remote control dimmer, I already fitted one for my ceiling lights and it works like a dream using spare button on my TV remote control. The lights are only 2 little 40W bulbs. Any further ideas? Thanks again guys

One more question: Can I replace this FCU with an unswitched version? Purely to improve looks and avoid confusion. Since if I leave the original FCU in place it will never be switched off, what difference would it make?

Thank you both very much for your help. I know now what I need to do. Cheers Chris

I was worried you were going to say that! Does the fused spur switch have to stay in place or can I use some kind of in-line fuse and fuse holder? I'm trying to avoid cutting another hole in the wall... Where would I wire the dimmer, in the live feed in series (or in place of) the current...

Yes its on the ring main not the lighting circuit

Checking...

Yeah it is back as was now and is working as before. Switch correctly controls power to both lights

I'm not really sure, but the switch is down at knee level where you would expect a socket to be....

Yes it is a fused unit rather than a regular switch.

Sorry for this obviously newbie question but I have looked at the for reference section and either didn't find the answer or didn't know what I was looking at! Anyway, I have two wall mounted lights in the living room, currently controlled by a single ordinary switch in a really badly...