Recent content by ChrisEll66

UK twin and earth isn't used but the French use 3 core cable as well as singles. Earth's double insulated but it's 3 core cable. Singles are more common inside but cables are used. And there's no requirement in the Normes to take a neutral to a light switch.

1 Are you sure it's not via a little thing in the switchboard? France uses teleinterupteurs more than 3 way switching. 2 There really isn't a rule on live - neutral - in sockets - a vaguely followed standard is a better way to view it in France. If it's a modern installation it will be both RCD...

It's less than ideal using 3 pin sockets if there's no earth. I can't say what rules apply in NL but the general principle is to use 2 pin sockets with no earth. It's impossible to plug class 1/earthed items into it is thus generally viewed as "conforming".

Assuming very similar rules to France ....and applying logic..... If it's simply a light and TV (and assuming the cabling etc good for the load) - install modern euro 2 pin sockets. TV and most lights are class 2 with 2 pin plugs.

It'll fall down in a month judging by the size of that crack ....... - that's not even a hairline crack. You're worrying about nothing

It partly depends on what question you're asking - but post Brexit its difficult would be the simplest answer. If you mean move over and set up as a plumber - its not easy. You need a Visa/Work Permit and that requires either savings or a business plan - UK qualifications are no longer...

Yes. When buying/selling there are various "inspections/surveys" required before contract - electrical - asbestos- lead etc. Seller pays for them - they are information only - so the electrical inspection is never seen by EDF/Energis. There's no "survey" as you'd understand it in France - the...

In simple terms - sort of yes - but your understanding of Consuel and connection to the grid is wrong to begin with. Any house that has previously had an electrical supply does not require a new consuel inspection - doesn't matter if it was wired in 1920 or yesterday - doesn't matter if its...

There isn't a correct answer - I'd get quotes and go go from there. Your wording - by false ceiling I assume you mean ceiling - plasterboard on beams - and the low voltage fuse means RCD? Normally you work from above with lighting circuits The diagnostique isn't obligatory its information only...

Unless the house is on a 3 phase supply you won't be able to run that on a domestic supply - its the practicality there just won't be enough amps coming into the house. 36KVA is three phase in France and its the most you can get - 12KVA is the common domestic feed. My entire house is fused at...