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    Wiring a dimmer with uncertain wiring.

    Thanks Skenk and Steve - yeah all makes sense that chaps so I'll re-think the cabling. I did think the choc blocks need to be in an enclosure and have bought some. It'll be tricky to bury 50mm in to brick but I'll think of something.
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    Wiring a dimmer with uncertain wiring.

    Yes I've read them. Probably need to re-read a few times though to be honest.
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    Wiring a dimmer with uncertain wiring.

    Just to clarify the blocks were used to EXTEND the cables not to terminate them. The original cables just run to new lights as I've added extra cable to reach the new spots. So are you saying I can run cables on the surface of walls but not actually inside of walls ? I don't think you do mean...
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    Wiring a dimmer with uncertain wiring.

    Yes I have a multi meter. Not sure what to do with it though ! The old wall lights have been removed. I then used block connectors to run cable from where the old lights where up through channels I've chased out in the wall and up into the ceiling. Nothing is left in the wall except for cable...
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    Wiring a dimmer with uncertain wiring.

    Our living room had three wall lights which I’ll name A,B and C. I wanted to replace these wall lights with Halogen 240v 50w spotlights controlled by a two gang remote controlled Home Easy HE108. For any one that doesn’t know this dimmer it’s rated at 250W (which from what I can find on the net...
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