Recent content by cptnicko

Wired up as described. Also wired the bedroom and ok. However, and here it comes. I have a problem with a 4 way switch at the bottom of my stair landing. My lights do not go off in sequence as they should and the kitchen light will not switch off. This is nothing to do with my wiring but...

What a fantastic site this is. Sparky you are a star, I can’t thank you enough. Will let you know how I get on.

I have downloaded the image as you can see. Thanks Spark123. Many thanks to you all for your helpful comments. I am in the UK (Yorkshire). I have a meter but I do not know how to use it as yet. Any further comments would be most helpful

I have moved into a new house and I want to put up new chandelier, the problem is that I do not have the usual three core wiring. The first grey core wiring has a black sheathed wire and an unsheathed wire. The second has a red sheathed wire and an unsheathed wire. I can only assume that the...

Many thanks all, you have been of great help

I have symbols on the tester such as V~ and VΩ (the symbol alongside the V may change when I post it, it looks like a Greek symbol, similar to a horse shoe) and V (hyphen with three dots underneath) and A (hyphen with three dots underneath) etc.

Just purchased it today. It is a Blackspur 3.5 digital multi tester. 5 functions, 19 rangers. Is this what you mean by what sort?

I have just bought myself a multi tester so that I can check my wiring and that everything is working fine and earthed etc. The problem is the tester is limited as regards information on its use. I have little knowledge about DC and AV voltage but am willing to learn before I do anything...