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should have also mentioned I have a master dimmer and a slave unit for the varilights.

Hi there, I have a two way one gang set of switches that are wired as follows: red => C blue/red => L1 yellow/black => L2 and the second switch: red => C blue => L1 yellow => L2 the varilights have a live/slave/load terminal setup. I tried: red to live on both switches...

Ok. Got some images up. Have checked them for accuracy and they seem ok. But, as you've mentioned, it's kinda late! First image is here: This represents the changes if I spur. Second image is here: This represents the changes if I create a new socket. I hope they make...

diagrams for new socket or spur

Thank you very much for the reply. In answer to your points: I tested by taking both red wires off and attaching both to both the connectors on the multimeter. Ah. I was under the impression that if the continuity test confirmed the socket (donor) was part of a ring, it could not be a...

It's domestic. I've been reading a bit and having failed to entice the electrician round today, I thought I might give this a shot myself. I've concluded it is a ring main as I've tested by removing a socket from the wall. It had two sets of wires going into it. I removed and tested it...

It has a plethora of settings and measures voltage/amperage etc. It cost £130 and was useful when fixing some electrical problems with a friend's car! lol. It may/may not be appropriate but I'm sure I could access one that is, if I knew exactly what type was required. If he's happy to do that...

Thanks for the reply. How would I go about confirming whether it is not a spur? Do I need to test with a measuring device (I have a one but not sure if I have the talent to try this out lol!)? I may just get my friend to do this for me, but am definitely interested in learning how to do it...

Thanks for the reply. I thought as much, it was just being lazy and wanting to finish the job today. Not much of today left now so I'll leave it till tomorrow lol. With regards to adding the extra spur, a friend who is an electrician said it was possible to add the extra socket using a...

Hi all, Just a quick question, I'm adding in a new mains single socket to power a single adsl router (which uses a 12v DC type adaptor). It will only powering that item, and nothing else. I have some 3 core 1.5mm flex cable which I was going to use and finish the job today, but wondering...

Thanks for the reply. What we ended up doing was work the t&g grooves loose on a row of the floor so we could take it up (to an extent) and place those green underlay things below. It's made a big difference and it seems to have settled nicely. Thanks again.

Hi! Had some flooring put down, but now it appears to be bouncy in some areas. Room (well area to be precise) is not a heavy traffic area and not really that large either (about 4x4m). Chap who installed it is a friend (i.e. not a pro) who measured the floor briefly and said it was within...

Could you expand a little on that :D Thanks!