Recent content by Desie

I have just replaced two white FCUs with two chrome ones. They sat side by side in a dual fitting dry lining box. Now the units are too wide fo rthe box. How can I change the dual for two singles to widen them by the 1/4 or so inches and not make amess of the wall? The two single boxes will...

Is there such a thing as an intermediate dimmer switch? Also is it possible to wire a 3 way lighting circuit using 2 way switches? i.e. without an intermediate unit in the middle? If so how can it be done? I know I know...... why not just use an intermediate unit but just humour me. I cant...

Guys This is a really strange one and at the moment I'm stumped. Please post as many answers or suggestions for this as you can. Electric remote control Velux windows with rain sensors. Cabled and fitted onto the lighting circuit with a fused switch and access point. When I power up...

Guys Tell me if this is a stupid idea. I have a 12v car battery powered cool box that I take camping. I cant see any reason why not, but someone enlighten me if there is, that I cant use a standard 20-60 transformer to convert the 230v hook up to power my cool box inside the tent. Cheers

Thanks Breezer Utilise the Simons Voss remote lock system to operate the roller shutter wirelessly. I have to say I've looked on the web site but havent yet seen the unit he is proposing to use so cant give any more details. I was hoping someone might have used SV or similar systems to...

Hi guys This is an unusual request for me so before I waste time and money trying to figure it out I thought I'd ask the experts first. I have been asked by a locksmith to find a solution for a roller shutter door and wireless key combination. The system they are fitting is Simons Voss...

Thanks Guys Noz - By source I meant back to the fuse board. It's the first light in th circuita and I've isolated it for this purpose as well. Ze is also fine. I've also come across this before as well and correct earthing dealt with it. On this occassion though it seems to be persistent...

Noz The earth was continuous back to source in the first place and was still registering voltage and was still giving shocks. If I revert back its not going to get rid of what was there in the first place surely? 33v induction current in a cable that is barely 4m long and double insulated...

Guys For a while now we have been getting shocks from a metal light switch. I have taken the switch off and looked at the cabling narrowing teh problem down to an earth cable. I have a T/E cable going directly from a light fitting through the wall and into the switch. I have disconnected...

guys I've had a question from a US riend of mine. I'll cut and paste to ease my efforts. Can I have your opinions so that I can go back to them. Our electric bill has always been high since we've lived here, going on 14 years. High as in our average kilowatt hour reading/month on the...

I just thought I'd share this with you guys and give everyone some light relief. Stupid question of the week time. I fitted a shower for someone a couple of weeks ago. we noticed that the water flow wasn't exactly the best but the plumber had assured them that the water pressure was okay...

Hi I ahve a free flow shower with the hot water tank sitting ina cupboard to the right. The tank is below the level of the shower head and as a consequence the water pressure is not great. Without causing disruption to my shower cubicle how can I add pressure to the water coming through...

Guys I think I know the answer to this but I'd be interested in clarification from anyone with an opinion. I hav just been to inspect a house where theer is a downstairs bathroom come utility room. The washer and dryer have been made integral, behind cupboard doors as in a kitchen and the...

Thanks Steve Just not thinking. Point 2 - I was wanting to run a 2G socket seperate to the cooker point but have no other supply near. Run in 2.5mm cable from the cooker point. Would I therefore have to down rate/fuse it?

Guys 3 questions in one The cooker switches with integral sockets are generally on a 30a fuse or 32A breaker. How come as a normal spur wouldn't be off anything bigger than a 16A or 20A? Also looking at the sheer facts if I was to convert it to a standard cooker switch and spur off a...