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I use these http://www.wickes.co.uk/wire-strippers/invt/500514/?source=123_74&tmcampid=104&tmad=c&tmplaceref=PPC_ggl_0006635&tmcustom=mkwid|W5fPyZGt_dc|pcrid|7531858372|match||plid|&gclid=CL_VlLfg0LwCFUnjwgodxgUA_g

Aerial amplifier in loft

Neutral connected to earth pin fault didn't show until after new CU had been installed

Vacuum cleaner tripping RCD Vacuum cleaner is double insulated.

Eric I do electrical installs on yachts and have found a great book called 'Electrics Afloat' invaluable. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/0713661496/sr=1-2/qid=1235427580/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=266239&s=books&qid=1235427580&sr=1-2 To stop electrolyse galvanic isolators...

Got it!!

The one I do work for always request one on change of tenancy If I were you I'd issue a MWC if you've done the tests may as well issue documentation to them.

Bad connection in the origanl socket? Arcing causing spike or EM interference - just a thought

Dimmer overload Makes no difference what voltage they are it's the wattage of each lamp 7 down lights at 50W = 350 Watts What's the rating on the dimmer? I bet it's 250 Watt

Could be brushes arcing on liquidiser causing some of form interference and/or spikes . Most are class II so won't have an earthed casing Put a radio near liquidiser when it's running soon see if it's chucking out EM.

The "How would you like to do rewire every week. We have customers queueing up for rewires in your area" "Would you like an advert in our latest ... pamphlet, magazine etc etc." I had some company offering me contract work in schools as the have contacts - I told I can mail shot them...

Sea water is only 5% salt and in any case the water would run off to the side of the road

I think OP means a 'volt stick' not neon screwdriver. As others have said volt sticks have their use and as long as they are proved each time on a known 'live' circuit before and after test

What like one of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37279 But are you confident/knowledgeable enough to use one

Black box will be a contactor - one like this http://www.enbray.co.uk/2Z-2U%20Datasheet.pdf