Recent content by DIYDaveN

Wouldn't want to do anything dangerous. :wink: To an old shed, yes, with a single socket and tube light; would be handy to have working. All the helpful info has convinced me that a professional is definitely required. Good to know it's not simple/safe/easy fix, etc.

Absolutely, and apologies for using the wrong term. I had read elsewhere about the dangers of incorrectly using/wiring a multimeter and certainly wouldn't attempt (if at all) without significant further reading and education, in to them and how electricity works. Was just curious about the...

EFLImpudence, understood on the voltage pen... it would be nice to see if there was any current running. Everything looks clean and secure however, so I suspect it's something else. Totally take your point though... will see about getting one. Both, I did wonder whether it had been rewired...

Woooo, big images, sorry!

Hi all. First post... sorry if I don't use all the correct terminology! Recently bought a new house and there is a spur to a junction box, continuing to an outside connection via armoured cable, etc. but it doesn't work. See images to make more sense of my next section: Full size...