Recent content by don't_touch_that!

I am neither a qualified electrician nor a troll but I ask this out of genuine interest as it will affect me when I finally replace my CU (with appropriate tests and BCO approval). I accept that you shouldn't have to chase out and install mechanical protection on the existing circuit but...

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I'm not a badge snob so I bought a Technosonic 32" LCD from Woolies a little while ago. I'm more than happy with it - picture is clear and bright, sound works and all the buttons do what they are supposed to. In other words it does what I'd expect a TV to do and at £400 it didn't empty my wallet.

Even in English law common sense applies sometimes - there is only one driver in the car (unless the instructor chooses to lean over and steer as well as pressing the accelerator to make the car speed up). @Richardp nice one - gave me a good laugh. I'm assuming you were joking? :wink:

Thanks for that quick reply. Non-RCD side it is then! I thought the RCD on the house end was really belt-and-braces but if it will cause more trouble than it's worth it has to go, cheers m8.

Hi All. I'm new to the forum and this is my first proper post so please try to answer in words of one syllable or less. I am installing 2.5mm SWA out to the garage to a small CU with RCD containing a 16A and a 6A MCB covering sockets and lights. The 2.5mm SWA can carry enough current to...

I've got the same shower. Adam and didthathurt are both right about where the cable entry should be. The instructions also show where the outer insulation needs to be cut to as without doing that you'll never be able to fit the front cover. That may be why the original fitter didn't take it...