Recent content by ecn5

Thanks Martin. My tests suggest that there definitely are. I think the cable got stretched to breaking point when we moved the position of the socket a little too far... But the outer insulation looks to be in tact - if I pull the cable, the other end moves freely.

I had a number of electronic dimmer modules manufactured by GET Plc installed to control my lighting (see picture below). They are connected variously to low voltage halogen lights, 240v halogen lights and 240v incandescent lights (each individual dimmer is only connected to one type of...

I need to replace a telephone cable (consumer side of master box). I think the old cable has broken strands inside it, but the outer insulation is fine. The cable takes a slightly tricky route through stud wall. What I'd like to do is securely fasten new cable to the end of the old cable, and...