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Existing cable is flex clipped direct to external wall with no additional mechanical protection socket circuits are protected by a rccd

I didn't notice this but I think you're right, Does the other timer and contactor that has no problem look the same as this one?

Well is an RCD required in this instance? (for an additional outside light wall mounted) I was thinking of adding an RCD anyway on a safety aspect rather than for just meeting the regs.

Forget the soldering idea unless you got a good equipment cause its a pain Do whatever is easiest at a max cable length of 5m, a low power consumption, a small csa cable, volt drop is pretty much negligible

Thanks both of you, I thought England and Wales regs on notifiable work was the same :o although I do know it is notifiable work anyway. I was thinking that it should really have RCD protection but wasnt sure, it is a relatively old style CU but I think standard MCBs from new CUs will fit? so...

You should really check with the electrician who would pass it as different electricians could have different views on things even though the regs are the same.

Yes your always best taking from original supply if possible but there would be no problem connecting to the end of the current LED strip as long as the distance of cable joining the two isn't too far (how far do you plan?) Its worth to mention that itll be easier to take from the original...

The existing light is controlled by an integrated PIR on the light fitting. If it makes any difference, the existing fitting is 10W LED and the proposed is 12W led bulb. The external terminal box is fed from a permanent live in the lighting circuit, there is no internal switch to turn the...

I done this and used 6 core alarm wire which was ideal (could also use phone line cable), Mine was for RGB lighting

Hello, Just wondering if anyone could confirm the following wiring modification would be correct. The cct from consumer unit is the downstairs lighting circuit which currently has 1 outside light connected to it. I plan to add another light powered from the same external terminal...

Hello, I have a Vaillant ECOMAX 824/2E, When the cold water is being ran on full, the boiler turns on (sounds like the fan) and status is 17 (HW icon appears for a split second but boiler never fires up). What could this be? It is rather annoying haha When hot water is ran, boiler comes...

Just came across red granite, that looks alright. Will keep that as last resort kind of thing. Whats the easiest way to skim up an inch or so of the old stone/aggregate? The chippings/stone (whatever its called) is a mix of about 15-30mm bits, quite tough on the ground.

Hi, I'm in need of renewing the front garden, Ive got the "garden" part of it sorted (turf and arrangement for plants etc) but need to surface the driveway, its not small so block paving etc will be a relatively big, time consuming job (and also materials costly), getting a contractor in will...