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I have 3 storage heaters (originally 4 but took one out in living room and use electric fire instead as took up too much space and only heated room in the day when we were out). I also also have a tank with immersion heater. We are on E7. We only use storage heaters from about Sept/Oct to...

I know this topic has be covered to death but I cant find a recent post that answers my question. Is there any alternative to the Varilight range for 2x 2way dimmers on the same circuit? What I mean by this is that I want two 2 way dimmers in my front room to control wall lights and big...

AH HA good point, I will try that tonight. Thanks

Hi Guys I've had a letter from Eon saying they have to replace my meter because it's past it's life span. My question is, should I ask if the can put an isolator in so I can get work done on the consumer unit? (will need it changed when storage heaters come out and central heating goes in...

I'm not sure what's scarier...the chair or the "I want to bum you look from the guard" :shock:

Or husband!!!!

I'l have the van please :lol:

:?: :shock: random.

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So am I right in thinking that if the resistor in the screwdriver fails then when I'm testing I could get the full current through my body? :shock: Think I may be doing some online shopping VERY soon :lol:. Thanks davy_owen.

I am relativley new to these boards & to DIY and over the last couple of months I have been reading the top notch advice given by seasoned posters. One of the things I have noticed is the repeated recommendation to NOT use a neon screwdriver to test a circuit is dead before working on it...

Great idea, mods can we have a sidmus forum...please.

O thats ok then, had me worried for a bit there lol. Have the sparky's been back yet?

I have energy saving bulb in our bedroom and it does take about 2 seconds to come on and then it's quite dull for about 20 seconds afer until it warms up, think this is pretty normal.

Did you choose your username before or after this burning smell?! :wink: