Recent content by heinz57uk

sorry guys, didn't mean to open the proverbial can of worms. Without trying to discredit the helpful advise and information you have all provided I think it might be best if I get a qualified electrician in who can self certify - and save me a head ache :) The only trouble I have with...

With thanks to your advice earlier I've now replaced the old pendant light with a ceiling fitted down lighter and all works fine. However I've hit a slight snag in that the down light doesn't provide enough light for the room (should have seen this coming). To get around this I can add a...

Thanks for both your responses, you have botrh been very helpful. Although I must say trying to understand what can or cannot be done by the DIY'er in the regulations is a nightmare! :shock:

I'd like to replace by pendant ceiling light in an ensuite with a ceiling mounted down lighter. Question is does this come under Part P of the building regulations? I know that Part P requires any work undertaken in a bathroom to have building control notified or signed of by a competent...

Thanks to everyone for all there help.

the socket I intend to use for the spur is on the ring, and is not a spur itself. Given this would you still recommend placing an FCU first on the spur before the extra plug sockets? Sorry for any confusion.

SecuresPark & RF Lighting, thanks for your replies. Final quick question. The 13amp socket that part of the ring main is not at the end of the circuit as my crude diagram implied. It is just part of the radial circuit. With this in mind when spuring off the socket is it still recommended I...

Hi All, I'm currently fitting an LCD TV to the bedroom wall. To make things neat and tidy I'd like to spur off the 13amp plug socket thats close to floor level directly beneath the TV, and place a new plug socket behind the wall mounted TV. While I understand a spur will allow me to do...