Recent content by jzee

I see what your saying Mikeyd, now I do think the builder messed up. I'll have to ask my neighbours how their setup is. I plan to put an automatic garage door opener in (depending on cost), so that might be the best option. I'd also quite like another double socket, and outside light over my...

I won't touch the RCB, I just want to know what's needed before I ask an electrician. The fused switch turns off all power to the garage, socket & light. Edit: They had to put a socket in the garage as it was in the advertising. Now you mention it sparkwright, you're probably right...

Hi, thanks for all your replies. I've just measured the black cable and it is half an inch - sorry for the error earlier. The switch that is tripping is the 6a switch, the black one in the 2nd pic (middle of the right set of black switches). This trip switch is just for the garage (it says...

Ok, the distance is approx 15-20meters away. I couldn't have hit the cable with the spade, it is protected in a tube that you cannot crush. I only really saw it where it came up into the garage, as the cable goes into the garage above the damp proof course. There is only one double socket...

This one is from when the house was being built: RCB (that's a energy monitor on the top of it) How the cable comes into the garage. The main switch turns all elec off in the garage, the one to the left is the light switch. The cable to the power socket goes into the garage loft...

Why not use a energy saving bulb? Like 8watt one? simple solution??

I'm currently looking into electrifying my garage with remote, and have a canopy door (like you). You can get garage door openers for about £200 or a roller door for about £550-600 at the cheapest...

Oh, just to be clear. It trips the RCB. Also, I can't see if the big bertha armoured cable goes all the way to the RCB, as the wires from this are behind plaster board.

Hi, I need your advice. I bought a brand new house 6months ago, with a detached garage at the bottom of the garden - the fuse for this says NSB06 - so I assume 6amps. Now whenever I run my pressure washer (1500watt) or lawn mower (similar wattage) it trips the switch - which is very very...

Sorry to bring up an old thread. I'm currently looking into the cost of this for my Kitchen & hallway (approx 22sqm). I was quoted £200 for the latex, and £300 for fitting. The cost of the tiles were OK (£125 compared to £95 off an internet retailer). I'm contemplating doing this myself...