Recent content by killercowuk

Great, thanks for confirming. It seems like a bit of work - agreed - however I do appreciate EFLI's suggestion as the equipment (server and computers) being protected may(?) justify it. I do IT work from home and have a server and computers with valuable (sentimental and business) data on...

Hi John and EFL, Thanks for follow up. Sorry yes for some reason I had the impression the RCBO would be a direct replacement for an RCB (ie. could be swapped in - potentially across more than one circuit). Following further research I understand they do both jobs on individual circuits (which...

Yep - fair recommendation. Metal is the blanking plate I've got sitting here but possibly plastic (for the sake of a quid or two) may be the safer option then?

Ah yes, makes sense. Thanks for clarifying - I'll remove the earth "bridge" between circuits and keep it to Ring 2 only.

I did think about this however this is a socket in the new office room I'm working on where I am planning to make all sockets on what was an old water heater circuit instead - the extra 4 sockets are for room next door and this socket provided most convenient access to the ring main. Having...

Hi guys, Just to clarify, yes its currently a 16A rcd protected circuit wired using 2.5mm2 cabling. Will be looking into sourcing a 20A MCB to go with new RCBO. But thanks for checking up on it John :)

Am looking to extend my ring main by 4 sockets from a socket that is no longer required (at its present location) and wanted to check if the following solution (using materials I have to hand) meets all the required regulations. I've attached a diagram of a double socket metal back box...

Great, thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated. Excellent recommendation! Hadn't even considered. Thanks again!

Hi all, I have been renovating an old flat from around 1890 (in Scotland). We recently had the consumer unit upgraded to an RCD protected one and fortunately all existing wiring appeared in good shape (redone around 1980s we believe). At the same time we removed an old water heater and tank...