Recent content by maxwellm

Hi everybody Thanks for all the replys so far. The wall is as GJH mentioned in his reply, it is plasterboard with a gap before the outside wall attached with blobs of plasterboard adhesive. I like the idea of cutting a square out and filling it with plaster to get a more security finish. The...

Hello Can anyone advise me on how to install a plasma wall bracket onto a plasterboard wall? The plasterboard does not appear to be that thick and I have hung a lot of things around the house, but not something so expensive. The bracket supports up 100kg and the plasma TV weighs 30kg. I did...

hello I am currently in the process of upgrading and replacing my consumer unit. My question is, is there a safe way of removing the supply fuse? the local electricity board say they cannot come out for at least 3-4 weeks, a joke I know, but I am almost complete and nee to hook it up very...

Thankyou, could you advise me of the correct connection of the terminals from the RCD to MCB, or is it a simple , phase for phase , neutral for neutral etc

thanks Guys Could i go back to my original question, Is it ok to add a RCD to a new c/u without opting for a split board?

thanks Plugwash Can i ask if i was to install a split load c/u, would this mean if any short or earth leakage in the shower unit trip the RCD?. Also would a 63amp 30 ma RCD be ok for the board? thanks

Hello all I have just installed a 7kw shower (6mm cable) with 45amp pull cord. The c/u is a 60 amp 5 way board, so I need to change this as well as the diversity required in the house will out strip the usage. My question is, can I add a 30ma RCD directly to the new board instead of a...