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I am fairly sure that it is on the ring. It is one of two double sockets in the living room. At the risk of appearing thick (just wanna be safe) could I confirm this by some kind of meter test?

I need to fit (double?) socket in a small room that doesn't have a power point. There is a double socket in the living room directly opposite this room - could I come off this and wire through the cavity wall into the small room? The system uses an MCB if that tells you anything. I also need...

I want to install a second TV ariel to run a feed into the bedroom. The main ariel is in the loft. My question is : can I run a second cable off the main one without any problems. The main is ok giving a good picture on digital and (terrestial (apart from ch 5), but considering that both...

These MCB's are marvellous things (especially for screwdriver terrorists like me!) It fought me to the very last but I got it right in the end - thanks for your very quick and concise help. Nice Forum.

Thanks guys, I think you are right. I tested all three cables across the red and blacks.Only one was live so I (wrongly) concluded that this must be the sw, but the wall switch didnt turn it off, it was live all the time (this should have told me!). I guess all I've done is identify the live...

Attempting to replace single ceiling light with spotlights (single fitting)Many hours and swear words later it is working (switching on) but not completely off! The lights are still recieving some current because they are still on (though dim)even when the switch is in the off position?? I have...