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Ah, indeed John. I'm aware how much nonsense there is about calculating "free air" (I do a lot with coax and antennas which has similar impractical calculations). Thanks all for your help. Really helpful so far - lots to think about and discuss with a professional.

Oh absolutely. Lots of course. I'm hoping not to entirely rewire the house, that's all. Replace consumer unit and sort the workshop bit. Was just reading up. Apparently, flexible wire isn't a complete no-no? In fact, T+E isn't recommended in conduit?

Firstly, thank you for the response. 1. In the extension? Some of it will need to be replaced. It's been done properly to the first one using 2.5mm twin and earth. The others are, unfortunately, 2.5mm flexible cable and isn't trunked, simply put on with saddles (could have been worse, I guess)...

Hi all. New here, but seems like a good place to ask. Technically, my expertise is in small circuits rather than ring mains and 240v. Our house is a mess. We bought it last year. It's old and we've found there are lots of hidden foibles and we're going to need to get them fixed when we fit the...