Recent content by Northernladuk

Interesting comment about the other electrical stuff in the building. It is a converted old building so each floor is rented off and has it's own electrical supply. Wonder if it is anything do with that. I will take all the lamps back off and check all the connections I think. It across the...

And on a practical example I had a 7.5Kw shower unit internals replaced by an 'electrician' but soon after I would come down stairs and there would be an acrid smell. Went down stairs to the electrics and sure enough it was a right mess. Caught it just in time. The tw*t had only put a 9.5 Kw...

We have a small club with a number of wall lights and ceiling lights. The wallas are plasterboard and ceiling is suspended. For some reason we have a few fittings that will blow a bulb in less than a day, other will alst a few days and the bulb blows. Can anyone shed any light on why the...

I am fitting a new kitchen and have pulled the old units out to find the walls badly covered in mildew and damp. I notice the wall has been plastered right down to the floor. I believe this is a no no and is what is causing the damp. I am just about to have all the walls re-skimmed, should I...

I have a socket that I need to move about 2 feet. I was hoping to use the knock out where the existing socket was to put a junction box and then extend the ringmain to where I want it. What should I use as a junction box that is safe for being plastered over? Are there special metal clad ones...