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I think I shall investigate doing this. It only makes sense to me to separate the Upstairs and Downstairs zones... Heck, I've done it with my heating - Lets do it with the mains! What a shame it was all bodged in the first place. I actually want to fit quite a bit of extra outside lighting...

I was using OSRAM Bulbs that I bought from my local hardware store, but because these were blowing all the time I bought a 10pack of cheap ones from Wickes. Now that these have all gone, I have bought a pack of 'Triple Life Plus GLS Light Bulbs' from CPC. These are made by Crompton Lighting...

I've just checked my Consumer Unit - It's actually a Contactum unit with 100A main switch. The lights are on a 6A Contactum 7106B MCB which says it is 'B6' (I assume Class B and 6A). There's space for a further 3 MCBs if need be.

Hi Mike, Thanks for your response..... I'll try and answer your questions as best as I can: 1) If all lights were to be on at once: Kitchen = 4x 50W 12V Halogens = 200W? Lounge = 6x ses Golf Balls on 2x IQ Dimmers@ 40w ea = 240W Hall = 100W Toilet = 60W Utility Room = 100W Landing =...

Hi All, I'm getting a little fed up with the lighting ring in my house and I thought I'd give you all a shout for some help. The problem is simple: Every time a light bulb blows the MCD trips and plunges the entire house into darkness. I have a suspicion that this may be considered a...