Recent content by tim_h

Hi, I've just had a look at the picture and am a bit confused. How do you number your MCBs to correspond with the N + E terminals? I've always assumed the MCB stabs were numbered downwards to correspond with the numbering on the plastic plate behind the N + E bars. But from what I can see...

It's silent. Just make sure you don't overload it, my first one melted and it was only overloaded by 60watts! :roll:

NICEIC state on there website that conduits can be used for CPC. http://www.niceic.org.uk/approved/quest7.html To test this properly you need to use a high current ohmmeter. These test at upto 25A but at a low voltage. They are also known as Clare testers or ducters, but not many sparks...

I have one of these fitted in my bathroom. If I remember correctly the Neutral connections do no need to be wired, they're just there for convenience if you want them. I have a timed fan and this controls the switched live of the fan with the lights. This arrangement works fine.

Yep, you can connect them like that if they are the standard lighting PIR. Obviously you have to ensure each on is capable of switching the total lighting load. Only trouble is, when on starts playing up and sticks on, you have to disconnect them one at a time to work out which one it is...