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Understood, I should connect a new earth wire from the earth terminal on the dimmer switch, into the spare port in the earth block. That makes perfect sense, apologies for my misunderstanding, and thankyou all for clearing it up. I'm keen to learn more so I can do these simple jobs myself but...

Thanks for the advice Harry. In this instance, does it matter which of the earth wires are attached to the dimmer switch? Left middle or right in the image? Which would be the from the spare way (youre right, theres two empty slots in the consumer box if I'm following what youre saying correctly)

Hi I have been wiring in some new plugs and a dimmer switch to our bedroom. The original single rocker switch has more going on behind it than I expected, and I want to sense-check that I am doing it right. In particular I want to check I'm earthing it correctly. Here is the orignal wiring on...

Hi, I am attempting to fix some screw pops. I have removed the loose plaster and I'm planning to sink the offending screws in slightly further. However I'm at a loss as to whether the new dry wall screws should be either side of the originals in a horizontal or vertical manner. Ie. Will the...