Recent content by wrinx

I'm really not interested in arguing semantics with you on a forum...you obviously have more free time than I. I came here for some friendly advice which I've received, thanks to the other contributors. Steve

Thanks for your input, but you've jumped to several incorrect conclusions, this installation is not what I expected hence the post for assistance...I know my limits and have decided to contact an Electrician. To everyone who has responded and helped without being rude, I thank you for...

I'm quickly coming to the conclusion I need to get a sparky out to rewire this mess :lol: But...I can pull the 5a fuse on the old Wylex (hence the rewiring thought!) to isolate the downstairs lights. Unfortunately this does not include the conservatory or back porch which are on the...

As far as I'm aware, the live feed comes directly via the 30a fuse in the box. Yesterday I managed to contact between the two black wires after thinking I'd isolated the lighting circuit! Not happy as you can imagine...that blew the 30a fuse. Steve

Sorry...I've searched here and the net but have only found a wide variety of wiring methods, none of which seem to fit the set-up I have :? Conservatory is wired into the Garage 30a ring, light switch to the down lighters was a "30a XDP" switch with a red indicator light??? Not very...

Does the bad running coincide with anything or have a pattern...perhaps getting up to temperature or a hot engine? Steve

Ouch, looks like an ex-girlfriend had a lucky escape then...she used one of my favourite wood chisels as a screwdriver a few years ago and managed to break it in half?!?!?! Still can't work that one out to this day! Steve

Yes, they've given me a buzz or two in the past :roll: Nearly had another one today. Took the lighting fuse out and proceeded to disconnect an old light switch...wires out so I set about tidying them up, managed to briefly contact the two neutrals and bang! Thankfully no shock to...

Thanks for your response :) Yes...a good idea. There won't be anything too heavy as individual lumps, I doubt engines will make it up there! But the whole lot might get heavy over time...as storage areas tend to become overloaded :oops: The joist hangers are rated to SHORT TERM UPLIFT...

Hi All...first post and hoping to gain some advice or confirmation that my plan is ok...and not some foolhardy mission! I have a large (and high) garage with two "toy" cars and workshop. Unfortunately(!) recent purchases of lathe, large pillar drill and all the other accumulated bits 'n' bobs...