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Sorry Was this question too complicated for everyone?

Guys I am looking at two wireless heater controls. One is a Danfoss at about 450MHz and the other is a Honeywell at about 850MHz. Am I right in assuming that the Honeywell extra MHz will increase the ability to transmit through solid objects i.e. internal walls and therefore make it...

Thanks guys. There never is an esy way to do anything. Cheers

Thanks RF. Surely the presence of a clamp doesn't confirm adequate bonding? The cable could be broken? Is this the way the continuity would be tested during a PIR? Basically a long lead from the fuse box through the house to the kitchen? Is there not an easier way of doing it?

I have a socket for appliances in a cupboard near my sink. If I use a multimeter would it detect continuity from the earth point on the socket to the copper pipes thereby confirming the presence of effective bonding? What is the conventional way to test for bonding in a fitted kitchen where...

Thanks Ric Guess what. Pulled the dishwasher out. The flex is conected with a straight connector. There was a leak on the outlet pipe but not so severe as to cause major problems and the straight connector was getting splashed. Thanks mate.

I have a dishwasher nuisance tripping the RCD in my split load CU. Is this common? What is the solution? I have my kitchen circuit and conservatory on the RCD due to the conservatory supplying any outlet to the garden. Also the circuit has an FCU supplying a socket in a separate garage...

Thanks guys. Nice to know notg everyone takes the p*** out of us northern folk. One more comment and I'l set me whippet on yer. Pens... The legal requirement for an RCD. I am aware that PartP states RCDs. I am currently looking to buy a property ad being told by the vendor that RCDs are nota...

Guys I am aware of the requirements PartP going forward but have a question. If I buy or rent a property is it a legal reuirement that there be an RCD in the property and main smoke detectors? Thx