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    Neon light switch permanently illuminated (for loft light)

    Hi all, I have a loft light switch with neon indicator light. The switch itself works perfectly fine but the neon indicator is permanently illuminated, whether the switch is on or off. I am not sure if it designed to be permanently illuminated or if it is wired incorrectly. I have taken a...
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    Loft condensation - a further question - open loft hatch from cold/ventilated room?

    Hi all, I am sure a few of us have this problem at this time of year. I have had condensation before but I must admit it is the worst it has been this year. I have read all of the guides and general advice - one of which is to keep the loft hatch closed. However as a temporary fix would it...
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Ah... unless the loop around in the wall to supply socket next to it for hob?? EDIT - yes they do. Phew
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    No socket on left is also wired separately although in to the same circuit as power to hob killed when turn off cooker circuit. Took the plate off and the left wires are thin ones - the ones on the right are thicker as you can see. I cant understand what the ones on the left are.
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Yes those cables exclude cooker cable (both sets originate from the wall). The extractor still works as on separate circuit (has a separate fused spur above oven, which kills the extractor when I turn it off). Slightly better pic attached (cooker wire cables out of site but are the new blue...
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Morning, finally getting round to the job in hand. Ive taken off the cover for the cooker connecting plate and found 2 cables with 2 lots of L, E, N. Wasnt expecting that. Power definitely dead to cooker when turned of cooker circuit at consumer unit (and cooker switch) Would you just go ahead...
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Just before I go ahead with this tomorrow, I read on another site about applying for Part P building regulation consent: http://www.mybuilder.com/questions/v/21069/convert-a-hardwired-outlet-to-a-plug-socket Is this correct? I've changed plenty of sockets, light fittings etc.. Is this a...
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Many thanks for your help.
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    New electric oven with plug (old one hardwired)

    Good morning, I have a quick question regarding fitting of a new single electric oven. The new oven comes with a 13A plug (Indesit FIM33KAIX). My old oven is hardwired into a connection plate behind the oven which is connected up to the cooker switch (I believe 45A?). I dont want to cut...
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    Radiator in existing conservatory

    Thanks for the reply. It didn't put us off no you are right although at the time I never really thought about the regs, I assumed all was OK after conveyancer checked and said no problem. Yes definitely the structural implications are more important and will be looking into this more (we have...
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    Radiator in existing conservatory

    Good afternoon all, I have been considering a roof conversion from polycarbonate to tiled. From looking around on the internet, I am almost certain planning permission is required which is fine. However whilst looking at all the regs I have worried myself... My conservatory has a...
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