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Something like this > https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QFJB3.html You could use one of these if you can get to the void above. > https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Junction_Boxes/index.html#Ashley_J803

Getting back on topic: Post photos of your Consumer units. The garage one imho sounds like it just requires the correct make of RCBOS/MCBS. No biggy having a plastic consumer unit as it's not habitable or is it directly linked to the house? The regulation quoted is so if anyone drills into a...

No that sounds like a common installation method

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Is the Protective core being used for an Earth? Should be ok, some would say it should still be RCD protected or at least a time delay version. As long as the Earth loop impedance is low enough for the protective device for it it should be alright.

Seems very odd, normally most have removable plastic film on the batteries or similar and even a button of some description to turn then "on", have you a link to light?

A ceiling mounted pull cord light switch would be a better option, it's only plastic conduit so should be easy enough.

I was working for a company that tests and completes EICR reports for Thames water in 2023 and we found asbestos, the guy i was working with didn't even bother reporting it to their health and safety guy as it was "too much hassle" I left a month later.

It's not ideal to have every circuit protected by One RCD if this is the case here, the board looks plastic but when it was installed probably completely compliant. Looks like the installers have taken good care from the labelling etc...

You can put two sizes in hole saws so anyone could fit a 70mm as a pilot and whatever size your new lights would be if the Collingwood weren't available or suitable. skip to 1.50 the other method is to use a bit of cut 70mm circular wood.

I've used E spares in the past and they do tend to be quick service / dispatch wise.

There will be some available in April with TLC Electrical but if you want a GU10 > https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Lighting_Downlights_Index/Fire_Rated_Downlights_Gu/index.html JCC are pretty good.

Thought they were spade connectors on their elements. I could be wrong

I also had a failed unit in my Kitchen, I did install them in 2017 though so just got a new unit. Most of the time it worked fine but occasionally flashed like a strobe.

I have a 2018 PDF, a colleague gave me a copy.

This is rather odd, is that a stud wall? Where is the nearest power in relation to the wires? I would have though they should all be able to be connected together on one power source/switch Why hasn't the electrician wired them into a junction box of some description and just left them dangling...

I did have a Double USB socket that lasted about 6 months, I have replaced it and it's been ok for over three years now.

So the RCD on the right actually trips out? Have you any areas where equipment could be wet? Needs an insulation resistance test on the conductors with everything Unplugged and disconnected.

If it's that old can you still purchase a suitable RCD or RCBO?

I'd certainly not dismiss another electricians Testing if the results look ok, some things are very personal in terms of C2/C3. Though I'd want to delve into an installation to fathom what requires updating/replacing/improving but I wouldn't bullshit someone by saying something was in the Regs...