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Hi all And thanks for the replies. It does make sense to install an isolation switch although this would be easier to wire in a new install rather than to retrofit. TTC, do you get triple pole isolating switches? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks to all again for quick response.

Hi Firstly, I'm a spark to trade but been away from the contracting for over 30 years. I have been asked to replace an extract fan in the bathroom. The home owner tells me that you must now have a spur unit fused at 3amp for the fan as this is now a regulation. The current fan (to be...

Octopus wiring is an old trade name for wiring all the lighting from a single junction boxjavascript:emoticon(':lol:') Laughing Steve

Kingtubby Firstly; each ceiling rose should have 3 x T&E cables except the last in circuit which will have 2. Correctly terminated ceiling rose will have 3 reds in one terminal (Live joint) 2 blacks (Neutral joint) & 1 black (Switch wire joint). The lamp is connected across the switch wire &...

Kingtubby Without seeing it it sounds as though you have mixed up a swich wire & neutral(s). This can result in some of your lights being connected in series - the fact you measure 60V with the lamp in circuit suggests that 4 lights are in series (4 x 60V = 240V). Do you have any other dim...

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Put both earth wires into socket along with a bit of earth wire from back of the box.

Breezer Ther just sort of mahogany veneer doors that are hollow and cheap to buy. I paid about £20 each at a builder's merchant but you can buy them for less at B&Q and other DIY stores. I'm lead to believe the DIY shops sell a cheaper made doors but I'm not sure. Any views? Steveo

Hi I've just started replacing old, worn saplel doors with new ones. What is the best way to care for the surface pf these doors once hung? Just wondering?? :roll: Steveo

Thanks to all that replied. I will start the job next weekend and by that time I'll have a surform,(':lol:') Cheers and beers.

Breezer Thanks for the reply. What does sor form mean??javascript:emoticon(':?:') Question Homer

Hi I need tro replace a Sapele door at home and the door will require 20mm sawn off its height for the door to fit. My question is, what is the right way to cut a door? Is it with a circular saw? If so how do you cut the door and prevent chipping etc, Will appreciate replies and any...

Ban Thanks for the reply and link to the site. I'm going to hit the sack (early bedder) for now but will it check it out tomorrow. Thanks again for swift reply. Ciao Maboza (Maballsa)

Your right! Maboza is the scottish equivalent of Maballsa. It's the same as Tom and Tam, Willie and Wullie etc.

Thanks for the speedy response. Can you explain further - how is the resistance between the live and earth measured? Should this resistance not be at infinity or very close to it? Thanks in advance.

Hi Can any of you explain, or recommend sites that can explain earth loop impedance, the theory & testing? I never got the hang of it during my day release classes which was many years ago. BTW this a great site, only found it a couple of weeks agop.

Tsquealer Check the fuse/MCB at CU for shower, should be 30 or 40/45amp. If Ok check voltage present at pull cord at both set of terminals with switch on, ie at the mains side and the load side to prove the pull cord is switching on OK. Check also screw terminals are tight as this could cause...

One red & black is the live and neutral. The 2nd red and black is switch wire and neutral. The two blacks joined together is the neutral joint. You could extend both cables to new switch position and just put a blanking plate in place of the original switch. Maboza

Golfer1 Firstly, plug in a device you know works (eg table lamp) into both sockets. If sockets still dead - check for tripped MCB at CU and reset if necessary. It might be worth checking if these sockets were originally spur units fed from an Off Peak CU and the time switch has turned them...