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Hi, Does anyone know of a grid system fitting LED dimmer switch, Its for GU10 LEDs that are replacing GU10 Halogens. These are currently dimmed by a toroidal dimmer in a grid plate. I still want the LEDs' to be dimmable as its over a dining/relaxing area. For information the grid...

Thanks, and dont worry everything is off and will stay off until checked out thoroughly

I would appreciate some guidance and ideas. When i was checking a metal electric towel rail for earth continuity with the power off i placed the probes on the flex outlet plate fastening screw and the casing of the towel rail all ok . I then checked from the towel rail chasis to a metal fire...

Going back to the original question about scrapping Part P, I just add my anecdotes because i think they show the confusion out there. My story started with the notification fees i was about to be charged for some electrical work. After some discussion the LABC agreed the charges they had...

Ive recently been informed by my LABC that they will only accept testing figures from a registered spark. . However this makes me question the legality of such a position, a competent person can carry out a PIR/EICR registered or not so surely the LABC stating they will only accept a set of...

:oops: Ah yes sorry brains still in re boot mode.

Or could you not just use an RCD socket outlet for the newly installed socket. :?: Not the prettiest of accessories but does the job.

A self installed rewire will cost me about 500 in materials so i would have been charged £73, my mistake i thought VAT was on top. compared to the £300 plus i am now being told.

BAS, The old sheet does not have the electrical section. This is a new addition hence my shock at the increase cost.

Thanks Paul for link. BAS not in disagreement with you, have a look at the link, put yourself in the position of the majority of joe public and their very low level of understanding/awareness of Part P and from that position interpret the fee sheet.

Thanks everyone for advice and thoughts. I have written to the Planning office asking how i can feel secure i am being given the correct fee information when their own price sheet has very confusing and misleading statements. The implication on the fee sheet that rewiring is not Part P, the...

Yes I spotted that too, i thought it all adds to the confusion for poor old joe public. The whole of the wording is not exactly clear. In that section it states rewiring, under non part P. So not notifiable. !!!! And the price is the first three columns added together. However on a...

Its East Devon and i thought its extortionate too. Especially as they can in their small print add an as yet undefined sum if they decide they need a registered spark to come out and offer consultative services to them. BAS, the reason i got charged 90 in the past is because the BCO classed...

BAS Thanks for the reply. Is this the section you mean regarding the definition —(1) In these Regulations “building work” means— (a)the erection or extension of a building;. (b)the provision or extension of a controlled service or fitting in or in connection with a building;. (c)the...

I have just been in touch with my local Building control to get the forms and fees required to notify them of my intent to rewire my house and change the CU to a full RCBO set up. They have come back and told me the requirementS are for a full set of plans to be sent in, fee £165.95 which...

Oh god no....theyre unreliable and just shoving anything in and hoping it lights up, tends to dissapoint, or so the wife says. :) Have you got a mate with a volt/multi meter

Have you confirmed whether there is power at the switch or not ?

Hi, I have an oil central heating sytem. Its pretty old but working ok except. When the boiler fires up it starts a harmonic whine which is very lnoticable and annoying. I have found that if i go to the oil tank about 50feet away from the boiler and turn the valve to off and then back on or just...

Hi i have posted this in the decorating section too, wasnt sure where to ask. I need to put up replacement ceiling boards, is it ok to put these up over the old or do the old have to come off. Thanks

Hi, Bought a house where they had had a chip pan fire. The walls and ceiling are covered in a black film. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get this off ready for decorating. The walls and ceiling are painted in a silk finish. I have tried soap and water it gets some off but there is...