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makes sense.. :)

thanks for the advice plugwash.. when connecting back up to keep the ring balanced, where both cables are going through a single socket how should I connect the cable that is going to continue through? can I use choc block or is there a better way? ta Trev

should I look to rewire it completely? I was hoping not to have to.. :( have you ever seen it done perhaps where due to the fabric of the building it is hard to run the 'return leg' of the ring :?

Hi, I'm looking at the electrics upstairs in the bedroom (will be adding new sockets) and the sockets either have 4 cables connected to the face plate or 2 connected and one going through. It looks like the ring is done with two cables going out along one route and then connecting together at...

will do - might be a few weeks as the kitchen isn't due till late march - although given everything that needs doing before then I wish it were longer! :)

thanks, that's a very good point had not even considered changing lamps.. do they tend to be sealed units? Do you know if the individual 240v led lamps are better? any details on your home made ones? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLW50GU.html I am assuming with something like these you...

does anyone have any experience with the walkover LED lights, mains or low voltage? If so which would they recomend in the above situation? thanks Trev ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ yes, understood. Am using SWA for a run to the garage as often recommended on here terminated in a...

thanks, that's great! Will go with the 6mm radial. Will have to go with a 45ADP switch looking at it as it will need to match the rest of my switches and they don't do a 20.. unless it can go above the larder in which case I could go white as you wouldn't see it? you'd need steps to get to it...

Is this in a new extension? Not sure if it applies in your case but as it sounds like notifiable work it might be - I believe for new extensions regs mean you can't make changes that make your building 'less' compliant with part M - from discussions with building inspectors etc. this means that...

unfortunately that's the problem, I don't have it yet, it's coming with the kitchen.. but the plasterer is due before the kitchen and I am struggling to get any info out of MFI.. assuming it was 16A - if I round that up to 4kW it looks like I should be okay with 2.5mm TW&E, presumeably tho...

hi, anyone have any experience of this type of combi Oven/microwave? Do you know if they just plug in or if they need an fcu or a 45A DP switch.. actual oven: http://www.neff.co.uk/H5972.html it's going to be placed in a 600 tall lader unit (MFI kitchen) thanks Trevor

Hi, I'm looking to run some patio lights (probably a combo of about 6/7 mains walkover led lights and a few mains bollards). I'd like to control these from a switch inside the back door. By my (admittedly amateur) estimates 1.5m 3core SWA should be fine.. can you terminate SWA in a...

again thanks for the help. I will see if I can squeeze it in. Presumeably there is no need to use one with a neon indicator? will do - I prefer that idea, was just a little worried how deep I would need to go since it is a cooker box, but should be okay i guess. thanks, will aim for 300m...

Hi, thanks for all the advice, below is my latest 'attempt'.. I have moved the height of the ring cable to that of the sockets along the cooker wall. Indicated the cooker point position. Shown the right hand wall properly (is actually no washing machine just dishwasher), Finalized the cooker...

sorry, realised the last bit of that question didn't make much sense, the below is attempt 2 but still doesn't read well so did a pic: is it okay to run a cable (e.g. cooker cable) above or below the box of a socket that 'defines the safe zone' presumeably it is as it never leaves the safe...

thanks for the replies! unfortunately the window sill for the window shown on the right is the same height as the worktop and almost full wall width, and I'd rather not have any worktop mounted switches etc.. is there a problem with switched sockets behind appliances? yes :( I realise...

Hi, can I get opinions on the layout in my hasty pic below? My questions are: (all runs will be checked by part p electrician and building inspector but want to do/learn as much as possible) 1) is the low level of the cable run okay given the presence of a cooker cable outlet plate (I got...

thanks for the info Davy, am relatively comfortable with indoor electrics and have advice from people who have done a lot of house wiring, the electrician has seen all the internal wiring and is happy. I just (as you may have guessed, have NO idea when it comes to external stuff and how to...

Hi, I've got a few questions I couldn't find answers to :? .. 1) for a high wall light by a back door where the cable will be run down to the light from within the soffit, does this still need to be SWA cable? Also I wanted to switch it from a normal 3 gang switch by the door which would...

Thanks Lectrician! that's helpful as I was uncertain of the reception I might get and what level of involvment to look for. cheers Trev