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    Adding circuit to fan isolator

    13A
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    Downlight choice

    Anything but downlights.
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    A cracked plug socket which I use a lot for fan-heater.

    No reason why it should - things get hot because the resistance goes up from contact tarnishing.
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    Need help buying a cable

    Bells are ringing alright!
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    Need help buying a cable

    Probably copper...
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    Repair of cooker hood PCB trace

    True, but bear in mind they have a large surface area to dissipate the heat and so can carry more current than you might expect. There are calculators on-line to show what they can do.
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    Covering plug socket

    Obviously the point is that they should NOT be invisible, to prevent lethal injuries.
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    Covering plug socket

    Join the cables, and use a blanking plate.
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    Does adding a spur from the MCB require Part P?

    ..only in Mold...
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    Owl or Smart monitor reading - which to believe?

    Well, I agree that the Owl (and similar products) are useful tools. I wouldn't be without my Watson. However my point was that I do not believe that there is any provision within the Consumer Rights Act to prevent the sale of a particular product; it has an entirely different purpose. I object...
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    Owl or Smart monitor reading - which to believe?

    I asked you what "should be banned under Consumer Rights Act" means. Describe the legal procedure you will undergo to 'ban' them.
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    Owl or Smart monitor reading - which to believe?

    So what does "should be banned under Consumer Rights Act" even mean?
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    Owl or Smart monitor reading - which to believe?

    You don't 'alf talk a load of rubbish.
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    Electrical wiring under screed

    God - doesn't he ever give up?
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    Hot water timer unit replacement

    It's just that I used to have great plans for detailed zone control, and then realised that if you don't shut all the doors, it's a bit pointless.
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    Hot water timer unit replacement

    So you don't have a cat?
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    Does armoured cable to Garage need to be buried?

    I leave this as an exercise for the student...
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    Does armoured cable to Garage need to be buried?

    I seem to remember it's a frequent C&G Wiring Regs question: (roughly...) How deep must you bury a cable? 1 1m 2 450mm 3 500mm 4 As deep as it needs to be
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    Petition for control of unsafe electrical items

    Interesting. Who are you going to 'apply for certification' to?
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    Switching halogen MR16 spotlights for LED

    I think I'd be concerned that 12V fittings might not be designed to use 230V.
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