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Thanks dingbat, at last a practical and sensible reply. Just what the forum is for.

I think everyone is missing the point here, re-read the initial post please!! The house was built when I bought it, the electrics were already installed, there was no choices, the wiring was all part of the house. The sockets are outside but under cover. I still need some guidance on my...

Very helpful, thanks!!!!!!!!!!

On my household ring main the builder has included 2 external unswitched waterproof sockets, one by the front door and one by the back door. The one by the back door has been used to power garden lights via a plug in RCD. The lighting cable is a very light 2 core with no outer insulation...

So what happens if you live in a fairly modern house (circa 1975) that was built before the regulations were changed and there is no earth bonding?

I want to move an electic cooker double pole switch. The existing cable is not long enough to reach to the new position. The cable runner to the consumer unit is to very difficult to replace. Can I join the 6mm cable safely? If so what should I use to join it? The joint has to be hidden in the...