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yes, cant get my head around this one, The downstairs switch is connected as follows, L1 & L2 t&e. L1 is live(switch live?) then a short link goes from L1 to com. I need to know how the connections would be made at the upstairs switch, ie how the t&e is connected, and...

Thanks for the sketch i understand the layout now. Gang1 referring back to my original post the link was going from L2 to com. t&e was terminated into L2 & L1. L2 was live...

Thanks for the reply, do you mean the single core goes from comm to sw. live in a junc box or ceiling rose and onto the light? Also still dont know how the switch was connected using a bridge /link to the upstairs switch...

Hello, recently came accross a two-way switch wired using t&e. The switch at the bottom of the stairs was wired as follows, L1 had a live feed connected into its terminals. L2 switch return/strapper? Common terminal had a bridge/link...

Hello, I have a wall hung boiler which after half an hour after being fired up a hissing noise occurs, then the pipes at the boiler vibrate and bang. I then switch off the system, then switch it back on and the vibrating/banging has stopped and runs ok. any ideas how to...

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Thanks for the info, Is there a set depth in which the socket boxes are sunk into the block before the plasterboard is fitted to enable a flush fit after skimming? craig.

Hello, When installing first fix cables directly onto breeze block would you install the back boxes before plasterboarding, if not how far do you run the cable/capping upto the socket box height. Is there a set distance in order to prevent damage when cutting out for...

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Hello, When the boiler has been fired up for half an hour it starts making a banging/clanking noise. I then switch the boiler off, and then back on again and the clanking stops. could anybody tell me what causes this and how I may rectify this problem...

Thanks for the info, As the earthing block is only one terminal do you mean to come off this block with a 16mm earth conductor, and terminate it to a seperate earth terminal block with room for additional bonding ie, gas/water. craig.

Hello, Is it ok to connect the bonding conductor of the incoming gas supply directly into the cu block where all of the other circuits are terminated. As the main earthing terminal fixed to the service head has room for the main earth only. Also the incoming water...

Hello, When Bonding is carried out within the bathroom is the bonding conductor then connected into the earthing terminal of a lighting circuit, or ran separately back to the cu ? Also is there a particular sealant used for sealing around pvc...

So the kitchen circuit has to be on the RCD side of the CU. And no appliances will nuiscance tripping including the freezer. Cheers for the info.

Hi, When installing a new radial kitchen circuit what would be the best side of the cu, RCD or non RCD. Concerned as im aware that the freezer will trip the RCD but this is located in the garage, but would any other appliances such as the washing machine...

Thanks for the replies! Going on the advice ill come of the lighting circuit from the house to a 3 amp f.c.u. Read BAS? dont know where to look.

Good point, so if I was to require a socket outlet as well as a light would you recommend a c.u. to be installed in the garage. would just adding a light without a c.u. and extending a circuit into the garage comply with the regs. Does it make a difference as the...

Hello, Need to install some Fluorescent lighting in my garage. As the garage is joined to the side of the house, will I need to add an additional CU. Or can I spur off the ring using a f.c.u. Or simply extend the...

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Hi, As RCD cover is required for a garage CU installation how can I get around the freezer tripping the RCD.