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Q/Should I look at using the side holes ??? A/Yes. ( remember to use grommets too !) Are we talking 'manic' or 'maniac' here! ? Or a manic maniac even !. :lol:

Hello Dude ! Option 1 is ok, Option 2, The cables between the sockets need to be run horizontally, so that the cable is within the 'zone' between the top and bottom of the socket.

Tozzy, I too wish you good luck in your DIY adventures. Take your time and enjoy it (if you can).

Hello, The transformers you have may have a thermal cut-outs. Does the light always come on, and stay on for a while first, before going out ?

Hello, Within 600mm of the meter, or at the point of entry to the building if the meter's outside, before any branches in the pipe.

Hello, CKelly, A 'motorised lover' :lol: , as you put it, seems a little over the top dont you think !!! :shock: Bodger, There are 'rules' about where you can fit different types of fan. Zones, exist and equipment installed within these 'zones' are 'classed'. Is there access...

I would take the advice given by Mosez. We cannot be sure what the voltage yet ! .. Some fans are fitted within within certain 'zones', and need to be low voltage, maybe your was.

:roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: Tozzy, Your signature should have applied in this case I think. :lol: Or did it ?? :lol:

And the 'tash' ????? :shock: :lol: :lol:

Hello, The 'Dog and Duck' his local then ????? :lol: :lol:

Had a few beers tonight markie ? :lol: , if not it can't be an anagram, is it some sort of code though ??? :shock:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Nice post Shoutingman. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hello, Sorry RF, I may have misunderstood, is the pic of your van to show me how neat and tidy 'racking' can make things ? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Have a good weekend.

Hello, :oops: :oops: I was thinking it was a 'dual RCD' existing board, being TT. Thanks for pointing that out Spark123, it helps to explain my question. Had it been a 'dual' RCD setup, there's a chance it may have tripped then ??? Or not ??? :lol: :lol: (Maybe I'm still in the...

Hello, Different methods of installation allow for different current carrying capacities. If 10mm cable was clipped direct to a wall, you could have a 40m run @ 12kw !!.

Hello, If the cord has broken inside the 'body' of the switch you will probably have to replace the switch itself.

Hello, Changing from the 16mm down to 10mm from your DP isolator to the shower restricts the circuits current carrying capacity. (it would restrict you to a lesser value(a) mcb). Is the cable going to be clipped direct to a wall, in a thermal wall etc ???? Hope this helps.

Thank you Bernard, I still cant get my head around the fact that when the 'offending' switch is actually switched physically, for that split second, there is no imbalance. :oops: I will get the books out, and read your post again properly and go through it slowly till its clear.. I do...

Maybe leaving some 'blue' will not confuse the electrician if he just glances at it ( i doubt it will anyway !) if you dont do exactly the same at the the other end ,as he may go looking for a 'brown/brown' cable :lol: :lol:

Hello, Bernard, you seem well up on RCD's ( and more), can you help with my post above please ? :oops: :oops: