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    Cable routing

    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:
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    Cable routing

    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.
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    Hilarious Hash ups Pics - Terrible Tiling And Door Hanging

    Tozzy, I too wish you good luck in your DIY adventures. Take your time and enjoy it (if you can).
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    12V (low voltage) lighting problem - one light goes off!

    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 ?
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    Where should the main earth connect to the gas/water pipes

    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.
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    fitting an extractor fan

    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...
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    Fitting a standard bathroom extractor fan

    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.
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    Hilarious Hash ups Pics - Terrible Tiling And Door Hanging

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

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

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

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

    :lol: :lol: :lol: Nice post Shoutingman. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Spot the Ball Competition.

    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.
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    Polarity Reversing At Will

    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...
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    Differnet cable sizes in a run

    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 !!.
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    How do I replace cord on pull switch?

    Hello, If the cord has broken inside the 'body' of the switch you will probably have to replace the switch itself.
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    Differnet cable sizes in a run

    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.
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    Polarity Reversing At Will

    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...
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    Switched live wire for lights - colour coding

    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:
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    Polarity Reversing At Will

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