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Lol oh dear perhaps I didn't explain myself clearly enough apologies for that. Using a tape measure isn't a problem its just which bit to measure. Is it as simple as top to bottom or do I measure from the flange down, the element down or even the thermostat down?

Hi I'm sure this is a silly question that's easily answered but I have an element which I believe to be from an immersion heater as its that style although there is no size on it. I want to put it on ebay but obviously I need to know the size of it before I can sell it. Any help would...

Thanks for that. It was the certificate bit that was bugging me as well as I wasn't sure and like you say better safe then sorry. I shall post back with some updates when ive had a few quotes. Thanks again for your help.

Hi thanks for the input. There is no RCD on the consumer unit. I guess ill have to see what the electricians say about the earthing. And yes I am expecting problems like everything else we have changed since the previous occupants have lived here nothing has been straightforward...

I do believe it is from the incoming cable as I cannot find an earth rod. And yes it is a lot of work as there's no easy way to wire it internally and hiding the cable but I have a few ideas. If the earthing on the water is adequate then that would be a big help. I just cant help but...

A PIR sounds like a very good idea. The electrician that came round but never bothered to quote us recons are consumer unit is at least 40 years old and I can only assume the wiring is around the same age despite the previous home owners saying it was rewired just before we moved in about 26...

Thanks for the reply. Yes sorry I should of said its are house. Need a new consumer unit and electric going to our new garage. That is the website I was looking on actually and as you say always best to get a few quotes. Thanks for the tips I shall make some calls and hopefully get...

Hi Well after going the usual route of asking around for one people can recommend I did manage to find one but it seems he cant be bothered to get back to me with a quote so that's his loss. So now im having to venture into the unknown and put my trust in someone I know nothing about...