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If when the job's done the electrician just uses one of these: and says 'job done, see three green lights' then it's just to show that the connections or more importantly, the POLARITY is ok. That doesn't test the RCD protecting the circuit. Something like these...

Is there a specific reg that makes you feel this way or is it preference?

That's correct. The RCD will detect leakage in the current flowing through the circuit. As soon as anything happens causing such leakage, The RCD will isolate the supply. When the electrician installs the outside socket, make sure the existing RCD is tested effectivley. A plug-in tester...

It should last a long time. I switch my garden lights on & off via this method and have done so for years now. Just consider yourself as being very safe 'testing' your RCD's operation so many times, not that you're going to though as you don't need one. :) I have no RCD's in my fuseboard...

Well if you didn't have RCD protection on the circuit, and the method of the newer installation didn't require the installation of an RCD, then only the socket would need an RCD on it.

Just ask the electrician to spur off the existing circuit via a fcu to your outside socket. No additional RCD protection is necessary (assuming the existing is 30mA). The correct paperwork on completion is . :wink:

The manufacturers instructions should state the clearence area required around the light fitting(s).

I have some self made distribution cupboard/boxes that I use. They're portable and can be fixed into position. I usually just place them onto the intake position when it's installed by the supplier. Then I can lock it up, and use the distro on it for the site when needed. If it's a big site...

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from the washer go to load, in the wall (backbox) go to feed.

I would suggest the same, there are many books out there (I'm a Scaddan fan myself) and so starting off the collection would be a good idea.

Get a couple of quotes for the check too. Some sparkies quote according to number of rooms, some according to number of circuits etc. Make sure they ask questions about your property also (size, circuits, recent work etc) so that they can give you the best estimate that they can. Around £200...

It's always a possibility that you may get asked if you have any paperwork, it may also be a good idea to get a periodic check done. I have done testing before for estate agents and buyers, and normally it is to see if any work is needed, so they can get prices lowered etc. But if you got a...

I suggest you try to catch up with reality. :? Replacing a consumer is not like putting up a shelf. It takes a great understanding and knowledge which takes years of training to be carried out safely and correctly. I install domestic fuseboards for around £200 plus the cost of...

Hmmm I wonder if they do a CRB check? https://www.mi5careers.gov.uk/jobs/senior-electrical-technician.aspx

Theoretically yes, but as BAS has just pointed out, you can get a few other possibilities. If it were me I would isolate the circuit, remove every socket and then test all the individual legs so you can be confident in the exact routing of your circuit. You will gradually workout wether some...

Yep I havn't called the NICEIC yet, I didn't really wanna go that far.

Test the end-to-end resistance of the conductors. Are you an electrician, or do you need more info?

Then advise them wrong, and go round there sniffing to fix it. :wink: I dunno, I'll offer to help if people PM me and are in dire straits but I'm not gonna try to take all that I can. TBH though, I havn't needed to look for any work latley, I've been too busy and if I was in a small town...