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If the existing spur is fed directly from a ring main, and not another spur, the 13A FCU will have to be before the existing spurred socket, not after. However, if the existing spur is fed from another spur, then you will have to trace it's origin all the way back to the ring main and add the...

Now that you mention it Lectrician, I think that you are right about the two detections being a confirmation. We got documentation from the monitoring company at our last renewal period which I probably threw away - silly me :oops:

Thanks Andy, My monitoring company don't send any one round (it's 60 miles away.) Because I have given my mobile number as the primary keyholder, I am the first person that the company contacts. I'm trying to justify the cost of renewing my contract with them when I can pay a once of...

Hi, Our house alarm is connected to a monitoring company for a certain annual fee. I have just discovered that you can buy 'speech diallers' for more or less the same price. The dialler that I was looking at can be programmed with 4 phone numbers, 1 long voice message (e.g. your...

Breezer, would a tamper proof switch on the cover of the main panel not achieve the same thing, or does it have to be a PIR looking at it?

Why is this breezer? I'm curious because our alarm control unit is in the loft.

Ah cool - thanks Adam!

Hi, I'm trying to get a brass BC lampholder for a standard lamp. I see on the Radionics website that they are available in both a 1/2" and M10 thread. The one that I'm trying to replace looks like it's 3/8". Is the M10 equivilant to 3/8"? Thanks, Bothy

Thanks for the diagram BAN, very well explained!

breezer, is there any chance of explaining this with a diagram pls?

yup, you're right! thank you.

Thanks for the quick reply Andy! I was thinking more along the lines of ... if any other earth fault in the house trips the rcd, then at least the PC won't be brought down as well - and I will have time to shut down gracefully.

Hi Guys, I have am finally going to upgrade my fuse board to a CU and have an electrician calling around at the weekend for a provisional look. The house alarm and outside security lights are currently sharing the same fuse and now is the time to split them onto two separate mcbs. I'm...

As many as you want however the total current draw will have to be less than or equal to 13Amps

They shouldn't be loose, check your single switch and you'll probably see that it has both L1 and L2 terminals as well as a common. The terminal screws were probably not tight and the cables fell out when you took the switch plate off. It happend to me a few months a go. You will also need...

Medium or rare sir? ;)

Here's the link you're looking for: http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7553

I read this somewhere else the other day as well. What's the reasoning behind it?

hi breezer, I've already added garotta when i first turned the system. This is basically a power which contains enzymes and bacteria which should speed up the break down rate. The funny thing is that when i first turned it, the temp rose very quickly and peaked for a couple of days before...

I have just start using a compost bin for the last three weeks. I started off with a full bin of shredded brown stuff, flowers, green leavers, and a little grass (about half a wheel barrow full). I have also been putting in veg & fruit pealings and a little shredded paper. At first it...