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    extractor fan.

    where will you position this switch? hopefully not next to the shower, it will need to be outside of the zones.
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    Downlight problem - One light brighter than the rest

    is one of them over the shower? the 12v ones tend to be brighter.
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    Lighting Help!

    The lights are wired from light to light. if you have removed one of them, the lights downstream of it won't work. If you can't follow a simple wiring diagram you should get an electrician to do the job properly.
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    Removing a socket from a ring main

    526.3 doesn't mention what the core is made of
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    Removing a socket from a ring main

    Where in the reg's does it say you can't crimp solid cores? I've been doing it for years without problem. Try Line [/url]http://lineproducts.co.uk/shopatline/ as an alternative to wago's
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    Need advice buying LED light bulbs

    try led hut http://www.ledhut.co.uk/ I've been using them for a while. excellent service and pricing.
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    Wiring smoke alarms

    If you are wiring off of a light make sure you have the live feed not the switched. I normally use 1mm 3 core for smoke alarms. have a look at the Aico website they have a lot of useful information. http://www.aico.co.uk/
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    smoke alarm replacement brk model

    what colour are the wires on the 3core& earth connecting the alarms? at one end you should have red/brown + black/blue of the feed. and red/brown + blue/gray + yellow/black of the 3 core. you should use the yellow/black of the 3 core as the interlink, but check the alarms at both ends first. i...
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    Is My Masterplug RCD Safe? Please Help!

    This might be a help if you are having supply problems. http://www.hager.co.uk/news-exhibitions-case-studies/latest-news/news-archive/2012/surge-protection-kit-guide/13389.htm
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    ceiling light connections

    you will need to join some or all of the wires. did you take a note of how it was wired before you disconnected it. if not you will have to get someone with the correct test equipment to test it.
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    Lighting Help

    you need a good multimeter
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    Lighting Help

    Get your self a electrician he will have the correct tools to identify the wires. it should only take him 30 min's or so.
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    Plug Socket Question

    click do a 2 gang patress with a 1 gang hole it looks a lot more professional than converter socketshttp://www.scolmore.com/click-polar.html#
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    Plug Socket Question

    if your wall isn't straight forget about using them they will either pop off or have a gap around the edge.
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    A Server in Home

    Have a look at freenas http://www.freenas.org As already said you will need a bigger HD or several of them.
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    Whichcrabtree RCCB rating

    Doh totally missed the link. that's what happens when you read the forum on your phone
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    Whichcrabtree RCCB rating

    more info required why do you think the circuit breaker is damaged? a photo might help
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    30A Junction box

    the ring goes from socket to socket you are adding a socket to the ring. you would be extending the ring if you had to run the ends to a new point. try and post a picture so we can see the situation. I'm of to work I'll look back in tonight.
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    30A Junction box

    if the 2 cables are the ring the socket would become part of the ring
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    30A Junction box

    you would be better to run in a new length of cable if possible.
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