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How much do you need the work? Speaking for meself, although I'm ticking over, those odd brainache clients I would have turned down not so long ago I'm biting me tongue and getting on with it... but there's a limit and guess what, YOU WERE THE LAST PERSON TO HAVE WORKED ON A DANGEROUS...

The 3 gang dimmer should fit a 25mm deep box no problem, with dimmers or switch modules. The switch only modules replace the dimming modules & look the same but switch only. What kins of load are the switches for? unless it's flourescent or something you don't want a dimmer on and the loads...

Having seen that spec, I'd say the upper end of your quote spectrum is about right. 2,5 is too cheap. Thats what, 40+ odd data/AV circuits? Got a data cabinet going in the lounge? Little tip, make sure the bloke you do decide to use is himself registered with a scheme, not someone who...

7,5 seems steep assuming by renovation you're doing all the making good, no carpets or masses of furniture to worry about etc, but I've done a few refurbs that started out at 5k odd and ended up doubled once the client had finished adding things on. Like other say it depends on spec, number...

ooer, watch the depth of that dimmer, if he's got a 25mm backbox it may be too deep. If so, buy the 3 gang dimmer and 2 of the "switch only modules" here

You can either use a gridswitch (modular switch system) with 2 switch modules and a dimmer module, or buy a 3 gang dimmer and replace 2 dimmer modules with dummies (push on push off switches)

a 12kW instantaneous water heater will fill the bath more efficiently than a cylinder as you only heat the water you're about to use, it'll be a bit slower to fill though. Click-sure has a point with the wet system, evan most sparks would have one- go figure. you could have electric...

Seems plausible to me. I'd say 2-3k should cover the 4 E7's, towell & blow heaters and asc. circuitry, you'd have to speak to a plumber about the rest but from what I know it should be in the ball park. Another option people with limited space go for is electric shower & instantaneous hot...

evan BT ignore the TPS service.

Any recommendations? I've a got a few customers who want something better than the fiddly norm, evan the "better" cast lock rings aren't that clever once they've had a few heat cycles through them. I fitted some nice ones for a client with magnetic bezels, but at £40 a pop from christopher...

As a simple compromise you could use one side of a DP switch instead of a light switch, which often have a red painted top that shows when on.

in fairness I figured his point was that CFL's run cooler, which is a good point, I'm uncomfortable fitting halgen lighting to wood evan when it's supposedly F-rated :? I certainally wouldn't use fire-rated fittings anyway, the enclosed space makes them run hotter, open back fittings and...

Thats exactly what I was pondering, does the OP have correct voltage readings across all 3 conductors on his tester? Probe tip shrouds removed? RCBO's can be a b---- for this, many won't accept insulated screwdrivers either.

The 5-minute lifespan and buzz when dimmed model? I figured they're a conspiracy to make us all switch to CFL's. as for "phasing out" of BC caps, BC caps were introduced as the replacement to E caps, only with so many fittings made in china etc destined for the whole world ES is fitted for...

Been changing CU's for 15 years without REC "assistance" and never heard a peep. It's a disputable area, if the REC really didn't want their equipment "interfered" with they'd make provision for such work with far more ease and FOC too. As it stands they state their legal position in the...

Don't really need one, mark around the box with a pencil then stitch drill all the way round, making sure you do the four corners which'll help you do a neater job then drill the centre to soften it. I too have tried the imfamous armeg EBS, which is okay in consistent medium materials with no...

Easy way to remember- the "standard" used to be +/- 6%, the -6 / +10% came in when we dropped from 240v to 230v so the leccy board can supply exactly what they were before without altering anything, yet be "230v" compliant!

While the others are correct that the voltage is within allowable tolerances it is still pretty low, which could point to a fault somewhere so it may be worth contacting your provider. It may just be that you're on the "end of the feed line", the voltage drops the further you are from the...

Or You'll need a timer with volt-free contacts or a relay. You want lights on at dusk, off at x o'clock right? I've done this a couple of times. If you go timer > photocell > lights the photocell may power up for a few mins when the timer kicks in, eg 4pm, many photocells will do this...

If you're learning the trade you should focus on neatness and correctness. If you can work quickly, and not everyone can, speed with accuracy will come in time, when you find a systematic approach that suits you personally. Not all companies share an ideal and if you feel over-pressurised a...