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It's frightening how many times this still seems to be done. Anyway, Plan G: Cut hole in plasterboard under joist, channel out back of plasterboard, clip cable to joists, replace plasterboard cut out.

Have a browse through these - http://www.spares2you.co.uk/Electrical_Accessories/Lamp_Fittings/

It means she hasn't got any earthing on her lighting circuits and should only use 'Class 2' (double insulated) light fittings like these - http://www.double-insulated-lighting.co.uk/?gclid=CIPm74XRkacCFQ8f4QodgCBBcw There will be issues with a new consumer unit installation if there's no...

The switch module needs to be '2 way' to work the same on your circuit as the current switch and have the same terminals on the back, that one linked to probably is but it's worth checking with the supplier first. Another thing to check is the spindle format the knob itself is mounted on as...

No, you can still complete a certificate without being a member of any scheme and your assessor would want to see that at the assessment to prove that you know how to complete them correctly. Then you notify the job afterwards

Not really as that would apply to any homeowner replacing a simple light fitting with one with harmonised coloured wiring. And the stickers only refer to the 'wiring of this installation' which refers to the fixed wiring.

If the new unit has the same power consumption as the old unit (or less of course) & the existing fixed wiring is sufficient for that load, then yes.

If you go with Elecsa the assessor won't even question whether the job's been notified or not. After you pass the assessment (which you will) you can just notify it within 28 days.

Who knocked your tooth out?

I need to replace some pneumatic time lag switches in a stairwell as they're constantly failing and am looking at installing one of these - http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Consumer_Units_Index/Contactum_Old_Range_Index/CMD_Controls_3/index.html - and 4 of these -...

...but just because your install does not comply with the current regulations doesn't mean you have to change it. You can of course though if it bothers you.

It's still here in our hearts.

Much better pic ;)

You can replace those connectors easy enough if you want to, these'll do the trick - http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting//Lampholder+GU10+240v+50W+cw+Clamp/d/sd/p34667 You won't need the lampholder or earth connections obviously but they come off simple enough. I'd imagine dedicated ELV...

That article was also published 3.5 years ago. Would be nice to see if that claimed % is still the same now.

Do you still install supplementary bonding irrespective of whether it's 'required' or not?

He's got a split load with a dual fuel towel rail on the rcd side apparently although the lights aren't, so an RCBO would be installed. I've no idea about the main bonding yet (neither has he), as there was no point (imo) going any further on his request until I was sure it was acceptable to...

Thanks. I hoped I'd made it clear that I too would've proved whether they were necessary or not in my question :) I read through all of 415.2 as (as you say) it was referenced in 701.415.2 along with a couple of others. I *think* where you're coming from is that the existing bonding may be...

I understand the principles, and that wasn't my question. My question is simply whether one can remove bonding (which may well have been installed as a matter of course and not needed initially) if all the requirements, regulations and principles are proven to be met. I don't know who...

I haven't got 16th edition I'm afraid.