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Hi guys, I’m looking to extend some outside lights (from 10m to around 12m). They are class 2 - 2 core 1.5mm. I don’t have any 2 core 1.5mm at home, I can get some but just want to check something first. I have plenty of 3 core 1.5mm. Can I just blank the earth off and heatsink over the...

Thank you :) That’s the ultimate idea mate. But at the moment cost is a factor. I already have the single socket and 3 core so it’s easier at the moment.

Hi guys, I’m in the UK and am ok with the work, just a bit sketchy on regulations. I have an outside IP rated socket running off an FCU which works fine. My issue is that I now need another single socket higher up. I realise I can run another spur as there’s an FCU but I don’t want to do...

Hi, thanks for reply. However I’m not really sure what you mean? Are you saying it can’t be done because I’m adding a socket to the extension? Thanks.

Hi guys, I have an outside socket at my home which is a spur from and inside socket on the adjacent side of the wall. I understand I can’t run another spur from the socket or from the spur itself but I need a single socket further round my wall. Is it ok to run an extension using a 3pin plug...

Thank you. I have it a quick wipe over but not a proper clean. I’ve just sanded it all back to get rid of all the holes which has worked. So you reckon a good clean and primer? Or sealer? Which one would be better? Thanks again.

Hi guys, My wife decided that our hallway and stairway needed a repainting. Things being how they are at the moment I can’t really afford to get a decorator in so did it myself. They are white and were originally painted with Johnson’s Trade White - Brilliant White. So I have repainted them with...

That’s ok mate. My bad. I just literally said is as I saw it. You’re right though, the colours would have been better. I was just more confused over the double ‘earth’ that wasn’t an earth.

I said neutral and live to simply describe the wires that were there. I’m aware they’re not actually neutral and live. Cheers

Hi, thank you very much. I kinda came to the same conclusion while I was sitting here wracking my brains. I’ll get some photos when I go back. Thinking about it the though, I’m assuming the old weird switch was a COM with an L1 and L2 with the ‘earth’ that’s not an earth in the L1 (or L2)...

THANKS.