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    Wiring a light.

    Connect one black to the left terminal, cpc to the middle terminal and other black to the right terminal, then connect the two reds together in another terminal block. PS - if it's a bathroom light, I believe it's notifiable work!
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    System type? (with pic)

    Yes, that's right.
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    System type? (with pic)

    It joins onto the transformer body, then down the pole into the ground. I haven't measured Ze. These are photos I took when I visited (it's the in-laws place in Wales and I live in Leicester) PS - not sure why my last post posted so many times! :oops:
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    System type? (with pic)

    It runs along the exterior wall and then goes straight to the pole - no joints or anything.
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    System type? (with pic)

    It runs along the exterior wall and then goes straight to the pole - no joints or anything.
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    System type? (with pic)

    Here - I know the rest of the install is a mess and that is going to be sorted. Just wanted to know if its TT or not - I don't think it is, but am not sure! The earth wire is the black one below the meter and incommer.
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    System type? (with pic)

    What system type is this? The earth comes from a pole in the field into the house via the thin wire indicated. The wire goes down the pole into the ground. Is this a TT supply? I'm not sure, as the earth is supplied by the distributer, not the customer (ie, does it need a 100mA...
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    Replace Consumer Unit (photo included!)

    I'm in the process of doing a similar thing. My LABC initially said the same as yours, but when I pointed out that they must pay for the inspection, they backed down and agreed. Aparently no-one had ever challenged them before and mine was only the 3rd building notice they had ever received...
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    Picture of the almost mid-week!™

    Convention. Usually if a switch is down (light switch, switch on a socket etc.), it's on. That's what my light switches look like if the lights are on anyway (assuming it's not a 2 way circuit of course).
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    Picture of the almost mid-week!™

    How about this.... The switch has been installed upside down. It would appear from the position that the switch is on, but there would be no need for it to be on (assuming it switches lights) as it's daylight outside.
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    Picture of the almost mid-week!™

    The switch is being used as a cooker switch?
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    Picture of the almost mid-week!™

    The camera got stuck on zoom whilst taking holiday photos of the kids?
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    Will the old girl limp on?

    My house is made by Wimpey. I want to decorate the lounge. Any idea where I can get genuine Wimpey wallpaper from??? :lol:
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    Grease used on electric contacts to stop corrosion ??

    Copper grease should conduct anyway :wink:
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    Grease used on electric contacts to stop corrosion ??

    I tend to use copper grease on the battery terminals. Not sure about any others.
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    Carpet 'ridges'

    You just need the carpet re-stretching over the grippers, so long as the carpet is in good condition. One of these will do the job if it is not a foam backed carpet, or get a carpet fitter in. If it's foam backed, the foam may have come away and turned to dust, which will mean a new...
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    advice on new floorboards on a 5'x8' room, first time

    I'd go for T&G boards, rather than chipboard, especially if you want to lift them again. One tip may be to screw the boards down rather than nail them. They will be easier to lift later on. I'd wait until the heating is in though - save yourself loads of work! You could always put some...
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    Fitting a lino flooring

    I'd rip it all up. It will probably show. The stuff in our bathroom shows a slight step where one floorboard is a tad thinner than the rest. The other thing you could do is if you are removing the top layer, is there enough there to lay on the bare patch, making the floor the same height...
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    Anti-slip on stairs - any regs?

    Are there any regulations with regards to anti-slip coverings on stairs for public use? I've had a search and can't see anything..... Cheers
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    Peugeot 106 central locking problem

    Hi all, The central locking on my 106 has just packed in. When you unlock the drivers door, the tailgate unlocks also, but no other doors (5 door model), When you lock the drivers door, nothing else locks (so you have to lock the tailgate each time you leave the car) It's the same...
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