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Thanks pal, It's a new build and never had any issues, the socket itself was also never an issue this only seems to of occurred when I added this exterior socket. I have put the socket tester in both outlets now and they read perfect. I'll get the Multimeter from work and do some testing..

Ok, well the live conducter wasn't touching the faceplate and this was the only fault.. Thank you for your help though

But that wasn't the case.. the lives are all terminated correctly its was just a broken neutral, which when corrected meant everything was fine.? So your saying the broken neutral from the exterior socket wouldn't cause a shock?

Yes..this It's all wired correctly? ‍♂️ fly lead to the back box.. and the screws also acting as an earth I thought it would trip the breaker aswell?

Okay... so the Neutral caused arcing? Is that why I got a belt?

Hi all, I fitted an outside socket, all worked all ok, it was just taken from a socket inside. I got a belt from the front of the inside socket after it was fixed back and the juice on.. which had me baffled as it all worked perfect. I put my socket tester in the inside socket all ok...

I'm going to find the joists and screw directly too them, then joint tape the boards. Would you advise going as thick as possible? say 90mm insulated boards https://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/gyproc-thermaline-super-insulation-board The space I'm looking to cover is only 2 and 1/2 boards...

Sorry didn't explain myself.. the ceiling is already fully insulated and is covered with plasterboard, this was in addition to block the noise of a boiler and to just insulate further. So I'd be basically sticking the insulated plasterboard into the plasterboard already there.

No just don't bother commenting.. thought this was a DIY forum.. Thanks though..

Not much help that really..

Hi All, Just wondered if anyone had anytips for double insulating a 2mtr square part of my garage ceiling.. I have been advised as its only a small area just get some 40mm insulated plasterboard, and some good grab adhesive and basically cover the back of the board with plenty of the adhesive...

Yeah not labelled up as switched wires by previous install... one operates fitting in the bathroom and one for the landing.. which is also switched on and off by a downstairs switch..

Hi.. all being replaced due to the old fixtures being old fashioned, replacing just with MK White switches and sockets. I changed all the sockets and light switches downstairs no issue.. then went up and tested all the lights and sockets before starting up there to make sure they all did and...

Ha ha just the board and the last switch I replaced and my cheap tester! .. the issue is definitely with this switch.. I've never done any testing and he said I will be able to use my tester to find what's making it trip?

Hi.. Replaced all the switches and sockets in a house today.. got to the final switch which needed changing.. single switch one way.. flicked it on and the RCD Tripped! And wouldn't reset.. luckily nobody is in the house yet.. so I've left it off. A friend said I need to test at the DB by...

Apologies, yes we call them blue plugs.. should of elaborated more ! https://cpc.farnell.com/c/cable-leads-connectors/connectors/click-connectors/click-flow-connectors I've just come from the spur through the wall and wired a 1G socket...

Hi Andy, This is the plug and the current set up.. could I cut the plug off and just wire the blue plug like the old one?

Quick one.. At the minute Ive gone from the fused spur through the wall and behind the telly then used a blue plug to connect the telly and power. But the new telly has a moulded plug and isn't on a kettle lead so I can just swap the blue socket for a one gang extention socket to plug the...

Hi Ken, Okay I will get them to rectify the mastic, could the gaps cause draft ? Also the sill has a crack in it, they have been to repair it once but it is becoming visible again would this have any long term issues? I have looked at all the windows and tried the draft test, I was sure I...

Morning, One of the rooms we have cold issues with the windows are like the attached pics.. I doubt this would be the reason but can someone confirm it's okay, the gapping and split in the cill? Thank you !