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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    which is how the diagram is drawn by @EFLImpudence as far as i can see - both switches in ON position - only ambient lights will be on if ambient lights switch to off and downligts OFF - then they will both will be off - providing the downlight switch is OFF if the downlight switch is ON , then...
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    i had started to answer , asking if 2 way switches as well - so an L2 with an actual screw connection , but i see @EFLImpudence has provided the drawing i was making for you so long as 2 way switches
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    picture of the inside of the switch wiring - it maybe as simple as just adding a loop in the switch do you have a multimeter and know how to use it - so you can identify the switch live and the live the switch may already be using a common live for both lights
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    Car leakage battery ?

    yep, thats the exact results i had - in fact i only just deleted all the votage measurement - take the car out for 10mile run and it was back up , then a few days later - low voltage warning garage, aid they did a full battery test and alternator test & said the battery was fine , and did not...
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    Car leakage battery ?

    is this a new car battery just fitted - if so take it back - or is the battery over 5 years old , as mine was t may not be leakage but the inability for a cell to hold charge
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    Car leakage battery ?

    How old is the battery , mine was doing that and needed replacing
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    Replace landing light fixture. Wiring.

    Yep, the live and neutral are loop in and out it looks like a straight forward ceiling rose - with Live/neutral/earth in and then a loop out for live/neutral and earth to the next light fitting then a cable live goes to the switch and a switched live returns not sure i follow the 2 way switch...
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    Additional CU

    plus if you do not have already , maybe use RCBO - i wish i had those , only had a trip twice , BUT takes out half the CU, although at the time the electrician fitted 2017-8ish ours i think he quote for the rcbo something like £75-£100 each or something like that
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    photo of the wall sockets may help here how many cables connected to the OUTPUT of the distribution amp - 2way 4way 6way 8 way |? maybe a photo can you find the same number of wall connectors in the house ? do you have a multimeter you could with a multimeter - disconnect ALL the cables from...
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    that would be a different connection on the tv - i would expect a normal coax connection = push fit and a screwin connection for the sat how is the TV connected up see the sockets here
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    maybe you have a really strong signal and the cable is picking some up - unlikely But if you dont have an aerail on the roof/chimney/walls or in the loft and the amp is there - then one way would be on one foo the TV's thats working fne disconnect all the cables on the output from the booster...
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    Spur from light switch

    there is no neutral there for the light ?
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    Gift horses ..

    Personally I make sure all cables are not wound with a highish current Saw that go up in smoke quite a few times Both in workshops
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    Blocking off an unused 13 amp double socket

    if you are covering with a blanking plate then its still accessable then you could just use some 30A connector strips - available from toolstation and screwfix for under £1 Personally the plug inserts maybe ok if covering up the socket so children CANNOT reach - but a lot of research says these...
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    Gift horses ..

    i would check the cable for any splits or melting and the insulation - also for continuity - insulation resistance may be useful i would cut the plug off and replace it and also check the sockets - looks very used and probably abused personally i would bin it my self and get a new one - as you...
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    Gift horses ..

    ???
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    Grid switch fuse wiring help

    are you then hardwiring the appliances into a connector , cutting off the PLUG - OR will they be plugged In toi a socket attached to each grid switch ?
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    Boiler installer modified external wall of flat without warning

    I cannot provide any further info If nothing is in quote about the work to be carried out not sure where that leaves you I’m sure my old one from around 2010 did mention both the flue making good with brickwork which may not match 100% the old 1904 bricks but they would endeavour to get a near...
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    Boiler installer modified external wall of flat without warning

    the engineers did tell me on 2 occasions when changing boilers what would be necessary - particularly the condensate and where they would need to put it - This was ALL at the time of the quote and what would be involved , in 1 case , replacement of a 40year old boiler and new flue position and...
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    Dishwasher install advice

    you could swap for a socket, possibly But then how far out will the plug come out and so will the dishwasher still fit in ? or cut the plug off - supposed to NOT invalidate warranty - but then i guess if an issue you will have a discussion maybe agument with the supplier wheres thew cable for...
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