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  1. FrodoOne

    Do I need an Earth Rod Fitted?

    In commenting on this I may be "sticking my neck out " - again. However, may I bring to your attention (once again) the Mike Holt video While this (lengthy) video refers to the TN-C-S system used in North America (and Australia), it should be noted that Grounding/Earthing serves two separate...
  2. FrodoOne

    Ceiling rose wiring

    Amazing (and "irritating") is it not that since no such "picture" has been forthcoming.
  3. FrodoOne

    Mounting TV inside a cabinet

    For the "discreet metal L brackets", if you mount them so that the vertical "side" to be anchored to the wall is pointing downwards, they are unlikely to be visible from floor level. You would need to mark the "level" for the brackets on the wall - with the cabinet in position - remove the...
  4. FrodoOne

    Help with DC 3 gang rocker switch panel please.

    Because Australia follows UK practice!
  5. FrodoOne

    Mounting TV inside a cabinet

    I am always surprised when persons post such questions without giving any (and all) Significant Dimensions. A "15 Inch" TV may have been a heavy CRT device or a more recent (lightweight) digital device. Who knows? One wonders concerning the use of an "articulating arm" Is the TV supposed to...
  6. FrodoOne

    Cooker hood bulb

    https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/cooker-hood-bulb.648767/ appears to show the "Lamp" connected to a "Power Supply", which may or may not be replaceable individually. I suspect that the "cooker hood" manufacture expects you to replace at least the "Lamp" from their "Spare Parts" supplies...
  7. FrodoOne

    BT and fiber

    You have been given much information concerning where the installation company wants to install their equipment and where YOU are "required" to locate the equipment that you wish to connect to it. Such a "location" may not suit you. If you wish to have any equipment in another location (say...
  8. FrodoOne

    Floor sockets in living rooms?

    Now, why would there be "a couple of “trip hazard” extension leads for TV, chargers etc."? If you have sufficient Socket-Outlets on any (or all) Four Walls, why world there be any need to have "Extension Leads" across any floor space? Unless the TV descends from the ceiling, any TV is usually...
  9. FrodoOne

    Need advice for a suitable motion detector replacement

    My best suggestion to you would be this item, or similar. https://www.screwfix.com/p/knightsbridge-indoor-outdoor-white-pir-sensor-180-/126ya I use a very similar item (at the Left) , here in Australia. See Also, the Screwfix price seems to be cheaper than that for which they sell here! (See...
  10. FrodoOne

    Reliable security lights?

    See also https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Combination+Weatherproof+Lamp+Holder%2C+75-150+W%2C+Par38&crid=14J58YYIBFLIB&sprefix=combination+weatherproof+lamp+holder%2C+75-150+w%2C+par38%2Caps%2C338&ref=nb_sb_noss
  11. FrodoOne

    Reliable security lights?

    I agree with the above. In addition, use one or more PAR 38 LED Globes on a "Weatherproof" Swivel Holder. (PAR 38 LED Globes are relatively cheap and easily replaced.) Unfortunately (in my experience) the best holders of this type can be obtained only from North America - (Such as...
  12. FrodoOne

    Can I combine sensor with switch to turn on lights?

    You can obtain LED Light "globes" which contain a "motion sensor" - (probably PIR) https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=motion+sensor+bulb+b22&crid=1DKI0XIBQIBIJ&sprefix=motion+sensor+bulb%2Caps%2C361&ref=nb_sb_ss_mvt-t11-ranker_3_18 (If used "outside", they turn on only ay night when a person is within...
  13. FrodoOne

    Fan has two pin plug

    The name "Confucius" is a Latinized form of the Mandarin Chinese Kǒng Fūzǐ (孔夫子, "Master Kong"), and was coined in the late 16th century by early Jesuit missionaries to China. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius )
  14. FrodoOne

    Confused by new kitchen lights

    Question, "Cable sticking out of the walls" ? Was there One Cable or more than One? If it was intended that the NEW wiring - on the Left switch in the photo in Post #1 - was to operate these "Lights", it seems that the wiring shown "expects" that the Brown insulated conductor will be the...
  15. FrodoOne

    Is there a way to remove screw blanks from light switch?

    Well, a much thinner "craft knife" usually works better. However, having visible screw heads or the covers for them seems (now) to be rather "old fashioned". Virtually all wall plate fittings (and Socket Outlets) are now available here with "Cover Plates" which cover the entire "Wall Plate"...
  16. FrodoOne

    Am I on ring or radial sockets (test results included)

    The first one minute of this video indicates that, although Ring Circuits are permitted in the UK (and a few other countries), the presenter does not think that they are a good idea.
  17. FrodoOne

    Am I on ring or radial sockets (test results included)

    See and the "opinion" of JW.
  18. FrodoOne

    Systematic procedure for tracing repeated fuse blowing in domestic 5 amp lighting.

    I would doubt it. A "Volt Stick" requires the "capacity" (to "Earth") of a human hand holding it to give any "indication".
  19. FrodoOne

    Consumer unit - RCD mainswtich - how many circuits does it cover?

    No. Just the normal labeling (required) over the last 30 years (or so) in Australia.
  20. FrodoOne

    Consumer unit - RCD mainswtich - how many circuits does it cover?

    Why not? Information is INFORMATION. One cannot have too little. As much as possible "Information" should always be given.
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