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Any MCB (Miniature Circuit Braker) (or RCBO) rated at 32 A (or there abouts) is almost certainly protecting a Ring circuit. which really should not be used installed or upgraded - in this "day and age". See

Why not? "Information" is always useful.

Perhaps it is a "pity" that regulations in the UK do not REQUIRE that circuits "protected" by RCDs/RCBOs (or NOT) be labeled as such as is REQUIRED in Australia. See

After three days (and with much prompting) the OP still has not advised what wiring has been replaced (with PVC insulated wiring [?]) or if there is still much of the older Edwardian wiring in situ (VIR - who knows) We only know :- So, there was "some rewiring", in the 1970s - but where and...

Now, why did you specify Steinel. They manufacture the "NightMatic 3000" (in several models) which can switch off the lights at several "points" during the Night/Early Morning and switch them on again just before Dawn - if required. Unfortunately, you may not have access (in the UK) to this...

Of course, you did not state the Brand/Model of the Dusk to Dawn sensor concerned. However, such devices utilize some type of Photo-Sensor, which usually Fail/Deteriorate - within about ten years. If the Photo-Senser is integrated within the device, the entire device needs to be replaced. One...

Whatever that means? You cannot "turn a fuse on" Possibly, you are referring to a MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) This is not allowed - by REGULATIONS. A certain specific "Junction Box" type is required for this purpose. "London to a Brick", you have not re-connected the Line (or Neutral)...

If a Wooden Backplate is made the fitting could be modified so that it is securely affixed to the "backplate", without the need for any visible screw holes. To do this, since the fitting is hollow at the rear, it would be possible to use "Epoxy Resin Putty" to position suitable threaded Nuts at...

It might be a good idea NOT to use the word "current" (if you mean "existing") when writing/talking about "existing" electrical devices, since "current" has a certain specific meaning in Electrical Technology.

Why not? Matching what? Quinetic switches come in several versions. https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Quinetic/index.html https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QUGDMK.html "The Quinetic wireless grid switch is compatible with MK grid plus system and can be installed into MK grid plus...

The difference between 2700 K and 3000 K is more than 11% and quite easily discernable - at least, for me! The difference between 3000K and 4000 K is over 30% and a great improvement. After candles (1000 K to 2000 K) and Gaslight (1850 K to 2400 K) - with the higher figure using "Gas...

Using "sealed" "recessed downlights" (i.e. complete "Units") is not being "suckered". These complete "Units" last at least as long as plug-in LED lamps (if not longer) often cost little more and are quite easy to replace - with their spring clips - in the larger ceiling holes which they...

I completely agree with the above. Hopefully, you will not need to have the "Supply" connections and the Meter changed/moved - at your expense. A new Consumer Unit is required, with RCBOs for all circuits. (Even the existing "Extra Low Voltage" "Bell Wiring" is poorly done - and should be...

Having the Colour Temperature of 3000 K would be a vast improvement on the sickly yellow colour that is 2700 K - in my opinion. Even better would be to use 4000 K lighting throughout - again, in my opinion. When you do (eventually) get around to replacing the old Halogen 12 V limited angle...

I suggest that you use an Epoxy Resin - such as Araldite. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=araldite&crid=15HHVYGYNS0PS&sprefix=araldite%2Caps%2C351&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Use only the smallest amount possible and hold the lens in place with "sellotape", while the resin sets. (24 hours) Epoxy resin...

After checking on several UK Electrical/Lighting sites, it seems that "Downlight" in the UK largely refers to those with small replaceable Halogen/LED "globes", However, I did find one site with that which they refer to as Recessed Downlights, which utilize a larger cutout and the light from...

Botswana and South Africa use the same type of electrical Plugs and Socket-Outlets Type M. These Plugs and socket-Outlets use three round pins, with one larger pin for grounding. This plug is officially known as BS 546. The Type M plug was once the UK standard plug, before the change over to...

As others have written, that is a "Dual Socket-Outlet". Such an "Outlet" supplies "Electrical Energy". (Firstly Voltage and, if the conductors are adequate, [and the Circuit Breaker does not "Trip"] - Current) Then, the Rate at which this Energy is supplied is "Power".

Stop "mucking about" with "soon-to-be obsolete" fluorescent lamps (or "replacement LEDs") and replace it with a Circular LED Panel", such as one of those in https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Circular_LED_Panel/index.html

Interesting suggestions. However, to "Measure the resistance between the earth socket on the dishwasher socket and the earth bar in the consumer unit - should be very low." may require quite a long length of additional "Test Wire" - and (possibly) "clips". Again "Measure the resistance between...