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Thanks, 1.0mm² I shall use then! (y)

Thanks for the explanation, yes I have mis-understood, I pictured just the connector part of the rose being used and not the cover! (ie the connection part facing inside conduit box, flat side facing outwards). Makes total sense now, thanks. Think I will go for 1.5mm flex though as it fits...

Thanks for the clarification, makes sense now. Could you add a lid over the rose if you wanted too? Reason I ask because wouldn't it look ugly? Rose has thread around it, writing plus knock out lines on the back of it, and you got to find a white one!

Hi, not got any conduit! I have just 1.5mm T&E clipped directly to concrete wall. Intend to install it to protect cable from dust/sparks/shrapnel, Cheers And it looks neater!

Hi, it was online somewhere cant remember the site sorry. I may have misread it. Anyways thanks for the help, will go with those sizes then. Sorry for being thick here, but I take it if you use a ceiling rose it replaces the conduit lid? Or does the lid go on too?

Hi, Thanks alot for the help, ceiling rose sounds like a plan! I have read to use 1.5mm T&E and 2.5mm flex, is this correct? Cheers

Thanks bas, what else can be used instead? Planned to use 20mm conduit through box with choc blocs to connect t&e to flex, thanks Above light fitting, on ceiling that is Can plumbing solvent cement be used or is it different stuff for conduit? Thanks

Hi, looking for some advice please. Intend to fit a suspended 6ft flurorescent fitting (0.5m with chains) in my workshop. From what I read I should convert T&E to flex from conduit box. Do you use one of these bushes on the end of conduit? And then for the flex Thank you!

Hi all, thanks for the input. Not sure about the right way to go about it to be honest. Think I will go for this as a starting point: http://www.electricaltrainingcourse.co.uk/17th-edition/17th-edition-online/ Then go for the exam See how it goes from then I suppose! Cheers again

Well something to think about :idea: I would only intend on doing electrical work part time or the odd job over the weekend, as I'm currently doing other things. Quite willing to plod along doing simple tasks after completing the course. And then gradually build the experience towards more...

I don't know mate, think the ones I looked at were aimed at 18-25, im 30 so not sure whats out there for me! Cheers

Hi mate, thanks for the reply :) Ok good point!!!! Just thought it could be an option for me to get a taste of the trade... Im too old for apprenticeship and hate the thought of going to college for the next 3-4 years.

Hi guys, just want to know your thoughts on this course? Mainly what can I do after I complete it? https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/domestic-installer-course I've heard that you cannot install new wiring on new homes with the above qualification, is this true? Thanks, Morg

Bought motorcycle cargo kevlar trousers (plain black) off ebay for biking, about £40, but now I use them everyday for work! Got double pockets on thigh, also keeping me warm in the cold. Not for summer though unless you want sticky ball sack

I had to do this before on a washing machine, I took off the complete flex/plug and replaced it with a longer flex/plug, the new cable I bought had a moulded plug too. Keep original though in case you need to return it.

Thanks for the replies mikefromlondon & gerrydelasel. I'm now discouraged in installing it inside a enclosure box, mainly because of the heat and size of box required, not so much of the water ingress ... so will buying the proper outdoor led driver instead! Not really had a problem with the...

Hi mate, cheers, no I don't intend to immerse it hehe Should be ok! Will have some protection from the soffit, a bit of silicone grease for cable entrys wont harm :-)

Hi, thank you all for the replies! Much appreciated, Thanks button to you all :-) Ok, As I can't install it inside suitably without running big lengths of cable everywhere, and I don't really want a massive enclosure box on wall outside (plus they are quite expensive for a good quality one)...

Hi, looking for some advice please. Planning on fitting a 12v dc 2a infrared floodlight to improve night vision on a cctv camera. I have bought a ac/dc transformer (24w/2a) like the one pictured, my question is can this transformer be mounted in a waterproof box outside? Operating temp is upto...