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The scene... full rewire in a four bedroom house, including data and AV networks, along with "some" Home Automation (probably X10). The problem... I know what I want in terms of "hardware", i.e MK switches / sockets, etc. The question... what recommendations for supplying the "kit" for me...

Or you could try a touch dimmer... I have three (One's remote control tooo) and no buzzing at all... Got mine at B&Q Hope that helps... FD

Cheers FWL, I didn't think it would be that straight forward... However, seeing as how the old one is coming down anyway (as it is GOPPING!!) might give me a chance to have a bit of an explore of the internal workings... vis a vis a rewire on the new one :wink:

Did you buy the Fan/Light with your Mastercard? :D

OK, firstly, I've searched the posts and found no mention so far... so apologies if this question has already been asked. AS some of you know I move soon. Currently in the lounge (& dining room but this aint an issue) there is a ceiling fan light combo, which we're going to replace during...

.... and sorry for sounding dense, but wanted to check with our learned colleagues... I take it the GU is referring to the type of spot lamp that these will work with? ... and I take it they won't work with LED style lighting? *harks back to a gem of information learned in electronics...

And thankyou from me, because I was looking for the very same thing!!

Thankyou all.... my wiring diagrams (and cost calculations!!) are taking a new lease of life... Just need to find a supplier who'll give me a fab deal.. lol

Many thanks for your expeditious replies... I feel like I've been a member for years already :P Following the recommendations... I've found the ideal solution for the wiring cluster that's going into the living room... Regards keeping the two wiring elements seperate, would a common...

I take it the "everything else" is ON rcd?? :P

I move into my new house next month and the first job is a full rewire... I'd like to throw a couple of questions to the forum for a bit of advice. 1. Whilst running the electricity cables, I also want to throw in a few cables for home automation/entertainment including CAT6 ethernet...

Might be worth using a bit of damp proofing plastic between the wood and concrete and some form of "run off" for the water to escape (you some times see them on concrete steps and pads where the edge has been bevelled very slightly!! Although my wooden garage has been up for about 7 years...