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    Should an RCD trip when then circuit breaker is pulled?

    I have the older type opf consumer unit, it still has an RCD, but the mini circuit breakers are the pull out cartridge types, with a button disconnect as well. Thats the worst explanation ever. Anyway, I was reattaching a security light the wind had had its way with, so, I pulled the...
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    Wireing a Security Light, my wires dont match the Wiki pics

    Thank you, thought it would be that, but couldnt understand why the cable needed to be there, unless the earths needed to be joined for some reason, and didnt want to guess. Probably explains why theres a fourth connector on the block that doesnt go anywhere. No, I'd rather ask an easily...
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    This site is promoting good installation practices? :O

    Well, theres a fair few 20amp circuits, so I suppose its technicaly possible that they have two half sized ovens wired up seperatly and the rings on the hob are all wired up seperatly, and they use the boiler for the shower... What would possess someone to show that as an example of good work?
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    Wireing a Security Light, my wires dont match the Wiki pics

    Sorry that wasnt clear, I have no problems changing light fittings or anything else thats just wire up as already wired, but if it requires electrical tools, well its probably best left to those who have good reason to have them. Plumb in your new bathroom incorrectly and you might need a new...
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    Wireing a Security Light, my wires dont match the Wiki pics

    I havent taken the switch block off the wall, will that help? Dont have a multi meter either, dont really like messing with electrics, but would like my larder light and security light back on.
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    Wireing a Security Light, my wires dont match the Wiki pics

    The Security Light in the back garden was ripped out of the wall by the recent storms (undersized wall plugs) and I'm trying to set it up again. The lights back on the wall and the wires are all secure inside it, but the light, and a kitchen light nearby both no longer work. A bit of...
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