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That is one advantage we have over the ODPM. It is reasonable to expect that the quality of DIY work could be improved by regulation, particularly if the cost to a DIYer of complying with the regulation is inexpensive. Such a position (without a supporting spreadsheet) might be defensible on...

Agreed - I wasn't precise in my choice of words. I mean regulating even though I wrote restricting. Given that, would you broadly agree with my first suggested change? Yes I would. In fact, I think such a scheme should have been a part of the proposal and that an opportunity has been missed...

http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_control/documents/contentservertemplate/odpm_index.hcst?n=4972&l=3 There are basically three categories: a) those that have been admitted to a self-certification scheme - they have to submit a few jobs a year to be assessed but otherwise their...

I actually don't have a problem with the vast majority of Approved Document P - it is a good start, a good draft. The problem is that this "draft" will become law on 1st January. Specifically, I perceive the changes needed are: Change 1: Table 1, which lists non-notifiable work, does not...

I agree with you, it is a more elegant approach. However, it is not a recognised circuit configuration and the accessories aren't designed to be used this way (this doesn't mean it isn't allowed or isn't safe). I for one would like to see the regulations and accessories changed.

See if you have a RS or Maplin store near you: http://rswww.com/ http://www.maplin.co.uk/ The customer service people in the store should be able to show you what you need, and any tools, etc needed to put it all together. Maplin in particular may have a kit that does exactly what you want.

Suicide or euthanasia ;) My favorite sayings are "mild to moderate death", "terminal absence of life" and "death doesn't have to be fatal". Entirely depends on your circumstances. Perhaps you have been lucky enough to have touched both live and neutral with the same finger, or been...

You'll need to check the instructions, but I doubt that 2 core & earth will do the trick. Most need at least 3 cores.

Ah, looks like Ofcom has taken over the role of the DTi Radio Investigations Service. I'll update my post.

To clarify, you still got interference on your PC? Did you try feeding your TV (just TV) from next door with all the power off in your place? Did you get interference on your TV then?

Okay, but that still leaves b, c, d and fitting a supressor on the mains lead. You may want to try the supressor on the mains lead to the TV first. You can also get supressors for ariel leads. If you can't find a friendly radio amateur try your local college (most run evening classes for...

Very unlikely. Substandard wiring does not explain the interference on its own. If it was routing, the interference would have disappeared when you got the supply from next-door. They didn't touch anything outside the house (did they?). I guess it is just about possible that both houses have...

Or just bung in a 16A MCB and mount a single socket next to the CU, then write the certificate for that installation ;)

They'll probably want a completed electrical installation certificate as found in the OSG, BS7671, Approved Document P or on the IEE website. They may want one with either the ECA, NICEIC or NAPIT logo and membership number on (although I think I am correct in saying that they aren't required...

Those are generic instructions. You have three choices: 1. Extend the existing lighting circuit to connect your kitchen lighting. I'd strongly encourage you to use a BS 546/A plug and socket or a luminaire support coupler (LSC) such as Klik so that the low voltage system can be unplugged...

No, you don't! You might think that you do, but you don't ;) Please carefully check the instructions for the light fitting. If the filling requires an earth, you must stop here and seek assistance from an electrician. Okay, please make sure to turn off the appropriate circuits before...

It is just unlucky. Most lightbulbs sold here are now made for the entire EU market and in some places in the UK the voltage can be on the high side (but still within acceptable limits), thus causing the lifetime of the lamp to be significantly reduced. One of my customers has the same...

Yes, the cpc (earth) continuity test will fail and your electrical inspection certificate will list the fault as "requires urgent attention" and have a summary of "unsatisfactory". If none of your light fittings require an earth and you have only plastic switches (no metal), you may be able...

Try http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/