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You must provide a strap from the earth terminal on the switch to the earth terminal at the back of the metal box. I'd suggest that you also move the earth wire from the metal box directly to the switch, so you have: incoming earth wire goes to earth point on the switch, earth 'strapping'...

Rather depends on where you are going to locate the consumer unit and how much space you have. MK is a good brand - there are many sparks who would choose MK over pretty much anything else. MCB are the little circuit breakers that go in the consumer unit. I think you mean RCD. I am...

How soon do you plan to move and would you be happy to leave the socket or would you put back the standard ones? -- Michael

You should definately interconnect smoke alarms so that if one detects a fire, they all sound. On a new build, they should be connected to the mains and I'd strongly recommend battery backup, the cost difference is minimal. If the mains smoke alarm has battery back up, there is no need to...

Are such terminal blocks even available (other than integral to roses)?

Have you tried to acquire a circlular BESA box recently? I can't find anyone that stocks them any more. The design of accessories for uk lighting is totally rubbish. If there is one area that would benefit from EU harmonisation, I think this would be it. Actually, some kind of combined...

I think I know what you are describing, but could you do a diagram?

Depending on the age of the Eco7 installation, see if you can find a control panel. If the installation has been updated in the last 10 years or so, it will probably be a small digital control panel that looks like a digital thermostat or burglar alarm panel. If there is a digital control...