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and sometimes called a split metal box, in my world anyway. :)

You should be able to pick one up at B&Q or any of the DIY places. Called a a split metal box. Should cost about a quid!

Just do a circuit or part of a circuit at a time. The whole installation doesn't have to be off, apart from when the cu is being done. Even then, there will always have to be one socket live, for the kettle. It'll be in the regs somewhere.............. 8)

Maplin do little kits for home use. Worth a look? www.maplin.co.uk or ESP? www.espuk.com

I would say that changing the board for a split wouldn't be a great deal different to adding a new board. Any additional work to bring it to current regulations has to be done either way. I suppose the exisiting circuits might cause some problems but You have an NICEIC sticker on the front...

Easty. I'd change the existing unit to a split board. That way your new circuits can be wired direct to the new cu and it should give you the option of having spare ways for any future circuits. Not a bad idea given what you have planned for your garage. Your electrician should'nt have any...

Hey Easty. Can you back up a bit and take another shot so that we can see the meter and the cut out? I assume that the black item to the right of the meter is the cut out, but just on the off chance, wondered if there might be a henly block already installed?

Has the light got a cover over it? Sometimes the light won't work until the cover is put back in place. Not sure on that make though.

I expect someone will be able to advise better than I can but with regard to what I said 528-02-04 works for me :D "Where a wiring system is to be installed in proximity to a non electrical service it shall be so arranged that any forseeable operation carried out on either service will not...

Do you know exactly where the ceiling rose is that you attached to the joist? Can you get to it from above? Or failing that can you cut a hole in your new plaster and patch it afterwards? The other thing to check would be the switch of course, if both lights operate from the same 2 gang??

Oh good 8)

Such a small amount would evaporate at some point you would think, but no reason why it couldn't have been there for a while. If the water was continually getting into the fitting then odds are a fault would develope or you would get wet at least! edit. can't see it being condensation.

Normally red to L, and black (switched live) to the other terminal. careful when you put the dimmer back because they are deeper than a standard switch so sometimes the metal box has to be recessed further into the wall.

Is there a water tank in the loft? Could someone have worked on/replaced that and the water leaked into the fitting at that time? Rain getting in somewhere?

You do get yourself in some situations with these new light fittings renegade! Why don't you draw yourself a picture before you take the old fitting apart?

Have a look here http://www.niceic.org.uk/downloads/Pocket%20Guide%202.pdf

He talking to you there Tony. A caps thing :D

Are you talking to me bas? If you are can you be a little more specific?

Bet it would bugger your shovel too

I would keep them in separate channels. If ever the gas pipe has to be repaired then the cable will be in the way, and same goes for future replacement of the cable.