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Off Peak heating? :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, couldn't help it :wink: DAMN ALL YOUR SPEEDY FINGERS!!!

At the light, have you got: 2 Browns together 1 Black & 1 Blue together All Earths together Does the fan normally run on after the light is turned off?

What colour cables do you have at: a)your light fitting b)the fan

What do you mean? O yeah, have you looked at the cable coming into the fan? would be helpful to know what colours go to where :wink:

Was the grey wire part of a 3 core cable? The other wires should have been brown and black (plus earth of course). Sounds like the switch wire for the fan. Any chance of a picture?

No, but it makes it very clear what is DIY territory and what isn't. More importantly it emphasises the need to get all work checked out by a qualified electrician before getting them to connect to the supply! I would feel happier knowing that someone had followed the advice given in this book...

Also, I would suggest the "Which? Guide to Wiring & Lighting". can't remember the author's name. The Electrician's guide is a great book for the regs, but won't tell you 'how to' step by step. Good Luck, and if you need any advice this forum is a wealth of knowledge!

Metallica at wembley arena in 1988. Had more hair then... :evil:

"The Final Countdown" by Europe! :oops:

Like He Said! :) Hear hear Bernard

No, it removes the need for terminal blocks by making a more permanent, reliable connection (if it's done proper like!). Crimping compresses the two conductors inside a crimp terminal which can then be insulated. Crimp connections don't need to be accessible, but its generally a good idea of...

So it is. Bit bleary eyed this morning, I'll go and make a cup of coffee and come back later :oops:

I would have said that if you used stuffing glands (or similar, depending on type of cable), then this would be a better option in many cases...anyone care to comment?

If they're right above the cooker, won't they end up getting covered in s$%t from steam, smoke etc.? Not casting aspersions on their cooking/cleaning ability, but...

Lou Lou, the mileage is 104000, it's a Yreg diesel, good service history although I doubt whether the glow plugs have been changed as part of that, so I'll start with them. Bo$%cks, knew I should have asked for a Haynes manual for christmas! :evil:

Hi all, Since being sat on the drive over xmas, my trusty van has had trouble starting. I managed to jump it and gave it a good run, next morning same thing. Used some Easystart in the air intake, and managed to limp it to work, NEXT MORNING SAME AGAIN! To cut a long story short, I've just...

Robbie Fowler struggled to pass the time when the football season finished...

Job's a good 'un :wink:

If they are mounted on the skirting, do you have lath & plaster walls? They are a real PITA to sink boxes into :x

I stand corrected :cry: