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I changed the setting to 200. Touching the probes together results in a 0 reading. The Live to Neutral settles on a solid 00.3 now. The Live to Earth does nothing again. It just sits at 1. Does that sound correct? R.

For your reference, this is the unit I bought: http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=543386 I'm setting it to 2000K ohms which is the setting right near the bottom. The 'function' switch at the top is on the ohms setting. I...

Nope - I've not touched the fused connection unit at all, apart from turning it on and off there, and replacing the blown fuses! I don't think the problem is there. And just to clarify, the cables/brown core in the back box are fine. The phone/flash I took the pictures with seems to have done...

OK, so with my new multimeter I tested the resistance in the towel rail. I set my multimeter to the ohms setting and put it at 2000K. At this setting, the screen reads: 1. * The Live to Neutral fluctuates around 003, 004, 001, etc. * The Live to Earth does nothing. It sits at 1 and...

Yes, I have a feeling its the towel rail itself that's faulty :evil: OK - I now have a £15.99 multimeter from Homebase. Where do I stick it?! (yes - I've considered the eBay seller). I guess I should read the instructions.... and I'll probably end up sending this towel rail back, or...

I can show ya! In the cupboard containing the consumer unit, there are actually two boxes. The first one has been there since day dot I guess, and contains the switch that trips. The second one was put in when I had an extension fitted around 8 years ago. This is when the downstairs toilet...

Quite right :oops:. OK - I made sure that all connections were good inside the flex outlet box. I actually found a pack of four fuses so used one of those. I turned the unit on and this time the switch in the consumer unit didn't flick - so I thought I was home and dry. But 20 mins...

The only thing near that is on the live cable coming out of the heater flex which connects to the live pole in the flex outlet. Its only on the surface of the plastic sheathing, though. I think I did that when cutting the main sheathing down. However, no actual wire is exposed so I don't...

OK cool. I'm going to make sure all cables are good, and seated properly in the flex outlet, and then I'll retest. Hmmmm - I might need to pop down to Tesco to get some fuses first, tho. I'll repost here later today with an update. Thanks all, R.

Hey Swampy2 - thanks for checking the pictures. Actually, thats just how the picture has come out - shadows or something caused by the flash. In reality, the live cable is fine. No scorch or burn marks at all. R.

Wow - thanks all for the replies. It's appreciated. I do try with the DIY and generally make a good job of things, but yes electrics is not my strongest point unfortunately. I've isolated the power by leaving the switch off in the main consumer box. I've also removed the fuse from the fused...

Thanks for the quick reply! Apologies for my dodgy terminology. Here is what I called the 'socket' next to the heated towel rail. This has three connections inside for the three blue, brown, and yellow/green cables: On the wall just outside of the bathroom is the other 'socket'...