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What you describe as a neutral connection may be a switched live. Thermostats work like a light switch that turns itself on when the room gets colder. They have at least two connections – live (via your CH timer) and switched live (call for heat). Some also require a neutral connection. You...

I like a story with a happy ending, what with it being Christmas and all :D But… mmm…

I used to build amplifiers in my misspent youth. Problems with the household earth? I don’t think so. Humming was usually caused by poor screening or connections somewhere. I assume you've tried removing the ipod and using another audio source, like a CD player? Does it make a difference...

Yes, that is utterly ghastly. I simply don't understand these modern parenting techniques. I submit that punishment by Harry Hill is a breach of Article 3 of the Human Rights Act 1988

I’ve got a torch :oops:

So were mine :wink: But we’ve had a meter change so now we've got bright shiny new seals everywhere :shock:

Yes, the electrician who is coming to see you on Monday. In the meantime, please don’t go near that abomination in your picture.

Is this Part P avoidance?

Try a 60 watt bulb and see what happens.

Yes, yes, yes and well done :)

8 + 0.45 + 9.3 = 17.75 Amps Maximum draw from your fused spur = 13 Amps Can you see a problem?

These people are reasonably priced and efficient. For example:- http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LXTH500.html Other suppliers of halogen bulbs are available. The DIY sheds do them.

Agreed.

Yes, your arrangement will be FCU with 13 Amp Fuse > Socket > FCU with 3 Amp Fuse > Lights

Yes with a wire brush. Give it a good clean.

Buy a map and give it to your girlfriend. Then she can navigate and give you a Gillian. I’d like to see your SatNavs do that.

Nice timer, but I do not think it provides overcurrent protection. If we assume the towel rails are spurred from your ring main, then your arrangement would have to be FCU > Timer > Towel Rails Can you expand on what you mean by this. Are the heaters fused in the bathroom in addition to the...

Without knowing the details of your spa bath circuit I would be loath to suggest you tap into that. Is there not a lighting cable up there you can tap with your 20 Amp junction box? Make sure it is a live loop cable and not a switched live before you cut into it! Excellent. Where did you put it?

Indeed that would be a very messy job. Other options Do nothing Inform Mrs Pippasin that two lights at each end of the room give a better spread of light than one in the middle. Return the single light for a refund. Truncking along the ceiling The rewiring method of choice for many a...

Yes, 526.3 requires that connections need to be accessible for inspection, testing and maintenance. Have a look at the link below Click