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    Hob Wiring

    https://www.diy.com/departments/time-white-heat-resistant-3-core-flexible-cable-2-5mm-x-5m/188974_BQ.prd not sure I would use this for a cooker!: https://www.diy.com/departments/time-white-heat-resistant-3-core-flexible-cable-1-5mm-x-1m/5055268786956_BQ.prd
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    Hob Wiring

    Damm. Looks like B&Q stopped selling it. Maybe no one was buying it!!!! Google it and see if there is a supplier near you. (should someone else see this thread in the future)
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    5 core induction hob cable (1.5mm?) to 10mm supplied cooker outlet

    Just goto B&Q to get your heat resistant flex (HO5BB-F or HO3V2V2-F) must be cheaper! £19 for loads (not for collection though) https://www.diy.com/departments/time-white-heat-resistant-3-core-flexible-cable-2-5mm-x-5m/188974_BQ.prd https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/hob-wiring.652400/
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    new 43" TV with SCART?

    I was hoping to purchase a Panasonic TV in BF sales. Before purchasing, I thought I just best check it has a SCART port for use with my beloved HDD video recorder, and it hasn't! Are they still making TV's with SCART? Are adaptors cables available? Any recommendations please ?
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    5 core induction hob cable (1.5mm?) to 10mm supplied cooker outlet

    And where do we stand on the fact that the 1.5mm flex is only 1 meter long, in free air. Does that still mean it needs a 16A MCB John? Also consider that the conductors are doubled up in this case. (only at one end though). 1 driving 2 'hot plates' and 1 driving the other pair. Yes, if you get...
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    Hob Wiring

    Now it’s done, leave it alone. Common for t&e to be used I think bnq sell the flex
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    Reliable shower brand

    I’m aware of one brand to avoid. Need to look it up.
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    Reliable shower brand

    Can ppl recommend shower (inbuilt heater) brands to use and those to avoid in terms of reliability please. I think I want one to run off 6mm Thanks
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    5 core induction hob cable (1.5mm?) to 10mm supplied cooker outlet

    You don’t need to crimp them. It’s usually how it’s done when it leaves the factory though. (So maybe why it’s in the manual )
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    5 core induction hob cable (1.5mm?) to 10mm supplied cooker outlet

    OP. I know it sounds crazy! But just connect it up. It’s common for hobs to come with 5 or 6 core flex. As said, made for Euro spec, but can also be used in UK.
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    Intriguing ('made for Britian') Clamp meter!

    bet the Scottish wish their winters got near 50°C
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    advice on lighting circuit please

    Yes. That is probably the proper way. I note there are some spare holes in the bottom by the white wires. You maybe able to push wires in there (but not remove them in a hurry ) Some /most would call that a bodge. I would call it more reliable as there are less joints.
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    advice on lighting circuit please

    The easy way is to find the last light with only 1 cable and run from that
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    Shared earth conductor

    When I previously asked, it wasn't a problem. Just need to ensure the cpc is thick enough to cope with the biggest cable/circuit
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    Splitting existing loft light which uses 3 core and earth

    You maybe able to use the rose as a junction rather than buy expensive wago
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    Age of installation

    If it is, I think we are only talking about 10 years.
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    Age of installation

    I'm not sure that 6mm is tinned. Anyway, it's metric cable, and green/yellow sleeve. So sometime after 1974 The fact is has 30ma, points to 80's
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    2 way switch and change of cable ?

    Exactly as sunray says. Also in modern insulated houses I have a ceiling and fan light combined. With this I prefer not to have this in a 2 way setup. So I know off really means off. (Rather than being off via the remote control) Defo run 3c&e to the switches. I wouldn’t put an intermediate...
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    2 way switch and change of cable ?

    Well I decided only one light needed to be 2 Way. (Ceiling or bedsides). So I just made the bedsides 2 way. Anyway. The principle is the same. To make a second switch you run a 3c and E to the other switch. Sockets goto the junction box.
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    2 way switch and change of cable ?

    Seams too much extra work to me that you may need an extra N at the second switch ! For me I would be putting in a single socket either side of the bed, and extra switch wires by bed and door. So you can have some nice bedside lights switched from multiple locations. And you will be very...
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