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Exactly; doing the same beeping over brick wall when there's nothing; there must be an explanation! Basically reliability is 50% at best, If beeps means nothing but seems fine to rely on if doesn't beep when you touch a cable. Sometimes the blame is on magnetic field when there are other...

I purchase Lap pen tester, was inserting the batteries and testing, the pen starts bleeping but there was nothing next to it apart from laptop and iphone both charging. The bleep was caused from the iphone even from 6 inches away from the cable. The pen is supposed to detect AC voltage from...

Just remembered, I installed kitchen hood extractor bought from SF in a rental flat had no earth. The vid below explains classes 0,1,2 and 3, also mentions hoods w/o earth.

It was much easier in the past, most if not all light fittings were ceiling rose and pendants which were all made of plastic, no earth required.

I can't see why will render them class 0. I have seen a couple of class 2 lights, the only difference is that L & N are both in a thick sleeve which assume acts as protection.

I am not disagreeing, I am not an electrician only a DIYer keen to learn; if you can explain why would it be safer? I fitted bathroom light, I think it was IP44 and and was also class 2 double insulated no earth required, I wasn't expecting class 2, found out after arrived.

That's not accurate information. Light with metal fittings which are CLASS II DOUBLE INSULATED NO EARTH REQUIRED can be used. Many such wall/ceiling lights are available in the market, one example below: https://www.thelightingsuperstore.co.uk/products/seattle-3-arm-semi-flush-light

Just a suggestion; you could have read my first post, the intention is/was to install number of downlights so wanted to learn how to locate joist, how to carefully cut floorboards with multitool and check the live feed and the feasibility of the project, ie: investigative work. I used common...

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No idea what you on about. I have been using multimeter, so thought to ask what a pen tester is about, a member mentioned voltage tester is used by pro electricians, I looked at and seems voltage testers are geared for domestic electricians, it does much less than multimeter but voltages and...

I think they look good in hallways and may be bathrooms too. They are much better than downlights where you have to drill so many holes in ceilings, so many cables and maintenance issues.

Yes electrical engineer not a domestic electrician, they are very different. FYI Electrical engineering has four main branches which are Power electrics, Communication, Micro Electronics and Control Engineering which is my profession. Usually one will be specialised in one of these four. Without...

Are Martindale and Di-Log good brands for voltage testers?

That's very helpful thanks, so really need a voltage tester, saw few online, much less functions than a multimeter but designed for electricians to test voltage and continuity.

Hi I am not electrician, I am electrical engineer used to voltmeters, multimeters and oscilloscopes. I do DIY work in my home only, have always used multimeter. I have seen pen testers; much easier to use and planning to purchase the Lap from SF. I have hired electricians to do work in my...

I have a property rented in a purpose built block, there are building works goin on, went there last week; saw a stopcock outside my entrance door no longer possible to be turned off and without damaging walls, see photos. The wall was plaster boarded and skimmed. No idea what the stopcock...

Doing a bit of research, only one flush mount light will do the job. The LED lights are changing so fast becoming better and affordable; two examples of 4100 and 2700 lumens for less than 30 quid: https://www.eglo.com/uk/ceiling-light-turcona-b-99844.html...

Fairly easy, similar to what I did yesterday to identify the cables; locate joist remove floorboards, I have the tools inc multi tool oscillator which is perfect to cut floorboards neatly. First floor is carpeted makes life easy. I may need to drill holes in joist to pass cable/s. As am DIYer...

I haven't decided yet of which lights and how many. I am first checking how easy is gone be. So far, looks straight forward; was easy enough to locate joists lift floorboard at the right location using my multi tool oscillator and identify the cables. I will either go for downlights or flush...

I do but am not a pro or electrician so always seek advice, opinions and confirmation before starting works.