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    Can anyone identify this central heating programmer?

    So it is, brilliant. Thanks mate :)
  2. J

    Can anyone identify this central heating programmer?

    I'd like to replace it but I want to make sure I get something compatible - Ta :)
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    Picture of the nearly mid-week

    It may have been a loose connection once but it's not anymore, that looks as solid as it gets.
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    SQUIRELLS HAVE EATEN CABLES!

    How do you know it was a squizzer? Might've been a rabid hamster or some nice mice.
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    Elex 2011

    Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) I beleive. Not to be confused with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) of course, muppets. Edit: The new 7671 amendment was available to a select few too I hear, pretty green it is.
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    Extend TV & Satellite cable to another room?

    Hi, I'd like to extend the cable for a tv/satellite system in to another room. This is the only outlet plate at the moment - and the only cable in to it looks like this - Can I simply add this cable - http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CASATW.html - in to the terminal on the...
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    Advice on installing a dimmer switch?

    The 2 browns are your switched line so just connect them up as the switch you've removed, if your new switch has com/L1/L2 then connect 1 to com and 1 to L1. The green/yellow will be the earths so add another bit of g/y in that terminal block and connect it to the earth terminal on the back of...
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    How to remove recessed light to find leak?

    If it's been installed correctly the springs will bend vertically as you pull it out and snap back down when it's out. It might take a bit of force if it's the first time it's been removed.
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    Dangerous electrical installation

    My name's my name. I don't care what yours is but your story's bs tbf.
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    Dangerous electrical installation

    Cool.
  11. J

    Dangerous electrical installation

    The smell's getting stronger.
  12. J

    Dangerous electrical installation

    Just what is that smell?
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    Dangerous electrical installation

    These 'live cables', weren't they isolated at the consumer unit?
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    Dreadful Search Facility

    Yes, if you can work out how to use their search facility ;)
  15. J

    Dreadful Search Facility

    What do you expect from a site that has Megaman lamps rated at 240 amps?
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    Halogen Lamps

    It's frightening how many times this still seems to be done. Anyway, Plan G: Cut hole in plasterboard under joist, channel out back of plasterboard, clip cable to joists, replace plasterboard cut out.
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    Is there a name for this lamp holder?

    Have a browse through these - http://www.spares2you.co.uk/Electrical_Accessories/Lamp_Fittings/
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    Lighting: What does dual insulated mean?

    It means she hasn't got any earthing on her lighting circuits and should only use 'Class 2' (double insulated) light fittings like these - http://www.double-insulated-lighting.co.uk/?gclid=CIPm74XRkacCFQ8f4QodgCBBcw There will be issues with a new consumer unit installation if there's no...
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    Rewiring a Dimmer Switch... To not Dim!

    The switch module needs to be '2 way' to work the same on your circuit as the current switch and have the same terminals on the back, that one linked to probably is but it's worth checking with the supplier first. Another thing to check is the spindle format the knob itself is mounted on as...
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    Signing off my work.

    No, you can still complete a certificate without being a member of any scheme and your assessor would want to see that at the assessment to prove that you know how to complete them correctly. Then you notify the job afterwards
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