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Thanks BAN-ALL-SHEDS. It certainly was the downstairs switch. Got the strappers wrong. Top Man :D

Really silly question now. Is this how i should wire both switches: 2Way - Blks to L1 one red to L2 one red to common the link to other common 1Way upstairs - red to common and Blks to L1 & L2 i think i'm confusing myself by swopping so much. i've wired up 1...

on the downstairs switch i have: Red wires to the Commons and Blacks to the L1's. There is also a wire crossing from one common to the other (forming a bridge if you like). This is how the old one was wired, al least i think it was :oops: maybe this switch is the trouble ? Thanks

Hello I have redecorated and am trying to replace an old Light switch. It is older Blk and red wiring. This is the way it works. At the bottom of the stairs i have a double 2 way switch which operates both upstairs and down. At the top i have a Single switch which only operates the...

I must apologies to all you here. Firstly when i said i am a newly qualified Part P, i shouldn't have, clearly. I have done my Part P course with a EAL accredited training organization and subsequently my 17th wiring regs too. I want to get into the Electrical trade and was going to renew...

As i said "thanks for the help" !

As i have said, Newly qualified and looking for advice NOT a telling off ! Advice is all i seek.

It Will be installed by a competent Part P qualified person, Myself. Newly qualified and embarking on my 1st large(ish) install.Just need to get all the theory into practice so advice is very welcome here, should have mentioned this at the start of the post. The circuit design is a simple...

Quick question associated with my post. Which is the better Make of Consumer unit and MCB to go for ? Contactum Wylex MK Volex Crabtree or another ? OR Which to avoid ? Thanks.

Right, So a standard metal enclosure Unit, 3 or 4 way, no RCD (as it is on the RCD side of my household Unit) Will be ok for my needs ? Lastly, i need a 6A for Lights, a 16A for Sockets and another 6A for My future external lights/security......Is this correct please ? Thank you.

My house is supplied via standard TN-C-S

Appologies, it should have read 80 Amp RCD. I would rather not move the Feed to the Non RCD side. The SWA is not protected, but clipped to outside walls, running down the side of my house. So, would a regular Metal Clad Enclosure with the rated MCB's i stated be adequate ? Like this one ...

Also another addition to my query. The Consumer unit i buy (all be it 2way or 4way etc), do i have to buy a dedicated "Garage unit" like this one http://www.screwfix.com/prods/73324/Electrical-Supplies/Consumer-Units/Wylex-Consumer-Units/Wylex-2-Way-Metal-RCD-Garage-Consumer-Unit Or can i...

The Garage is detached and power is supplied from my house C/U from a 16A MCB on the 30mA RCD side of the unit. Cable running to the garage is SWA (6mm i think) into an old power/junction box which needs changing. I am only running 3 double sockets and 1 2way light circuit. As i said, i...

I am installing a New C/U in the garage to run lights and sockets. I also may want to add Outside lighting or Security lights in the future. Is a 2 way garage unit ok for this expansion or should i buy a 3 or 4 way unit in anticipation of the future additions ? Thanks.

Hello This is a follow up from a previous post of mine //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1308026#1308026 Can anyone suggest some good Electrical supply sites, other than Screwfix, i could buy all my electrical items from ? I have looked via Google but as there seem to be...

DAMN and i thought the Bakelite fittings i got would look "Retro" too !!!! lol Just to confirm to all, The existing SWA from the house to the garage is fine and staying. I will only be renewing the lot from the new Garage C/U onwards. Hope this helps.

Thanks spark1

They need to inspect "BEFORE" i start ?? My mate has a Part P registered friend who will inspect,test and notify Build regs for me.

So : I need the sockets and switches to be metal cased/clad. I can make do with Standard Strip lights ? I can Encase all wiring in plastic tubular conduit ? Should i get a ip55 rated 2 way board ? or a standard one ? Also i take it i need just 1.5mm wire for lights and 2.5mm Wire...