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All, thanks for your feedback. I have just been shown the errors of my way and the problem is sorted. Quite embarrassed by it to be honest...........as they say, its easy when you know how !!! thanks again.

ban-all-sheds. I appreciate the concerns but the only person I'm likely to kill is myslef unless I get the correct advice so your help would be appreciated. If what i have explained is totally incorrect then some guidance would be welcomed.

BS3036 The switch isn't housed in a metal box with an earth connection - its in one of those plastic cavity wall boxes used for griupping the plasterboard - hence the earth isn't connected to anything at the moment. should i change the box to a metal one ? Regarding the 2 browns, i...

Hi, I took the feed (1.5mm twin and earth) from the fused outlet straight to the new light switch (brown cable from fused outlet into light switch 'common' and blue cable into switch 'L1') and then a separate 1.5mm twin and earth cable from the new light switch into the light fitting (brown...

Hi guys. Here's my dilema : I am in the process of installing a cloakroom in my house. I have fitted a new 'spotlight' arrangement in the room (240V c/w halogen bulbs). I have positioned the new switch for the light outside the cloakroom (typical 10 amp single switch). i have run a spur...