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Hi All, Update on this - Resolved the main issue. I replaced the socket and repaired the cable by trimming it. This did not do anything other than the reassurance that the old socket was replaced with something newer. While I did this I safely excluded the supply to the extension and turned...

Yea, I should add that I have checked every socket in the house to find what fed the extension and to check the terminals, the last one to check was the one behind the fridge which had the issues which also was the feed to the extension. To be honest if this doesn’t fix it I’m calling someone...

I get your point, I really do. But I think you might have missed the part that I said I couldn’t trip the RCD within the CU, my basic equipment has valid dangerous concerns. It lead to me to having a look behind the sockets and identified some fixable repairs. I have a little knowledge and the...

Understood. I will let you know how I get on when the cable/socket repair and if it resolves the other issue. Thanks again

I will repair and see if it will fix the earthing issues. this was my main concern as the trip button on the socket tester doesn't trip the RCD in the CU. The rest of the house is fine, only the extension. As for the Spur FCU, I was hoping you would say that, I had in my head it could be...

Thanks for the quick reply, I was referring to replacing a length of cable at 1.5m in length, it looks to be 2.5mmT+E. apologies for not being clear

Hi All, Ive been having a bit of an issue with my extensions electrics, for info the extension was built before I moved in, I reckon it was built around 2000. The issues I've been having is that there is a phantom voltage on the Earth of 120v on the sockets and 70v on the lights. Ive also...

Good evening guys. I'm looking for some advice regarding a project I have under taken and any help would be most appreciated. I recently bought my first property, after a week my mother in law pointed out the big bow in the kitchen roof, so we went into the bathroom upstairs and found...