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Thanks all for your advice...and entertainment. I appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks. I do need to work out where we need power first. Was basing it on what they currently have in their rooms. Tv, console, tv box in one double, light and phone charging in other. I suppose depending on layout I could get away with double and fused extension if hidden from view. Thought id...

Hi. Moving into a house with only one socket in each of the three bedrooms. I need to have proper look once moved in but I know the consumer unit is new and believe wiring to be in good condition at time of install in recent years. Can anyone advise me if I can change single socket to double...

I've been reading about equipotential bonding. I think I was getting that confused with creating an earth. Its the bond i am wanting to safely ensure i have right. Its making more sense now. Plenty more reading between now and then. Next project: rewire my house.... (jokes) ;-)

Yes...i don't know why i even thought that. I'm just doubting what i thought was going to be practical and relatively easy to install myself. I'll read through more material and decide whether i will bother with any of it. Thanks

Thank you. This is the information i was after. I will read through and if i have any concerns i will just get an electrician to do it. I take your point, it is earthed through the electric hook up. In that case, is my diagram connecting the earthing block in the consumer unit to the...

Thank you :)

I do not plan to plug in from home. I want to connect to the electric hookup point at the campsite. This will surely be earthed? I also put the legs on the van down creating an earth. I am considering also adding an earthing spike i can place in the ground for any hard standing pitches. I...

It's mainly timber frame. It will be earthed/grounded to the chassis. I take on board comments. Tow sure is a reputable website and the kit they sell is readily available all over. All I want to do is replicate that.

:) we must share a strange sense of humour. In all seriousness. Thanks to all for constructive advice.

Sounds like someone is a little upset they were wrong.

Of course I was being 100% serious. I also fully intend on carrying out the installation wearing nothing but Wellington boots as I hear this is the correct way to ensure you are insulated. I might wear a bow tie as well but as of yet I am undecided. Excuse me. I'm off to play with a toaster...

I am going to see if i can download the instuctions or find a van to look at.I think we are over complicating things. I'm after simple surface mounted sockets. Besides...I have ample room under my sink to accommodate the consumer unit. I may even stick with the one socket in the...

It comes with instructions. Something i dont have. Yes....if i paid an extra 50 odd quid i would have them. Just wanted some advice on what i think will be the same as the diagram in the kit. No, im not wiring a house. Well we might as well get rid of this section in the forum then.

I'm not designing a rocket. I'm merely trying to source the parts separately to build a much cheaper setup of a readily available kit you can buy on line. See here: http://www.towsure.com/product/Caravan_Mains_Electric_DIY_Installation_Kit Please,. I'm after advice not...

Ok. So what would the suggestion be to my diagram to make sure it is earthed in the safest way possible? Thanks

Hi. Thanks all. I have a test switch I can use should it fail to trip I will replace the rcd with a new one. I only paid £5 for it all. I plan to use power cable from a spare electric hookup cable we use for camping. I know then it is rated for sure to cover 16a. (I am only using 10a). I...

Hi, I am looking to add 240v mains to my caravan. Currently it has no power. I looked at buying a kit but got such a good deal on a second hand unit on ebay i thought i'd wire up myself. Only thing is i have no instructions. It has a 25A RCD and 2 twin pole MCBS (10A and 6A). Please...