Search results

  1. C

    using multimeter to test earth

    i've not used a multimeter before but have bought one to test an earth in a light switch which I had concerns about. How would I test to make sure the earth at the switch is earthed?
  2. C

    hazard light update

    My last post described a hall light switch that gave a shock when a metal face plate was fitted, in spite of being earthed. The lamp wiring has now been inspected.. it's a huge mess and it looks indeed like one of the earths is connected to a live, explaining the shock. So it's currently...
  3. C

    hazard light switch

    Last week I discovered a 2-way switch connected with 2 core and earth, using the earth as L1... I removed it. Now I've discovered another problem with another switch. I just wanted to replace a few face plates and discover the hazards I've been living with for 3 years! Anyway, this switch is...
  4. C

    fixed one switch, broke anothe

    Hi. Can anyone help.. I had a 2-way switch for my landing light which never worked properly - the downstairs switch worked on and off; the upstairs switch only worked when the downstairs switch was off. I have now fixed it so it works properly. But I have now got 2 problems: first, one of the...
  5. C

    more on vertical soil pipe

    thanks for comments on p-trap toilets. I have since given up that search and been looking for something that can be fitted with some sort of bend. I have found this toilet: http://www.bathroomcity.co.uk/product.asp?pid=962 I checked with the supplier and they say that the soil outlet is...
  6. C

    p-trap toilets

    I'm wanting to replace a downstairs toilet but the soil pipe goes vertical down into the floor. I know there are already a few posts about this with advice about bends etc, but I was wondering if anyone knows where to find a decent range of p-trap toilets instead. I have seen various toilets...
  7. C

    fused spur - kitchen downlights

    if I run a spur from a socket to a fuse switch, can I then run 2 cables from the switch for kitchen under-unit lights?
  8. C

    earth wire cut

    I want to fit a new wall light with metal parts, but on taking off the old light fitting I discovered the earth wire had been cut off :oops: - it is there, you can just see it, but to take up the whole cable to make the earth wire long enough to wire it to the light fitting would leave the...
Back
Top