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    Underfloor leak - Cap off central heating leaving just hot water?

    I’ve got a leak somewhere under the concrete floor in my open vented system and get air gurgling through when the hot water fires up as well as some trickling topping up into the header tank. With the heating system being about 40 years old I’ve decided to get it completely re plumbed in a few...
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    I see where you're both coming from. I know for starters my current sockets and switches are at the wrong heights for current legislation and naturally if I did any of this work it would be to whatever measurements the electrician stipulated in order to certify it. Will worry about that as and...
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    I'd definitely make sure we're both crystal clear as to what's included in the quote and what I'm doing. Are you implying electricians don't like this type of arrangement in general?
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    You might regret only asking £1k for the cupboard!
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    Thanks, I'd found the problem by the time I saw this but your advice is appreciated. G
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    Didn't mean to provoke the sarcasm but I see where you're coming from. I just meant if I had some but not all lights it would have been easier to find a break for example. CU is at the back of a very well packed walk in cupboard. Emptying the cupboard is a fate worse than death. Specifically...
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    I've had a really good look in the loft and there's zero obvious damage to any cabling but the wiring for 2 rooms is a right rats nest of multiple junction boxes feeding all the wall lights, it may be worth my time tidying it all up sometime but I really don't see this being a spontaneous issue...
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    Lost a lighting circuit - fault somewhere tripping MCB

    Hi all, Have a problem as per title. I live in a bungalow with two lighting circuits and one is down. The MCB won't stay live, it just pops immediately. I've ensured all lights are turned off so it's not a bulb issue and just need some advice which order to start my search for the fault. I've...
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