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@ban-all-sheds Yes, I agree. I am just asking about boxes and the different configurations, not who should install them.

Is it better to buy the individual RCBO modules and build it from a shell, or a box that already contains everything? Is there any real difference?

Thanks, so any favourite RCBOs? Let's assume I want the best money could buy for 7 circuits.

Nonsense, I appreciate the heads up! It's a flat built in 1986. All the sockets are basic MK white plastic ones. All of the ceiling lights have earths, and most of the switches do (one or two are missing an earth - old style red/black twin wires). No scorch marks, rats or ghosts (as far as I know).

Nonsense, I appreciate the heads up! It's a flat built in 1986. All the sockets are basic MK white plastic ones. All of the ceiling lights have earths, and most of the switches do (one or two are missing an earth - old style red/black twin wires). No scorch marks, rats or ghosts (as far as I know).

Thanks John, other than the wires themselves what other things typically need to be updated? i.e. what should I look for?

Thanks, so if I want the best possible safety, what features should I look for? RCD, RCBO, MCB, anything else?

Thanks, would it be as effective just to separately install an RCD box to get the same level of protection, or do you recommend a new fuse box?

Is it likely an RCD is located anywhere else I should look? If not, what's the best way to upgrade - install a new board with integrated RCD?

If not, I understand it's recommended to upgrade with one, so my question is what would be the most practical installation to request from an electrician? A single RCD plug or a new fusebox? Is there anything else I should look for in selecting a new fusebox?

I have it installed in my loft but can't identify its purpose! Thanks

Thanks @stillp. Final question: @flameport I am going to follow your suggestion to replace the 2 core flex with 3 core flex. If I am only connecting it between the rose above the ceiling and the rose below, can I use standard 3 amp / 720w flex or do I need higher-rated non-flexible wiring? It...

@stillp I used this Rolson All Purpose Voltage tester: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001XQX01G?keywords=voltage tester&qid=1457811820&ref_=sr_ph&sr=1 Can you recommend a better one?

@flameport Thanks - is a ceiling rose the same as a junction box? Also, I had the power to the entire flat off at the master circuit before inspecting this, however I picked up a live feed with my cheap voltage pen tester when inspecting the 3 wires. Is this common / expected - could it actually...

Thanks both! I went into the loft and found the flex. It looks as though above the ceiling there is a box with 3 wires going into it, and then the single live/neutral flex wire coming out of it. I've included a photo of it below; can you tell me what is likely happening here? What should I do...

I bought this ceiling rose off Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Antique-Brass-Ceiling-Lighting/dp/B00CJ9GE9Q): It's not like others I've seen as it has a black input sheath to a connection box, which also closes over the top. Does this mean it is double insulated? Thanks

I have a ceiling rose with a twin live / neutral wire and no earth. This is unexpected as the house was built in 1986 and the light switch does have an earth. Can I still use this with light fittings that are not double insulated?