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I've just bought a new spot light to replace a loop in pendent. The spot has L N and E. Whats the best way to connect the switch cable? Is there a bit I can buy that replaces the loop in fixture?

I have been recommended the Honeywell CM67 (optimal start) room stat for controlling my new (but still not quite finished) UFCH. i've been told that they are intelligent devices that "learn" when they need to bring the heating on to achieve the required temp at the required time. These...

Rather than purchase a split load consumer unit I like the idea of having a larger single load unit but using RCBO's. Apart from the obvious cost implications :( is this a good idea. The building is quite large and divides nicely into 4 (if you get my gist), so I thought I would break the...

I am looking to tile our new shower area. The choice of tiles is infinite as is the price. Ive been informed that an inferior quality tile will hairline crack in 2-3 years. So the question is how do you determine wether a tiles a make or not :?: We like the look of the mosaics but not...

I am looking for an extractor fan for a bathroom with no outside wall. Plus I would like it to be as flat and unobtrusive/quiet etc as possible but with a good draw. Has anyone had experience of inline extractor fans connected to solid ducting, and is it possible to use in reach of the shower...

I bought some T&E from a well known Internet supplier S??????X, and was was very disappointed to find the outer plastic almost impossible to slide off once cut. I know Im pretty weak but this is very frustrating. :evil: Any good ideas on how to make it slip off a little easier without...

I have been informed by the manufacturer of my boiler that the "boiler demand" connection must be voltage free. As the connection from my wiring centre is 230v I will need a suitable relay. Any suggestions on where I might get such a beast??

I remember a small incident I had whilst sinking an electric cable in a wall for my girlfriend. I thought I was being very carful by switching off the CU before touching anything. Unbeknown to me there was a small second consumer unit (there were in a very small dark cupboard not easily...

I am doing a complete rewire and am looking at the X10 stuff. Are there any experiances of reliability etc and is it really worth all the effort?