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I am getting more requests at my workplace for data cable installations, the majority of this used to be done by outside contractors, but with the increasing squeeze on saving money, they are now expecting it to be done in house by me. I am conversant with the wiring regs, and regarding the...

The incoming neutral is incorrect Edit: scrub that, thought the existing N was entering the RCB at the top

Do what was suggested earlier, and buy some 9/12volt lamps and holders, you can practice making and testing your circuits safely. Don't work on any mains circuits until you feel 100% confident about what you are doing

One other thing everyone forgot to mention is to make sure that any exposed cable has adequate protection for its environment I have seen many pubs and clubs with T&E (usually painted over) clipped to walls ceilings and skirting boards next to dardboards, although I guess this could be...

Can't be 100% sure until I visit, but think its a basic 500w halogen, no pir, was just operated by the switch (which is now disconnected). Nothing else acts peculiar afaik Thanks for the reply Bernard, will post the outcome in the new year

Any ideas anyone? Someone must have come across this type of problem before

My Dad called me yesterday with a fault that I cant figure out He has a halogen exterior light which was tripping the lighting mcb when switched on, he disconected it at the switch by removing the link wire which came from the live feed to the other switch in the box - this was 10 years ago...

You can simply extend from the existing socket, using 2.5mm to the next double socket and then onto the single for the fridge Same goes for the extra light, just extend from the existing in 1.5mm. For the external light, you can take a feed from the board on the 5A fuse, through a switch if...

Laurence Llewelyn Bowen did the plastering :shock: Thanks for the advice!

Thanks for the quick answer, just paint it is then, but what would happen if I did use PVA? I had the ceiling replastered and plasterer told me to PVA it before painting Thanks for the help, saved me another evenings work :D

Hi With new lining paper, should I give it a coat of PVA before the emulsion, or just paint direct to the new paper? Thanks

Hi Fellas I have a project on to reduce power consumption, and currently have outdoor son lighting which is controlled via a photocell, and I am adding a timer so that they can be off all night on a saturday (no night shift on sat) but the on site security would like the option to be able to...

Assuming you have checked that the circuit breaker/rcd hasnt tripped, its very likely that the pull cord switch has failed, so will need to be replaced

Not only is it not good practice, it's contrary to the regulation 514.4.2

We currently have a voltage of approx 240 s/p 430 3/p in the building where I work, and the management are looking into a company who can reduce our voltage via secondary transformers in the promise to save us about 17% in running costs We use a lot of 3p motors to run conveyor equipment, and...

Good for you! about time we all gave these officials the finger

Perhaps they didnt have a spoon to stir the tea with

Thanks, I'm not going mad afterall, maybe it was a premonition of the 18th Ed

which says I can't use the armour of SWA as the only cpc? I'm sure this in not alowed anymore but cant find it in the big red book anywhere Thanks

1mm T&E will happily carry 8A in the worst case scenario (ref method 103), and 16A at best (Ref Method C) so is more than adequate for a 6A lighting circuit