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    New twin and Earth with sheathed CPC

    There's already a thread on this here https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/new-earthsure-cable.625047/
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    Does my metal kitchen light switch need earthed?

    All sockets (plastic or metal) must have the earth terminal connected for the appliance that plugs into it. If it has a metal faceplate this will already be connected to the earth terminal.
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    1 way or 2 way switch

    And don't worry that the drawing shows a wire in L2 instead of L1 as suggested above. Either way it will work the same.
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    150w fan connect to lighting circuit?

    Yes, not a problem. The manufacturers instructions will probably call for a 3 Amp fused switch to be fitted anyway, even if on a 6 Amp circuit. This is useful for when you need to isolate it for cleaning or maintenance. It can be mounted discretely above a cupboard or somewhere out of the way...
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    Wire demister in room with dimmer switch

    I don't think there is such a thing as a dimmer switch which also has a non-dimmed output. Only think I can think would be to supply the demister timer from a PIR, and leave the light on the dimmer.
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    Light switch earthing

    In short.. Sockets (3 pin) must have an Earth/CPC/green-yellow to the "faceplate" because one of the 3 terminals is an earth and absolutely must be connected. Metal Back-boxes should also be earthed. If it's a plastic switch then the earth goes to the back-box. If it's a metal switch then...
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    3 phase 11 and 22kw - Current in Each Phase??

    From quite a lot to a hell of a lot is the answer. Why look at sine waves?
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    Rollertec V5 dead man disable

    There are 8 dip switches. Never used one but the manual is here if it helps https://abigaragedoors.co.uk/pdf/somfy/rollertech_install_guide.pdf Page 32 suggests that all switches off and pressing reset after programming your fob should disable the dead man (holding button down) function..
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    Ancell vs forum downlights which is better? Also which gu10 led bulbs are good?

    Ancell have rebranded and now are Ansell. aurora do all sorts of colours of bezels. gu10 led bulb's are getting to be a thing of the past, as were MR16's. Integrated LED is the future.
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    Needs some updates

    "old consumer unit which is now being used as a sub-main in the garage." @Jupiter01 What is your understanding of a sub-main?
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    Problem with Bathroom Extractor Fan

    I'd like to see the wiring in the transformer (aka PSU if Winston was still here). Even though you have had it looked at. Is it wired as per instructions (lower half of this), with black to black, brown to brown etc. And if it is, might need to see or at least know what should trigger it i.e...
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    Two change over switches with single rocker

    Pictures, or I'm going to have to read it again, and i've tried that 3 times.
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    Another 3 gang 2 way please

    This might be easier, move old to new in red and ignore the terminal marked loop.
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    Another 3 gang 2 way please

    That's the right switch, but I'm crap at explaining. Your old switch (and your new one) has 3 sets of 3 terminals but if you imagine they are in a triangle with the one in the middle upside down. The old switch has A, B and C for the 3 lights. I'll call them X.. Your new switch has the...
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    Next step? Circuit breaker switches when I turn on dishwasher.

    I know it's an RCCB, that's why I framed the picture that way. I don't see how picking up on a slight detail that Eric posted is relevant to this thread. I was never into football. My father in law was a hotspur fan though.
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    Next step? Circuit breaker switches when I turn on dishwasher.

    To be fair, TLC call it an RCD on their website. If it walks like an RCD, quacks like an RCD then it might actually be an RCD or an RCCB. I don't think it matters for this thread though.
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    What on earth could be going on here in this light switch?

    Try again when it gets dark. If the middle switch is upside down, move the wire you put in L2 to L3
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    Lighting junction box with no live in??

    What other cables are at he switch? (ie the other ends of cable 2)
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    3 switches for 1 light issue

    Check at the intermediate switch that the blue and red at the top of the switch are from the same cable, and the blue and red at the bottom of the switch are from the other cable.
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    Bought a new 3 hanging pendant light fitting , there is no earth terminal fixed to metal case

    Did you asked the supplier? They seem genuine and based in UK but it's hard to tell. https://ledsone.co.uk/pages/about
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