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Hi, I'm getting a ze of 150ohms from an earth rod. To bring it down to a more acceptable level I thought of banging another one in and looping them together. Does anyone know if there is a specific or recommened distance that the rods have to be from eachother? I seem to remember hearing...

I recently tested my RCD by pressing the test button. But I couldn't reset it without first switching off all the mcb's; is this normal? The consumer unit was only changed a couple of months ago so I can't imagine that it would be faulty. Thank you

Hi can anyone give me any advice on how to connect a Siemens Hob, please? There are 5 terminals (plus earth). 2 of the terminals are marked Neutral and are linked together and the other terminals are for the live conductor. There are some spare copper links and 3 diagrams showing the...

Hi I'm looking in to having some of the dreaded downlighters fitted but am really confused by all the different types and running cost etc. Could someone perhaps clarify the following points, please? (1) Can halogen lamps be dimmed? (2) Can the low voltage transformer ones be dimmed...

Hi I'm having some major work done on the house and so prior to replastering and having a new floor laid I'd like to run a 10mm Twin & earth cable from near my consumer unit to the bathroom, as at some point in the future we plan to have an electric shower installed. I've heard (not from...

Hi, do sockets and light switches installed in a garage have to be the metal clad type? Thanks

Hi, I want to buy some downlights to fit under an external canopy and open porch. What IP rating should I be looking for? I was going to use CFL lights instead of the hotter halogen ones as the underside of the canopy is UPVC. The only CFL ones I've seen are rated at IP65 (sold as suitable...

Here's a quick one; do outside security lights need to be protected by an RCD? Thanks

Hi I’ve got a detached garage with one single socket and 1 light. Both are fed from 2.5mm 3 core flex (not cable) supported on a catenary wire between the house and the garage (about 3 metres). The flex has a 13amp plug on the supply side which is then plugged into a socket next to the...