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didn't think about checking for voltage between conduit and cpc I tested for continuity and it's open circuit so I'm assuming the conduit isn't earthed, this was tested while the fuse box was off so there wouldn't be any voltages present since there is no way I can envisage cutting off the...

ok thanks I'll report back on what the earth continuity is later today it's probably pure coincidence but after I removed those sockets and turned leccy back on (sockets and wires secured of course), our Centroller 3000 central heating control unit went up the swanny constantly buzzing...

thanks for the responses here's a pic: it's a twin and earth coming out of a rock solid metal pipe (steel ?) with 2 tags (?) on it that I've bent down with some difficulty in order to be able to pull out the backbox the backbox screw lugs, one of them was completely sheared off...

some info up front: keen DIY'er, got usual tools and basic electric multimeter, knowledge of basic electrics and a little experience been redecorating my late mum's house to prepare it for sale; house built late 60's; went to change worn faceplates of 2 single power sockets on living room...

my shaver point seems to be one of those drywall plastic inserts, and I reckon I could probably move it 1/2m to the right without adding to any cable the big question for me is whether it is notifiable or not, and whether installing a mirror cabinet with a built-in light and shaver socket is...

many thanks for the responses ! the bathroom is small 2m x 2m square and 2.2m high looking at zone diagrams the radiator, shaver socket, and light switch fall under zone 3, does this mean it is ok or does it have to fall outside zone 3 to be non-notifiable ? the ceiling light is in zone...

Hi, I'm doing some work in my bathroom, but would like to be sure about what is notifiable or not, can anyone help ? Whilst I'm not a spark by trade I did an elec apprenticeship 15years ago and got a 2381 a year or so ago. I do not want to pay £££ for building control to inspect - if that is...