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knowall
My mother used to say "if you've nothing worth saying, then don't say anything"
I assume you are deaf ?
KA
My mother used to say "if you've nothing worth saying, then don't say anything"
And the technical/engineering explanation for why installation work done by unqualified and semi-competent amateurs does not require the same safety related rigour as that done by qualified and fully competent professionals is what, exactly?... But if everybody had to verify that before doing any DIY, then there would be no DIY done. ...
I'm not saying that DIY should not be done safely, however I am realistic in the fact that I am fully aware people are going to change/add switches/sockets without testing EFLI/Zs/Ze etc. It's just never gonna happen
Let’s see if I can say something useful…
Firstly, if your consumer unit does not have RCD protection then get the consumer unit replaced.
If you think the consumer unit is OK, get an electrician in to do a safety report on the system, this should take at least half a day. (Unless you have a copy of a recent report saying the system is OK)
Just taking a photo of the old switch may not be enough if there are many wires that look the same, so consider labelling them as well.
Don’t assume that by turning off one circuit all connections into a switch will be dead, there may be more than one circuit on a double switch, also wires are often mixed up on light systems.
knowall";p="2969665 said:Easy- call an electrician, who has the approprate test kit.There you go !
The OP is a 'novice' by his own addmission, why would I advise anything other than get professional assistance.
KA
You are obviously a sensible person who knows there limitations.
Kind regards,
KA
Wow - I didn't mean to start WW3!
Looking at the discussion on here I think an electrician might be the best bet
You are obviously a sensible person who knows there limitations.
Kind regards,
KA
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