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cheaper cable has harder sheath.

white sheath is LSF since the colour change previously, at least up north, white was usually what was sold in DIY shops, grey from...

You are not buying the white sheathed LSF stuff? I hate that with a vengance. WHY can we only get white sheathed by buying LSF It...

if you can't get an apprenticeship, improver will at least get you in the trade and learning hands on skills.

And don't forget the lights wired wrong fight from the start. More than once I have found a light fitting where the neutral has been...

It seems to me a ridiculous, arguably unacceptable, situation when different basic characteristics of a British Standard device are...

Ok fair enough 🤣 I like your username, they even named a section after you in BS7671 :p I'm originally from an I.T. background but went...

Sorry that's a lame intro.. S0d off and try again!!! Tell us more about yourself and your electrical background... Or keen DIY...

Using 4mm cable won't make the socket or plug a different temperature than using a 2.5mm cable! Heat is caused by resistance in the...

Indeed, but worth mentioning that an uninsulated CPC running alongside a live conductor stands a better chance of doing its job than no CPC.

welcome

Just introducing myself... I was a long time lurker and newly registered member on the "other" UK electricians forum I'm glad to have...

Well we’ve survived everything so,far😂

Thanks Spec, just ordered. Hope you’re keeping well.

Looks like a classic board change installation.