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I wouldn't recommend doing trial and error unless you use a proper voltage transformer not a capacitor type dropper from. Mains to low...

From the shape, and any markings, you can usually offer up the cut wires exactly and thus work out which core connects to which and...

chances are they could be joined with some jelly crimps. but since they refuse to provide any pictures then its hard to give useful...

If this is a socket inside it would also need RCD protection anyway!

Very unlikely they would not be able to do it! An electrician with proper test would have identified the wires and confirmed if the...

Fit rcd spur next to board run lights through the spur unit. Problem solved. No need for a board change. Plastic units were fine at the...

Yes it boils my p*** when someone declares it must be replaced because it is plastic. As above, change lighting mcb for rcbo depending...

That's 300W of lighting. More than twice what I consume with every single light in the house on. Instead I would be replacing the...

The blue connector is one half of a Click Flow connector which a lot of electrical wholesalers sell. Given it is not clear how the...

Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏼

The "brick" is the tv's power supply, you must use that. You need to fix it to the back of the tv or the wall somehow, cable ties are...

The question is where do you stop. Armour is designed for exactly this sort of Job, so using the better glands for environmental...

I think, in regards to this, it's down to the OP and his "helpful local electrician" to determine if any additional protection will be...

How interesting Mort, thankyou. Fingers crossed I get a pass on this 3rd year, then all back to normal I expect. Basically, mort is...

Also it might be worth a mention that only one wire per entry way is allowed, no sharing, since it may be that the spring connection...