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If it's any help this link is to a system of LED strip decorative lighting which I've used and is simple to install, being supplied as a...

You really need to find out what you have bought. Do NOT connect it direct to 230 volts! It isn't just basic led strip or it would only...

To be fair the guy knew that he couldn't just fiddle the wiring without triggering a current sensing safety circuit.

The car probably has a standard colour code for earth wires. Locate one of the earthing points, usually found (e.g.) near light...

I think I would put a little clear silicone around the top edge. That would also stop any condensation trickling down the wall and...

Nothing will protect you from a direct lightning strike, so I wouldn't worry about that. I'll let more knowledgeable members comment on...

Those push on connectors are used at their limit with the load an oven imposes. They need to be really tight onto clean blades. Don't...

If its any help, I've just been shopping in Lidl and they are selling 1.5kW oil filled radiators for a penny or two under £30. It's one...

Well done, and thank you for the feedback.

The risks of using extension leads with large loads such as heaters are twofold. 1. Overloading, by connecting another large load...

Yes. It was almost unmissable if you looked up at all.

How do you waterproof or weatherproof it? Silicone or similar in the joints? Galvanised conduit that can't be used in wet conditions...

You have answered your own question. You have to have the minimum load stated for that switch. It was designed for incandescent lamps.

Don't worry. LEDs glowing when switched off is a well known phenomena. It happens because they can glow with very low current indeed...

It strikes me that contactless switch will prove to be a PIA. Every time your hand passes the side of your head the light goes off...