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    Mike P reacted to thfctom's post in the thread EV charger fuse box tripping with Like Like.
    I’ve contacted the installer, will contact Garo. Will update this thread. Cheers
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    Mike P replied to the thread Light fitting wires.
    Hi Pro Dave. Yes the centre terminal on the SES lamp as you say should be connected to the +ve phase brown/red in the ceiling rose
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    Mike P replied to the thread Outside Mains Sockets.
    The question is where do you stop. Armour is designed for exactly this sort of Job, so using the better glands for environmental...
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    Mike P replied to the thread Outside Mains Sockets.
    The guy who posted said he was running Armour, so it is protected from damage.
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    I thought the X Y caps are classed as safety caps. If memory serves me right x across mains Y neutral earth
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    Mike P replied to the thread Spur help.
    So what’s the difference between this and a dedicated radial marked as non RCD? Apart fro cutting off the plug!
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    Mike P reacted to Murdoch's post in the thread Spur help with Like Like.
    Cut plug off fridge freezer and connect to MCB / SFCU dedicated circuit
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    Mike P replied to the thread Spur help.
    A bit difficult to say as I don’t know the house layout. Under the floor or conduit! If it’s safety protection (RCD) etc, I think if...
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    I have had plenty of problems with CEF (own brand) LED fittings but they are very good on exchanging. Steinel are good but expensive!
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    Mike P reacted to ExArmy's post in the thread Recommended brands for LED Floodlights with Like Like.
    100W LED is very bright. generally for domestic I fit Ansell Calinor 10/20W, I like them, cheap and decent quality. 30W if it's a big...
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    Mike P replied to the thread Spur help.
    If it was me I would run a new radial circuit with no RCD just an MCB. nothing worse than a fault on the ring circuit taking the fridge...
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    Mike P replied to the thread Megger X1 vs Metrel Mi3152 XC.
    I might be wrong but I thought you had to test the B type as well.
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    Mike P replied to the thread Help With 2 way Light.
    If they can remember which terminal they tightened to secure the loose cable, they would be half way there!!
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    Mike P reacted to UNG's post in the thread Help With 2 way Light with Like Like.
    No if the link wire fell out then one of the cables in the other switches would be loose as well
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    Mike P reacted to kerching's post in the thread CEF Floodlights with Like Like.
    Update for anyone who cares. Met with Tamlite rep today. They are supplying 6 new style lights ( to match the others) 3 have failed but...
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