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as someone who converts things to lamps for a bit of hobby, that's poor work. The earth should not only be connected within the plug...

Yesterday while fixing some faulty lights, customer asks if I can look at the en-suit extractor fan that stopped working quite a while...

With almost every outdoor accessory I fit I tend to use one or more tap washers between the accessory and the wall.. As too often...

Ye thanks for that Special it has been a while. Some of the same old avatar faces lurking around I see. Ye the SFSpur is upstairs next...

The theory of what you suggest should work with regards to controlling the heating... But.. where are you getting the live supply from...

What made you even think about trying to measure anything on the earth? What was NOT working that made you start your investigations...

I just thought I would update this.. Today I received 2x 75watt, halogen, Par20, GU10, lamps, from a company somewhere in Hertford...

8.5v? Battery is shot by the sounds of it? How old is the battery? Average lifespan for a typical car battery is approx 5 years..

It depends upon what the personal preferences of the person who connected the old one used...?? If it was me I would have used Brown...

This last line is very true... Many forum members have moved into the world of mains electrical supply, design/installation/testing...

Evening, I saw this online and wanted to put my ten pence worth in if it helps. I totally agree with the previous comments, but I also...

For the evaluation of this topic it may be worth remembering.... Reg 311.1 (Or 311-01-01 older issues).. For economic and reliable...

Yet... 99.999% of 13A double sockets cannot actually supply two 13A loads simultaneously!

No it would not.. As with any circuit.. if some idjut decides to try and connect too many, or too large a single load then the...

What you need is hands on experience with experienced sparks. A year ago it may have been straightforward getting some paid experience...