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The load on the circuit is irrelevant here - the MCB is sized to protect the cable itself. Is this a DIY effort? Is this a new supply? Will the 130m run be used for anything else? Is there RCD protection? What is the earthing arrangement? Is this going directly into a consumer unit? How is the...

Doesn't sound very high for you, but If it was me, I'd have every confidence I'd have got the wheel off. Brute force. Use the jack under the wheel brace. You can even place the brace and drive in the correct direction to loosen, using the road. Critical components, so realistically all I use a...

You may have sorted this by now, but I think I'd just grab one of the gel connectors and snap it over the terminal block https://www.screwfix.com/p/raytech-gel-cover-6-2-entry-3-pole-ipx8-mini-gel-joint-green/9475k

If you don't own a pair of these, you should. They are amazing at gripping things end on https://www.knipex.com/products/pipe-wrenches-and-water-pump-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/8202200

£28.50 from Amazon, so not bad really...

My Defender is 25 years old (1999) - do you honestly believe any of the EV cars will still be on the road in 25 years, AND be capable of towing 3.5 tonnes and going off-road. My morbid prediction is in a few years there will be a sudden dump of snow, 100's of cars stuck overnight on the motorway...

This is where I sit on the whole climate change issue. I don't believe the science is as convincing as is made out by the media. That absolutely doesn't mean we shouldn't waste energy or resources (supposedly 1/3 of food sold goes in the bin). If there is a better alternative then of course we...

IF the RCD is 30 years old, then getting things properly tested may not be a bad idea. Two thoughts for you (as an amateur myself) 1. a decent quality, 2nd hand RCD tester that would do you a ramp test and check the RCD is operating properly is £50 (linked below). Have a look on selling sites...

It's not uncommon to have an RCD trip when cutting cable on a properly isolated circuit on a split load board from N-E bridging. If neutral in earth terminal, as soon as faceplate screws placed then current flows from N-E or N-general fabric of the building and can cause the rcd to trip? This is...

Usually, heart disease leads to clot formation. That then moves and temporarily (or permanently) blocks the blood supply to the back legs. Sadly you may get one or two warnings (like this) but then it can get to a point where the blood supply remains blocked and realistically the kindest thing...

Best stripper for T&E IMO - can pass through the handle https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-T1260-Automatic-Cable-Stripper/dp/B07TGJQ8YT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SW9GP5XVG7NN&keywords=twin%2Band%2Bearth%2Bstipper&qid=1695764665&sprefix=twin%2Band%2Bearth%2Bstripper%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1&th=1

Still call in occasionally. Do you do FB, Dave?

You know what has happened to electricity prices since the war in the Ukraine? My electric bill has tripled in the same time frame, so I suspect this is absolutely correct.

Had my 2nd (Pfizer) on Thursday. Slightly sore arm (uncomfortable to sleep on it) but other than that I feel fine

I'm back, you're back! It's like the olden days!

Yes, I pretty much do. I tested myself for COVID antibodies around April time. My wife had an awful cough just into the new year - she couldn't sleep lying down. We were sure we had it. First cases reported very end of 2019. Lots of surveys done looking for evidence of antibodies from old lab...

Yes, had similar illness. Something going about. Wasn't COVID though. Not in the country.

Noticed no difference in my *** drive whatsoever, more's the pity! :D (Pfizer ***, no side effects)

Hope you're ok. Not the best quiz to 'win' :|

A belly full of fluid? I'm going with heart failure leading to ascites.