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It is one thing having legislation but then the enforcement becomes the problem

Just re-read the OP and solar panels are mentioned so is the top part of that bill for an export meter given that no annual usage figures are given

The part that looks odd is the Supply numbers are different but the Meter numbers are the same looking at what is annotated on the redacted bill which is confusing The top part of the bill is clearly a night tariff only meter and the lower part is a dual tariff meter I would suggest the OP...

I would agree you on fault finding being an art the problem is while you can teach the basic rules it can take years gaining experience to become proficient in finding the more difficult faults Seen a few of them types of fault over the years A couple I remember, one was a CNC lathe back when...

The other "random" with many fridge freezers is the auto defrost or more precisely the failure of the auto defrost heater

The OP states it was rewired 20+ years ago back then we were stiil working to 16th edition so the board was probably changed having moved on 20 odd years through 2 regs editions and a handful of amendments to each of them it is getting to the point of the board needing an update to cope with a...

No if the link wire fell out then one of the cables in the other switches would be loose as well

Looking at the state of the terminations on the 3 gang switch suggests a DIY job and link wire or no link wire I doubt this switch has ever worked as it should The 3 gang switch is a DIY swap gone wrong IMO and without being able to identify the 2 way strappers you are on the road to nowhere as...

Difficult to say without some testing Looking at the pictures I think it is more than just a link wire falling out of the switch which could only be verified with test kit

Wouldn't be the first time that an unknown switch is actually the override switch for the outside lights

Looks like both switches are 2 way'd to other switches, the live feed and switch wires are on L2 & L3 with a 3 & E to the other switches

Part P has only had a benefit for HMRC

I think it would be difficult to quantify the effect Part P has had when 3 years after it's introduction the publication of BS 7671:2008 happened and will possibly have had more effect on the stats with the increased use of RCD's Although the LFB fire stats in 2015 peaked at a recorded 258...

Does that fit the Skilled definition in the regs?

The Scolmore Click or Click Deco range let's you build a switch to the specification you need using separate modules Alternatively you could buy a click 2 gang switch and a 1gang intermediate and swap the switch modules over

I suppose a lot depends on how you assess qualified

It starts by finding a skilled electrician that knows what he is doing not just a competent one

CPC's on the lighting circuit would give an indication of date

Labelled up your picture for clarity So switched live and live to other fitting connected to live on fitting then the neutral and earth to each of the other connections The black switched live should really be marked with red tape or sleeving

It's always worked for me