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    Buzzing from CU when added dimmer

    Hi,  Just added a lighting circuit. Tested everything and all results fine.   I then added a dimmer to control the lighting and I get a buzzing from the mcb.  Is this due to the bulbs not designed to be dimmable, as when adjusting the dimmer the lights flicker. When on Full lights are fine...
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    Locating high usage

    Hi,  Ive been asked by a local business to locate high usage within their sports center.  There are several DBs and they state their bill has increased 20% recently with no change in circumstances.  To locate the high usage I've instructed them I'll need to visit during normal periods and...
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    SWA earthing

    Hi,  I had a discussion with another electrician on a job regards earthing an SWA on a metal isolator and consumer unit. .  I installed the SWA , 3core using the 3rd core as the earth, using banjos both ends as u normally would.  He insists as the SWA is glanded to a metal enclosure both ends...
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    Thermostat

    Hi,  I need to replace a thermostat , the control must do the water and heating seperate.  Must I get a specific controller or will a Bobby basic programmable  thermostat work? 
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