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Your absolutely correct, however it’s a good idea to fill the terminal with copper to ensure a good connection and that the conductor is securely held in place.

Only if the back box is made of metal, plastic if fine but I’m no expert.

I’m a network engineer of 30 year’s experience, If I don’t make good connections I generally find the stuff doesn’t work but thankfully no one will be put at risk. Yes I know I’m not a qualified electrician but looking at the earthing arrangement troubled me, in addition, the conductor is not...

Back box not earthed and sheathing caught.

Here is an example of a qualified electricians work at a family member home. Anyone see the issues? I’m not saying that there are certain bits of work that need to be done by a qualified person but this is work that a homeowner / DIY can carry out.

I guess that a snubber is some kind of capacitor device.

Thanks for your question. It's not a new light fitting, just changed from Halogen to LED.

Hi Guys, looking for some advice before calling in a sparky in to have a look. I recently changed a light fitting to LED bulbs, now they come on when a light switch is turned on in another room, all be it quite dimly. If I turn on the switch that is meant for the light they are as bright as...

Hi Guys, First post and I'm hoping someone will be able to help. We have recently had some building works done and as part of that work, the Solar PV panels had to be removed. I am now looking for someone to come and carry out the re-installation, can anyone on this forum help or point me in...