Recent content by Sparksfly

Nanny state fear, and some manufacturers instructions? sigh :rolleyes:.........question things, then make a professional judgement. I have only experienced the majority of melted CBs that were badly fitted from new, same make. If it fits okay then dolly mix, to a better quality if poss. As for...

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If the CSU is tight for space or loadsa twisted earths, try end to end continuity for ring at socket outlet instead. Watch out for metal light fittings for earthing or could be class2 !!

Well done that man , PIB it is...on my shopping list.

Doesnt anyone use...... Self Amalgam tape anymore? easier than heatshrink......secure it with a worm/hose clip, razor wire , yellow stickers and write RA if you want When working with SWA and outside light fittings not designed to take a cable bigger than a gnats needle , just tape up the end...

Earth clamp or heavy duty hose clamp...better than nothing. Note it as non-standard...simples.

I've installed their compact metal enclosure incl rcbo with surge and it felt robust on install compared to other cheaper brands...contact me in 5 years time.

Strauss for room but I prefer Snickers drainpipes with stretch. When very warm Revolution race with knee pads.. vent zips and very light.

You may feel better if you were to look elsewhere even if there is nothing immediately available, it would lessen the frustration........ you will be doing something positive. I have experienced the same but now do not EXPECT people to be like me, a grafter. I just keep my head down and ignore...

An interesting informative read about NCD from the IET...enjoy...

Agreed you could pop a sensor/s in the ceiling

Sounds like you need Danlers Capload poss 1x per D/L. Also Note:- If someone presses one switch and someone else switches another or the same within 30 seconds of it going off the relay can stick...resulting in lights permanently on !! but there is a fix for that via powering down.

Well the RCDs and an MCB worked when tested but it is a valid point Mort2376

Customer can refuse SPD no problem..... you could Glue a small magnet on the CU flap if you did rotate the CU 90degs. I did fit one hager 90 deg's due to space and the lid closed !! You could fit it slightly proud of the wall at the bottom....worked for me.

......I do think its gone silly .......typically not thinking it through. I am with Andy1733 on this one... your CU is not a problem....If it is installed tested incl RCD tests. If people are that worried about a freak domestic RCD blinding incident with regard to DC leakage then press the...