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Hi, I am just replacing an old dimmer (covered in burn marks). There are 3 red wires. I think there were 2 red in one terminal and 1 red in another. Does it matter which way around they go back if being replaced with a standard switch? I couldn't understand why there were three cables and not two?

Hi, I posted about lighting before. The consumer unit I am getting has a 32A breaker. I was going to install just one double socket (radial) next the the comsumer unit. Which would mean switching to 20A? Also, would someone recommend 32A in a garage? I am right in saying I would need to then...

Hi, I have a garage. I think it is about 2.5m by 5.5m. Any recommendation for lighting? I have thought about one larger fluorescent, which spreads light across the center? Even a double fitting? Two smaller ones is an option. Also remembering in mind it will get v. cold.

Hi, thank you for reading my post. I have a garage in a nice residential area in west London. It is a nice garage and not a grubby one. I want to get electricity to the garage, because it makes it easier to sell or let with lighting and a double socket. Because it does not and nor appropriate...

Hi, i posted this before and there were mixed opinions. First of all would an electrician work on this? I'm more concerned he will demand that existing cabling conduit needs to be replaced opening a can or worms. Last time I posted this there was debate.... my guess it that it maybe a 13A socket...

Can anybody tell me how many cables will go into a double socket? I have one i am slightly concered about... has 6mm plus 2 2.5mm into it (6mm feeding 2.5mm ring).