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Hi Guys, I’m the OP; I simply left the existing 40A MCB in place and for 6 or 7 years all was fine. Gradually though, after that time, the MCB started tripping. Very occasionally at first but gradually more frequently, over the last year or so. It’s come to a head as we’ve got guests, In a...

Sorry for mistaking Special Location for ProDave btw, all this learning, I need a rest 😂

Thanks so much for pointing this out guys. I’ve just checked all 15 light switch panels in the house and 2 (including the 4 gang that’s been my main focus) we’re NOT earthed, either the face plate or the back box. Needless to say I’ve rectified this. In the next day or two I’ll start on the...

Thanks Special Location, yes I did select dimmable LEDs and LED compatible dimmers, good tip. My only mistake, on the dimmer front, was getting carried away and ordering too many dimmers and no traditional 1 gang on/off switch. Hopefully I kept the one I replaced with a dimmer during a bathroom...

Thanks again ProDave, looks like I’m ready to go, new tester and bulbs arriving tomorrow and new dimmer switches on Wednesday. Yay, wife will be chuffed!

Very many thanks ProDave, you’ve made it so easy for me, what’s more it confirms my understanding from what I’ve Googled, which is a relief. My only concern now is re my 4 gang Master panel. I’m unsure about the little brown “jumper” wires going from L1>Com>L1>Com. I’m assuming they are passing...

Hi, I’m a DIYer making some changes to our home lighting and need a little help. We’re in a 7 year old house with a lot of unnecessary (for us) 2 and 3-way lighting. I’ve been able to identify each switch, ie. 2-way or intermediate, and can see which 2-way (master) is fed from consumer unit...