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  1. Had8Lives

    buzzing noise

    Does the timer supply a contactor? Could be the contactor is getting noisy and needs replacing.
  2. Had8Lives

    ELI at pendant..using long lead

    Zs of 50 Ohms seems quite high. What dead test readings did you get for the socket circuit?
  3. Had8Lives

    What type of RCD is this?

    I'd go with a board change, can't see alot of space for a shower CU in that cupboard! And if they wan't something else added in the future a 10way twin rcd board would make it easy!
  4. Had8Lives

    0.00ohms,looptest at board.

    I've seen a Zs reading of 0.00 ohms at the incomer of a sub board before. The bonding to the steel framework of the building which had footings buried deep in the ground was the reason. Not a problem, just it leads to high Prospective Fault Currents. Such is life!
  5. Had8Lives

    Dodgy wiring???

    Could be any number of reasons why that socket was on the other fusebox. Looking at the age of the black fusebox it maybe that it was the original one and previous owner got halfway through rewiring the property. A Socket tester is very handy for checking if a socket is turned off when you're...
  6. Had8Lives

    Problem wiring light switch any guidance welcome

    While I agree it's worth getting the wiring checked, a possible solution to the problem using the existing wiring would be to install a fused connection unit next to the socket with a 3 or 5 amp fuse in it (depending on what wattage your wall lights are)and use Cable 3 to supply your live feed...
  7. Had8Lives

    Cool Lights

    Maybe small step lights could be the answer, depends how much clearance you have behind the sides of the cupboard. otherwise maybe white rope lights?
  8. Had8Lives

    wiring pirs

    There's no particular right or wrong way of wiring this. Personally for safety's sake, I would wire this using a contactor & make sure there is a clearly marked isolator on at least the switched live. Thing is you'll have multiple automated switches controlling one switch wire which could be...
  9. Had8Lives

    Who needs qualifications

    either way, the socket face plate needs replacing.
  10. Had8Lives

    some advice please

    Sounds Reasonable to me. If cost is not a major issue might be worth running 5 core SWA but only connect to one phase for now, then if you need the other phases in future you won't need to run a new or extra cable.
  11. Had8Lives

    Is it called an accessory back box?

    Thanks for replies. I have used them before, just wondered if there was a porper name, but obviously not. Must be one of those things you just say to the wholesaler "you know one of them boxes with a double and single in one box" :-D
  12. Had8Lives

    Extension Consumer Unit

    I agree, replacing the existing board would be best. Ideally you should run the new circuits back to the exisiting board (once changed) unless it's going to be totally seperate to the rest of the house.
  13. Had8Lives

    Sockets in Loft

    Can't see a problem with adding a spur to the boiler circuit as long as the total load of the boiler and what ever the socket is to be used for does not exceed the cable capacity supplying the boiler spur. Might be best for the sake of safety (water leaks etc in a loft) to use an RCD spur in...
  14. Had8Lives

    Is it called an accessory back box?

    Hi, Just wondering if anybody knows what the proper name for a metal back box with a single and double space in one complete box is called, and who makes it. Many Thanks. :o
  15. Had8Lives

    Haphazard lighting layout.

    Think you can get dryline junction boxes which you can fit in the ceiling and then screw the rose/fitting to it. That way the wires are accessible but not actually in the light fitting.
  16. Had8Lives

    changing sockets and switches

    If you're mate doesn't want to change the board, you could install an RCD Main switch. Although this doesn't comply strictly with the 17th Edition, it would at least give some protection until the board is changed in the future.
  17. Had8Lives

    Terminating swa

    Where do the other ends of the SWA go? If you're not using the armour as the CPC you only need to earth one end of the armour.
  18. Had8Lives

    Need some help here!!!

    Hi, If I've understood the wiring correctly from your description, I can't see a problem. Is the outside light an old PIR? One made before intelligent ones were available? It may be that the switch for the outside light joins Line and Switched live of the PIR, so you can put the light on...
  19. Had8Lives

    head torch query

    Should be okay using a 6V bulb with existing batteries. A Few extra volts shouldn't hurt the wiring.
  20. Had8Lives

    Downlights

    Perhaps it is just dust! Could try hoovering around them nd see it is goes away. Could take bulbs out and do an Insulation Resistance test to make sure wiring is okay, if you haven't already.

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