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    Can it take RCBOs?

    We have a 20 year old MK consumer unit with an RCD section covering 5 MCBs. It has several circuits which are not covered by RCD protection so my question is... would there be enough height inside the CU o accommodate RCBOs to cover the circuits in No's 1, 2 & 3 ways which have simple MCBs ?
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    LEDs not lighting with V-Com dimmer

    I wanted to convert 5 halogen down lights with new LED fittings and got these from TLC https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CLH2CSPW.htm together with a Varilight V-COM as per recommendations. Installed it all but the LEDs would not light up - even though I programmed the switch with 3 ON/OFF...
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    Lighting switch with neon indicator?

    We have a bathroom which has lights (and fan) switched on by a single switch located outside by the door. I would like to replace this with a switch that has a neon indicator which would show when it is occupied. I know that neon indicators are common on 13 amp sockets and spur switches. How...
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    Earthing

    I had an electrician installing a new circuit in to the CU and when he did the tests he found that the earth loop impedance was 43.6 Ohms. There is no earthing wire near where the meter is , so he suggested I contact UK Power Networks .I am in South London. They are scheduled to come next...
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    Connection to shed - DIY

    I am looking to run a connection to a garden shed that is 25 metres from the house. This would be for lighting and a single 13 amp socket. Rather than have it permanently wired into a house circuit, the plan is to take power via a 13amp plug that is plugged into an existing external 13 amp...

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