Borrowed neutral

[johninleeds]

I'm trying to install a spur off an existing lighting circuit.
I thought I would be able to replace a single switch with a double and use the new switch for the spur.
However the builder hasn't brought the Neutral down to the switch, it's up in the ceiling and I can't access it, the floor above is tiled.
I've seen references to "borrowed neutral" and I can probably pick up a neutral from a ring circuit used for tumble drier/washing machine
Is this allowed and will there be any problems back at the fuse box??
Alternatively are there any "trick of the trade" that will sort out this problem??

Many thanks

 

[markc123]

Borrow the live from the ring, the neutral from the lights and the earth from Prof. Brian Cox. Sorted.

 

[trev]

DJ you're too late man. We've gone off topic now, it's pointless trying to drag it back on

 

[markc123]

Can't take us lot anywhere, we're a mods nightmare.

Nothing stays on track for longer than 5minutes haha.

 

[cmac70]

This a big no no. A rookie would not borrow a neutral. Must be someone pulling the leg. Or big time diy'er

 

[telectrix]

Can't take us lot anywhere, we're a mods nightmare.

Nothing stays on track for longer than 5minutes haha.

when did you start work for network rail?

 

[telectrix]

go to wonga.com . they'll lend it to you within 15 minutes.

 

[monkeyelectric]

This a big no no. A rookie would not borrow a neutral. Must be someone pulling the leg. Or big time diy'er

Or a 7dw, even a Electrical Trainee would know not to borrow a neutral! Wouldn't they?

 

[telectrix]

oh, come on. a Electrical Trainee would not know what it is, let alone how to deal with it.

 

[markc123]

Or a 7dw, even a Electrical Trainee would know not to borrow a neutral! Wouldn't they?

You'd hope they'd know not too.

But i wouldn't put any money on it lol.

 

[snowhead]

You'd hope they'd know not too.

But i wouldn't put any money on it lol.

Can I borrow some money off you, cause I do want to put some on it..

 

[Octopus]

I'm trying to install a spur off an existing lighting circuit.
I thought I would be able to replace a single switch with a double and use the new switch for the spur.
However the builder hasn't brought the Neutral down to the switch, it's up in the ceiling and I can't access it, the floor above is tiled.
I've seen references to "borrowed neutral" and I can probably pick up a neutral from a ring circuit used for tumble drier/washing machine
Is this allowed and will there be any problems back at the fuse box??
Alternatively are there any "trick of the trade" that will sort out this problem??

Many thanks

Why would the builder be doing the wiring.

Is this stupid question Monday????

 

[markc123]

Why would the builder be doing the wiring.

Is this stupid question Monday????

The builder probably took the part-p course and thinks he's top 'white van man' now.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I'm trying to install a spur off an existing lighting circuit.
I thought I would be able to replace a single switch with a double and use the new switch for the spur.
However the builder hasn't brought the Neutral down to the switch, it's up in the ceiling and I can't access it, the floor above is tiled.
I've seen references to "borrowed neutral" and I can probably pick up a neutral from a ring circuit used for tumble drier/washing machine
Is this allowed and will there be any problems back at the fuse box??
Alternatively are there any "trick of the trade" that will sort out this problem??

Many thanks

go away....

 

[Stroppy]

If you've got access to the ring, then spur off that! All the threads you've read about borrowed neutrals: what is the on-going theme and conclusion to them?

This has to be a wind-up, right?

 

[markc123]

If you've got access to the ring, then spur off that! All the threads you've read about borrowed neutrals: what is the on-going theme and conclusion to them?

This has to be a wind-up, right?

I said the exact same thing but edited my post and deleted it - the answer is so simple the OP can't be a spark.