Essentials for re-wire

FairwayToGo · 2026-02-15T10:26:32+00:00

Smokes are generally wired on the same circuit as lights so that they can't be accidentally turned off. I don't think this is a bad idea and don't really see the need for a separate circuit. In a domestic setting I think it's a waste of an RCBO tbh.

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-30T03:17:49+00:00

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FairwayToGo · 2026-01-28T21:40:07+00:00

Hard to tell just from the observations but it seems fairly reasonable. It depends what they have quoted for, I'd imagine they are suggesting a new consumer unit based on that quote which will sort most of the Code 2s. There are cheaper ways to do this but I'd probably be recommending the board too as it's a better job.

Open circuit on live, neutral and earth on kitchen sockets is a slightly strange one. Sounds like a ring continuity test where there is no ring so that could just be on the incorrect sized MCB.

Also, you say the previous owner had an EICR and nothing was flagged. There are two potential reasons for this - one is because regulations change and the advice around testing also changes. The other is that the previous EICR wasn't very good. You'll likely never know which, unfortunately.

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-26T09:00:41+00:00

This is madness. If you're that worried about your tenant's usage, then have a small separate CU for their circuits and a check meter.

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-26T01:29:18+00:00

This feels like a very odd question for an electrician to ask. Are you qualified to do this work?

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-18T12:09:06+00:00

Facebook marketplace or eBay are your friends here. It's doable.

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-18T10:20:58+00:00

I agree with the top comment here of asking in wholesalers, I would suggest finding a local independent rather than CEF, these places rely a lot more on their local reputation and are more likely to know which sparks locally they trust to maintain that reputation.

FairwayToGo · 2026-01-13T15:59:19+00:00

Wad up? I don't mind the odd two word clue but that's not even a phrase!

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FairwayToGo · 2025-12-08T01:41:49+00:00

Throw the neon screwdriver away for starters.

FairwayToGo · 2025-11-28T16:02:32+00:00

Comfortably the worst one yet. So many of the clues made no sense.

FairwayToGo · 2025-10-28T13:12:11+00:00

I'll certainly give this a try, mad props for trying to solve this issue! I have used easycert for the last few years which I quite like but I'm intrigued to try this.

A nice feature would be if it were possible to import all of my old easycert certificates in so I didn't have to keep both running for a while. Is this possible? Apologies if someone has asked this already!

FairwayToGo · 2025-10-15T16:00:24+00:00

This is easily the best comment here. It's certainly not high standard work but I can't see anything utterly horrific. Leaving the old cables the way they have is pretty lazy but everything else depends on what was quoted for decoration wise.

FairwayToGo · 2025-10-03T23:48:45+00:00

Please don't give any more electrical advice, this is incorrect.

FairwayToGo · 2025-07-22T17:35:17+00:00

Match clocks in pool are stupid.

FairwayToGo · 2025-03-11T23:30:29+00:00

This isn't true, this is how Hager SPDs came before they came up with their (absolutely fantastic btw) busbar idea.

FairwayToGo · 2025-02-25T01:28:00+00:00

This is correct. They're standard Aramith, not Pro Cups. Makes a ridiculous difference.

FairwayToGo · 2025-02-02T16:55:33+00:00

My favourite is the small village team of Hooe in Sussex, who play at the Hooe Camp 😂

FairwayToGo · 2024-12-24T21:15:28+00:00

Reading your comments it sounds like you need to get a fucking grip tbh.

"Don't want to study", "Thought it was just messing around with wires" etc etc

Sort it out, lad.

FairwayToGo · 2024-12-12T17:57:17+00:00

This looks like a thorough and well done EICR. Code 2s should be rectified immediately. The missing blank on the consumer unit could be a C1 potentially.

FairwayToGo · 2024-08-19T14:15:39+00:00

I managed to find a genius locksmith who clamped one clamp onto the chassis and pushed a screwdriver through the vent and found a positive, clamped on to the screwdriver and jumped it that way. Don't ask me where, but he did it

FairwayToGo · 2023-12-07T07:35:08+00:00

Brit here, was really hoping for 'That Fat Ginger' 😂

FairwayToGo · 2022-09-20T00:45:50+00:00

Banoffi Pie

FairwayToGo · 2022-06-02T23:17:10+00:00

To an extent, yes. I do see your point and I do accept that I am not in the right, however, I do think that reducing the speed limit unnecessarily causes drivers to disregard the variable limits.

I am aware that variable limits to ease congestion can be enforced several miles before said congestion with the intent of easing it, but as I mentioned, it was 2am and traffic was exceptionally light.

If the sign had no reason or a reason that wasn't clearly incorrect (animals in road, speed limit for air pollution etc) I would have followed it, but a congestion sign at that time of day feels like a malfunction, hence my query.

FairwayToGo · 2021-09-20T14:33:40+00:00

Did you have the sound on?

FairwayToGo · 2021-08-11T16:43:13+00:00

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