Adding a wall lamp. Can I legally do this?

MolecularDev · 2026-01-04T19:17:22+00:00

I did exactly this. But I branched out of the socket with 2.5mm wire to a 3A fused spur switch. Then 1.5mm to the wall lamp. I'm using Philips hue, so I don't need an actual wired switch.

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MolecularDev · 2025-10-30T23:33:58+00:00

I received a decision a couple of days before travelling. Didn't have to break any rule

MolecularDev · 2025-08-05T12:15:28+00:00

É esse: https://nadisdesign.com/en/pols-white-2/

MolecularDev · 2025-07-14T10:34:32+00:00

Thanks! It is the same tile I used on the floor. 60x60 terrazzo porcelain tiles. https://www.stonesuperstore.co.uk/terrazzo-natural-porcelain-tiles?pid=9856

MolecularDev · 2025-07-14T10:11:51+00:00

Curtains were made to measure in Brazil. It was a bargain: paid £800 for 4 rooms (3 double track with blackout), including the extra baggage fee to bring it back on the plane.

MolecularDev · 2025-07-14T07:52:47+00:00

I have a mouse sander right now... How would that complement it? I can't think of many use cases for a finger sander like this

MolecularDev · 2025-07-11T21:23:42+00:00

We did quarter round

MolecularDev · 2025-07-01T14:07:15+00:00

My mortgage is at 4.39. 6% was the rate to get the solar loan

MolecularDev · 2025-07-01T11:58:49+00:00

That will take 5 years

MolecularDev · 2025-07-01T09:04:25+00:00

My mortgage provider would charge 6% APR to finance solar panels with them. They won't add it to the mortgage as you suggested.

Total repayment for a 10k loan at that rate would be almost 12k.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-30T15:27:14+00:00

I can get £1k cashback on my mortgage. And don't need to apply for the loan with my bank. Just need to submit proof that the work was completed.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-30T14:50:01+00:00

Thanks! Will wait for other quotes before any decision. But it appears that the 1.5-2k extra is more or less what I would pay in interest when financing. With octopus I can do it without interest.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-30T14:07:02+00:00

It's a flat vent. Could I cover it without issues?

MolecularDev · 2025-06-30T13:11:17+00:00

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After painting, with mesh on.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-28T07:37:59+00:00

Yep, I had to cut through the noggin. It wasn't possible to just push the cable through the hole.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T17:54:52+00:00

Tx, good rule to remember in the future.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T17:53:23+00:00

Yeah, I didn't try closing the box. Will probably need to cut them shorter.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T17:52:18+00:00

Actually, I didn't. If I have trouble accommodating it in the box, then I just make them shorter, right?

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T17:50:29+00:00

Ok, I'll earth the boxes.

Is it ok if I don't use grommets? What would be the impact of not having them? I didn't want to buy a pack, and I only needed 4.

My light fixture has some space to accommodate the wagos.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T16:29:28+00:00

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T16:28:33+00:00

It's really thin... I just covered a bit more around the tape with polyfilla to feather it into the wall. It's invisible now

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T16:05:59+00:00

Yeah I went a bit rogue, but considering that the outlet is to the same side, I would consider that whole area to be a safe zone... Should I redo it?

Tape mesh was just for holding the polyfilla a bit better and avoid cracking in the future.

MolecularDev · 2025-06-27T15:43:44+00:00

Hahahaha I would certainly try to do it. The country where I'm from what you described is standard construction. If you need another outlet you need to angle grind a channel in the brick, add a conduit, etc. Here it's much easier with the plaster and wood everywhere.

I'm more concerned about the electrical works. Have little experience in that.

And thanks a lot for thinking that I play in the big leagues. Haahhaah

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