Can we still legally install these or do we need an electrician?
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Can we still legally install these or do we need an electrician?
If your replacing old for new it used to be legal to do it yourself as of part p 2005 regs.
Might have changed tho.
If in doubt get a spark
ok thanks grant.
as far as i know you can
Replace light bulbs or plug fuses
Replace a simple light fitting
Replace an existing socket or light switch like for like
Make repairs to loose wirings in switches, light fittings, or plugs
Replace a hard-wired smoke detector
Fit a replacement door bell
Replace dimmer modules
Replace light switches
Replace sockets
Replace spotlight transformers
Connect or disconnect appliances
Re-position sockets (as long as it doesn’t involve a running new circuit or wiring)
Install new or replacement extractor fans (like for like)
Replace like-for-like electric radiators
Replace like-for-like towel radiators
ok, thanks Phil, thats pretty comprehensive!
There is one circumstance where I have found a switched mains plug to be useful.
I have a powerful amp to drive my subs. The inbuilt on/off switch seems to make hard work of the turning off process. It is recessed and difficult to access for a clean turn off and I can definitely hear sparking inside the switch. So the on/off duties are left to the mains socket
Agree. Also many power amps have their on/off switches on the rear!!:doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by bumpy
And where do most of us put the heaviest item on our stand or rack?????
Get a soft start power conditioner with a button on the front.