FAQ

Q. What cable do I need to wire up the sockets in my house

A. 2-5mm Twin & Earth

Alan Evans - Cowbridge

Q. My fuse keeps blowing in my fuseboard can I put a bigger fuse in

A. NO the fuse is telling you, that you have a problem on that particular circuit

Derek White - Abergavenny

Q. I have recently bought a new shower (9.5kw) but the cable that is supplying it is only 6mm, is this ok ?

A. Officially you need a 10mm twin & Earth cable because of the rating

Kevin Fowler - Ebbw Vale

Q. Is there a special box that I can buy so that I can put a socket in plasterboard ?

A. Yes they are called Fast - Fix boxes and are available in singles and duels

Gareth Jones - Newtown

Q. One of my mini breakers is faulty will any make fit in its place ?

A. Not many MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) fit into other manufactures consumer units. You will probably need the make and model number

Alison Stokes - Bristol

Q. This one will test you, old Muckers. If my contactor has a resistive rating of 36amps on ACI what will the KW rating be at 415v ?

A. Too easy my friend = 10.6
How is your holiday going see you soon and thanks for the postcard.

Your old friend Mr Mucker - Sydney

Q. In the din rail terminal range is there such a thing as a one input two output version in a earth terminal.

A. Yes in a 2-5mm they are rated at 2amp and have a list price of £1.93 each. 12 Ex stock

Gavin Stevens - Walsall

Q.I'm about to buy a set of downlighters for recess in the living room, what / how much cable would I need to buy?

A. Depending on the length of the run 1.0mm or 1.5mm (preferably heat resistant) flex would be adequate.

Chris Flower - Pontypool

Q. Please can you tell me what the white plastic strips that come down the walls and cover my cables are called ?

A. It is called trunking and is available in 3 common sizes - 16 x 16mm, 16 x 25mm & 16 x 40mm

Susan Carpenter - Burnham-on-sea