Lighting Circuit Wiring

[Leesparkykent]

I don't want to do it another way, since post number #10 on the first page of this thread I changed my opinion and said:



Maybe it wasn't clear that I was planning on following the methodology laid out in the first few replies I was given, but it should have been given I asked for a diagram of how it should be done, just so I am sure I am on the same page.

Not really sure why I have been persuaded to change everything I had already done, then when I ask for more clarification all I get is jokes about how I will burn my house down. I appreciate that my first way of doing it wasn't the 'ideal' way but it wasn't wrong or dangerous, correct?

I am a very competent DIY'er and don't really believe it should require me to shell out £50+ for someone to come round for 5 minutes work, considering all the cables are run and even the individual wires stripped at this point.

But as Pete pointed out its more than likely notifiable work and if your not willing to pay out £50 for an electrician then you definitely wont be paying £250 plus for the LABC to have your work inspected and tested.

 

[Octopus]

The principal reason for the forum is for sparks to share information with each other.

The DIY thread was created to answer minor issues and not be a step by step guide for Joe Public - you need to appreciate that the majority of us are self employed so giving away information isn't really in our interests......

As for 5 minutes work - there is more to it than that and the testing and certification takes far longer, and if this work falls under Part P - then that takes time too.

Who is to say that your current set up is up to standard and doesn't need some basic improvements too?

 

[BES]

As a VERY competent electrical diyer perhaps you could tell us what tests and inspection you will complete prior to and after you proceed with this project and which test equipment you own to partake the required tests.