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    Where can get a 20 watt round led driver with a 12v output ?

    I expect that the drivers you have been looking at are constant CURRENT? You need constant VOLTAGE. I have seen 24v GU4 LED capsules so you could use those with this round 24v LED driver EDIT AcTEC do a 12volt version that may fit, then you could use your existing 12v GU4 capsules... CLICK ME
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    UK Storage heater rawl plugs

    What is the wall made of?
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    Aico vs FireAngel with app notifications

    Like most folk, I have "do not disturb" set on my smartfone from 11pm - 7am, so I wouldn't get a notification anways!
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    Class 1 or 2 ‐-----------

    First glance is it is Class 1. But often the original power connector can provide a Class 2. Any other labels on the downlight? What is hateful is the crap wiring to the black connectors at the ceiling. Not compliant to have the inner sleeves outside an enclosure.
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    Recessed light cover - where to buy?

    I guess you aren't in the UK? I'll give you a UK answer: You'll not get a spare part for something like that. You'll be needing to buy a whole new light. Sorry
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    Electric Shower from a sub board

    Hi @vwes59 I guess, from your question, that your core skill is more plumbing than electrical? If that's the case, I really suggest that you get a competent electrician to do this. Its not as easy as upping the MCB and banging in a bigger cable. In any case, what you plan is going to create...
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    Newbie, Homeowner, DIY, seeking answers...

    Welcome! When you ready, pop the questions in!
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    LED spot light glowing at night when switched off

    Fit an R-C snubber across the lamp One of THESE will sort you out
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    Help/Advice with Long cable runs in garden

    Me too, but you never know. I saw 400watts snd wondered …
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    Help/Advice with Long cable runs in garden

    Just wondering about the floodlights. Are these LED, halogen or something else?
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    "Pretty" or "Smart" consumer unit options.

    You can add smart features to an electrical installation, even integrate them in the CU. Have a look at the Shelly range. This may be of particular interest...
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    Adding extra chime to mains wired doorbell

    I can only recommend one I have experience with and use. The Lloytron doorbells use their MIPS system, so you can buy the basic push button + sounder and then add more sounders and bell pushes. Mine works well. Has a good range. Note that wireless operation can be affected by some building...
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    Adding extra chime to mains wired doorbell

    No And No
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    Adding extra chime to mains wired doorbell

    Most standard bell transformers are rated at around 1amp. Enough for one bell. Adding a second bell may be too much. And the length of the wiring has an effect too. But see how you get on. Be prepared to have to buy a bigger transformer. Quite honestly you’d be better off ditching the plan...
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    Isolate circuit but trips fuse board

    If by “isolate the circuit” you mean that you turned off the MCB then you have not isolated the circuit fully. The MCB only turn off the line. To fully isolate a circuit you need to disconnect the neutral as well. The RCBO/RCD may trip if the neutral is still connected and you touch a neutral...
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    Adding extra chime to mains wired doorbell

    One transformer for two chimes But I have found that many bell transformers don’t have enough output for two bells. So, you may find that you need to replace the tranny. Try it and see if it works, but I too would go for a wireless jobby.
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    Replacement thermostat / timer

    Match the contact spec of the existing. Quite honestly, just go for 16amp. The stats may be directly switching the floor element, but many of the old systems used a contactor (aka mains relay). Is there a clunck from the electric cupboard when the heating kicks in?
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    I want a 16 amp socket in the garage with 3 double sockets

    Just going back to this. You cannot discriminate RCDs in the same way as you may be able to do with MCBs (and even this ain't easy). Yes you could have a number of RCDs in a row with decreasing trip currents. but let's look at a simple example. A 100mA RCD at source, and a 30mA RCD in the...
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    Best way of fixing boxes to crumbly walls.....

    Another vote for that solution. Bonding with a bit of cement in the mix. Do make sure the box is set level. The mix goes off extra quick and hard, so there’s no adjustment later! Either drill through the box and screw to fix - after the bonding has set! Or pop out a couple of the knock outs...
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    Smart light switch for outside lights

    I'd be going for a Shelly1. Set whatever schedule you like from the app and/or from a smart speaker (Alexa, etc.)

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