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  • Cheers.

    In terms of the jobs I was going to do, I'd planned to shut all the power off just to be safe anyway. Maybe nievely I don't view any as that major...

    Job list:

    1. swap 1 x 2 gang light switch
    2. swap 1 x 1 gang light switch (possibly for a dimmer
    3. add a fused spur + socket to power a WiFi mesh router(?)
    4. add a fused spur + socket to power a switched controlled led light
    5. Stick a weatherproof 2 gang socket on one end of an armoured cable and a plug on the other end.

    On the subject of dimmers I was wondering about having a dimmer switch for our single sitting room bulb...

    Choose a dimmer with a wattage rating that meets or exceeds the total wattage of all the light bulbs the dimmer will control. For example, if the dimmer controls a fixture with ten 75-watt bulbs, you need a dimmer rated for 750 watts or higher.

    ... so for a led equivalent 60w blub, what do I need for dimmable, non-buzzy, non-blowy switch?

  • Why is it better to extend the ring please?

  • Pretty much. In both places it'll be easier in terms of logistics to just run one cable.

    Both of them are for specific devices with low draw, so I won't need to add another spur after.

    Although you're making me think about whether I could diy another 2 gang socket into the other corner. That would be extending the ring obviously. But as the room is going to be RePlastered soon maybe now is the time.

    How easy is it?

    We've already spent a fair bit, so not up for another £800 or whatever on an electrician.

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