========================================== Thanks for the suggestion but no luck.
I did check as they do sell cut lengths of many things but not this particular item. No local branch either as we're in the frozen-out North here in the Midlands. There are several good wholesalers and retailers locally here but Screwfix is so convenient when they have what one needs.
Cic.
It's a bodge It's dangerous Now that you know this it's your duty to fix it so that its either on the upstairs or the downstairs circuit, not bridging them.
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I'll post you 3m if you can wait for it to arrive. I am 99% sure I have some leftovers in the van.
Adam
========================================== Thanks for that generous offer but I really am quite happy to buy locally as I'm sure that any surplus will eventually be used even if it's not for its original purpose. I seem to specialise in being the person people come to for the odds and ends they can't be bothered to buy for themselves.
Cic.
========================================= Thanks for confirming the opinions of other posters and I shall certainly be fixing it permanently following their advice. For the time being it's safe because it's disconnected and will remain so until properly fixed.
Cic.
it's a blue wire you want isnt it, to take a neutral up or down...
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========================================= As recommended by an earlier respondent.
Actually, I will probably use black to harmonise with the existing red / black wiring. In any case, I will mark it locally to indicate its purpose if that seems necessary. The consumer unit installed by myself about two years ago and formally inspected by the Council already has a proper advisory label warning of the presence of mixed colours so I think I've taken adequate precautions to warn the unwary.
Cic.
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