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    TT supply shed submain

    no livestock so will stick to plan "A" then just curious about the export option. for safer install the cost of a couple of rods and an inspection manhole ain't huge.
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    TT supply shed submain

    New TT supply on unbuilt barn conversion with 8ft of 5/8 rod & reading of 48ohm with current swamp conditions. next phase is large all wood storage shed with power & lighting fed in 10.0mm 3core ,swa plan is drive another rod & link both or is it possible to export TT earth?
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    Fitting new consumer board - no part p?

    crack on m8 every tom dick or harry is having a go anyway ,Part **** is a joke. we,ve all see the thousands of prosecutions for failing to notify building control. every year i wonder why i bother paying for this shambles
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    satelite broadband

    cheers for that i'll dig me compass out .
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    satelite broadband

    don't know were to post this so stuck it on here. got a job rural cottage which i've just 1st fixed,it has no phone line as its a holiday home and not required by customer. customer has asked about satellite broad band and i would like to get some cablei in for it so there are no horrid runs...
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    voltdrop calculation

    i have not suggested anything and have not done any work on this installation , just described the lay out of the existing installation which includes a switch fused 100amp isolator at the mains position. the plot thickens. i'm told there use to be a caravan were the new garage has been built ...
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    voltdrop calculation

    no your right but is that the right way to determine cable size ?
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    voltdrop calculation

    yes it is good point on 3% would be looking at 6.9 V
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    voltdrop calculation

    sorry the 25mm 3 core swa in question is the main supply for the house not a sub main .i have been asked to run sub main to the new garage.
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    voltdrop calculation

    been to look at a job with a long main supply approx 60m long underground 25mm 3core SWA running off a 100amp fused isolator. meter position is at drive entrance and house is approx 60meters away. not done a voltdrop calc for ages so can someone correct me if i,m wrong. this is a new build...
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    Old type Pproteus CU RCBO retreofit

    been to have a look at a job today ,its got an old horrid looking Proteus CU. The old square box type with slide knockout entry plates top and bottom. Lots of spare ways so looking for a 40amp RCBO for an inline heater that will go in any ideas. seem to recall MK mcbs went into these but rcbo...
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    Voltage drop to sub main.

    walk away if yer got any sense. trust me
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    rated down lighters shower

    cheers for the replys guys . hate it when customers buy fittings blind was happy with the out of zone bit but not use to fitting non IP44 fitings in a shower area. rcd and bang em up it is then ,sit back and wait for the remedial work when they crap out :)
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    rated down lighters shower

    quick question, red book shows 2.25 m for zone 1 if you had ceiling a lot higher than 2.25m above shower tray/ cubicle with fixed shower head would you fit anything other than rated IPx4 light fittings. have a customer with some fancy box marked zone 3? GU10 downlight fittings that she thinks...
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    Running Main Bonding Externally

    think the origional post stated pme supply
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    Running Main Bonding Externally

    sounds like the cheapest most sensible option. not big on the 20mm conduit option would look crap in my eyes. as for protection had an inspection the other week elecsa . main bond on the job had been done previously by gas board when new boiler was fitted tncs 10mm earth. same prob so they...
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    Pyro

    yep loved the stuff. done miles of it years ago as use to do all local health authority work ie boiler houses and fire alarms so was standard spec then. must be a lost art now with FP. remember making me own stripping t bar with slot in one end, found it less hassle than the barrel stripping...
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    plastic coated oil pipe to boiler tncs supply

    head one to day " no need to bond the oil pipe with 10mm earth cable M8 as its plastic coated copper ya see" "ohh and the tanks made of plastic" new reg i've not read yet?
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    Tell us about your faults!

    Re: Tell us about your faults ! been to look at job today its a bathroom wiring job ,said to the customer need to have a look at your earthing arrangement before i give a price. no need said he its all been done when i had my new heating and oil boiler done 8 months ago i've got a cert. out...
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    problems with plasterers

    think best way to keep on right side of the spreads is to use the right depth of box so all yer first fix cables are tucked nicely inside and away from the dreaded trowel . same with down lighters ,make a plan and cut holes after spreads have finished. was talking to one the other day who had a...

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