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    twin and earth between block wall and dot dab - cable channels needed?

    Thanks, good to know the regs, although - as below... That was what I thought when this thread first educated me about the zone being created only when there is an obvious fixture for the cables to be routed towards. I must have seen hundreds of exterior lights that can only be supplied by...
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    twin and earth between block wall and dot dab - cable channels needed?

    Thanks - much appreciated peace of mind! Out of interest what is it about the cables going down and through the wall that is wrong? they would have to drop the same way if they were going to a socket/light switch. Is it that they then cross the cavity?
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    twin and earth between block wall and dot dab - cable channels needed?

    A couple of photos to illustrate. The vertical cables could be put in channels with a bit of tweaking but the horizontal cables won't fit and would need re-laying to adjust sufficiently. Tbh I was surprised upon my return that he hadn't sent them through the joists above which were fully exposed...
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    twin and earth between block wall and dot dab - cable channels needed?

    Hi all, Our sparky has carried out first fix, twin and earth cables clipped to the block walls of our extension routed to each back box. His leaving instruction was to dot n dab the plasterboard over the cables - but he has laid them without plastic or steel cable channels and in such a manner...
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    Electric Gate Wiring Question?

    I would say in my example it would ultimately fall to the person responsible for the gate to ensure its safe. In the end, if they haven't bothered and then instruct a spark to restore power then it's the owner/operators liability. I instructed probably 50 different sparks last year to provide...
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    Electric Gate Wiring Question?

    I was thinking more along the lines of: A gate either configured poorly or poorly maintained is potentially dangerous for years, but like most potential dangers nothing bad actually occurs.. but then one day it starts regularly tripping the circuit, so eventually a spark is called in. Said spark...
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    Electric Gate Wiring Question?

    I'm not at all an electric gate expert.. but I get what you're saying from other firms of automation. The OP was stuck at the principal of latching though so.. not the right person for this particular job. To pick up on the last thing, about liability, that kinda thing does get said a lot. And...
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    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    I never really understood this... So I guess, main fuse is often 100amps, which I appreciate exceeds the 16mm tails - which can probably safely handle around 80-90 amps as they're not enclosed in an outer sheath. But why were they ever used with 100a fuses? They could never be rated to...
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    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    That's what we plan on doing. Thanks.
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    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    Wagos it is then :) Cheers!
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    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    Thanks Midwest. What would you normally cap the lives with? Just terminal blocks and label? Inside CU seems easiest place to leave it, but don't want stuff floating around in there.
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    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    Hi all, I'm in the process of renovating the bathroom. There is an electric shower I have removed and won't replace. The cable is not practical to remove. To make this redundant circuit safe, what is the best way to cap off in the CU? I plan to label it too, both in the CU and at the other end...
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    Consumer Units? Is there any difference between manufacturers

    I would totally let a spark install and choose the CU. Whoever does the work will choose a CU that they know is reliable enough to not have problems as they don't want to get called back, and they will also almost certainly choose one they're familiar with because it will make the install...
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    Adding socket on to kitchen ring-no rcd

    Out of interest.. Do the regs at present apply only to CU enclosures? I'm thinking we have a portable machine with a plastic IP rated enclosure, which contains 3x RCD's and a 2-3 MCBs on each of them. This arrangement is because the incoming supply is 3 phase, and the phases split into each RCD...
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    Does the brushed DC motor and Permanent magnet Dc motor need position feedback in the control system

    Many people want to better themselves, the question is, how to do so effectively. Its a competitive world, and if people's responses aren't what the op hoped for then their next step in 'bettering themselves' is to come back with an improved question. Or accept the fact they didn't try as hard...
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    Does the brushed DC motor and Permanent magnet Dc motor need position feedback in the control system

    I agree, but sadly the question appears to be not why, but what position control. I am happy to be part of the aforementioned miserable bunch but the truth is, I see a student seeking knowledge and I do want to help.. It's just this particular student seems to have the question ahead of exam...
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    Consumer unit with lots of 20mm knockouts

    Just drill your own - that way all boxes are perfect! Knock outs are actually only there for B&Q customers ;) Before you retaliate I have genuinely been drilling holes into an IP enclosure whilst sitting here reading the forums tonight. I have beer to hand, and some music - I'm not in a bad...
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    Those bloody foxes chew my plug

    Just buy a 240v set of lights next time, and wait patiently for the chomping to begin...:D:D:D Then follow the steps given here: How to Cook Fox Meat | Livestrong.com - https://www.livestrong.com/article/487204-how-to-cook-fox-meat/

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