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  1. l4urence

    Timber framed buildings... and the temple of doom

    Do you have any documentation or codes of practice for the repair that I can research. I’m not doubting you’ve not done this at all but looking for ‘official sources’ to comply. They built these house and appear to have little responsibility in providing working practices in the real world.
  2. l4urence

    Timber framed buildings... and the temple of doom

    Totally agree but that’s the stramash <g> we are dealing with. You did a great job of Rameses's tomb but no documentation... tut tut!
  3. l4urence

    Timber framed buildings... and the temple of doom

    You have good points here. I don’t know of any ‘catastrophic’ failures but... perhaps it’s the designers get out clause. There is documentation about not puncturing the membrane though and (and I’m being selfish) I don’t want to be someone a finger is pointed at IF EVER a catastrophe happens...
  4. l4urence

    Radials V Ring mains

    I rarely do final ring circuits now, generally radial in 4mm but watch the cable length.
  5. l4urence

    ES replacement for BC Lampholder

    great site @westward10 , used it a couple of weeks ago for a kitchen pendant hanging by a chain - where the braided cable was too short and straining. I bought the cable from them as well.
  6. l4urence

    Timber framed buildings... and the temple of doom

    All. Bear with me. I'm doing some research into electrical installation into timber framed buildings. This is not about a new build in first fix but much later modification. These constructions provide a thin service void which may or not be fit for purpose but I'm specifically interested in any...
  7. l4urence

    electric into garden shed

    Temporary is a word to use carefully. The extension lead provides power and works but it shouldn't be left there - there are regulations on temporary supplies and an extension lead is not one. I would bite the bullet and have a shed installation fitted correctly then it's done.
  8. l4urence

    Nuisance tripping after splitting a ring main

    Love the (Scottish) word stramash - never heard it before but will start using it if I may, despite being a southerner ;)
  9. l4urence

    Fire proof clips / cleats for SWA

    Look at Linian. Their fire rated clips look smart for such a job, assuming straight into brick. They are not particularly cheap - dep on wholesaler.
  10. l4urence

    New 4mm T&E feed to existing remote 2.5mm ring. OK or not?

    Wow! What a thread - so different from the standard DIY question we see. The difference here is opinion. I’ve read lots of opinions here, I have my own as do others. There is nothing wrong with the ops opinion. The difference, and the thing that unites us here is being compliant with the...
  11. l4urence

    Garage wiring

    Imperial I'd wager - Lewden make some steel adapters for the thread size change.
  12. l4urence

    Garage wiring

    I would keep the metal conduit - if you need new bends made up I can probably help out - PM me. I'm based not far from Brighton.
  13. l4urence

    Gobsmacked. Need opinions

    Times have changed - maintenance contracts need evidence of work. It’s the way of the financial world now. Even the hospital example was good, to justify what was needed and done. To keep the contract another year evidence of work done is needed. It’s a shame. I would do the cert.
  14. l4urence

    Issue with sockets/appliances help needed please

    Funny thread - old gits on steroids! To the OP, the answer is clear from previous posters get sockets added where they need to be. Choosing an electrician will ensure the current circuit is tested, safe and able. He/She will add the additional sockets needed. Everything will be tested and...
  15. l4urence

    Removing socket outlets

    The problem with Wago and maintenance free is the compliance with BS5733 (MF). There is documentation on the wago site. I’ll upload it. It’s down to max aggregate current - how much can flow within a MF box and the connectors used - 50A for most wago connections. The connections need to be...
  16. l4urence

    Confused with Forum Position on DIY

    Generally I find that DIYers believe that because it works then the job is good. Just highlighting the use of test equipment and the testing involved (and reason for the test) can make them realise a spark is needed. I often tell my customers that the tests are not to check it works but to...
  17. l4urence

    oven supplies 4mm or 6mm???

    Interesting! Reading recently that as we move to more energy efficiency the csa will go UP so the cables run cooler for such loads. I think we'll see the regs pushing more for this in the 19th... 20th? I wonder how much influence the cable manufacturers have on the IET?
  18. l4urence

    oven supplies 4mm or 6mm???

    I would certainly agree with this.
  19. l4urence

    oven supplies 4mm or 6mm???

    Remember - if the oven is delivered and fitted by the supplier, they will simply not install it if they deem the cable the wrong size and they are told the 'minimum' size it should be. Your calcs may be correct but the oven / hob doesn't get fitted and you get called back - not good.
  20. l4urence

    oven supplies 4mm or 6mm???

    Good thread, I've had this discussion before. Simply put do the calcs on the cable / installation method and fit the right cable - if that's 4mm then so be it. However, a look at the manufacturers data sheet will advise the size they recommend (this has little regard to the installation method...

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