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    Relocated water service bonding...

    Come across something I've not seen before. Basically from what I can gather a mains water stop cock & sink has at some point been moved to a different location in a kitchen. What we have is main water pipe (copper or similar) entering building at old stop cock location & there is a 10mm earth...
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    Heating system confusion!!

    @Leesparkykent you seem to be pretty clued up on this so a question for you. I have fired the system up & I don't think I'm far away at all now. My question for you is regarding the manifold. Should this be wired totally separate from my wiring centre or wired into my wiring centre so that it...
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    Heating system confusion!!

    It's a 3 channel programmer, so only thing dictating it is when it's turned on on the programmer. Yes. I agree, first time I've been at a heating job that has been designed by plumbers & there's no drawings for electricians.
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    Heating system confusion!!

    Ok here goes! I'm about to start a heating system for someone, more as a favour than anything else! There are no wiring diagrams as plumbers have designed system themselves. Basically what there is is an external oil boiler, a cylinder & a manifold for underfloor heating. Two motorized valves...
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    Socket/switch heights in new build.

    Thanks for your replies folks. David Spark that was kind of what I took from it, problem being I didn't realise this change when I'd wired it. I'd always went by the 450mm-1200mm & nobody ever said any different. I only picked up on it yesterday but the bloody painters have been in a & cables...
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    Socket/switch heights in new build.

    Ok, I may be picking this up wrong or being a bit blonde but on the drawings it says light switches to be positioned between 900mm & 1100mm. Now the last time I worked on a new build it was 1200mm max height light switch. Looked up the Scottish building regs & it says "Electrical fixtures...
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    Woodburning stove heating system

    The other thing is the stove is situated a couple of metres away from the wall so stats will need to be fitted in attic, is there a certain distance they have to be away from stove?
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    Woodburning stove heating system

    Excellent. Thanks for the quick reply & info. He's already stated he doesn't want a room stat or a programmer, he just wants a switched spur that will be left on & will work from wood burner being heated up. Will this work effectively enough? Half the problem with him is he's wanting it done...
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    Woodburning stove heating system

    I have been asked to wire up a heating system for someone, never done this kind before as nearly every man & his dog has gas or oil boilers these days apart from my client who seems to be going back in time! He has a woodburning stove which he is going to use to heat the radiators in the house...
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    EICR codes

    Thanks very much for your replies chaps. Completely forgot to look back on this thread, the job was put on hold until next week so I forgot to log back on here.
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    EICR codes

    Thoughts on the following; no main bond to gas mains (C1), spur spurred of a spur on a ring (C2) & numerous inaccessible sockets for kitchen appliances under worktop with no switched spurs above worktop for isolating sockets (C3). Been a while since I've done an EICR! Thanks in advance.
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    Potterton EP2002 backplate wiring center

    Not sure if I've posted this in correct section, feel free to relocate if required admin! Anybody know where I can pick up a Potterton EP2002 backpate wiring center? The current one has broken clips at the bottom so current programmer won't clip tightly to it, they currently have it held in...
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    Transformer for low voltage lights?

    4 low voltage halogen recessed lights. Apparently had a touch sensitive switch in previously but is currently just a standard switch & standard transformer. A dimmer is to be installed though.
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    Transformer for low voltage lights?

    Anyone point me in the direction of a decent brand of transformer that will be fed from a dimmer switch? What exact type do I need? Have heard of some transformers packin' in after weeks.
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    • lighting lights low voltage transformer voltage volts
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    PVC conduit into metal clad consumer unit

    Ignore me gents. Have totally picked up the person wrong that told me this. Thanks for the replies anyway.
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    PVC conduit into metal clad consumer unit

    I'm assuming this is a no no now under amendment 3 unless the consumer unit is in an outbuilding etc?
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    • conduit consumer consumer unit metal metal clad pvc unit
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    Options for replacing this antique?

    Yeah that's for a newer Wylex consumer unit by the looks off it, I'd hate to put an age on this thing!! That's the RCD I tried to put in, the terminals don't line up with the buzz bar! Very frustrating. The new consumer unit is going to be the best option I think. I spoke to the couple briefly...
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    Options for replacing this antique?

    Need to replace this 100mA RCD with a 30mA RCD, located a second hand 30mA RCD that were used on these boards but they ain't compatible! Was there ever a direct replacement rated 30mA? Picture below. Before my time these lot!
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    IP44 outdoor light

    Thanks for the replies, I've reluctantly fitted it after trying to persuade my auntie to get a better ip rated light but she's stuck on this one! Typical woman! I have sealed round the bit on the wall where I thought water may get in so hopefully should be fine.
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    IP44 outdoor light

    Thoughts on fitting these? I've been asked to fit an old fashioned outdoor light that's IP44 rated, says it's weatherproof as well but I'm not convinced. Lost count of the amount of these I've been to over the years that become full of water. It's going to be in a very exposed area. I'd rather...

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