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    Fire alarm problems

    Hi everyone, We are working in a large property with a 4 zone fire alarm system installed. The fire panel gave up and the customer has purchased a Ctec 4 zone twin flex one which I told them to buy as Ive fitted them before but only with AlarmSense sounders/smokes. The old system was a...
  2. J

    Asbestos TPN board needs replacing

    Hi everyone, I did an EICR on a village hall last year and the tpn board appears to be one with asbestos fuse carriers (see image) I didn't disturb any of the fuses as they wanted it upgrading soon as funds were given. They now have funds and want this replacing. Have any of you replaced one...
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  4. J

    New build timber framed problem

    Cheers. So, in case this battening idea didn't pan out is notching the joist and putting plates on acceptable with regs?
  5. J

    New build timber framed problem

    Hi, plumber is ok its UFH. All piping is going in concrete floor so he's sorted. Theres no builder really its a timber frame company who have built and insulated the shell. Insulation is stapled really tight so I would basically make it a right mess pulling it apart. Customer is enquiring on...
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    New build timber framed problem

    No, nothing at all its all by email. I've recently been brought on board and called round earlier to see this garbage. I find it incredible how these places get built with no thought to electrics/plumbing Seems every new build i do you have to scrape by to get wires in and comply with the good...
  7. J

    New build timber framed problem

    no, I can't see there will be to be honest. Customer is in love with downlights everywhere, speakers all over the place so its the only way
  8. J

    New build timber framed problem

    i know. they all seem to be going down the road of high ceilings etc. I miss lofts lol. never thought id say that
  9. J

    New build timber framed problem

    i don't mind the noggins, purchased an evolution saw from screw fix last yr on a new build, quite enjoy. should of been a chippy instead lol
  10. J

    New build timber framed problem

    yeah with you there. only slight snag is it's a 5 bed single story, large rooms and pitched ceilings so thats a fair bit of wood and labour! cheers
  11. J

    New build timber framed problem

    yeah its a ball ache for sure. amazing how they design these builds with no runs for cables etc. I was thinking about ceiling being dropped so will certainly ask the question. cheers guys, already a big help
  12. J

    New build timber framed problem

    i know, another nightmare! theres about 90 on the plan lol also ceiling speakers. jesus. typical as it started as a nice looking job to get involved with
  13. J

    New build timber framed problem

    yeah not a bad shout. plasterer might not be too happy though if they stick out. I've raised my concerns with customer and will be checking with inspector too as theres some serious amount of cabling going in so a potential nightmare really
  14. J

    New build timber framed problem

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd post here to see if any of you have wired new builds single storey, no loft with foil back insulation. Its a high spec new build - downlights, data cables, speakers wires etc I have attached a pic of the ceiling which has just been finished. The problems i've got...
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  16. J

    smoke alarm grades new build.

    thanks for info everyone. I think the schedule of works info is wrong imho as its tiny 1 bed domestic bungalows. I have a detailed electrical drawing and this shows 1 heat and 1 smoke in each. I was just unsure of the L3 reference. I'll clarify this with client tomorrow. many thanks
  17. J

    smoke alarm grades new build.

    cheers mate spot on. Dave
  18. J

    smoke alarm grades new build.

    wow that was quick, lol. cheers LD3 is commercial? ahh guess i should know that. So is part 1 L3 standard domestic?
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    smoke alarm grades new build.

    Hi, I am pricing for a new build property and the schedule of works shows the system as Provide and install an automatic fire detection and alarm system inaccordance with BS 5839: Part 1 to L3 standard. Electrician to provideon completion a wiring certificate...
  20. J

    Isolator position for immersion heater?

    uh oh........

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