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  1. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    Ah I see what you are getting at now lol Its sat on a concrete patio that has been laid to support the hot tub. With a lawn around it so if we are assessing the location Im guessing that if its on a patio of some description you could say that the person is insulated in some sense from the...
  2. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    Not sure what you are getting at ?? at the bottom of the customers garden 1597940892 I've trawled back through some older threads on this subject, and found this recent one; https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/32a-supply-for-a-hot-tub-of-a-pme-supply.186716/ Still not convinced of the...
  3. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    I get that but unfortunately the hot tub supply needs to be on 24/7 and the switches socket. I don’t think there would be a borrowed neutral as such. The tub supply would be fed directly from the RCBO and the socket switch inside the house would be supplied from the same RCBO to a DP isolator...
  4. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    The customer is just wanting an additional consumer unit fitting. There is an isolator on the meter tails so I was planning on henley blocking the tails and installing the new consumer unit. this gives 1 isolation point to the property. so going the TT way at the hot tub if I take the the...
  5. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    So are we now reached the conclusion that I should isolate the PME supply on the hot tub supply and the socket and TT the 2 supplies. Keeping the house PME my next issue I have is that the customeris wanting an extra consumer unit put in so they can add a hob in the future if I TT my new one...
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  8. Gazthesparky

    Is it okay to run some heating cable up the wall behind a mirror?

    I wouldn't use the loose cable under the mirror on the wall. You can buy proper de mister pads which go under the mirror. I have just done the very same recently on a big mirror. Brought a pad from these guys and wired it into the lights so only comes on when the lights are on. I just brought...
  9. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    I know right I am planning to connect the flex up in an adaptable box and leaving the isolator switched off. That way I know the cable is terminated safely. My only concern is the hot tub company not liking it and trying to charge the customer for a return visit as they just want to see a coiled...
  10. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    I get that but it seems silly to go to the effort of isolating the extremely efficient and low resistance PME earth path and solely relying on the fluctuating and higher earth rod path. I know this is the big debate and can see both sides. If only we had something like a regulations book to...
  11. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    thanks PC1966 I wasn't having a pop regards the fusebox RCBO its just good to share knowledge of new products. i'm probably going to go for the fusebox with an spd and the double pole switched RCBO
  12. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    Thanks for this So basically its a double pole switching RCBO that I am requiring, has anyone got any other suggestions as to how install a DP RCBO whilst installing a new consumer unit for the customer to have a spare ways to future proof it Also found this 32A Double Pole 2 Module C Curve...
  13. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    that is a good idea providing both types of earthing but the written paperwork that has been provided to me by the customer from the hot tub company states that they do not provide any wiring and they require 5meters of flex left connected to the isolater. They just connect up the flex and if...
  14. Gazthesparky

    Another Hot tub install

    I have my tin hat on because I know this has been done to death and have read through a lot of the old posts. I just wanted to run my proposal past a few of you and see if there is anything I have missed as its always good to get someone else's view. Customer is needing a 32amp supply and hot...
  15. Gazthesparky

    Ground GU10 uplighters

    The 2 either side of the garage door will of course have adaptable boxes inside the garage and a flex fun out to the light. It’s the 3rd one that is on the corner of the house. I have to run swa from the garage for about 7 meters to that light. I will gland it off inside the garage In the...
  16. Gazthesparky

    Ground GU10 uplighters

    I have a job where my customer wants 3x gu10 uplighters installed One either side of the garage door on the brick pillars and one 5 meters away on the corner of the house. I’ve ordered some arura fittings which come with stuffing glands in the base. No room to take SWA straight in so looking...
  17. Gazthesparky

    bonding thoughts with a sure stop remote tap fitted

    Yes it is but as the bond is already there in situs then I don’t see the point in disconnecting it and cutting it off. If there are bonds available I would leave them as is but if it’s a brand new installation then I would have the insulating bit put in the Pipework. The worrying thing about...
  18. Gazthesparky

    Ideas welcome rcbo replacement

    Agreed, I’m not saying in this instance it’s going above and beyond what is required but sometimes you can over spec a job because you are striding for perfection. It’s all about trying to gauge the customer
  19. Gazthesparky

    Ideas welcome rcbo replacement

    Just need to understand why RCD protection isn’t required? Yes if you were replacing 1x damaged socket front then that’s maintenance but every socket is being touched. With regards to different manufactures parts in the consumer unit normally I would never mix and match but on this occasion...
  20. Gazthesparky

    Advice on joining UFH wires

    I’m not every sure how you would go about fixing it. I would speak to the manufacturers they might even offer a repair service. Soldering the joint probably won’t work as the solder will melt as the wire heats up. But crimps won’t be great either as it will add resistance to the mat and alter...

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