I'm looking to remove the shaver socket in our bathroom because it's never been used, but apparently this might be "notifiable" or "certifiable" under updated regs as it's "altering" a circuit in the bathroom.
A google led me to Part P but this doesn't apply in Scotland. So...searching and...
Hi, Got a new build house which has 5 bathrooms and there looking to put 10.8KW electric showers in each bathroom/ensuite. Its a Passivhaus and they are looking to reduce the water tank capacity so its really only for the one bath in the property and the taps. Thoughts on how this can be done?
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I’ve started a modest handyman business and have come across some electrical obstacles. Up to now I have outsourced work to my electrician mate, but getting his time is increasingly difficult.
I’m fairly competent in electrics but will not attempt anything through my business.
Does anyone...
Hello all, I'm new to this but seeking some advice.
Just done an eicr, all lighting is white 1980s cabling, as is MOST of the power cabling. However, there are random 2-
3 sockets in old vir wiring, this is generally a no no to deal with, however, the consumer needs upgrading. Can I do this and...
Could you tell me please if I am allowed in England to replace by myself the 2.5mm cable from a radial circuit to 4mm and the 16Amp MCB it has now for a 32Amp?
I am helping a local football club who are having some issues with Zs being too high on the submain. They have the supply Henley blocked into a 100amp TP switch fuse (BS88-2) which then feeds a 35mm 4 core SWA 95m to an isolator in another building which is being built. The Ze at the incomer...
Hi all,
Just been approached by a women wanting an outside socket in a chalet and the job is pretty easy but am I even allowed to do it because im not fully qualified even though I'm competent enough to do so?
Thanks in advance.
Planning a layout for new kitchen with (2) two 120‑volt circuits wired with (1) one three‑wire cable connected to a double‑pole circuit breaker. Is this:
A) Allowed
B) Not Allowed
Black powers one circuit
Red powers other circuit
Green neutral serves both
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As an ex Civil servant (electrician) I was given authority that allowed me to switch off and lock off dangerous electrical installations at HMG site world wide.
What are the rules in the general public area, example " you are called to do an EICR and its so awful and dangerous, and the customer...
Hi there,
New member here. Thank you.
I'm wondering if it's permitted to post survey questions as discussion threads (or post a link to a survey form in Google). I'm not an electrician, rather, I'm part of a research and development team that aims to create a product for electricians...
This Might seem like a bit of an obvious question but just wanted to make sure, a friend of mine has his own metal works company and he has recently taken on a project to make and install some electric gates to a property, he has asked me if i am able to assist with the installation...
I work for a charity (Besom) that gets equipment that needs to be PATted. A lot of these come with 5 amp fuses. Please do the regulations
allow you to use 5 amp fuses, or are you supposed to change them to 3 amp? Most of these devices are low power & they will run perfectly
well on a 3 amp...
I was wondering, are BS88 fuse boards still used on some new installations especially industrial and even commercial. And if so would that be ok with the regulations or not because its not retrospective. I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
I'm a trainee electrician and I was working with a qualified electrician extending a 32A ring circuit and we were using 2.5mm single conductors (CPC was 2.5mm aswell) going through PVC conduit and then going through steel trucking.
And to connect the old ring conductors with the new extended...
Hi all, wondering if someone can clarify this or refer me to a regulation regarding using connector block inside a Consumer Unit, I have some cables that are being moved the the RCD section of the CU but are too short and there is no practical way to get more length without making a mess. I’ve...
Hi all. We’re moving into a new build home in a few weeks and the one thing that’s bugging us is the location of the fuse box. It’s 1400mm from the floor near the front door and is in the way.
i’ve been doing some research as to why it’s in such a stupid place and have learnt its down to the...
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I had my garage rewired to add more outlets and lights. It was done with romex. At the time I was planning to finish (drywall) the walls and ceiling. Since then I have decided not to drywall the garage and will be selling the house. Someone told me it is against NEC to have romex in...
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I’m new here and need some advice :)
We’ve got an old Victorian house with a suspended ground floor. We’ve had a rat problem (Sorted now!) and they’ve chewed through part of the ring main downstairs.
I was thinking of replacing the line of cable they’ve chewed through myself (It’s red and...
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