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  1. W

    Socket behind new low level panelling - does the cable run need identifying above?

    Hi all I’m a very rusty spark doing some electrical work at my miss’s hair salon. No I don’t have any test qualifications and may have to pay someone to sign off / complete the install. I have 2 issues hopefully someone can help me with; I have a socket that’s going to be hidden behind some low...
  2. W

    How cool are these! Or am i just miles behind here....

    Im sure such a thing has been explored and put to good use well before i just fumbled across them but.... Heatshrink Splices - Heatshrink & Cable Repair Solutions - Product List - Cablecraft - Cable Identification and Cabling Accessories Seem like an awesome little tool box addition to me...
  3. P

    My AM2 bitch (just a funny story)

    My AM2 A few years ago I took my AM2 and I was given a fault switch. My examiner refused to come from behind his desk to change it and insisted it was not faulty, only when i took a bell unit and the switch over to him and proved in front of him that it was faulty he finaly (after me waisting...
  4. C

    Redundant Sockets On Ring

    Kitchen ring - metal back boxes with 20mm circular PVC conduit running between them horizontally. The conduit extends into each back box by a few mm. Existing wiring is 2.5mm T&E which I'm removing and replacing with singles. Some of the back boxes will become redundant and have white plastic...
  5. I

    Theory behind cable losses for AC and DC

    Hi Forum could someone please explain Advised to keep DC cables runs as short aspossible on Solar PV due to losses, And the longer run in AC from inverter output to the main distribution board. AC mains 230volts DC string in this example has normal opperating voltage of 350volts...
  6. The Solar King

    What is the real reason behind the government’s solar cuts?

    If you haven't read this article, you should. You need to know who we are fighting and why. What is the real reason behind the government
  7. G

    That's one way of installing a socket behind a wallmounted plasma TV!

    Rough as!
  8. Goody

    I am hearing electric sparks going behind the boiler!

    Hi, A client just rang me and said, "I am hearing electric sparks going behind the boiler!" Upon questioning she said that she only hear but not see anything and the sparking is intermittent. Could someone tell me what could cause this - I am going there this evening; help!
  9. M

    Anyone watching Kids behind bars BBC3???

    Whatta a joke the youth penal system is. If you wanna know whats wrong with this country watch this. And I do voluntary work with kids. End of... Taxi for the airport please.
  10. R

    Leaving Rings behind going Radials ????

    Just pondering as a lecturer mentioned to me ideally that industry would like to phase Rings out and go down just the radial route in domestic environment How do you guys feel? any of you already really trying to go down this rd..? say the kitchen for appliances on separate 16amp supplies. or...
  11. W

    25 mm tails behind gas pipe.

    I need to upgrade tails to 25 mm but I have to negotiate a gas pipe. The pipe is 25 mm off the wall and is a plastic pipe inside an old metal pipe. The tails need to go over or under the pipe. ( current 16mm tails do just that ) What I would like to know is, do I need to give mechanical...
  12. C

    How can I detect if there are any electrical wiring or panels behind dry wall?

    I need to drill a hole in some dry wall and mount an anchor hook to hang a 30+lb fire extinguisher. I am concerned about any electrical wiring or panels behind the dry wall. Any suggestions are appreciated.
  13. M

    Installing a light in a customers chimney (above multifuel stove)

    Sorry if this is a simple question but i have been asked to install a light fitting in a chimney above a multi fuel stove. They have a stove with the flue pipe leaving the top, then it goes up through a register plate which blanks off the bottom of the chimney. They have had a switched spur...
  14. N

    Wiring a 10.5 KW shower run

    Hi, I'm currently a student doing my C&G 2330 Level 3. I've been asked to wire in a shower for a friend who's just bought a house. Now before you say it I know it's notifiable and I will be arranging a Part P registered spark to come commision it. My question is the shower is 10.5KW and I'm...
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    Jb's behind kitchen wall cuboards

    Given job to lower sockets in kitchen to allow for new wall units. The cables won't reach the lower postion and lifting up the floor boards above to pull back and jb isn't included in the price.If I were to put the jb behind the wallcuboard would that classed as accessable? Really cant see any...
  16. L

    PVC trunking behind cooker??

    Ok im on a contract installing kitchens and I was told by a collegue that its fine to put PVC trunking behind the cooker but I have reservations if this against any regs??thought id quickly ask here 1st.
  17. D

    Cables behind a Baton and Plaster Board wall

    Just wondered how other people handle running cable horizontally ie between 13 amp outlets, where there are load of batons for taking the Plaster Board on a Stone/Brick wall. Especially on thin Batons, Yes RCD Protected as NOT 50mm depth. Thanks
  18. M

    Cable behind radiator?

    Here's a quick one I want to ask out of interest. I have seen cable running in conduit behind a radiator. Is this considered ok practice due to the heat from the rad when it is on, could this not cause issues?
  19. D

    Unswitch spur

    Anything wrong with having a un switch spur behind an intergrated appliance as it can be tight having a 13 amp socket cheers.
  20. D

    one earth sleeving doing both cpc's behind a socket.

    just wondered everyone's view on this situation cheers..

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