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  1. R

    Solar iBoost - Wiring Question

    Hi In the process of installing Solar iBoost No issues with the unit that needs to be installed in between 16A MCB and Immersion. Can someone clarify exactly where should install the clamp I have attached to this post a photograph of the wiring at the Utility Meter. You will see...
  2. T

    choccy block / connector strip question

    hello I have a ceiling spotlight trackbar which uses an inbuilt choccy bar as its connector. Trouble is it is now quite old (20 yrs+) and the little screws in the choccy block seem to have lost their grip and just spin around so they don't grip the copper wires anymore, nor can I remove them...
  3. Pete999

    Other Trades Persons

    Reading thread just now reminded me of a job I helped my Lad out on, we were wiring some down lighters, anyway we got to the jobsite ealy to make a start, about 09:30 this Muppet turned up, no introduction, nothing but "how much longer youse goin to be ere matey" all day we replied with that he...
  4. M

    outside light to stable block

    Hello to all Can a 'part pee" person replace a damaged twin and earth cable to an outside light on a stable block and issue a minor works certificate? The cable outer sheath has cracked due to incorrect installation method and long term exposure to the elements. Many thanks
  5. C

    Gas Bond in block of flats

    Hi Is it ok to link several gas meters from the MET in a block of flats which previously had night storage heating in all of them. I only say this because of the work it would involve running separate cpc's from each CU to the meters. Cheers Paul
  6. S

    8.5 kw shower on old red/blue 6mm

    Coming across a few of these. Very small run of cable as cu is in kitchen just below bathroom but should be 10mm cable. Did the old cable used to be slightly bigger than the new stuff?
    • stratplus
    • Thread
    • 6mm block cable connector melted old shower
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. S

    EICR completion rate

    Hi all Just wondering your thoughts on how many domestic EICRs per day could be completed? The properties are small scale apartments, occupied and usually within same housing block. How many do you think is this realistic? (based on a 8-10 hour working day.) cheers
  8. S

    data cable running along side metal trunking

    Hi all I hope some one can advise on this situation We were working in a commercial premises running data ,co ax ,HDMI and a RS 232 cables for a media system (TV monitor wireless access points and speakers) The termination cabinet for these cables was on the other side of a breeze block...
    • steptoe
    • Thread
    • along block cable cables data metal running through trunking
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. hollerz

    Connector block and electrical tape

    Hello, Can anyone point me to the specific regulation that using a connector block and electrical tape contravenes? And what do you use as an alternative? Thanks a lot! Lee
  10. G

    Pricing Inspection and testing block of flats communal areas

    Hi all, This is a query about pricing for communal areas in a block of flats. This will be carried out twice a year. We haven't seen the job as of yet but have been told it is only a few lights and cleaners sockets. We mainly test domestic and office locations so would be grateful to see what...
  11. C

    Regulations on Terminal Block wrapped in electrical tape

    Hi, I'm a council tenant and just had some work done in my kitchen, which included a new electrical installation. There was previously a single sockets ring main, and a new kitchen sockets ring main was added, which in itself seems fine. But I'm concerned about the pre-existing ring main. This...
    • Camdonian
    • Thread
    • block electric electrical regs regulations tape terminal terminal block
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. W

    ECR - Wood Block light switchs

    Carrying out a ECR. House rewired about 5 yeays ago, wood block light switchs fitted thoughout. No flush back boxes & cables stripped off sheath behind . Be interested off your thoughts :saddam:
    • workbelt12
    • Thread
    • block blocks light sheath switch thoughts
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. The Solar King

    Communal PV system on a Block of Flats

    I have been approached about the possibility of doing this. The question being asked is can all twelve flats in the block be connected to the PV? Anything is possible in theory. Any ideas on how to do it? I am working on the basis there is a 3 phase supply to the building. There is possibly room...
  14. S

    Chasing cavity block wall

    I need to run new wiring down a cavity block wall. It is possible for me to chase it but it doesn't seem like a good idea. What options are available to me? I loathe surface mount and will do pretty much anything to avoid if. -Thanks
  15. G

    Wiring diagram

    Anyone see see anything wrong with this wiring system not a trick question
    • glasgospark
    • Thread
    • attach block connector diagram switch wiring wiring diagram
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. ses

    Earth block?

    Come across these a few times but dont seem to be a met cant find an outgoing earth?
  17. J

    Main bond to water supply to block of flats.

    I've just been testing a block of flats where the main water supply is plastic and goes through the block in plastic pipe, the issue is that all the flats are then fed via a meter and copper pipework. Should there be a main bond to the closest copper pipework to the main water intake and this...
    • johnosman
    • Thread
    • block flats main supply supply to water
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. M

    1 way lighting using chock block

    ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting The lighting circuit im trying to fix looks like the image above, apart from the bulb has 2 earths coming from it but that shouldnt make a difference. Also at the dimmer switch the switch is in L2 and doesnt work in L1? I took it apart as the dimmer...
  19. A

    Such a thing as a terminal block splitter?

    Amateur question here (and I may have picked the incorrect subforum too) I want to attach a single common ground to 12 separate buttons, with individual wires rather than daisy-chaining them. I'm wondering what the best tool for this would be. In my mind I have pictured a terminal block, but...
  20. D

    Strange Monitoring via a Henley Block !!??

    Right, I've been struggling with proper monitoring now for sometime, but seemed to have partly solved this now ...... however, it isnt exactly right on a conditional basis - can you experts point me in the right direction why this is happening; OK, the tails are split straight after the DNO...
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