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  1. ste mac

    Cut seal or use choc block?

    Found this today, another case for being allowed to cut the meter seals?
  2. D

    25mm and 16mm tails in same Henley block?

    Hi, i've ran a radial into an extension. There are no spare ways on the existing 3036 DB. All the circuits are doubled up in fuse holders anyway and i want to leave that board well alone. I'm gonna put a new 2 way DB in to feed this radial. The existing board is fed in 25mm tails straight...
  3. N

    Bathroom extractor fan issues - advice for a newish kid on the block please :-)

    Hi folks, This is my first post on EF,so go easy on me please ;-) I'm having issues with an inline extractor fan I've installed at my own home. Before you scream "NO DIYers!", I'm NICEIC Domestic Installer scheme registered. The nature of the problem is that despite wiring the fan up to...
  4. T

    fire alarm block of flats power supply

    Hiya Just looking at a job there is no common area supply and the flat I am going to rewire, cu- board is in the common area they got the supply for the fire alarm from his board, I want to move the board into the flat, so the fire alarm supply will be in the flat so if he is away and it trips...
  5. infinity

    timber block supports for rafters

    Does anyone fit timber block supports to the rafters when fixing brackets with screws? We have tried a new structual engineer who has sid because of the percentage of wood the fixing takes we have to fix 400mm blocks to the rafters where the brackets will be. We havent had any trouble with any...
  6. M

    Terminal Block

    Hi All, I have just fit 10mm splash backs in my kitchen bringing the sockets out by the same distance. On one of the double sockets I now have barely enough cable to work with and connect to the socket, I have 3 lives, neutrals and earths. Is it ok to use a terminal block to connect all like...
  7. M

    Block and beam floor

    Hi alall what's the best way of running cables on block and beam new build? Obviously you can use conduit but has anyone clipped cables to the wooden batting that the ceiling plaster board will sit on? Would you say that it would be an acceptable way to do it?
  8. J

    LED Downlight Connectors

    Does anyone know of LED downlighters which have easy connect terminal block such as the JCC Fireguard but without the high cost? Thanks
  9. sparkless

    Mains Cable

    the Labourer dug thru the mains cable this morning. Domestic property with a long drive. I bet this will be expensive
  10. B

    3 phase supply to communal shower block

    Hi Guys, Looking for a little advise regarding installation of new supply to feed a communal shower block at a local Girl Guides Camp. The owners have just had the supply upgraded from single phase to 3 phase on my advise as their new power requirements are now much greater with the arrival of...
  11. D

    New kid on the block

    I am looking for advice on buying solar panels Thanks Denis
  12. W

    eicr flats bonding situation

    I am undertaking an eicr on 20 odd blocks of flats and would like people's opinion on this set up The blocks are separated be about 30-40 meters apart, each in a typical square shape with stairs in the centre Have external stairwell areas only, a ground floor and 2 other storys on top, each...
  13. Rkm45

    new kid on the block

    Hello I'm new at this just trying it out
  14. D

    pre victorian wooden building

    Hey guys, im starting a project where the building structures are as described above but at some point (possibly original) rendered on both sides. This is new to me and I would be really grateful of any info you may have for me. It is a high street and the owners would like brackets fixedto the...
  15. rich.250

    Meter and Henley block blanks.

    Hi guys, Does anyone know where I can get the above?? I have seen meter fitters use them a lot. A little push in blank that is secured by terminal screw..... Thanks in advance
  16. S

    ZE Testing

    Hi Gents. What a lovely day - 27c in my living room!! Will need the fan tonight. When ZE testing do you take the main earth out from the CU or the MET? If you take it out of the CU would I get bad readings due as the earthing to the gas and water services? Thanks
  17. N

    Catagory for bad cable work please

    I was working in an old shop yesterday in which I have been asked to do an inspection. While there I found cables draped diagonally across the ceiling of the cellar. The unprotected choclate block is clearly a Cat 1, but what would your reaction be to the cabling?
  18. I

    light fitting with choc block enclosure

    most new light fitings now seem to come with the connector block within a square enclosure or choc block. Had to fit a replacement bathroom light yesterday circular bulkhead (g9 bulb). there did not appear to be enough room for the choc block to fit. i removed the choc block and fitted wago...
  19. E

    large junction box or enclosure wanted

    i've got to replace a board, it's in a stupid location (behind a garage door frame) and wants moved about 4 foot to the left. half of the circuits come throught the back of the board along with the tails and the other half are clipped to the black wall and go up. ideally i want an enclosure...
  20. S

    PV on a builders supply

    As many of you know, I'm not an electrician so please go easy on me. Do a PV on a new build etc. Customer told me the electrical connection was going in so we were good to go. Turned up yesterday and all he has is a builders supply and wants us to tee into that. The is a consumer unit up but...

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