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  1. S

    unusual ceiling rose wiring

    Hi i was just painting my ceiling and unscrewed the ceiling rose to cut in and noticed that the wiring doesn't look quite right. there are 3 cables so i assumed 1 in, 1 out and the switch. There are 3 reds in the centre block, 1 black in the 2 gang block with the neutral of the light, and 2...
  2. R

    smoke alarm in shower block

    Morning all, I am just changing some light fittings in a shower and toilet block at a campsite and wondered the requirements for smoke alarms. It is an independent building with woman one side then men on the other. There are no smokes at present.
  3. bartkusal

    Block of flats. Max Demand

    Wonder if I can get some guidance, on max demand in block of flats. It always was hard for me as it always comes to massive demands, and I red here that it all comes with years of experience and that it is like an art. This is first bigger project I am taking on. So please don’t shoot. I need...
  4. vini

    Connector block

    Would you consider that this was OK? On a ring main one leg between two sockets has been cut (red and black T+E) then joined by connector block and a spur has been taken off from the connector block (brown and blue T+E) to run under floor heating (3 amps).
  5. ste mac

    Cut seal or use choc block?

    Found this today, another case for being allowed to cut the meter seals?
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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?
  12. 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
    • JD Hogg
    • Thread
    • block connector connectors downlight install led standard whats
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. sparkless

    Mains Cable

    the Labourer dug thru the mains cable this morning. Domestic property with a long drive. I bet this will be expensive
  14. 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...
    • bobbert
    • Thread
    • 3 phase block communal phase shower supply supply to
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. D

    New kid on the block

    I am looking for advice on buying solar panels Thanks Denis
    • Denis Croombs
    • Thread
    • block electricians' talk new
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  16. 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...
    • Welchyboy
    • Thread
    • block bonding copper eicr electricians' talk flats situation supply water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Rkm45

    new kid on the block

    Hello I'm new at this just trying it out
  18. 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...
  19. 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
  20. 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
    • SKY
    • Thread
    • block disconnect don't earth electricians' talk testing
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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