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    Choc Block in a plastic enclosure on a lighting circuit... Is it compliant?

    Fitting new downlighters (2 independent lamps) and was planning on adding them to the end of the lighting circuit in my loft using a suitably rated terminal strip, inside a surface mounted plastic enclosure. Read somewhere that this wasn't compliant, can someone enlighten me? Have I got the...
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    Henley Block in meter cupboard

    Hi all This is my first message in the forum. I was wondering if it is ok to fit a henley block inside an internal meter cupboard then exit with 2 sets of tails vertically out from the top of the meter cupboard. Further more would I need to use stuffin glands to secure cables exit from meter box.
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    Block of Flats Newbuild

    Evening all I have been asked to quote to wire up a newbuild small block of Flats consiting of 4 two bedroom flats (bathroom, shower room, Kitching/lounge, 2 bedrooms). The client wants the meters for the flats and one for the communial area to all be in a cupboard the the entrance hall. I was...
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    I am Pricing a Block of Flats

    I have been asked to feed the Flats Consumer unit with 25mm 2 Core concentric cablefrom a Ryefield 18 way Board mounted at the Mains incomer. Does this comply with the 17th regs regarding mechanical protection. I must admit to using a 3 core swa in the past not concentric because of the...
  5. J

    Emergency lighting in a block of flats

    Ive been asked to design and install emergency lighting in a block of 12 flats. It is a 60's building and currently just has lighting on a timer switch. I'm a little confused as to what regs I need to comply with as Ive read BS5266 doesn't cover domestic situations. Does anyone have experience...
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    Refused to install a light fitting

    On a new build property 2nd fixing ,customer has bought everything cable switches light fittings etc with my advise of cable and sockets ,non of this cheap crap cable ill tell you , came to fit a light fitting ceiling light 80 watt halogen with glass diffuser , so why did i refuse to install it...
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    Connector Blocks in conduit boxes

    Are Connector Blocks in conduit boxes acceptable?
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    isolator instead of henley block

    Been thinking when doing a cu change if I need to henley block the tails instead i'm gonna fit an isolator. Wylex Isolator REC2S 100A 2 Pole Switch | eBay UK more practicable & maybe cheaper.
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    shower block- new three phase supply

    Hi. I'm a new user to this forum, and would appreciate if you could help me out on this one. i need to price a job on a new shower block. Customer has just had new three phase supply. Shower block is 100metres away from DNO cut out. I was thinking of 4 pole 300ma TD RCD in an...
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    Correct steps for Ze test on block of flats

    If I were to conduct a Ze test for the stairway lighting of a block of flats would this be the correct sequence of events: 1)turn off each breaker 2)turn off main isolator and lock off 3)remove main earthing terminal 4)put croc clip on main earthing terminal with one lead of tester 5)use...
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    Pir pricing of apartment block

    I have been asked to price for PIR's for landlord supplies and DB's in a 4 storey apartment block for insurance purposes and would appreciate any help or guidence. The apartments are privately owned so only the land lords supplies are our concern. In the past i have done a fair bit of PIR's on...
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    Fluro fittings fused or not

    Hey fellas, Lighting circuit protected by 10A MCb feeding some fittings in an office. Supply 1.5mm T&E loop in through ceiling roses, flex down to suspended fitting and terminated into a choc block internal of fitting. Out of this choc block is the fittings internal wiring consisting of 0.8mm...
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    Meter tails and 100A main fuse

    Morning, Ive just changed a CU and the existing meter tails were 16mm. I have put new ones on that are 25mm, and connected these to the 16mm from the meter in a henley block. The flat has a 100A main fuse. I am going to use this as one of my locations for my NIC assesment. Should I ask the...
  14. telectrix

    just a lighting fault???

    called out this morning. customer said " i've changed a light and it blows the fuse". thought straight away, switched live in with neutrals. 10 minute job. so, gets there and then he says " iv'e changed 3 lights. one blows the fuse, and one is permanently on". hmmm. ok, so , fuse board, under...
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    Fire Alarm in block of appartments??

    I have recently been asked to install a fire alarm into a block of apartments consisting of 3 apartments, there is a common stairwell to these. The thing is there is no drawings for this. I have never designed a fire alarm system before, is this my responsibility to do this or should the owner...
  16. telectrix

    wagos on ebay

    just bought some, 100 2wire and 20 6wire £19.45 free post. is that good? i've been using helacons so far, not tried the wagos yet.
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    Bang! Large flash / bang at voltmeter tips.

    Hi all, Just had quite a fright & must say I'm pretty annoyed with myself. I've just tested the ends of a wire to check if it was live (using a fluke voltmeter) and had a massive flash and bang at the points of the probes). I'm annoyed because I should have isolated the circuit and...
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    Down rate cable installed in aerated block wall?

    Given that aerated concrete blocks have thermal insulation value of between 1/2 and 1/5 of 100mm rockwool should a cable chased into the wall and skimmed over with plaster be down rated as per installation method 100 or 102 ? Is this altered if the cavity behind the aerated blocks are filled...
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    New kid on the block needing guidance.

    Hopefully I havent copied another thread so here goes. Have just done dei,part p,2382-10. I appreciate that I now need experience despite having 20 plus years engineering knowledge but am I considered employable in the electrical world.I am guessing my avenues are limited but any advice would be...
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    Testing a fixed wall heater

    I realise that pat testing a fixed appliance such as a wall heater is necessary. Can anyone give me clear instructions on how to go about this? I assume I would have to disconnect the appliance from it's fused outlet and temporarily wire it to a breakout box, or similar, as mentioned in a...

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