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  1. S

    Dado Trunking

    I have a job coming up installing 3 compartment Dado trunking. Is there a standard or spec for which cables go in which compartment. I would assume that power goes in the centre compartment and data etc in the outer compartments?
  2. S

    light switch wiring - bottom landing light constantly on after new fitting

    Morning all.. I've replaced an old rose with a new spotlight fitting and light is constantly on... ...I've removed all red circuit words so just the live that goes to the light is connected... The switch for this light has just 2wires.. Both are red. .... How do I go about solving the...
  3. S

    pv panels upside down?

    If running 2 rows of panels it is wise to have the connectors at the bottom on the bottom row in case they need to be unplugged in the future?
  4. yellowvanman

    Metal Consumer unit with SWA bottom entry

    Got a job to replace an old metal Wylex CU (domestic). SWA is embedded in the wall except the last 300mm (or so) and then comes out and enters CU via a gland. Obviously looking at a metal replacement and have been looking at the new Hager options but these don't look like they'll take a bottom...
  5. S

    Spot the Fault

    Hard to see, but it's in the middle of the picture ...
  6. N

    Socket Height?

    Hi all, Just curious; I know the general height of a socket is 450mm to bottom but if it was lower (say 300 mm to bottom) would this be picked up by building control in a new extension (not new build) or is it just a case of using common sense providing appliances can be plugged in safely...
  7. J

    Kitchen socket heights ?

    what height do yous usually have your kitchen sockets, is it a set height or all depending on the kitchen thats being installed ?
  8. L

    Zanussi ZKC6040 new bottom element in top oven tripping RCD

    Hi Peeps, Had a job where the base element in the top oven had gone on a Zanussi ZKC6040. No problem fitted a new element, swiched on, put hand on the oven base sure enough started getting warm, bosh, job done, thank you very much and see you again! The next day customer phones to say the RCD...
  9. S

    House 3 phase really needed?

    Hi guys My 3 phase mains supply cable needs rplacing as its burnt out and very old. My question is do i really need to use 4 cables again as nothing in the house is 3 phase and the load is not split? There are 4 cables going into the top of the ' rcd' switch but only 2 coming out of the...
  10. B

    Rcd wiring

    Hi All I would like to ask if there is a right and wrong way of wiring an RCD / RCCB up. I was under the assumption that the supply was always wired into the top of an rcd / rccb, I thought that the monitoring coil that monitored the voltage was situated in the top of the rcd / rccb and that...
  11. J

    CompEX work?

    Sorry if I sound stupid but what is compEX work is it industrial based?
  12. D

    Pricing

    Hello, new to site. I am wondering what systems people use when pricing jobs! I mean particularly larger jobs such as an install for a three bed house new build first and second fix. I have previously worked out materials then gage how long it will take then giving me my price. Normally works...
  13. B

    PVC T/E feeding garage at bottom of garden.

    How many times have we seen this one. The cable is supported by a cat wire, and cable tied with drip loops. Height is around 4 metres above the garden. PVC shows no signs of UV or mechanical damage. Run is around 6 - 8 metres. RCD protection afforded. Ok so its supported, High enough to be...
  14. D

    2 supplies, one board

    Talked about this on here a while back, but can't find the thread! Registering with ELECSA and going to replace my own DB for the inspector... I've currently got 2 15th Ed boards, one 4 way for the economy 7 and one 6 way for the standard supply. Thinking about replacing with a single board...
  15. A

    External pet immune PIR????

    Any one know of one of these... am googled out and could really do with some kip! Thanks as ever guys!
  16. R

    my bottom immersion nay heating the water during the night

    if anyone knows about immersion heaters ? got economy 7, but my bottom immersion nay heating the water during the night, its getting 240v when the off peak supply comes on but does not heat up! I took a resisitance reading getting 35 ohms off the live to neutral,! just to check I tested the top...
  17. M

    I actually saw the bottom of my Van today...

    for once I spent a few hours going in to the depths of my Van having seen the sunshine out and it begining to feel like spring I had a mad few hours throwing the built up carrier bag mountain that had peaked over the winter months no wounder the wholesaler drives a nice 30 k plus car I have...
  18. K

    Small Skeleton Boards

    Hi, Does anyone know where you can get small compact skeleton board (I need dual load 8 way max). I have seen Wylex do some but these are two tall for what I need as trying to replace old wylex board in ex council house and am limited by the existing housing unit. Thanks
  19. P

    looking for work

    hi all, I have recently passed my 2382,2377 and acheived EAL level 3, i am looking for work in the darlington area as a mate to gain experience. is there anyone around that may need some help? thanks
  20. G

    PIR question

    Hi all, first post so take it easy people :) I've fitted low voltage lighting (MR11) to the runners up my stairs, I've fitted a Pir to switch them, the problem is that the only position that a pir an be fitted to pick up movement from the top and bottom of the stairs is on a wall at shoulder...

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