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    How you run kitchen cables in new build.

    Hello forum sparks. I'm running a cooker, ring and lighting circuit in a new extension but would like to know how you guys do it. The cables can come in at any level and run from floor up or roof down.....but for sockets above work top what's the best route, would any of you run horizontally to...
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    Running cable in a new build.

    I was working with a contractor as part of my Electrical Trainee course and we were wiring a new build. I noticed that the time served and apprentice trained sparky was telling me to run the cables through and around rsj's and into un-accesable places. I mentioned to him that if he would have to come back to...
  3. markc123

    DIY SOS : The Million Pound Build.

    Aired Wednesday Night, 9pm BBC1. Just watched it back on the BBC iplayer after been recommended to watch it today at work. If you haven't seen it, please watch it - im absolutley speechless. Incredible. Nice too see people helping people in need to that extent. Word's actually can't describe...
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    please help telephone and broadband new build annix wiring

    Hello there Currently first fixing a small annix building basically customer is having this annix built in the garden and is requiring 2 BT telephone points and would like to be able to use internet broadband from both points. My question is do I run a telephone cable from existing house to new...
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    help needed please :) heating new build

    Hello everybody Sorry if wrong section been a while since i last posted. Basically i would like opinions on heating systems. Its a new build annex with 2 rooms and a bathroom I'm running a supply from the house. I don't have much experience with electric heating systems i was wondering what you...
  6. G

    smoke alarm new build

    been asked by architect if the smoke alarm cable has to be fire rated ?? first thoughts is no t&e cable is all it needs but is there any special requirements its a 196 sq ft house 1 ground and 1st floor
  7. S

    Outbuilding Smoke detector required?

    Do you have to fit a smoke detector in outbuildings? It's a new build, about 20metres from the house and is half kennels half storage area? Someone told me there's no need but I wasn't sure if that was correct
  8. rich.250

    1kw system on new build

    Hi all, Just been asked to install a new system on a new build to satisfy building control. I done my 2399 about 6months ago but am not yet mcs as looking for a job to do and then use for my assessment. My question is am I allowed to do this job then use it for my assessment?? The client...
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    new build outside light

    Hello, What is the correct way of running the cable for an outside light as per regulations and good practice? I have a timber frame building with a 50mm cavity and outer leaf brick work. Is it okay to run the cable from the loft, down the cavity and through a hole in the brick work? or could...
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    Qualifications required to build lamps

    Hello, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction regarding qualifications I would need to safely build and sell table lamps. The information I have managed to find on google seems to refer mainly to domestic 'P' type qualifications and CE certification for manufactured...
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    New build brush up on regs

    Hi haven't done new build for a while last time I done one it was 25 % low energy and fitting could only use low energy lamps, I know it's 75 % and I think you can use normal fitting as long as a low energy lamp is fitted My questions is if I fit a gu10 downlights what led lamp can be used I...
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    website

    Any one on here build website can give me a roughy idea on how much to build on for me as I'd like my own web site Before any one goes on I no I can build on for free or a small fee but I'm not very good with computers so would just be a headache I don't need So easier to pay to have on...
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    Sparky wanted for self build near huntingdon

    Needs to understand or be willing to home control systems. I.e. wiring back to central point and using cat 5 to switches etc. Willing to let me labour for the bits I can. anyone want to have a chat about what I want to achieve to see if we can work together on this?
  14. S

    new supply for new build

    Hi all Been asked to help fill in the form required to get a new supply to a 3 detached new build I was going to ask for a 100 amp supply but they also ask for a kva figure How do I go about working this figure out Thanks in advance
  15. K

    New build domestic as an apprentice or Telecom ac/dc exchange as a mate. Any advice?

    Hi everyone wondering if anyone can give me any advice, I have a final interview this week for an electrical apprenticeship and have been offered to work as a mate on telecom electrical installations ac/dc exchange systems working with DC electricity at 50V, inverters and rectifiers among three...
  16. M

    CU change in cupboard under the stairs

    Hi I want to change the old fuseboard in the cupboard under the stairs to a new CU.Would I need to reposition it to comply with part M build regs for easy access or would a straight swap be ok.
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    advice on insurance job for new build thatched cottage

    Hi I am attending a meeting soon to discuss the requirements for a rebuild (burnt down) of a 3 bed, 2 storey thatched cottage. A person from the bank will be there aswell to discuss money, along with the architect and builder. As this is new to me does anyone have any advice on conduct and...

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