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    Help needed (pretty random request) - Building GO HOGS - LED sign on a roof

    Hello everyone, First post here. Glad this forum exists, any professional feedback would be much appreciated. I am trying to build a better Go Hogs sign on my roof (see attached pic). It was visible from across town and pretty cool. Previously we used PVC, and outdoor LED lights strung...
  2. NICKYNUNN

    generic test sheets and building control

    Hi, i'm shortly expecting an assessor from the NIC , I have to show him around three of the jobs Ive done. I have had to fill out generic test sheets, and was wondering if the assessor will want the works notified to building control, Ive spoken to building control and they want over £300 per...
  3. P

    wiring a metal building in HI.

    I'm located on the East side of the Big Island, Hawaii. Due to the copious amounts of rain and the ever-present Sulphur gas from Kilauea Volcano which ranges from virtually imperceptible to close the doors and windows and wait till the wind changes direction. I've purchased a Steel Master metal...
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    Supply Issues Building Materials ...

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57247757
  5. P

    C02 sensors within multifloor office building

    i am working in an office building that has several C02 sensors. They sense C02 levels only within offices that are enclosed where are C02 sensors normally installed within a ventilation system, what is the normal parameter set points and what is the normal cause and effect
  6. D

    SWA and Building Control

    This is my first post. I’d really appreciate any advice. I have a detached workshop that in 1999 had power supplied to it via a 32 A SWA cable. Dedicated 32 A circuit via RCB from house CU to workshop, SWA terminated correctly, etc. All done by electrical contractors as part of a house and...
  7. J

    Building an Infrared Sauna

    Hi I am looking to build an infrared sauna something similar to this: I have the six infrared bulbs which are 250wattage and 120V. Here: GE Lighting 37771 R40 Heat Lamp, Red, 250-Watt, Incandescent Bulbs - Amazon Canada -...
  8. Rockingit

    What category of building on an EIC?

    This has me a little bit stumped. Recently installed a BNO system into a building which will eventually become some flats, so that's basically intake to a Ryefield and some 3ph landlord stuff. ALL of it is either in a main electrical cupboard in a lobby or outside of an individual dwelling...
  9. G

    Man cave / out building

    With regards to earthing these do you run an earth from the house consumer unit or take an earth from the consumer unit in the out building out to an electrode
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    How to verify that all power is dead coming into building? and guide wire burned? - kinda urgent

    First, I am way out in the country in a snowstorm and cannot get an electrician out to look at this today. The power company said this isn't their responsibility (and it isn't). I've got a power pole that's damaged and tipping over after a major windstorm (100 mph). The pole is supporting a...
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    More building regs questions v.2

    So having a look at the electricians guide to the building regulations, section 7 safe working. 7.3 is about pre work tests and is states that electricians should carry out the following test before any installation work is carried out including additions and alterations to existing...
  12. P

    Building regulations questions.

    So I've just been reading through the electricians guide to the building regulations for my own knowledge and have come across 2 regulations which I need help on clarifying... page 80 5.5.2 (e) mentions cables should need to withstand a temperature of 170 degrees C. Q. now why on earth would a...
  13. Z

    Need help building specific Motor Control Circuit

    Here is the circuit parameters I am trying to build, I just can't seem to figure it out. When the start button is pressed, motor 1 turns on Motor 2 will start 5 seconds after M1 has started. Motor 3 will start 6 seconds after M2 has started. When the stop button is pressed, M3 stops...
  14. B

    Building a Street/Strip S10

    I need some help figuring out the best way to do this. Im not a electrician, but enjoy the tidy work of wiring a car or truck. This is what Im working on and its goals. My vehicle is a 87 S10 with a 500 horse 383, will be a Street / Strip truck. Its backhalfed. I plan to wire this truck for...
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    Building Control incorrect sign off

    Please can you give me some advice on my property (sorry for the long post and typo’s!), I had a large extension built this meant I had a new additional consumer box, new wiring, plugs, sockets etc. The builder did all the electrics himself, he was not qualified, he got a registered NAPTI...
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    Commercial building MK metal clad sockets

    Hey guys, So I have a community centre I do some work for, they are looking to replace all the sockets and switches, which is a load of them. They are currently metal sockets and switches, because its an old building most of the sockets are in the large skirting board, because of this I...
  17. Z

    Fire alarms building regs Scotland England

    Scotland gov rules are that alarms can be 10 year sealed battery powered or mains powered while building regs seem to insist on mains powered. Are the regs changing to allow 10 year sealed battery powered alarms to be acceptable in England?
  18. gazdkw82

    Building inspectors

    I'm not sure if this is the correct section. We are looking to start a 2 storey side extension on our home. We are a little confused with building control. The builder has advised that you can either go private or use the council. Iv heard good and bad for both. Do any of you have...
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    Best Way to Wire 2 Electric Showers (Same Mains Power Supply, separate building - allow feed to auto switch)

    Hi All, I currently have an electric shower in the house and I am looking to connect another in a chalet, which is approx 50 meters away from the house. The chalet is fed from the main board of the house. There is a 3x16 SWA cable coming from the house to feed the chalet. What is the best way...
  20. Mark42

    Advice on designing an electrostatic-proof building please.

    I’m converting a steel Portacabin-type box into a lab for static-sensitive equipment and materials. If there are any ESD gurus on here, I’d appreciate any advice please! I’ve ripped out all the vinyl, floored it with aluminium treadplate, clad the walls in painted aluminium sheets, and left...

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