I’m rewiring a bungalow and the owner has asked for a radial for all sockets except the kitchen. But there will be a separate washer and dryer in the circuit. Will a 20A radial be enough?
Looking for opinions on this guys.... I visited a rewire on a bungalow, classic build, a concrete floor slab with gap above then floorboards ( the gap is probably 45cm/18 inch) built in the 70's
the original wiring is under the floor. (except for lighting obviously!) The electrician doing the...
I've just had a look at an extractor fan not working. As per title it's a bungalow and there are no external walls, so it vents through the loft and roof.
Earlier this year the customer requested a more powerful fan and the sparks fitted a Manrose inline unit. Fair play.
But the thing is...
Recently moved into a bungalow and discovered the 240v downlighters in the hall and bathroom turn off after a few seconds. They cant be overheating in this short period. Any ides please?
Have had an estimate accepted for a CU change in a 1980s bungalow. I based the estimate mainly on an EICR which was carried out on the property by another spark last summer, plus I had a quick look at the existing board, meter, and bonding.
The EICR has all circuits listed as ref method C...
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I am getting a bit bogged down with detail as I always try my best to meet every best practice but I am very out of practice as I have been working outside the industry for 15yrs. All help appreciated.
I am refurbishing my small 2 bed bungalow and have some questions for all the experts...
Hi guys, I'm a retired electrician and been out of the game for many years.
A friend of mine is in the process of buying a 1980's property.
What would be a typical average rewire cost be of a 2 bedroom bungalow?
I know it all depends on what the customers requirements are etc.
I've told my...
An 8 zone underfloor heating connection box. I had to do a little modifying as these are designed for surface wiring. Also they usually go close to the manifold where the actuator flexes will connect straight in but this one is about 2 metres from the manifold so T&Es go down to a seperate box...
A friend of mine is currently building a 2 bedroom bungalow and wants me to wire the house up. I've never been involved in a new build before especially a bungalow. I understand part p needs to be taken into account.
I have attached the plans to give a better Idea
There will be two bedrooms...
Hi guys wonder if you can give me some advice.
I'm a 8 year qualified maintenance electrician in a power station and I'd say I have good understanding of domestic wiring having done multiple foreigners etc however I have no formal domestic qualifications.
A friend of mine has two investment...
I'm new to this forum & i have electrical experience as competence person but would like to pick up some knowledge on the following anyone can do electrical drawings wiring diagrams for 3 bedroom bungalow thanks
Hi guys after a rough idea what you would charge on a 2 bed bungalow rewire I haven’t long started up on my own and struggle with the pricing side of it. It will need all chasing out etc just your average 3-4 sockets per room, 1 light and switch in each room. Any help would be good,
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Hi all. I know there is a DIY forum but im really after your expert knowledge rather than fellow DIY'ers/amateurs.
With regards to replacing a section of a bedroom ring final circuit in a bungalow loft what is your preferred method of cable routing taking into account insulation and not being...
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Just been to see a 3 bed new build bungalow everything's straight forward, it's just the underfloor heating I'm wary about as haven't ever wired it before, I need to speak with the plumber and ask him the spec I know, each room comes back to the manifold , the owner says the thermostat...
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I am not an electrian but work in IT data installations.
I am soon to move into a 2x bed bungalow and need to get the electrics updated.
The property was buit in the 1960's and I belive the wiring is mostly original.
I believe it would need the consumer unit replaced, some existing...
This is my first post so go easy on me or will find you and hurt you.
I have recently bought a 1930's bungalow and on checking the wiring it is lashed right up. It looks like it's had years of DIYers or lazy electricians. I'm in the process of a complete rewire. I have installed a new split...
Hello - member of the public here again, so please be nice this time :smartass:
I can appreciate people wont want to give out quotes on a public site, but if doable I'd appreciate a 'price range' if that's ok.
For an electrician installing an electric shower in my Mum's bungalow bathroom, so...
Hi, I've been asked to move a consumer box in a bungalow from above a kitchen cupboard to a more accessible position in the kitchen. Obviously the cables are not long enough so I am going to be using the Wago range of connectors. My question is can I use the Wago din rail enclosure...
Hi Guys, Popped over to a bungalow yesterday that a mate of mine has bought to renovate, asked me to have a look at electrics/what might need doing and I found this... 2 phases (red and yellow) in a bungalow with 2 bedrooms?? bit ott i'm thinking? lol. Although the DNO have only supplied a meter...
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I have an issue at a bungalow im working at, there is a fault
All the sockets are on a ring, when i plug something in the living room it trips the RCD plug it into any other sockets it dosent trip the RCD
The board is MAIN SWITCH RCD
Cheers
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