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  1. Colin188

    Cables in cavity of walls

    Is it permitted to run twin and earth in a domestic cavity wall?
  2. S

    Anyone fill the gavity where the tails enter

    Hi all, I had my assessment the other day and shown him a job with a replacement board. The tails ran up in the cavity wall from the meter box below on the outside of the house and in from the back of the cu, he said that I should seal the hole in the wall where the tails come through into the...
  3. J

    Downstairs socket from upstairs ring main cable drop in cavity wall

    Hi everybody, I'm having a hard time trying to find the best way to install cables from the upstairs ring main to a downstairs socket which is already in place, I just need to change the cables for new as adding sockets upstairs. The wall structure is plasterboard then space then insulation then...
  4. Leesparkykent

    Extension

    Ive been thinking of putting a little extension on my house under permitted development....was scouring the net and come across this Augmentory - http://www.augmentory.com/gallery/. Imo it's a brilliant idea. Any one come across something similar?
  5. 7029 dave

    16mm T&E

    I had a job last week to provide 6 meter connections . New builds and noticed in the meter box, Electricians had run in 16mm t&e from CU to external box with 80amp switch fuse. Thoughts please.
  6. Pat H

    Using a cavity wall gap for cables

    Looking at a job that needs cables running up to a loft space. Had originally planned a cable route from CCU through wall into garage (part of side extension) along top of garage inside wall then up through the bedroom above into the loft space. All surface mount clipped direct. A good few...
  7. M

    How this wires has been pulled?

    Hello everyone! Does anybody know how this 3 cables from loft has been pulled down to first and ground floor,if the coming through 3 holes in the wall.?Is there any specific method of pulling wires?Please help. Thank you very much.
  8. T

    When is supplementary bonding not required ? Tails not on rcd...

    Hi all, im installing a new consumer unit in a bungalow , customer wanted it moving from bathroom to hallway. The system is a tns system and the meter tails are around 7 meters long, now because of this i have installed a 80 amp switch fuse inside the meter box and the tails run from this up the...
  9. driverman

    Cables in cavity walls?

    Hi, 2 things really but related. 1. When I worked for a DNO company, no way would they allow their service cable to the OMB go via the cavity even if a hockey stick was installed. Yet in the UK Power Network (old Eastern) area it would appear they do. Any one know from their experiences? 2...
  10. L

    Running Cables in a Cavity

    Is it allowed under BS7671 to run cables into a cavity, if it is allowed is there any thing you need to be aware of? or do?
  11. R

    Cabling in wall cavity ?

    I am having a single story extension built and was wondering if it is acceptable to have the ring main cabling in the cavity to avoid having to channel out the walls ? Graham
  12. S

    Chasing cavity block wall

    I need to run new wiring down a cavity block wall. It is possible for me to chase it but it doesn't seem like a good idea. What options are available to me? I loathe surface mount and will do pretty much anything to avoid if. -Thanks
  13. S

    Conservatory Cavity Wall Query

    Hoping someone can help. New conservatory being built, with 450mm dwarf cavity wall, brick outer, thermalite inner, no cavity insulation. I need to have power and lighting cables run, and my initial thouhts were in capping on the thermalite which would then be covered by dot and dab...
  14. Midwest

    Surface Meter tails, in plastic conduit?

    I'm quoting for a CU change, where I'll be replacing the meter tails (because of length). I will have to run the tails on the surface (less than 3m) on the outside wall. For a neater appearance and because the wall is pebble dashed, I was considering putting the tails (2 x 25mm) in 32mm conduit...
  15. A

    Cables in cavity

    As Iam not old enough to know about in the old days I would like to ask has it ever been acceptable to run cables in cavity walls? Its a pet hate of mine and have clashed opinions with another contractor regarding a property being purchased.
  16. D

    CCU Tails do I need to RCD

    Ok I have a CCU change, the meter is in a outside cupboard and the tails pass straight though the wall.....but not horizontal or vertically run in the building fabric, do I need to RCD these tails my gut says yes. Btw they are not in any trunking/conduit just sitting on brick Thanks
  17. Midwest

    Meter Tails in cavity wall

    I am going to do a CU change for part of my scheme provider assessment, so I want to get this right. Currently the old CU (Wylex bs3036 rewirable fuses) is fed with 16mm tails & 10mm earthing conductor. The CU is positioned against the ceiling on an outside wall in the kitchen and the meter...
  18. HappyHippyDad

    Fixing to a plasterboard wall?

    I have been asked to fit the following A Glimpse Mirror and shaver socket. Overall dimensions: 50cm H x 39cm D and weight is 6.2 kg's. I think it should be ok on a plasterboard wall but just wanted some opinions (with regards the weight)? I wont be able to locate it on any joists because...
  19. S

    NICEIC Certification Scheme cable runs niceic requirments

    Wiring 4 storey house hopefully using this job for niceic assessment Looking for some advice on cable runs etc in loft area and down cavities. Firstly the loft will have 300mm insulation put in ,basically looking for best way to lay cables according to regs as the insulation will be in last...
  20. A

    wiring in cavity

    I am a potential customer for PV panels and I am wondering about the cable run from invertor in loft to meter and consumer unit. I want the finished job to look neat, and it's not going to be easy. What about going down from the loft inside the cavity wall? It is a dormer style roof so there is...

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