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  1. M

    changing halogen downlights to LED downlights

    hi, ive got 39 halogen downlights to change to LED lights and i was wondering if someone could tell me if i need to use transformers for them or can i directly wire them in to the existing 1.5 wire ?
  2. J

    Changing Wall Lights

    Hi Everyone I currently have a wall light installed which is a double light, I want to replace it with a single bulb light. When I have taken the original lights down there are 2 live, 2 neutral and 2 earth (1 of each wired into each side) Is it possible to combine to wires (2 of each) into...
  3. J

    4 10kw showers

    Hi, iv just been asked to price a changing room with 4 10kw showers, lighting and power circuits and need some advice as normally do domestic work! What size armored would you use for a sub mains to be taken off an existing 3 phase supply at a length of 15m and would this cable need to be RCD...
  4. O

    Changing storage heaters to convector heaters

    Hi all, just looking for some opinions. I have been called to a flat where an elderly gent (95) has 4x storage heaters (2 lounge/ dining, 1 hall, 1 kitchen). The other 2 bedrooms have convectors on plugs that he hardly ever uses and the bathroom + ensuit have fan heaters. This gent has moved his...
  5. Christian1981

    Changing a DB

    Hi Guys, I'm doing some work for a friend who needs me to test his house so he has a valid test cert as he is going to be renting it out. He has an 8 way hager board with no rcd protection. There is no earth down to the light switches on the installation. I've been tod I can put a split load...
  6. R

    Changing towel heater element question...

    Hi, I need to replace the element in my towel heater. Unfortunately the cable trails under my sealed bath before reaching the fuse box, and so I would like to rewire the existing cable into the new element. Please could someone more knowledgable tell me how to remove the seal on the element...
  7. B

    Header fuse - changing

    Hi all, first post. Sorry to say I don't have much of a clue but I'd be grateful for some help. My wife and I have just got our first house, it's a 1930s 3 bed semi. We've had a new board and pretty much complete rewire (lots of badly needed new chased outlets etc). The electrician who did the...
  8. P

    wylex board

    Is there an RCD which will replace the main switch on an old type wylex board? the type with re- wireable fuses? (which have already been changed to compatable mcbs) guess ill have to fit new c/u.?
  9. W

    Changing main switch on CU

    Hi all Just looking for some advice pls. I've been told that I need a new CU as the existing main switch has the wrong rating. Isn't possible to just change the main switch. Existing CU is Marbo. Many thanks
  10. D

    bathroom light replace RCD

    Just to check... I'm doing a job for the plumber that recently rang me up ranting at me on a previous job and has since been using me for his electrics now :-) I am replacing a bathroom light for an ip rated one. There is no RCD protection which isn't needed as its like for like.... But I...
  11. Sonia Norman

    Led remote control colour changing lighting problem

    Hi My son has a remote controlled colour changing led light in his room. A light blew earlier, I replaced it, but the switch wasn't working. I checked the wiring reconnected the fuse and now the lights won't turn off. It's definately wired correctly. Is there something within the relayitself...
  12. H

    Changing Live MCB.

    IS A BIG NO NO. A while ago I saw a picture of what resulted when an Electrician attempted to change an MCB in a live 32 way board. Melted copper blobs everywhere. Anyone know where I can get a copy of such a picture please. Need to educate a non technical minded management.
  13. D

    Shower downgrade

    Quick question guys shower needs downgrading was 10.5kw Cable is 6mm on 40amp 60898 30mA RCD. The 10.5kw element has failed so have advised customer a 8.5kw is more suitable for the cable/fuse size. Do I need to issue a EICR for this as I'm changing the load. I remember someone on here...
  14. R

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa HELP!!

    Hi gents Looking to gain my elecsa accreditation for my private jobs so I can set up on my own, have chosen elecsa as i am already a NICEIC QS for my day to day company. My question is... I want to carry out a DB change at home for my assessment but the existing install is only about 2 years old...
  15. JD6400

    Changing a panel board with temporary DNO disconnection ?

    We have a a grain store refurb that needs completing , but in order to get a new panel board in on the 400a head we will need e-on to temporally disconnect the supply while the old one is removed and the new one is mounted and retailed . Has anyone else done this before and if so what sort of...
  16. R

    changing nvq?

    So what is happening to the NVQ after the end of the year? I've heard its changing, several times, but not exactly what to? I've read on the forum it was supposed to change July 2012, yet places are still offering NVQ registration. Tradeskills4u is claiming that you won't be able to register for...

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