hi there im thinking of getting some sort of chasing machine i already have a dust extractor anyone recommend one. just for odd chases is it worth it . i was thinking of a makita cordless grinder i know i couldnt use the extractor on that but whats the dust like when cutting out boxes and chases...
Hi all
1st fixed a new extension for a mate of mines job on Saturday (hes a builder- works for his boss)
was my 1st job for him- so I wanted to please him and get him on side!
Ended up putting 2 sockets on the wrong wall (mutual mistake- I put sockets where the drawing showed them- but they...
Hi guys, first post so please be nice, I'm currently installing a new kitchen and in the early stages of putting the electrics and plumbing in place before its plastered.
I have done everything else but I am unsure what the regs are on gas pipes(start my course on Monday), the consumer unit was...
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where can I find info in acceptable wall chasing. In other words, what can be done in terms of depth and length in a brick wall without causing structural damage. Im looking in OSG by beam holes and notches but can't seem to find what info im after.
THANKS
chris
Hi all
I know most people will say "chase it out by hand the old fashioned way" ☺
But, what is the quickest and easiest way to chase out socket boxes?
Wall chaser? Mini angle Grinder?
My back is pretty knackered so Hammer and Chisel is a killer!
Cheers
My cordless SDS is just not going to be up to the job of lots of channeling out so I am going to buy a corded..
I've decided on Bosch as that seems to be the majority choice, but even then there is still quite a variety, so I've narrowed it down to 3 :
1. GBH2000 2kg Bosch 2kg SDS Plus Drill...
Hi everyone,
New here, Im no electrician, but do a lot of AV wiring so hopefully not too much of a numpty!
Ive got a quick question really, I'm installing new kitchen circuit and getting reg'd spark to do a new 17th RCD'd CU,
but I'm doing the chasing and laying cable, so the question...
Was speaking to a mate of mine who used to be a sparky before part p etc, and he qas explaining how when rewiring a property he used to drill from the switch straight up and into the ceiling cavity above with a long masonry bit. He has just done it in his new place and although I am very...
Hi Guys
Its been a while since I was last here but I wonder if you guys can help me.
I`ve tried every wall chasing technique except one. Has anyone used one of these?
SDT WC2166 1200 Watt Electric Brick Wall Chaser, Cutter, & Notcher | eBay
I have seen the odd you tube video of similar...
We have a prefab property, constructed by pouring concrete into shuttering.
the concrete is very large aggregate, like MOT type 1 and very "loose & airy" to look at.
its ex council - 99% of electrics are surface mounted hideous 5hite
we want to rewire and chase the kitchen and have accepted a...
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
I need to convert a pendant into three downlights in the hallway of a ground floor flat. No access available from above, so the simplest way I could come up with would be chasing the cable into the actual ceiling and plastering it in. All RCD protected, so was thinking that I'm just treating the...
The lovely MAKITA SCRAPER has gone ...second one gone on me and same problem as its stops vibrating...i only ever get light domestic duties but of course this can mean some hard old style bricks.
What in general do you guys either recommend i look at to buy or what do you use. i do not really...
hey there guys,
im just nearly finishing my first yr (2330) and iv started being asked to do a few jobs, i done an outside light and had to drill through the wall,
i then quickly relized my little hammer drill was compleatly useless, lol so looking to upgrade to an sds drill.
so wondering...
i live in a 1960s built ex-local authority flat. the floors are concrete with approx 30mm of screed poured on top, brick walls. the existing cabling is all MICC which i'm considering ripping out, not because it doesn't work but because i'm looking to move some walls and chase new central heating...
Just i simple question peeps.
When chasing out a wall to fit 1.5 twin and earth how far do you have to chase? 50/65mm? Also you cant just plaster over the cable cause thermal insulation.. whats the plastic cover called? which you place over the cable then to plaster/fill over?? and is this...
Alright lads,
Just bought a makita chaser and Hoover. Lovely bit of kit.
I'd love to make my life even easier and get an angle grinder to cut out holes for back boxes...
Does anybody have advice on what grinder to buy? I'd like one that can cut 35mm deep and that is quite light so I can have...
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