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Just spotted these Metal replacement covers for old plastic Wylex Consumer Units. I was just wondering what the forum's opinion is of them? I guess they're a bit of a fudge as you still have the plastic box frame behind it, but is it a total waste of time if you can't afford a new CU at...
Hi first time on this forum and looking for some advice.
I have a second home with incoming network connection as shown below.
I don't like uninsulated wires attaching to the house like this and is dangerous when working with ladders etc. I have looked up the regs, 1988, and as far as I can...
Hello.
I would like to know if from a safety perspective the wiring of the saniflo (see all 3 attached pictures) is good or not. If not can someone point to regulations that cover such jobs in bathrooms?
Background: This is a Saniflo replacement and rewiring. Intuitively I would say this is...
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I've just purchased a metal framed ceiling light from AliExpress and I am concerned that it has no earth connection or double insulated labelling, and it's not double insulated anyway.
I know buying from AliExpress is not the best idea but I really liked the design and plenty of UK sites...
Have a 3a FSU that feeds an adjacent WC light and fan, wired from a socket that is a spur. Even though we all know that it's safe (no different to having a 3a plug top in the socket), can't quite make up my mind if it's compliant or not. Thoughts?
Am I on the right lines, I ask?
I've just recently moved into this house which is nicely equipped with a large 15 circuit CU unit with a split load x2 RCD's but first, I think an EICR would be a good idea to give a starting point reference at least, before any work is done
I'm considering having...
Hi, I have an Unsatisfactory EICR with the following observations (full report attached, with key details blanked) - the apartment block was built in 1995 and there was some rewiring in 2010 - are these genuine reasons to fail the EICR? Contacted the inspector who quoted £695 for remedial work...
Hi All,
Just wanted to see what peoples opinion is
is installing a 30ma Split load board compliant/ non compliant under the 18th Edition or you have to use RCBO's for each final circuit?
BS7671:2018, Page 155 regulation 531.3.5.2 is a note which says on TN systems which states " Exept where...
Just put this light up.
35mm gap between the shade and ceiling - you can get your hand in and touch the chock blocks.
Not right is it.
Not sure I can work around so I guess it’s got to come down.
Not good.
an electrician has installed a spur fuse(?) as part of a bathroom under floor heating installation. They removed a redundant plug socket just outside the bathroom and re-used it to instal the spur fuse. Several days later I noticed it wasn’t straight so thought I’ll straighten it when I come to...
Hi all,
Level 3 student here looking to purchase a GS38 complaint voltage indicator and could do with your recommendations please.
I need a voltage indicator for safe isolation that is GS38 compliant so it can be used for safe isolation procedure and used on NICEIC competent person assessment...
Went to daughters house to replace a couple of broken sockets and did a Zs and RCD test after replacing. CU was replaced and notice on it said inspected 2015. Plastic dual RCD 30 ma/Main switch 60947-3 isolator. System is TT. (100ma RCD?)
Zs at socket was 11.75 ohms L-PE 2.64 ohms L-N. No...
Hi there folks,
I wonder if some of you have noticed the problem with getting glands for the above items ?.
Have seen New install without them and wholesalers telling me folks dont ask for them !!!.
Anyway had chat to Wiska and their Contract catalogue has the full range, including the new 2 x 2...
HI there.
I've been asked to move a consumer unit from above a floor to below a floor (in the basement, still accessible). It's a move of about 1.5m.
While I would like to upgrade this to an Amendment 3 compliant consumer unit (thereby requiring full testing), the customer is telling me that...
Can anyone advise me on the best way to provide heating via electric panel heaters for an amenity block that will be accessed by disabled persons. How do I ensure that no one gets burnt! Many thanks in advance.
EUROPA SU50E CONSUMER UNIT 50A 63A RC
Loooking to do a shower install, asked wholesale (Edmunsons) for price on things.
This is the item that they gave me a price for.
Does this comply with amendment 3.
As above, can anyone recommend a make/model of metal housing to accommodate only an rcd? I'm guessing too, that these will require a metal cover if used in a domestic setting?
So, I'm out on site the other day and the apprentice is installing some SY cable for a ring final circuit. Anyway, we got chatting and he mentions that this type of cable does not comply with BS7671! I said, "of course it does, it's part of the AM2 and it is one of the 7 cable types of the new...
having a good read of the best practise guide 4 and reading the non compliant with bs 7671 that do not give rise to danger and do not require reporting confusing I must say ie in the past ive allways given a code 3 for switch wires that have no brown sleeving on ie blue cables but it states...
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