Morning, I was just looking for some advice on what other sparks would do for the following scenario:-
A detached Garage is going to house a 7.4kw Solar Array and around 12kw of battery storage. The supply needs to return back to the main house (cable run approx. 22m) to DNO/consumer location...
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I'm removing an extractor fan from our WC, as it's just a toilet and sink and we never use hot water in there anyway...
The extractor is on the light circuit, but has it's own pull cord. I double checked by turning the fan and light on, then switching off the MCB. All good. I triple checked...
Hi ,
I'm getting electrician to change my consumer unit and was planning to get :
https://www.edwardes.co.uk/products/wylex-wnm-1772-8-way-high-integrity-type-2-spd-flexible-busbar-consumer-unit-loaded-with-8-mcb-s
it has 2 x 80a 30ma Type A RCD's
but for shower it says -
500 (9.5kW)...
I was wondering, are BS88 fuse boards still used on some new installations especially industrial and even commercial. And if so would that be ok with the regulations or not because its not retrospective. I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
Hi all I’m a self builder here looking for some technical details.... I’m fitting a consumer board next to my garage door and need to know if there is a minimum distance that the board needs to be fitted to the wall in relation to door opening???
Hi folks,
Would appreciate some thoughts.
Called to a friend's house earlier in week. No cooker or sockets.
She said that the cooker had tripped a couple of times when she tried to set up the electronic timer either before or during use. Timer needs to be live to allow electric oven to...
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I’m an East Grinstead based electrician and have lived in the area for over 30 years. I’ve been involved in the Construction Industry for 20 years and have Project Managed and Site Managed around the UK for almost 18 years. During this...
I'm having an extension built, electrics are going to plan. Socket cables are in (went for new ring in the end), light cables and I decided to add a feed for the shed which comes in on 2.5 anaconda.
My question is should I add a new consumer board using 10mm twin off a space in the existing...
Hi guys my friends ask me to replace his consumer board Ive been qualified for a year or so have my nvq level 3 but no inspection and testing yet! What are the rules for doing it? Is it okay for me to install it and then get an experienced part p registered electrician I know to test and certify...
Hi this is my current board
currently from left is
1. Lights
2. Lights
3. Sockets and garage
4. Hob
5. Cooker
I want a new board so In future I can split the socket up and down and also want the garage separate
i have been given the following board
is it a worth while upgrade
I am currently renovating a bunglaw and the consumer board has to be replaced one electrician has said it cant be housed in the solid Oak cupboard it is in and another has said they only need to change the backplate to ply can any one advise me on this I really dont want to loose the cupboard...
Hi sparkies!
We've got a consumer unit like this:
We can get it changed to a more modern one for around £350. I wondered who thinks it is worth it and what benefits a new one would bring if it is worth changing?
Cheers
Max
PS - please let me know if further information is needed.....
before changing db you have to prove that the installation is ok to accept 17th edition boards a landlord has asked me to change 12 in a block of flats now usually i would do full test on boards but bearing in mind the prices are tight not wanting to spend to much time would i get away with just...
Hi there, I'm wondering if someone can help me. I had my kitchen rewired before a new kitchen got fitted, including down lighters and also had a new circuit board installed in my understairs cupboard back in 2006. I now have my flat under offer and believe I need to get a Part P certificate for...
What is correct for a consumer board upgrade please.
The job
Two boards, one economy 7 and the other dealing with the flat circuits.
Am I right in thinking that the eco 7 board does not need to be rcd'ed?
hi all
Got to change 2 old consumer boards to one tomo, its had lots of alterrations in the past, just going to change it to a nice 8 way rcd board.
The question is i can only find a wylex 8 way (all the split boards dont seem to have enough ways, i need to rcd all the circuits as the...
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