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    Thinking of a shell conversion of my loft.

    Hi just thought I would throw this out here into the forum. I am going to convert my loft and wonder if anyone has any tips, expertise or resources that may help. You never know who can do what on this forum. I live in a 30s' terraced house with a 38 degree pitch and 3m at the ridge so plenty of...
  2. C

    Mr16 gu10 conversion

    hello guys Looked at a huge 6 bed house yesterday, they all have band new posh mr16 halogens and mr11 light fittings that they want converting to GU10 LED (don't want transformers). I initially meanaured up all the holes and thought ok let's get you some new GU10 equivalents however I had a...
  3. J

    virgin media- flat conversion

    Doing a conversion at the mo consiting of 4 flats The devoloper wants virgin media capability- although surely it would be better to offer flexibilty for future buyers (they might want sky etc) Each flat has a kitchen/dinning TV/phone point then a TV point in the bedroom(s) If I run a twin...
  4. S

    HMO conversion

    Hi Guys, After a bit of help in regards to sub main runs for some flats which are on dual tariff for storage heaters. Ive been asked to take this job over by the client and first fix has been done already. I admit I have limited experience when it comes to dual tariff supplies installed from...
  5. D

    Advice needed on my qualifications

    Hi guys, I'm confused and could use some advice, I've look around a lot online and can't seem to find any straight forward answers. So I decided I wanted to be an electrician in school and went to college straight from school in 2010, I completed Level 2 City & Guilds 2330 Electrotechnical...
    • DaleJohn
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    • advice completed conversion guilds level needed qualifications school
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. joebell25

    LED emergency light conversion kit

    Hi all, In the middle of rewring a hotel, customer has just decided he wants a bespoke light fitting made for to hang in the 5 story stair well. He would also like to do away with the emergency light fittings on each landing, as apparently they look too "modern". The new fitting has 30x 6w...
  7. R

    Electrician Jobs Electrican Help Needed on Van Conversion (Broad Town, Swindon)

    Hi there, Basically, I'm converting a panel van. I'm planning to install two sets of LEDs & two mains sockets via a leisure battery/inverter/battery charger combo. I've been swatting up (thanks to much help from people on this forum!) and am almost ready to finish off the job. I'd love for...
    • Radventures
    • Thread
    • battery cable conversion current electrican electricians vans help needed rating swindon van vehicle
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
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    Minor Works - Extent

    Hi, I got geared up for testing and inspection via my owm limited company last year but haven't got it up and going (and doubt that I will to be honest). I've just been round to sign off a mates garage conversion on pretty much a favour basis and so have a couple of questions: The extent of...
  9. R

    Outbuilding Flat Conversion

    Hi there, I've searched the internet for a while now but haven't been able to find a similar scenario to my own. I am currently converting an outbuilding into a self-contained flat which will be powered solely from electricity and will have no gas supply. The outbuilding is about 20/30m away...
    • Round
    • Thread
    • address building conversion outbuilding supply
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. W

    Breaking Existing Ring for Garage Conversion

    Hi, I'm in the process of converting my garage into a utility and living area. Currently the garage has 2 sockets and a switched fused spur that are part of the upstairs ring main. This ring main serves the upstairs bedroom only as it's classed as the 'Extension Ring Main'. It was installed as...
    • wint100
    • Thread
    • breaking conversion existing garage ring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. W

    After 2365

    Hi I've completed my C&G level 2 and 3 diplomas,but I'm wandering what the next step is. I can't get employed as an electrician so is it then normal to get an electrical mate job for 2 or so years until I can do my nvq and am2. Is there many employers out there that employ electric mates for...
  12. B

    230V to 400V conversion

    Hi everyone, I want to install 400V HPS light (600W) on site without three phase supply. I looked at step-up transformers and various inverters but I couldn't find one which takes 230V a.c. and gives 400V a.c. and is rated at minimum 0.6kW. What I have found is this...
  13. B

    Camper Van conversion - Seeking Advice before installing electrics

    Prefix - I've tried to post this in automotive, but it would not let me. This may be because I have not been recently active. Apologies if this is the wrong platform for this post. Firstly- my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section - I am nota qualified or trainee electrician. I...
    • basejumper31
    • Thread
    • advice before conversion electric electrical electricians vans electrics installing van vehicle
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. M

    auto electrical conversion

    Guys and Girls just a general question. I wish to buy a delivery van or a tarago and have it outfitted a a small campervan RV. Just a diesel or 4 cylinder petrol and wish to know. If I change the alternator and associated equipment what is the maximum output in watts that can be generated with...
  15. G

    Smoke alarms on loft conversion

    I'm due to start a loft conversion and building regs require smoke alarm, can anyone tell me if I need to install interlinked smokes on every floor ? cheers
  16. M

    Extension and Garage Conversion Wiring

    Hi All, I was hoping to get some advice on some building work which is currently ongoing at my home. I am having a single story extension added to my current kitchen/diner. I am also having my garage converted and some power ran to a new shed which has been recently built. The builder has been...
    • markyrp
    • Thread
    • conversion extension garage wiring
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. R

    Two way conversion - cable laying problems

    Hi, this is my first post on this forum. I am a traning electrician on my third year of college (level 3 2365), should have had an apprenticeship by now, but hey, I'll be the last it seems... anyway.... i recently moved house to a place which has the worst switch/sockets locations. i have...
    • ricci07
    • Thread
    • cable conversion problems two way
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Old Flat Conversion Wiring

    Hi, This my first post as I qualified last year and I have been picking up small bits of work, Consumer Unit changes and certs etc. However, recently I came across a situation I have not experienced before and would welcome your views. The house converted into 4 flats probably in the 70’s-early...
  19. P

    Conversion of GU5.3 (MR16) Downlights to GU10 - Earthing?

    Hi Guys Converting to GU10 for LEDs. Is earthing required? When does a downlight fitting need to be earthed? What makes it Double Insulated? I have 2 GU10 fittings in front of me. One is an LAP open GU10. It's Double Insulated, the socket leads are not continuously so. The frame is metal...
    • Piratepete
    • Thread
    • conversion downlights earthing gu10 lighting lights mr16
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
  20. Soulsurfer

    Halogen Downlights conversion

    Hey all, I am needing to look into converting a lot of halogen dichroics 12V to LED's some also to be dimmable. Now for your experience bit, can they be fitted with an LED driver x 1 per lamp as the MR16's had and an appropriate trailing edge dimmer module or as most lower wattage drivers seem...
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