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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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...
    • Steve003
    • Thread
    • conversion flat old wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. 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
  6. 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...
  7. T

    MR16 12v to GU10 240v conversion

    Hi, I've 26 MR16 12v downlights in my property. At the moment they're running 50w halogens, LED's would obviously be the more efficient option. I think I've got a pretty solid plan for converting but I'm hoping someone will be able to point out any glaring omissions :stooge_curly: Currently...
    • Tom Probst
    • Thread
    • 12v 240v conversion gu10 image lighting mr16 transformer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. dnjr

    Barn conversion

    Dear all Have got a project for a barn conversation and the client wants to retain some feature walls as face brick easy enough I hear you say, just drop down in galv conduit, bobs your uncle. my query is that I'm guessing you can't get 2 x 2.5 t &e cables down 20mm conduit the question is ...
  9. polo1

    Light switch conversion bracket

    Anyone know where I can source the attached (imperial lighting conduit box converter) or a modern equivalent?
    • polo1
    • Thread
    • bracket can't conduit conversion frame light light switch something switch
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. C

    Loft conversion - RCD main switch query

    Hi all Unsure where to post this so if this is in wrong section I apologise! I have been asked to wire a family members loft conversion (one bedroom and en-suite) and I am planning to run a 16mm t&e to a new 5 way DB (lights, ring main and electric 10KW shower) in the loft and needed to know if...
    • cdisney
    • Thread
    • conversion loft main main switch query rcd rcd main switch switch
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. A

    Bathroom Zone 1 to Zone 3 type fitting conversion and GU10 LED questions

    I am not an electrician, but before I go and call out fellows in the trade who charge by the hour just to give an opinion, I thought I'd ask you gentlefolk some questions: I have two bathrooms, one with a sliding-door shower alone, another with a bathtub with an over-bath shower. The first...
    • Arclite
    • Thread
    • bathroom conversion fitting fixture gu10 led light questions recessed shower type zone
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. A

    Church conversion to domestic from commercial Help

    Hello all, I have been asked to check over a converted church which has already been converted to offices. My client wants to convert it to a domestic dwelling. They have 4 old square d DB, 2 are for all circuits and 2 are for off peak night storage heaters. My question is .... as It was...
  13. W

    Airtight Conversion

    Afternoon, Don’t normally do domestics, but am involved with a smarthome project. The inside leaf is blockwork and will be dry lined. Normally I’d just chase the cables and boxes in the wall. The builder wants to apply a parge coat to the wall to increase airtightness as a base to the dot/dab...
  14. T

    Advice for providing power to a barn conversion

    Evening all - I'm hoping to run something by a few brains to make sure I've not forgetten anything or done anything stupid! Apologies if it's a bit of an essay but I'll try and give you as much information as possible. Thanks for your time. Right, here goes. Existing set-up was a house with...
  15. D

    Car ramp 3~ to single conversion

    Hi, i am new to the forum and wondered if i could get some advice. i have purchased a bradbury 4 post 3 tonne car ramp which runs off a 3 phase (and neutral) 1.5kw motor. my problem is i do not have access to a 3 phase supply. Initially i bought a phase converter only to then find out that the...
  16. S

    Micc conversion from imperial to metric

    Evening Gents, Does anyone has conversion chart for MICC cables Imperial to metric , I have to admit I am not an authority when it comes to MICC. Thanks Sparky 63
  17. S

    loft conversion

    doing my first loft conversion.need six sockets,light and smoke alarm .thinking of new ring circuit,light and alarm off existing light circuit ...is this the easiest/best way and approx what price do i charge
  18. C

    Testing new circuits in garage conversion

    Hi guys (and gals), this is my first time on the forum, I am hoping one of you can put me straight. I have been an electrician since I left school in 1975, I am on the NICEIC list as a domestic installer. I have just finished some new circuits in a detached garage that has been converted for...
    • ColinJ
    • Thread
    • circuit circuits conversion garage new testing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. B

    Garage conversion ideas??

    I'm in the process of designing an installation for a friend of mine who has recently purchased his council property with the right-to-buy scheme. Its a studio flat situated on the first floor with a large garage space directly underneath which he is converting into a bedroom with an ensuite...
    • BC-Electrical
    • Thread
    • conversion garage ideas
    • Replies: 111
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. R

    Flat conversion fire requirement

    ive been asked to convert 3 storey + cellar Victorian house into 4 self contained flats what would the fire requirements be ??
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