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    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...
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    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...
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    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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    Barn conversion pricing. I'm baffled

    Hi gents I registered on this forum to hear your thoughts on the following please its a barn conversion / cottage alteration and full rewire. I've priced for the cottage part as she wants it done in stages since there's a lot to do on the barn section before it's ready for electrics. Anyway...
  5. sythai

    4" ---> 6" core cut conversion

    Hello Everybody... Just seeing if anyone has ever had the pleasure of carrying out the following. Have existing fan in place with 4" core hole, but need to increase to 6" as existing fan is inadequate for size/type of room. Unfortunately this isn't your standard 'easy-peasy' block wall, but...
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    3 phase to single phase conversion

    Been asked to do a conversion of 3 phase 4 wire supply to a single phase . Swap 3ph mcb for appropriate single , identify two of the cores as brown and blue at both ends make the other two earth. Re calc volt drop for 230 . Any objections?
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    3 ph contractor conversion to 1 ph

    I have a 3 phase pump and as many people maybe aware the grundfos 3ph pumps are hard to get hold of and they offer a single phase alternative ..: So I have a 3ph and earth supply and need a 1ph I know I could just take two fuse's out but a college has mention about this theory Line conductor...
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    Uninterruptible Power Supplies - Online Double Conversion

    Good Evening All, Could anyone recommend a good (reliable (on average lasts more than 2 years)) Online Double Conversion UPS that is small. By small I mean smaller than a Borri B400 which is the model (1KA) I currently rely on. The B400 1KA measure in at: W: 14.5 cm H: 22 cm L: 44 cm The B400...
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    Plastic 35m.m. conversion (flush) boxes

    Does anyone know of or has any ideas where I might purchase some 35m.m. single and double PLASTIC boxes (equivalent to the galvize ones)? I am replacing some rusted/rotted out galvaize boxes in an old farm building conversion. I see one box has been replaced already at some time in the past...
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    3 way conversion

    Hey guys what is easiest way to convert hall switching from 2 way to 3 way? At present switch 1 has supply from consumer unit and two strappers. Switch 2 has the two strappers also (obviously) and the switched love to the light. I want to add a third switch. Can I do this by running a three core...
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    Loft conversion install

    Hi Guys, im looking at getting my loft coverted and before I get a couple of sparks in to quote for the work, I just want to get some advice. 1. Can the new lighting circuit come from the first floor lighting circuit? (6-8 LED 5w gu10 & ensuite fan) 2. Can the new sockets come off the first...
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    Kw to kva conversion

    Hi All I need to apply for a new 100a x 3ph&n supply but I need to know the kva equivalent and figured the quickest way to find out is to ask you guys. Thanks in advance.
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    flat conversion

    If taking SWA vertically through first to second floor flat, should it be protected with trunking? 8" joists, wooden floors
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    loft Conversion

    Hi everyone, I have just got back from my friends place, he is doing a loft conversion. i noticed that he has run the new wiring for the lights and ring main out. but my concern is that he has run it under the new joist and on top of the insulation. For the lighting circuit it is between the...
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    Can we by pass AC-DC Conversion?

    I am going completely off-grid using solar. I have certain equipment which convert AC to DC, most of the equipment runs on 12V (Output rating on Adapters) I was wondering if there is anyway to bypass the DC-AC-DC conversion and run the equipment on battery only?
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    four post car ramp 3 phase to single phase conversion

    Hi , I am new to the forum not a sparky but Physics background .had to make the decision with a car lift whether to buy an inverter or change to a single phase motor . My lift is a Bradbury 40 series 4 tonne .The motor does not need to reverse as it is gravity that takes it down .Also purely...
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    house conversion too two flats...

    as above gents, got keys too look at a house getting converted into two flats in town centre, now before i go here i know is only going to be 100A max fuse or less. now if say i have only 100A main fuse, my options are only 40A switched fuse to each flat..... what are my options? in these...
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    Honeywell Y8610U Intermittent Pilot Conversion Kit for Natural Gas boilers

    Hi All has anybody heard of the above for converting old style "pilot light always on" to "on demand" pilot light & gas boiler firing. Only seem to be available in USA & run off 24V ac TIA
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    loft conversion notifable?

    Hi guys, iv been asked to install 1 socket in a loft conversion and 1 light. This guy is doing the building work and told me the building inspector has asked for the electrical work to be signed off. Am i under any obligation to produce a cert? Im not altering or installing a new circuit so i...
  20. sythai

    Loft conversion advice....

    Evening Chaps.... Just seeing if anyone out there has done/does the electrics for many loft conversions. Only done the odd one many many years ago when first started out on the books. After a fair bit of perseverance have managed to get myself in with a local company that specialise in that...

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