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    Do I need a certificate?

    Hi, I have a 6 gang grid plate, which has switches for my Fridge, Freezer and Dishwasher, and each has there own connection point around the kitchen for the respective appliance. I am wanting to move the connection point for the fridge about 150cm, and lower the freezer one about 20cm, and...
  2. A

    Consumer unit change

    Hi guys just wondering if someone can clear something up? Been to look at a consumer unit change, but old one is located in the meter cupboard. I have heard in the past that consumer units can't be placed in the meter cupboard. Just wondering as I am replacing and cables go there, can I just...
  3. M

    client does not want to pay? but work is not complete complaining??

    currently took over someones job on a control 4 system "huge home automated system" due that being an extra they paid my boss separate for this. alot of lighting has Big transformers which had to be put local to the control 4. doing this i had to make connections "wagos and tape" due to many...
    • Mike Blair
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    • client complete connections control cupboard customer electrical work pay transformers work
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Heating system question - new build

    Hello chaps, I class myself as having good electrical knowledge and good at my job. However, heating systems is something I have little to noooooo experience on. Anyway, I digress.... I've been asked to quote for a new build today and the only thing that fears me is the heating system. From...
    • daveb
    • Thread
    • boiler build cupboard heating new new build question system water
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. B

    USB charging/low voltage point in boiler cupboard

    First time poster, but here we go. My hot water tank cupboard in the bathroom was converted to a combi boiler. This takes up much less room so there is space for other stuff, e.g. I had a shaver socket wired in to charge up my electric toothbrush. I think this is from the lighting circuit...
    • Boaty
    • Thread
    • boiler cupboard point usb voltage volts
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  6. V

    LED under cupboard lights

    I have been called out to look at some under cupboard lights, apparently one of the lights is intermittently flashing even when the switch is turned off. Any ideas of the cause gratefully welcomed Victor
  7. A

    under stairs cupboard light

    Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can reccomend a light for under the stairs cupboards. Looking to install one in my house for part of my assesment from consumer unit and was thinking of using a batten holder, but just think it would look bad, maybe a bulkhead? If anyone can help with a suitable...
  8. T

    cooker switch above new hob

    Evening chaps!! I'm after a bit of advice, I'm booked to do a job the weekend. The client has brought a new dual cooker/hob, the company who was to install it refused due to the cooker switch now being above the hob. I have not seen the job yet but apparently running a new 6mm to the correct...
  9. marksparky

    Isolators in a kitchen cupboard?

    What's your view on putting isolators a inside kitchen cupboards mounted on a surface box? I'd normally have them on show obove worktop but in this case the walls are being clad with composite stone. Is there any reason why this wouldn't comply with regs?
  10. D

    Running wires from upstairs down to the CU in the under stairs cupboard

    Hi All, I have a bit of a dilemma I need to get 4x 2.5mm T&E cables down from the landing into my kitchen cupboard and then into the under stairs cupboard where the CU is I am aware of the safe zones that are 150mm from ceiling and internal corners but does this apply to a slope or curve as...
    • dp3
    • Thread
    • attach cables cupboard place running stairs trunking under upstairs wires
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  11. S

    CO alarm

    Boiler in airing cupboard upstairs, gas appliance in kitchen. Does this mean I need to install CO alarms at both locations or just 1? if both, do they have to be interlinked? Guessing I wouldn't be expected to install in airing cupboard so outside airing cupboard door on landing??? Thanks in...
  12. Pip

    Economy 7 RCCB Trips from 24hr Circuits Your Thoughts

    Hi Guys, Called out yesterday morning client has 2 x Wylex Boards with MCB's each has a 63Amp, 100Ma RCCB as the main switch on a TT System. Board 'A' is the main 24hr feed for the house, Sockets., Lights etc 8 circuits Board 'B' is the economy 7 night storage heaters. feeding 7 circuits...
    • Pip
    • Thread
    • 24hr around circuit circuits cupboard economy economy 7 fault rccb thoughts trips
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. cprfenom

    Emergency light in server cupboard?

    Morning folks. A small company has a small server cabinet and have relocated it in to a small 1m x 2m cupboard. As it stands they have asked me to install a light. My question is, should I put in an emergency light? The room will not have anything other than the server in it. Regards
  14. B

    Combustibles in Mains Cupboard

    Is there a relevant reg for this? As I am struggling to find it. Cheers Bilbo
  15. uksparks

    Level of IP for unit within meter cupboard

    Hi, I have got to split some more tails etc and pop a mini consumer unit in someone's meter cupboard. I always put IP rated consumer units in, you know, just 2 way etc. Is it really necessary or would you say putting a normal metal clad unit it would be ok? Its just this time I have got to...
  16. M

    EICR help please 6 flats in one house - shared CU's ????

    I have been asked to carry out an EICR on a property which is 3 floors and has been split over the years as follows. Ground floor apartment, 3 studios to first floor , 2 studios to attic conversion The property was originally one house, then converted into two flats then what it is now. In the...
  17. A

    domestic emergency lighting

    I was adding a circuit in a house recently, and above the db (located in a "livable state" cellar) was an emergency light bulkhead. I thought that was a good idea to have installed one (was done several years ago with a rewire). And wondered if it is becoming a common thing? Or if anyone has...
    • amckay
    • Thread
    • cupboard domestic emergency emergency lighting fitted house light lighting
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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    Question re Airing cupboard in bathroom

    My son has just bought a victorian house and I've been checking out the electrical installation. I'm happy generally about it but there are a couple of points I was not happy about. 1) The bathroom has an airing cupboard, with the usual hot water cylinder/central heating wiring...
    • tonyb61
    • Thread
    • airing bathroom cupboard lighting question socket
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  19. C

    Ensuite in A Cupboard with a Consumer Unit?

    Hi folks, Just bought a property, where I have a walk in cupboard. It's 1.37m x 2m and has a consumer unit on one side of it, behind an access panel. I want to shove a 1300mm bath tub in there with a toilet too [500mm]. Am I allowed to do this or will this fail building regulations? Abel
    • ConfusedAbel
    • Thread
    • consumer consumer unit cupboard unit
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  20. cprfenom

    Pump shower, immersion on plug tops

    Hi people I have been asked to have a look at a house where another firm has put a pump shower 3A and an immersion 3kW on plug tops. Now having looked at the regs I am of 2 minds... I personally do not like immersions being on plug tops as they don't like being loading for such long periods of...
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