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  1. J

    UK Max distance cable can run overhead without support

    Hi folks, I have been through the regs. Have a garage wired from a house. Cable runs overhead at an appropriate height and is suitable cable. The distance in mid air is about 2m. My question is does this need mechanical support by way of a conduit or tray. It does seem a bit excessive for that...
  2. M

    Distance between meter and cut out

    My main cut out and meter is in a small cupboard above a kitchen sink. The CU is in the utility room next door. The tails are approx 2 meters long. The DNO has said there is not enough room for a smart meter in the small cupboard. Is it allowable to fit the smart meter next to the CU in the...
  3. T

    Long Distance to Subpanel

    I have an outbuilding a fair distance from the house. In this outbuilding I just want to have some lights, a small music radio/clock, and a receptacle for very occasional use of a power tool (such as a circular saw). The distance to the sub panel would require about 400 feet of wire to connect...
  4. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Electrical Installation Level 3 Course - Distance Learning?

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone knows whether there is such a thing as a distance learning version of the level 3 (C&G or EAL) Electrical Installation course, but which isn't one of the '8 week wonder' type courses, i.e. is an actual full year of study. As I understand it, the 8 week wonder type...
  5. J

    Cable distance from boiler flue internal duct?

    Hello there! Could anybody help me with this query please, I am not sure where to look up the information I need? As I understand it, cables must be at least 25mm from an actual boiler or gas pipe? But could anyone please point me in the direction of any information regarding any regulations...
  6. B

    CT clamp via WiFi across yard

    I want to get a CT clamp signal across a concrete yard. I cannot have an overhead cable, and going underground will be very expensive. Both ends will be in range of a good WiFi signal, both on the same outdoor access point. How can this be done ?
  7. MattGSW

    Specification of cable to carry power over about 600 metres

    I want to run power to an endpoint about 600 metres away to power some security cameras and some power points. I'll be using a qualified electrician to hook everything up but I'm happy to dig/refill the trench and supply cable and piping as necessary. What kind of thickness of cable would be...
  8. Spoon

    Minimum distance between electrical enclosures

    Hi people, I'm having a brain fart moment. What is the minimum distance between enclosures, with doors that are facing each other? In EN60204-1:2006+A1:2009 section 11.5 said " In the case where such parts are present on both sides on the access way, the clear width shall be at least 1.5 m."...
  9. L

    DISTANCE from D/G socket to max reach of pull out kitchen tap ?

    Distance from D/G socket to extended pull out kitchen tap ? Kitchen tap when pulled out is easily with 400 mm of a D/G socket . Not my job . Just asking for clarification etc
  10. M

    Long distance subpanel

    Hello. I need a little DIY help. I'm building a stage (i.e. freestanding deck) in my backyard. I want to put a 50 amp outdoor subpanel at the stage with 4 20 amps circuits in it. We plan to host bands and this allows them to power their setup without a generator. The issue is it's located...
  11. J

    Gas installation pipe distance to CU

    The best position for a CU is in a cupboard that has a vertical copper gas installation pipe that would be about 25-80mm from a metal CU. This pipe supplies a boiler. Not a gas service pipe, or gas meter, just a copper gas pipe, with no joints, near the CU. 1) Is this OK by current regs as...
  12. D

    Downlight min distance to joists

    Yes that one again - been answered a millions times BUT often the answer is do what the MI say. I have the Enlite DLM982x and it doesn't specify any distances. Obvisouly I'm fitting LEDs but these cans would in theory allow a halogen. SO, belts and braces seems to suggest 50mm but could I fit...
  13. L

    Socket distance from floor

    Hi I am building an annex in my rear garden. Unfortunately the electrician has not fitted the sockets at a distance 450mm from the floor. As I understand the 450mm distance is for new builds would an annex constitute a new build. Please advise Thanks
  14. M

    What is maximum distance I can run 12 gauge wire to a shed?

    Hello, Need some advice. I have a 20amp breaker with 12g/2 underground feeder wire running to an outdoor GFIC outlet. 38 feet from breaker box to where it leaves the house and then 32 feet buried 24 inches deep (no conduit) to the 20A GFIC outlet. So from breaker box to outdoor outlet is a...
  15. S

    Cable size changes over distance

    I’m intrigued by cable size calculations for my garden. The distance from my consumer unit at the front of the house to the garden is 14m (20m cable route). Garden is 34m long to the front of a shed. There will be other sockets, lighting, irrigation control used in the garden as well. I am...
  16. M

    Regulations: Distance between central heating Pipe and Consumer unit

    Hello Guys Hope you are all keeping well and safe in this unprecedented times. Just wanted some advise please. So Yesterday i had a new radiator installed but the installation required extending pipe work under the stairs near the consumer unit and where the main electric feed into the house...
  17. N

    Sub mains for extended distance from meter to CU

    As the user name states, I am not an electrician but I am trying to be an informed customer when dealing with a friendly local sparky and the DNO/supplier whilst undertaking some major electrical works on my property and some advise on the best solution would be welcome. The works to be...
  18. S

    Tell me the legal distance a induction Hob from a sink

    Can anyone tell me the Legal distance a induction Hob has to be installed from a sink please, my housing association say they are going to install one 12 inches from my sink and I said this is wrong, also it is to be installed under my window which I have to lean over the hob to open the window...
  19. T

    Extractor fan distance from window

    Evening all Customer on a new build did not want to install an extractor over the hob ( would ruin the effect...... ) Building control have said they need to install a 60L/S extractor fan in the kitchen as its away from the hob, does anyone know if there is a minimum distance an extractor can...
  20. B

    Distance between Gas and Electric box caravan site

    Can anyone tell me where to find distance between Gas box and Electric box on caravan site I know it’s 600mm, now on new install someone’s connected the boxes now between the edge of gas to edge of electric box is around 630mm but this isn’t taking in to account a socket which will be plugged in...

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