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    Distance fire call point to light switch

    Hello, I need to add a switch for an outside light. The obvious place is near the back door but that is where the fire call point will go. Is there a minimum distance in any regualtions between the two? E.g. to prevent someone from accidentally pressing the call point while trying to press...
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    SQA Electrical HNC Modules

    Does anybody know where i could do the following sqa modules by distace learning. 1) DG3N34 Electronic Testing Skills 2) FY9T34 Analogue Electronic Principles 3) DG3C34 Combinational Logic 4) DG3G34 Electrical Networks and Resonance 5) DG2W35 Active Electronic Circuits 6) DG5834 Engineering...
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    Hob to socket distance - thoughts?

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    Metal cable tie distance

    I’m working on a commercial construction site and I’ve been requested by he client to install metal cable ties to all inverted tray runs for my beldon and SWA cables. I’ve looked through BS7671 and I can’t seem to find the distance required between each metal cable tie. Does anyone know where...
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    Maximum distance between collectors and tank?

    Hi, I'm looking at installing a solar water system for a friend. He runs a B&B so has much higher hot water needs during the summer, and also a very high annual bill for heating and water. So it seems like he's ideally suited for a solar thermal system to at least reduce the costs. We live in...
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    Sight for sore eyeing

    Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but could'nt find a better one. I would like to hear what other guys do regarding spectacles, as my failing eyesight has been driving me mad for ages now, I am 58. A recent eye test has revealed that I basically have 3 prescriptions, my distance...
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    conduit saddle question

    hi, it's me again with another conduit question.... when using distance or hospital saddles on a steel conduit run, is there something that needs to be put behind the boxes to keep it level with the conduit (if that makes sense), because these saddles cause a big space between the wall and the...
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    Underground HV cable & Communication separation distance

    Hi, Is anyone can suggest me, what is the separation distance between underground HV cable and Communication cable? An existing communication duct is found across the new HV cable route whilst new trench is dug for HV cable laying. Is there any reference or literature that mention about the...
    • laxmi
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    • cable cables concrete distance requirements separation shall underground
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. codger

    HND distance learning

    Hello again. Looking for advice and recommendations for doing a distance learning HND in electrical. Looking at Teeside University but wondered if anybody had good/bad reports, or whether there are other places which are good. Thanks very much
  10. haptism

    Max distance of fcu from appliance

    Hi, is there a max distance an fcu can be from an appliance ? Im looking to fit a wall heater on a dedicated circuit; I know the fcu needs to be near to the heater for isolation and maintenance ? I cannot find anything to define "near", in Reg 537.3.2 at least. Anyone know ?
  11. MKspark

    Distance to boiler

    Hi all im sorry ask such a stupid question but I seem to be having a moment as I can't think straight today but what's the safe distances you can put accessories near a boiler? Thanks in advance
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    TT Supply to Barn - LONG distance - help(?)

    Hi all, :confused: Ive been to look at a project with a customer this evening. He is looking to put a 100A SPN supply into a remote barn location. He has had Western power out to look at the options, they have advised him they can pull a supply off a overhead line to give him a SPN 100A head...
    • s100cky
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    • distance help long supply supply to
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and Water service

    Hi, I have noticed the following item in a new construction site. Could anyone can give me further suggestion, please. 1. What is the minimum separation distance between LV underground cable and water pipes (Cold water)? This is for new underground cable lying. Water pipe is to run parallel...
    • laxmi
    • Thread
    • between cable distance minimum separation service underground water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Locating distance of earth fault in buried swa

    Hi I have a earth fault on a customers drive with 30 drive over fittings. The swa runs past each fitting and has a resin branch joint,with one cable going into fitting. Have narrowed fault down to cable by dismantling fittings etc. Is there any tester or method of measuring from the end of cable...
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    Distance learning approved project!

    Hey lads new member here! Im having a lot of trouble with the distance learning approved electrician project, I've passed all of the course bar the project, mainly because I'm **** on the computer. the project is of a car garage with offices off it. Does anyone still have a copy of their 3rd...
    • Boycie1983
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    • approved distance learning project
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    distance of sockets to a gas cooker

    Hi all does anyone know any reg that tells you the minimum distance of a socket to a gas cooker ? In my kitchen I want to install a new gas cooker which is 900mm wide. the distance between the two sockets is 910mm. what would be the best way to solve this problem. many thanks in advance
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    Distance learning course

    I'm now wanting to become an approved electrician. I now need to do the distance learning course any advice on this ?
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    Distance Between Supplies

    I wonder if someone can answer a question for me . We have to install a new dis-board in a property that already has a landlords distribution equipment installed . The landlords distribution equipment has its own service head and earthing arrangement . We wish to install a new supply taken from...
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    Distance from red link to consumer unit

    Hello, I don't usually do domestic work but have a friend who needs work done. he said an electrician he had out a few months ago said the distance from the red like and meter was to far away from the consumer unit. Is there a regulation covering this? thanks!
  20. M

    Advice on distance from heat sources for trunking and sockets

    Hi all, Wondered if anyone could please tell me what is the minimum distance required above convection heaters for the kind of wide plastic trunking that carries cables and has sockets inset into it - the sort that's like a dado rail. It's in a portacabin if that makes any difference. Ta very...
    • Masood
    • Thread
    • advice distance heat socket sockets trunking
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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