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  1. M

    Troubleshooting on extension

    Hi, just looking for a bit of help with a problem I have. I’ve done a bit of wiring to my apartment as we built an extension. The RCD (earth fault protection) is tripping when trying to use the sockets. The work isn’t finished and I just need power in one socket so the builders can use it...
  2. K

    Timber Frame Extension

    Hi guys After some suggestions. My next job will be to wire a new timber frame extension throughout. My questions are any tips for running cables down outside of beams to sockets and also thinking about using oval conduit within walls containing insulation boards. Any tips much appreciated.
  3. Sboyuk

    Isolate ring main extension.

    Hi all, I hope you can help, I'd like to extend a ring main into the an outbuilding and be able to isolate it if required. I'll be using power tools and wanted about 4 double sockets in there so didn't want just a spur. I've attached an image, is this an acceptable way of doing it.? The...
  4. D

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension for certificate

    Do Quintec wireless switches / drivers meet BS EN standard, in new build extension to the house for certificate. Thanks
    • Dev Gill
    • Thread
    • build certificate drivers extension meet new new build standard switches wireless
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Jackalope

    Chaining extension cords with low voltage devices

    I know there is a risk of chaining extension cords and everyone recommends against it. But I've also read all extension cords should be temporary and not used for more than 90 days - if you want something permanent you needs to install electrical receptacles (outlets). I know a lot of people use...
  6. B

    Cannot have a Spur off a spur but can use an extension lead?

    Probably a stupid question but why is it that you cannot (I think) run a spur off a spur but can connect an extension lead with loads of sockets on it? My son needs about six sockets in a new kitchen where there is only one double socket at present. How can it be done? As a matter of interest...
  7. Pretty Mouth

    RCD tripping, could a surge protected extension lead be responsible?

    I had a fault finding job on Thursday, intermittent RCD tripping. 2 actually, there was a 30mA RCD upstream, and a 30mA RCBO protecting the problem socket circuit, and either one could trip. I had limited time to work on it, but had eliminated everything obvious through testing, and was...
  8. G

    Outdoor extension cord for under house wiring?

    I want to add a 30 amp RV outlet to one end of my house. My Breaker panel is at the other end of my house (about 75 feet away) 10/3 wire has gotten ridiculously expensive (10/3 romex is over $4/ft). Is there any reason I shouldn't use a 10 gauge 3 wire outdoor extension cord for the run under...
  9. P

    Cost of electrical works in an extension

    Hi, wondering if anyone can give me an idea on whether we are getting quotes in the right ball park or way off. We had a 4 bed 1700sqft house, in the middle of a build extension of a further 1000 or so sqft - 2 storey, side (breaking into the garage) and rear. The initial provisional sums for...
  10. L

    Long extension lead for ev granny charger

    Hi All We are currently waiting for some work too be done on the incoming supply by the DNO so have had to purchase a ev granny cable to use for the next month, it will only need around four hours a few times a week. Last year we had a new consumer unit fitted and a dedicated double socket...
  11. D

    extension?

    I have this small pump but the cord is to short. was wondering if there is an extension I can add this this?
  12. O

    Recommend a surge protected extension lead

    Need a new surge protected extension, trying to avoid the merde on Amazon, can anyone recommend something decent? Have a belkin but they have used 5 one way clutch screws in the base to thwart repairability so they are off my list sadly...
  13. K

    Connecting new Smokes to existing on Extension.

    Hi all, just fitted out 2 storey extension to house and BC asked if new smokes were interlinked with existing smoke on Landing. Existing is Battery only, do I have to change existing? If so, does that go onto fitting new to Kitchen/hall aswell? Can't find anything in Building regs. Thanks, Kev.
  14. D

    C2 for extension lead on washing machine

    I let out a flat and had an EICR, carried out, to meet the new Private Rented Sector Regulations. The EICR has recorded a “C2” for an extension lead on a washing machine. The lead supplied with the washing machine is about 1 metre shorter than is convenient for fitting the drainage tube back...
  15. R

    Extension of ring final circuit

    Hi there all, I have a property and I have noticed the following wiring (please see below) in one of the rooms in the house. It looks like the ring circuit has been extended. A single 2.5mm Twin + Earth cable (in red) is providing power from the consumer unit which feeds a chain of electrical...
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Non electrical quote - my extension.

    I am about to spend my life savings (£30,000) on a single story extension, which I am making into a gym. I've just had the first quote back and it is far more than I expected, so I was wondering if any of you guys have any idea of extension costs? It is a 6m x 4m single story extension...
  17. M

    Extension supply

    Hi just looking for some advice, Extension has been built onto the side of a house and they are putting in a separate consumer unit (just for the extension) and it will be fed off the existing consumer unit with a 16mm T&E. Distance between the 2 boards approx 6 metres. It’s a big enough...
  18. gazdkw82

    Virgin media cable extension

    Need to move the router. I'm fine with creating my own cat 6 cables but not sure about the other cable that is connected to the router via a wall outlet. It looks like a coax of some kind. The connector says cabelcon 3.9. If it is just coax, I have some decent quality coax already, should I...
  19. M

    2 gang extension plugged into spurred socket

    I recently spurred a double socket off the ring main to wall mount the TV and sky q mini box. I have now added a soundbar so need another socket. So if I understand this correctly I’m only allowed to spur one socket from the ring. If I added a 13 amp fused switch before my spurred socket I could...
  20. Cornealia

    UK Fairy light extension?

    is it possible to chop the end of a set of fairy lights and attach another set to the end? i have a length of pink fairy lights in my room that are attached to a switch but they dont go all the way round the room, and i have a second set, could i chop the end off and attach the two together? and...

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