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  1. Clark3169

    External power to she'd from garage.

    Hi guys just wondered if the following is acceptable. My customer wants me to run power to his shed from his garage. I fitted the CU in the main house and his garage and all is tested and covered by RCD's however the ground between the two out buildings is concreted and he doesn't want to dig it...
  2. B

    Any one know how to cut in an external right angle into trunking?

    Any one know how to cut in an external right angle into trunking? A diagram with cut lines would be ideal! Thanks
  3. M

    Extending CT sensor for SolarImmersion

    Hi, I am planning to fit a SolarImmersion to make use of my excess generation and need to extend the CT clip-on sensor by about 7m. Their website states that this can be done using a twisted pair data cable, but no specifications. Has anyone needed to do this or can suggest a suitable cable...
  4. polo1

    Installing external post lighting

    Hi all, just looking for ideas on how you typically install decorative garden lighting (say s/steel) - post type, into soft ground. Customers often provide B&Q type fittings with two/three base fixing holes which are a real pain. I previously had some great bases made up in plastic for a large...
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    External Ze

    Have just completed an extension & fixed a new 10W dual RCCD Consumer unit for new circuits & existing. Started testing & discovered that although the test buttons on both RCCD work they wont trip when carrying out a RCCD test. I tested the external Ze & obtained a reading of 750 ohms...
  6. S

    External Power cable size

    I have a Wiseman wireless controller installed that works 4 Water Features and 1 set of external light posts. The original supply was via 2.5mm armoured cable. We have had problems in the last few months of the power tripping. It bypasses the RCD it comes into and takes out the main fuse. I...
  7. D

    Wireless external switching

    Hi all Looked at a job for garden lighting and the client wants all the switching done via remote do any of you know of any decent systems to do this? Looking for approx 7 different switch lines Hope this makes sense No dimming required
  8. M

    External Uplighters

    Hi there, I am pricing a few jobs which include external uplighters, mounted into paving slabs. Its been a while since I installed any and to be honest I cant stand the things as they always seem to leak. On previous jobs Ive tried looping in and out with SWA which is really awkward as the...
  9. A

    Additional External Power socket

    I'm not a qualified electrician, although I have added for few power sockets in my time. I recently asked an electrician (obtained from one of those web sites where your find trades people) to quote me for adding an additional outside power socket. I already have a external power socket which...
  10. A

    External pet immune PIR????

    Any one know of one of these... am googled out and could really do with some kip! Thanks as ever guys!
  11. polo1

    Vokera Compact HE - installing external programmer

    Hi guys, After a bit of advice please. Looking to change from an onboard timeclock to a Danfoss FP715 Si programmer (I realise this is a two channel whene only one channel is required, but it's what the customer purchased. Now it's only a four wire connection from the boiler to the onboard...
  12. S

    Commercial permitted development - confirmation required

    Hi Can anyone confirm the one meter rule from the external edge of the roof. i.e. what is the EDGE? Is this from the panels to the ridge? i am assuming the edge is the sides and at the eaves. I'm thinking the ridge is not the edge but confirmation would be appreciated. Thanks "the solar PV...
  13. T

    Van Storage - Internal and External - What do you use?

    Yo folks! Been looking at storage for my van but the more i look the harder it is to choose! I have a 59 plate berlingo, i need a roof rack, a pipe tube for trunking and conduit etc. Then some internal storage. I use the van for activites other than just work (mountain biking, camping etc...
  14. R

    Unshielded internal electrical cables on external wall – safe and certified?

    Hi guys, We have had a new bathroom fitted, which includes an electrically heated (no mist) mirror with LED lights. We have noticed that the cable to the mirror has been run from the loft space, out to an external wall, and then down the external wall, then back into the house to the mirror...
  15. I

    Detection Cameras and switch lighting external - mlarge area to cover

    No PIR suggestions please. I have been asked to install a system which will detect intruders and switch the garden lighting on. The garden is approx; 50m by 200m. Must work in night mode. I am thinking camera detection as PIR's and other options are either to short in range and can give many...
  16. B

    External earth fault loop tt system

    Evening all could anyone please tell me the the maximum ze for tt systems the jobs entail Rec cut out fuse bs88 16a to feed 1x 30 ma rcd fuse spur for feeding socket outlet what should the max ze be please
  17. R

    Is it ok to put a a normal plug on the end of an external security light?

    Hi there. I am just wondering if this is ok to do? I recently installed a security light and my grandmas house and I drilled straight through the kitchen wall onto the exterior front of the house to install the security pir light. I supplied the light via 2.5mm t&e as it was all I had...

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