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    underfloor heating??

    I am currently installing mat type underfloor heating under tiles in a bathroom. Once fitted, is the actual wiring that produces the heat considered to be part of the houses fixed wiring, or would it be considered to be a fixed electrical item like a shower or storage heater. I will do an IR...
  2. M

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Rewire for elecsa registration

    I am currently doing a rewire for my elecsa registration and want everything to be good. The client as always wants very little decorating to do after so I have pulled cables where I can down original chases. I was going to leave the original 16mm deep light switch boxes in place due to...
  3. M

    memera 2000 rcd size vs other makes

    hi i have to replace the 30ma rcd fitted to the model listed above , my question is does anybody know if a standard wylex n range 80a 30ma rcd fit? i have one in stock and hope to used it up rather than buy in the mem version. im talking physical size. the phase is on the left the same a...
  4. B

    Fixed wiring test

    Hi just a quick question, Can i certify on site modular slices and porta cabins even though i have not got the 2391 certificate. I have been doing the fixed electrical testing for a company for years but i never signed the certs because i was told i was not allowed, but now im working for a...
  5. G

    Testing a fixed wall heater

    I realise that pat testing a fixed appliance such as a wall heater is necessary. Can anyone give me clear instructions on how to go about this? I assume I would have to disconnect the appliance from it's fused outlet and temporarily wire it to a breakout box, or similar, as mentioned in a...
  6. C

    Problem with fixed wired 110v transformer

    Hi guys,been called out to a job tonight and am abit confused what it could be.A guy showed me his metal work bench,when he placed his metal cased drill on it there was a very large arc,so tested between the 110v fixed socket and the steel work and there was 55v.It is a centre tap 415v...
  7. B

    Fixed base connectors

    Hi, I understand that floating connectors blocks within an accessible junction box are a deviation from the wiring regulations. The connector base should be fixed. Is any one aware of the regulation number for this deviation? Thanks Paul
  8. S

    Position/fixing of kitchen sockets

    Hi guys would like your veiws on fixing twin sockets and fused spurs on the backs/sides of kitchen base units as have had a few different veiws on this one,i always install sockets and spurs to walls behind base units but a few sparks and kitchen fitters say that this is not required? And fixing...
  9. S

    Fixed wiring report results...can anyone help?

    Hello I've been asked by a client to rectify the problems discovered after a fixed wiring report on one of their retail buildings. The report states that "No RCD protection for all sockets rated up to 20A", Apart from any sockets located exterior to the building which are on RCD's. I was...
  10. R

    PAT testing fixed appliances?

    This seems to be a grey area in the industry, the code says fixed appliances should be PAT tested but alot of the common PAT testing equipment cannot handle this sort of test. I've come across different answers: 1. don't pat test fixed equipment 2. only do a visual + earth bond with a multimeter...
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    notifiable? Removing fixed appliance

    Hi, like so many here, I am a newbie going through the motions for training (recently got 2382 and going onto 2392) for domestics .. obviously it seems , it wont be for the money..hmmm Anyway, I have a qualtified plumber friend who with a customer that has an electric heater on a fused spur in...
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    Dimming fixed wall lights

    Looking for some advice please I have a hall with 3 fixed wall lights (each have 60W linear halogen bulb). The light produced from these is too bright and I was wondering if there are any lower wattage R7 bulbs, or is there an inline box that can be connected to the feed cable that would act...
  13. R

    Fixed 110v installation

    I have been wiring up a workshop for a customer, and went back the other day and he had bought 4 16A 110v sockets, and a fixed 3kva transformer He wants me to wire these 4 off 1 transformer. So I have wired the transformer into the board, to go on a 16A supply. At the 110v side am i right...
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    fluke 1651 problem

    hi all just wondered if anyone had this problem in the past.my fluke has stopped being able to do a 200v insulation resistance test.the 500v and 1000v work fine but when pressing the button to choose your voltage 200v no longer appears. any advice much appreciated
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    Fixed Appliance spurs

    Howdo guys Probably a daft question but its better than not asking. Just seeking clarity regards installing an accessible dp switch for a fridge and freezer. I've looked at Section 537 in regs and i'm still a bit confused. My understanding is that you need to have an isolation switch so you can...
  16. M

    Bathroom socket

    Was at a domestic went in bathroom and noticed a washing machine. Fine. More than 3m from bath more than 500mm from sink socket enclosed behind machine next= blue cable Turns out the guy had wired an extension lead from the kitchen socket (plug top) via the ceiling down to the socket and...
  17. Dan

    ContractorForum: Lots of bugs fixed: We're still running on an unsupported version of

    ContractorForum: Lots of bugs fixed: We're still running on an unsupported version of our forum software and I'm pleased to say .. http://------/811qcB More... Follow us on Twitter.
  18. K

    back board

    Hi, At a customers house the board which has the c/u on it has started to break up its a price of chip broad and the customer had damp problems which have now been fixed but the board is crumbing away and hanging off the wall. The broad also has on it the mains and electric meter therefore who...
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    Commercial P.I.R to do, opinions please

    Hi All I have been asked to carry out a PIR on a fastfood outlet that i wired 15 years ago. The place has had no maintenance, no other PIR and i can truthly say its not really monitored by a competent person elctrically or maintenance wise. My signature is going to be on the cert and i know...
  20. M

    can I wire an 8w light to a cookers fixed spur?

    I have a small 8w light purchased from Ikea - the ones that you can attach under kitchen cupboards - and I want to use it to light the area above the cooker while the cooker is on and in use. I would like to know if its Ok to wire it into the switched spur of the cooker so that once the switch...

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