fixing

  1. driverman

    2nd fixing LED d/lights and J/boxes

    Hi Guys, As some of you regulars know, I'm doing a one off new house install. I'm now in the process of 2nd fixing Ovia click LED d/lights. Over many weeks reading threads on here about 17th edition joint boxes being of the correct type so as no strain on terminals if cable pulled etc. It does...
  2. E

    Agency work?!

    Due to lack of work at the moment, a mate gave me number for an agency that text him a job local to me never having done agency work…they're text just said bring certs Ppe and hand tools, it's second fixing at a housing estate would they expect me to have sleveing/plugs screws etc?
  3. driverman

    fixing heights domestic

    Hi 2nd attempt writing this! As some of know wiring new house for family member. After great discussion / debate on another thread re those damn extractor fans with timers etc. I've decided to go with wall mounted 1g light switch outside each en suite (customers request as doesn't like pull...
  4. M

    Fixing a Broken Alarm

    Yesterday morning the alarm in my house went off without reason, despite entering the code we couldn't get it to stop so my housemate (who had an interview later that day), pulled the panel out of the wall. This stopped the alarm but now we need to reattach it. There are 7 wires, the red, blue...
  5. C

    Fixing lugs

    When I was doing my apprenticeship we used to use little clip on metal lugs that clipped on the outside of a 35mm backbox to prevent the box pulling out when side fixing. They were made by MK but I can't remember the part no. or find them anywhere. Can anyone remember the part no. of these?
  6. driverman

    domestic new build first fixing

    Hi Guys, I'm going to wire a completely new build house soon and I've been out of game for many years.The house has those Z joist which have timber top and bottom and hollow between, using metal Z frames for strength. My question is for those of you that come across this a lot is, When...
  7. M

    Fixing modules to box profile steel roof sheets - new fixing product

    Hi has anyone used Schletter's ClampFit-H product for fixing modules directly to the roof sheet - see below: ClampFit-H product for landscape mounting on a trapezoidal roof sheet. This is a rail-less fastening system, which incorporates a module clamp integrated into the fastener. No rails...
  8. C

    3 months old 4-Nocks Power Reducer broken - who's responsible for fixing?

    Mid November our solar panel fitters purchased an Elios4you system from Greenologic, with a Power Reducer to heat the water, and fitted this for us with solar panels. On 13th February the Power Reducer started to take electricity from the grid instead of from the solar panels. We had to switch...
  9. I

    fixing heavy external light fittings to false celing

    screw self tapaers into frame than chain? or with out
  10. J

    1st fixing tv coax

    Hi all, just a bit of advice really I'm 1st fixing a barn conversion with no loft what's the best way of wiring coax? They want tv points in 2 bedrooms, lounge & kitchen wondered what methods people use many thanks Jon
  11. Worcester

    Biomass Install Needs Fixing - Carlisle

    Got a contact in the Carlisle area that has a badly installed biomass system and needs good advice. PM me if you can help. TIA
  12. uksparks

    Fixing steps to van roof

    Hi, I am going to buy myself with a 6 or 8 tread set of steps as I just cannot manage with the 4 tread. I have two roof bars on my can, they are the rhino bars. Whats the best way to secure the steps to these? I have seen ladder clamps but not sure if they are suitable etc. If you keep your...
  13. J

    Fixing tampered pre-pay meter

    Hi guys, hope you can help me with this. I've moved into rented accommodation and it looks like a previous occupant has tampered with the pre-pay electric meter by putting a wire between two of the big cables that go into the meter. Is there a safe way for me to turn everything off, remove the...
  14. TomTrundle

    Xpelair humidistat, timer bathroom fan installation

    Hi Everyone Going to fit a fan with Humidistat tomorrow and just looked at the installation instructions. Following the manufactures instruction.. which will be in keeping with the 'Regs'. If the fuse blows in the DP switch, the lights will be off as well!! Is that acceptable? I'm thinking that...
  15. P

    Visual Fault Find # 1

    How many things can you find in this picture? Its a 6mm T&E leaving the house to fed a garage via a 2.5mm SWA. I gave up counting at 11 faults, can you list them? OK I'll give you the first two because its not very clear in the pic. Missing cable support (clips) on both the 2.5mm and the SWA.
  16. J

    Fixing installation where 1 string should be 2

    Hi, On a recent installation a new subbie wired up 1 string of 16 (CS6P-250P) where there should have been 2 strings of 8. Scaffolding came down yesterday but now system has an over-voltage shutdown, not surprising really. Question is ... can it be fixed by asking them to split the incoming...
    • jerriais
    • Thread
    • along fixing installation ladder split string voltage where
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Green Lounge (Access Only)
  17. S

    Socket fixing

    Just a quick one for any tips. While drilling screw holes for a socket box the hammer action of the drill pushedd the brick into the cavity. Although not completely lost, to fis with cement etc will take a while to set before trying again. Does anyone have any quick fix tips so the box can be...
  18. T

    What to do when you can't get a fixing

    Hello Guys, Recently completed the first fix on a small 2 bed house, as soon as you drilled to get a raw plug in, the brick just crumbled away (thats without using hammer setting and using a slightly smaller drill bit). What do you guys do, I've tried cutting bits of wood, but that is quite...
    • tombrooker84
    • Thread
    • can't fixing get when
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Fixing to a plasterboard wall?

    I have been asked to fit the following A Glimpse Mirror and shaver socket. Overall dimensions: 50cm H x 39cm D and weight is 6.2 kg's. I think it should be ok on a plasterboard wall but just wanted some opinions (with regards the weight)? I wont be able to locate it on any joists because...
  20. i=p/u

    Fixing to galvanised steel frame

    Have a guy asking me to wire lights to galvanised frame car wash , I was thinking PVC pipe to adaptable boxes is only way I can see, would self tappers work , cheers
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