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  1. SolarCity

    Fixing to slate tile roofs

    I know this subject has been discussed many times on this forum but I thought I'd bring it up again seeing as I've got four jobs to do next week, all with slate tiles. I was just wondering how other installers are going about it. I'll let you know how I'm doing it and feel free to comment or...
  2. M

    fixing a cu

    hi all. just in the middle of a re wire, my question is does the big red book say the cu has to b fixed onto a wood board or can it go straight onto the wall. i can remember one of my lecturers at college saying it should b. cant think why though other then lifting the cu from the wall to give...
  3. D

    Best Fixing System for Exposed Location

    I'm considering a Solar PV system on a property in an exposed location in the Pennines. We've had regular instances of tiles being lifted and displaced on our (concrete tile) roof by the winds we get here so a critical part of the installation is ensuring the panels dont get twisted, or ripped...
  4. C

    Fixing KO boxes to stone

    Doing a rewire at the moment on a total refurb in stone cottage. Internal walls have been taken back to the stone and are to be lime plastered. Looking for any tips on how to mount steel knockout boxes to very unenven stone that will then be plastered in. Drilling and screwing is a pain as its...
  5. S

    Conduit fixing distences

    Hi I don't have an onsite guide. I would like to know the maximum horiztonal fixing distence for conduit saddles
  6. B

    Fixing to new slate roof

    I quoted and got a job to put solar pv and thermal on a (demolish and) new build with straightforward interlocking concrete tiles. However I have had an email mentioning in passing that they have changed to Marley Duo Edgemere interlocking slates! I have used Schuco anchors to date on other...
  7. R

    Preferred fixing method of a RCD,check this out

    I have a problem with my outside lights ,can you sort it out she said. Oh found this,well it least it had an RCD on the outside lights,someones interpretation. Switch porch lights on from inside house and this controls all outside lighting,CU burried in fully fitted oak kitchen no access...
  8. M

    Fixing framework to stramit board flat roof?

    We have an installation to install on a flat roof constructed of Stramit Board. This is basicly Straw board with a thin layer of concreate on top then covered in the felt and tar. This boarding is approx 250mm thick so coach screws through to the wooden joists are out of the question, i was...
  9. B

    Plasterboard ceiling fixing solutions

    I intend replacing a pendant light fitting with a new light and fan unit (heavy weight), however the screws of the pendant were only fixed into plasterboard and not into the joist because the wiring exited the plasterboard in between the two joists. The plasterboard is not going to support the...
  10. S

    Fixing brackets for Concrete tiles

    Can anyone recommend a suitable PV mounting bracket for large flat concrete tiles. PS first time on here so any help would be great. Thanks
  11. B

    Fixing a broken light

    Hey guys, I need some help on a minor problem. Basically, I need to fix a pull cord switch in my bathroom, I has been pulled off the ceiling. I tried fixing it back with plasterboard fixings but the ceiling just crumbles away, what can I use to fix it back to the ceiling? I'm sharing with 2 of...
  12. P

    Fixing SWA to an old consumer unit

    So I am building a log cabin at the bottom of the garden and I have a spare breaker in the consumer unit under the stairs. I have worked out my voltage drop to my cabin and I'm going to run a 10mm SWA cable to a 30mA RCD builders supply with 32a and 6a breakers for power and light. Money is...
  13. P

    Tension wire lighting - fixing to ceiling.

    Will be fixing a lv tension light system in our kitchen. Never fitted one before and not sure about fixing type. Can the stand offs/tensioners be fitted to plasterboard only with proper fixings or are noggins above the board needed?
  14. C

    Industrial Roof Fixing strategy

    We have not had any commercial projects yet but I have been asked by a family member about the fixing strategy to a modern commercial roof because they are considering it. The key thing is it is a big roof and the steels are 6m apart, what is the method for coping with this?
  15. dansk

    Commercial Roof

    Hi - just looking for some advice please - Been asked to quote PV on a commercial building, ive not much experiance of commercial roofs - they told me the roof is made from "big 6" sheets, the wavey fibre glass product - its not asbestos as this is a new roof and the client confirmed this also...
  16. E

    Resin Fixing???

    Been on a nightmare of a job today where every hole I drilled for backboxes etc just opened up too much to hold plug firmly. Back there Monday so have just had a look online at the Fischer Polyester Styrine free resin. The tube, 10 spare nozzels (it dries quickly) and the pump for cleaning out...
  17. sythai

    Secure fixing help....

    Putting up a consevatory cieling fan tomorrow.... not done one of these before!! Found a what looks like a a nice secure point in middle of roof area where all roof supports go back to... there is a a metal (not sure what type) angle piece and I'm going to make up a bracket and somehow fix to...
  18. C

    Drill/Driver

    Hi Would like some advice on a Drill/Driver for 1st & 2nd fixing...had 2 days of constant socket & switch plate fixing. Have the sensations of RSI...Certainly don't require an Impact Driver (yet) but something that's light, not bulky but could be versatile. Cheers
  19. R

    conduit fixing.

    Hi People, what are the best methods to adopt to mark out fixing for long conduit runs both vertically and horizontally, is it justa case of using a spirit level, plumb line and chalk line Thanks.
  20. A

    fixing to a catenary wire

    What is the best way to fix a cable to a catenary wire?

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