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  1. LewisM

    Fixings for Aluminium channel in display fridge?

    Hello, I hope you are well, I need to add a light in a display fridge in a shop at the top, the are aluminium U Chanel’s at the top which are designed for attaching things similar to unistrut but much smaller but I’m unsure of the fixings I need, can’t use self tappers as is glass all on the...
  2. T

    Fixing's within an ISO shipping conatiner

    Hi all, I'm looking for any advice with regards to fixing equipment to the inside of an ISO shipping container. New DB, lights, sockets, switches etc. Just looking for a recommended method of fixing to the container itself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
  3. A

    18th Edition metal fixings requirements help

    Hi guys I'm after some advice please on with 18th edition and requirement of fixings. I'm wondering what fixings people are using in brick,thermalite and concrete with rebar?? Also do your change your fixings depending on type of clips used like cleats for example?? Thanks
  4. D

    This is an interestin one ... no fixings

    How would you code this board for its lack of wall fixings ... ???
  5. E

    Office first fixings

    Hi My work is mainly domestic. I’ve been asked to get space sensors for bms on office walls. So cable fished from roughly 1500mm off floor of office walls to above ceiling. I did one at the end of the day and it had a aluminium frame at the top and fished straight down the wall. I was expecting...
  6. S

    How to fix to shipping containers!

    I’ve been asked to do a job wiring and fitting out lights and sockets in a single skin shipping container. How do I fix to the walls? I don’t want to self tap to the walls and I don’t weld. Any other options?
  7. Gavin John Hyde

    Recommendations for metal cable fixings

    I am planning a job in Bath for an EV Charger on a Grade 1 listed building. Have a long cable run at height, planning dept have raised issues with cable cleats! feel they are a bit chunky and would prefer something with a less chunky profile!! given they are nearly 2 and half stories up from...
  8. Diver233

    Rawl plug fixings allowed or not?

    lately I have seen so many people (including metal screw manufacturers etc) saying Rawl plugs are now banned from fixing cables under BS7671 and BS5839-1. Problem is people’s interpretation of the standard, and unfortunately unless you are one of the few that writes the BS you may not get...
  9. R

    Chemical fixing or Resin fixings to secure trunking

    Hi Have a job on a very old historic building and the architect is asking for the trunking ( white plastic 25x 40) which is horizontal for about 12m to be secured by chemical / resin fixings This is not something I have come across before,have used resin fixings before for a rawlbolt type of...
  10. S

    fixings for a stone roof

    Not electrical i know but have any of you guys installed on a stone roof? if so what fixings can you recommend?
  11. Spoon

    The use of plastic wall plugs for the 18th....

    I was just reading an interesting post about the 18th when the above was mentioned. there seems some debate about this. I initially thought that the idea of prohibiting the use of them was stupid, but I'm not sure now...
  12. Gavin John Hyde

    Dewalt wall dog screw fixings

    Got to fit some bits and pieces in my dads pub that he has a lease from a brewery on. Area brewery property manager who oversees the pubs is happy for me to do it as its cheaper than them getting other people in and I can get my old man to help speed things up. Marstons the Brewery have the...
  13. J

    Existing basement back box fixings

    Morning How is a good way of fixing back boxes to existing solid walls of basement flats. Builder said no fixings but need to ‘glue’ They are just dot dabbing exisiting walls and the finish is white plastic- so will get away with 25mm so no chase needed
  14. M

    Fixings for double plasterboard stud walls

    Hi.Im a new apprentice electrician and was after some advice on fixings please!? I today's had to fit an emergency exit sign in stud wall but it had double layered plasterboard. I thought plasterboard fixings(pig tails) would work but they never gripped and kept spinning out! Am I using wrong...
    • Mazza78
    • Thread
    • double fixing fixings google plasterboard screw walls
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. S

    unistrut fixings

    Good day. Delta bases, M10 and M6 zebs, flat and angled plates, beam hangers and other random items. Can drop them off in Norwich area if it helps. Just make an offer. ta
  16. A

    C-section steel beam fixings for 20mm conduit

    Hi all, I am after advice on the best and quickest methods to use for fixing 20mm steel conduit onto C- section steel beams? I've heard of some clamps that you can buy, similar to these: Steel Beam Clamps | Conduit Hanger Assemblies | Bulk | Minerallac Screwfix do a similar system but not for...
  17. R

    Fixings in basement

    Got a job on at the moment with 2 basement/cellar rooms and will be starting this area next week , I have advised customer that the sockets will be surface mounted with trunking and wall lights also fitted , the outer walls are obviously tanked and sealed with no signs of any dampness , the...
  18. J

    Spit pulsa fixings and amendment 3

    Hi all Is there any clarity for spit cable bow fixings in escape routes as although they are fire retardant they are not metallic. Any ideas?
  19. J

    can anyone help with flourescent light fixings?

    Hi, Can anyone help I have had an enquiry about doing this job in a retail premises that has one of them suspended ceilings with like 600mm sq tiles and a steel frame they have some fluorescent lights up at the moment direct onto the grid via these like clips that go onto the steel frame with...
    • justanoob
    • Thread
    • anyone fixings help light
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. edexlab

    Fixings to kingspan for hanging tray

    I've been asked to look at a method to fix tray hanging via threaded rod or something similar fixed to a kingspan roof , this is not the building roof btw but part of a machine enclosure Normally I'd punch a small old screwdriver in and use self tappers/tekscrews to fix unistrut and hang it...
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