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  1. T

    Potential earth loop impedance issues for second floor flat

    Hello! After years of renting I'm currently in the process of purchasing our first property. We've had an offer accepted on a 1 bedroom flat in Surrey. However there are questions over the electrics, and knowing little about electrical wiring I'm a bit stumped on how bad the electrics are and...
    • TeeCK
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    • earth flat floor impedance issues loop loop impedance potential second
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. J

    Flat wood bit stuck in impact driver

    i have a flat wood but stuck in my makita impact drill any ideas to try get it out i have tried everything i can think of
  3. telectrix

    calculation check before i rip the flat to bits.

    hi folks, got a CU change to do. flat rewired circa '70's. wylex 3036 fuses. my concern is earthing conductors. at present they are 6.0mm. TN-S. Pefc is 700A. not sure of main fuse size, so have taken worst scenario at 100A. referring to tables, @ 700A the disconnect time for a 100A BS1361 is...
  4. G

    Looped Supplys...Black flat T&E..............

    Been asked to advise on a rewire. I think on age alone it's advisable but the following points add to the argument. Installation age approx 60 years. This is a "forever Home" so although it may test ok how long will it stay so? Black T&E throughout. Not a reason to condemn alone but adds to...
    • GBDamo
    • Thread
    • advise flat installation looped rewire t&e years
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. PJGWiltshire

    Re Wire of 1960 flat

    We are looking to buy a flat which was built in 1962, we are considering putting in an offer . The wiring has never been replaced and thus no earth on the lighting . The CU is the original wire pull fuses. Clearly 1st job would to get a professional in and get it rewired. The flat has been...
  6. marconi

    Why does 13A plug and socket system have flat pins when most others are round?

    (A sad admission: as a lad I collected plugs by make and colour and displayed them on a shelf in my bedroom - I liked for example the style of the 'Rock' make. I had therapy and am now recovered but some interest remains. Who remembers makes such as Rock, WG, Nettle, Wylex, Empire...
  7. H

    New aerial point in a flat.

    Hi guys, I've never done any aerial installs or an data cabling before so bare with.... I have a customer who lives in a block of flats, she has 1 aerial socket in the lounge but she also wants 1 in her bedroom, directly above the lounge. Am I able to just extend the socket in the lounge by...
  8. N

    Flat Submain Supplies

    Looking for some advice on the best way to supply a 60amp submain to 12 flats which are to have their own meters within each flat (maybe) and who is responsible for doing the work. The project is a large ex club not a typical Block. I imagine the new 3 phase supply will be in to a ryeland...
  9. R

    Sub-mains to Flat, DNO supply 30meters away

    I am looking at a job where the DNO supply is around 30 meters from the Consumer units. The SWA will be installed surface to the ground floor building up into the flats. It is 3 separate flats, with 3 DNO supplies. I am thinking that best method would to be put sub-mains for each flat with...
  10. polo1

    Flat bits, what do you recommend?

    I’ve tended to use Irwin flat bits in the past, but I’m finding they are loosing their cutting edge really quickly. Anyone recommend an alternative which lasts more than a couple of holes in softwood?
  11. Spoon

    Flat Earth believers.....

    Just going through FaceBook and a couple are having a discussion about the earth being flat. One thinks the global earth is just a conspiracy. Being that's it's Friday and nearly the weekend I though I would ask if there are any on the forum that also believe the world is flat.
  12. K

    Flat roof mounting system (5 degree tilt)

    Hi guys, Can any recommend a flat roof mounting system that they’ve used that has as small as a 5 degree tilt (or completely flat) on the panels? Client doesn’t want to apply for planning permission by going over the existing height of the building (top of the ridge). And there’s only 180mm...
  13. U

    Flat communal stair lighting breaker box key

    Hi all, Does anyone know where I can find a key that would fit a lock like that shown in the attached image? This sort of 2 prong lock is on an electrical cabinet in our communal stair and houses the circuit breakers for the lights. I want to cut the relevant circuit so I can change the...
    • u0362565
    • Thread
    • box breaker communal flat isolation key lighting stair
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  14. J

    Correct cabling for flat consumer unit supplies

    I'm after some advice please guys.. I've got a job where the builder is converting a shop and flat above into 3 separate flats. There is currently just a 100a single phase supply into the shop on the ground floor. I have requested a new three phase supply to be installed, which will be located...
  15. L

    EICR for rented flat - ?

    Hi, I need some advice. Forgive me if I've posted in the wrong section. I own a flat and I rent it. I have a new tenant and I think I should have a EICR certificate. I had the flat rewired in 1997 and then had some new sockets put in 5 years ago. I never got an EICR when the electrician did...
  16. L

    Looped service - flat

    I have uploaded a photo, I am wanting to make some modifications on my flat (upper flat, 2 flats in one building) is this a looped service in the photo? also how would I go about potentially moving the whole CU and meter is it DNO responsibility to update it? Thanks for any help.
  17. C

    Cut-out and Meter for flat in downstairs shop

    Just wondering if anyone has anyone information on this: Been asked to quote on a rewire for a 1 bed flat. The cutout and prepayment meter is in the shop below. (1 cut-out - henley blocked into 2 supplies) The flat and shop are owned by different people - but the shop owner allows the folks...
  18. ferg

    Flat wire strippers C.K and Jokari

    Has anyone tried the ck or jokari flat wire strippers? Also thinking of the jokari flex strippers? If so what did you think?
  19. B

    2nd floor flat non-fire rated downlight

    Hi Guys, Just after a bit of advice, Just done a EICR of a second floor flat nothing major to report just a few C3's But... What i was wondering there a few downlight's (Gu10) in the property Kitchen/Living room all of them Non- fire rated do they need to be fire rated as its in black of...
  20. T

    Leasehold Flat with Communal Electrics Issue

    Looking to sell a leasehold flat that I've owned for a couple of years. The problem is what to do with all of the electrics? Fuse Box: Ancient, uses bakelite fuses and it's in the communal hallway. I'd like to have this upgraded but am I right in thinking that an electrician would want to go...
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