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    Electrical supply to flat and block of flats

    Hi all, I am hoping for some guidance on the maximum dead calculations or a studio flatand also the block in general. Background is I am working one a single studio flat in a block of 16, thelandlord is gradually going to redevelop the whole block and add an additionaltwo stories making a...
  2. B

    3 phase, 3 bed flat

    Hello all, I have been asked to fit out a couple of flats and I think they require a 3 phase supply, my friend thinks they will be OK on single phase. There will be no gas supply to the property. 3 bed flat will consist of...... 3 x 9.5Kw Powerstream instant water heaters (2 bathrooms and...
    • brewlab
    • Thread
    • 3 phase flat heaters phase supply
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    mains linked smoke detectors within flat entrances

    I have been asked to install mains interconnected smoke detectors in the entrance lobby of flats that are linked together with the common ways detectors. the common way detectors are already installed using the existing lighting circuit. Is it okay to use the supply from the detectors in the...
    • Bhafc
    • Thread
    • common detectors flat flats install lighting linked mains smoke within
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    Needing help for sourcing long 3.5 mm Flat head screws for BG nexus flat plate

    "Your client is using thicker plasterboard " . Not words or even mindset you associate with a technical helpline for Electrical Sockets etc !!!! "You're the first person to complain about this " Again not what I want to hear So Has anyone come up against this I wonder ? My client sourced BG...
    • Silver6003
    • Thread
    • flat help long plate screws
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. Pete999

    Surface clipping flat T and E

    Being a time served retired electrician, I was taught a lot of practical exercises during my apprenticeship, and I came to be, even though I say it myself, quite good at surface clipping and took pride in the final product, sadly though with the onset of the plastic type cable clips, a neat job...
  6. L

    Service head within flat

    Customer would like service head and meter moved in flat, they contacted SSE who said that they need to get their electrician 'me' to move the rising main, they will then come and move their equipment. Doesn't make any sense to me. I assumed the service head and HRC fuse belong to the DNO but...
    • Lazlo
    • Thread
    • flat service service head within
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. A

    2 lighting circuits in flat

    Is there a reg that states all properties must have a lighting circuit on each RCD. Some 2 bed flats have been wired and the lighting is all on one circuit (pendants). Thanks
  8. M

    Upstairs flat tails running through wall issue?

    Have been doing a Re-wire on a flat. However have come across bit of a problem I could do with a second opinion on. Basically the tails (16mm twin) going to the 2 floors above are going through the floor boards, then straight up the middle of the bloody bathroom wall :whatchutalkingabout No...
  9. R

    Flat roof mounting system

    Hi, I'm looking for a flat roof mounting system for a membrane roof non penetrative (ballasted) which leaves the panels horizontal in parallel to the roof. i have tried Wurth but there PV man has left and they have nobody able to sell it to me! Anyone know of another manufacturer and where I...
  10. M

    Central heating in flat. Problem with hot water in taps.

    Hello, I have few questions regarding central heating in Scotland. I have moved to Scotland a few weeks ago and I can't understand heating installation. The hot water in bathroom (I mean shower) is from electric boiler not from the gas boiler? I have also a problem with hot water in taps both...
    • mateo
    • Thread
    • boiler central central heating flat heating hot water plumbing problem sometimes water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  11. B

    Flat roof or pitched roof?

    I have been asked to quote for about 7 kW PV on a single storey commericial building in a town. The x4 roof areas all slope at about 10 degrees to the horizontal. It has many characteristics of a flat roof rather than a pitched roof (no apex). No time for planning permission so want to meet...
  12. M

    Earthing in a flat

    Hi guys I'm new to testing. I have installed a lighting circuit and ring final which I am doing an eic for. I noticed in the board it seems like there isn't a main earth. The service cupboard on landing has 3 box with 3 meter for 3 flats on that landing. Those boxes are fed from a box in riser...
  13. S

    Live pipework in flat no power

    Called out to a 1st floor flat in 3 storey 9 flat council block. Leaseholder was getting shocks of the shower and the shower room floor. Suspected either static or insulation fault. Lifted saniflo cable and got a shock (just a nip but definitely not static!) when my hand brushed against the...
  14. S

    CVD for flat located in communal area and powered from flat...??

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has had experience of the following.. CVD would normally be installed in the apartment and supplied from the apartment DB, however the ceiling void in the apartment isn't sufficient to house the CVD and associated ductwork so it has been moved to the communal...
    • Steve Banjo
    • Thread
    • area communal flat powered
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. S

    New main supply to flat

    Hi all, Firstly let me introduce myself, im sam a fully qualified electrician and business owner. Today came the day where is was slightly stunned to a question one of my customers asked so here goes.. My customer has just received planning permission to turn a house into two flats (not seen...
  16. The Solar King

    Solion Flat Roof System

    Currently evaluating this product. The Universal SunMount (USM): The Flat Roof Mounting system | Solion Does anyone have experience of using it? From experience of use, would anyone recommend any other particular flat roof system. Thanks
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    Lighting advice for a flat

    Hi all, Been a while since I have posted on here, I'm looking for some advice on the best lighting for a small kitchen in a flat, the kitchen has no windows and currently has a woefully inadequate 4 lights in 1 unit set up. Unfortunately the ceiling is concrete so I can't put spots in. Also...
  18. D

    Lighting issue in first floor flat. Advice please guys

    Hi All, I carried out a EICR on a first floor flat the other day. Power circuits tested fine. There are 2 x Lighing circuits for the property. They have both been terminated into the same rcbo as there is apparently a borrowed neutral somewhere on circuit 1. Not ideal but workable as isolated on...
    • Damian Petsas
    • Thread
    • advice first flat floor issue lighting please
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. P

    First fix in flat roof

    I need to do the first fix of a flat roofed extension and am wondering what is the best way to do this, with regard to the insulation. The roof has M8 rafters and then the decking above, the resulting gaps will then be filled with solid insulation (Celotex). I need to run cables for LED...
    • Pale_rider
    • Thread
    • first first fix flat roof
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. L

    3 Bed Flat - Concrete floors/ceilings....trunking & conduit??

    Got a rewire coming up where I've managed to persuade owner to batten out and board the hallway but he can't stretch to all rooms, was thinking of running some 50x50mm trunking in top corners of rooms with 90deg angles and dropping down in plastic conduit (singles), don't want to drop down in...
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