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    Installing on a EPDM flat roof

    Has anyone installed on a EPDM roof (membrane). I have a customer who wants a 8 panel on his Garden Room (Eco Sheds..), I dont want to use a flat roof bracket/Tubs system as the pitch is good enough for rails direct on to the roof. Has anyone got any idea's ? Cheers
  2. H

    Spot lights on a flat roof - fire!!!!!

    I wonder if anyone can hlep because I am running in circles because of this. My electrician and builder dont want to put spot lights in a flat roofed room due to risk of fire. My my readings tell me LED lights are safe and if one wants to be doubly sure can put a "hood" over the light. I am...
  3. R

    Office & Flat supply

    Looking for some thoughts and opinions on this situation. Looked at a burn out gutted old post office with an above flat needing to be fully rewired with extensive building repairs. The ground floor will be reused as a general office when it reopens. The D.L.O. head is situated in the post...
  4. M

    Flat plate screwless sockets

    yesterday went to look at a kitchen that had been installed by a wren kitchen installer ,problem was there spark installed 25mm deep back boxes then half way thru squeezing the sockets and faceplates on realised the boxes were to small and left them all unfinished ......what a nightmare had to...
    • ml2spark
    • Thread
    • again boxes flat installed kitchen plate socket sockets
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. C

    16mm T & E flat supply

    Existing supply is 16mm T & CPC to 2nd floor floor flat from ground floor communal CU! Fed via BS1361 60amp, after the incoming mains have been split between 2 meters! Incoming main fuse only 60amp too! Loop reading @ 2nd floor CU is 0.12 & PFC is 1.87kA respectively! Bit of an existing mess to...
  6. infinity

    flat roof mounting on domestic install

    I have been 'given' a job (friend of friend) to install 6 panels on a flat roof at their property, i have not installed any flat mounting systems as of yet so wondering if anyone can recommend a good kit manufacturer? Any advice appreciated.
  7. E

    Wood flat bits

    Any tips on the best flat wood bits? Bought makita ones - didnt last for even one first fix!!!
  8. P

    Pyro in a flat

    Hi I have been looking at a 1950's flat which is wired in pyro so would this mean RCD protection is not required?
    • Poshspark
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk flat pyro
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. jengo22

    High ZE Reading in Flat

    I have been asked to carry out a rewire of a top floor flat when checking the existing supply characteristics. TN-S with a ZE of 1.24 ohms and PFC of 1.91 KA. 1361 Type 2 with 100 amp Fuse Should I contact the DNO and ask for them to come and check before commencing work. Unable to treat...
  10. A

    Flat on a Flat roof

    Being a bit of a numpty when it comes to PV installs, I have a question: I have a flat roof 5m x 4.8m SE facing, Flat to the roof is not so good I know, but I can get away with 12 panels. If I were to use maybe 15 degree mounts I am guessing I could get away with maybe 8 panels. If only for...
  11. R

    Flat supply wiring and fuse protection.

    Any ideas on this one? I am doing a survey/eicr on an intake serving 9 flats belonging to a local housing authority. The cables are early 70's 16mm/6mm T&E run through the building structure. I have assumed the maximum draw is around 30A per flat and checking the Ze values and distance it...
  12. F

    10kw Flat Roof Solutions with Low Ballast

    Can anyone recommend a good flat roof solution without penetrating the roof. I looked at renusol consoles today, however their wind load calculation suggested I needed a ballast of 320kg in each console bucket! This is for a building that is 30m in height, and in my opinion 44 panels with...
  13. M

    "new granny flat"

    Hi All I have been asked to look into putting in a CU in a garage that is likely to be converted into a granny flat in the near future. Planning on using 10mm or 16mm SWA cable (buried to 600mm) as no real idea what load is going to be if it is converted so want to take worst case into...
  14. J

    Rented Flat - Oven tripping, Live cables with RCD OFF!

    This is my first post, So i must say hello to all the members! :) Right i have a few questions, This is my first flat i have rented so i am un sure of the rules ect... My oven trips out when it gets hot, Its very old oven its a delonghi eoc360-1g It bypasses the pole switch (oven switch)...
    • James Wright
    • Thread
    • another cable cables electricians' talk flat live off oven rcd rented tested tripping where
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    RCD Protection of tails to flat

    1st floor flat on PME supply. Service head on lower floor below G/F flat. Tails to 1/F flat some 10m away protected by switched fuse after meter. Cant see run of tails but 99.99% sure they are buried in the wall as no conduit/trunking evident and they also go through the communal staircase area...
    • Badged01
    • Thread
    • buried delayed electricians' talk flat protection rcd tails
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    Flat consumer unit change.

    Changing a consumer unit at a flat but have a few questions regarding earthing etc. supply is from 16mm T&E fed from the incoming supply cupboard in a separate building main supply is tn-c-s. Each flat is supplied from a 63amp switch fuse. So earthing to the flat is via the 6mm back to the...
    • Snapester
    • Thread
    • change consumer consumer unit electricians' talk flat unit
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. B

    HELP! Water leaking through the light pendants from upstairs flat

    I am a fairly new electrician and recently received a call out from an elderly client who says that on 6 occassions over the last 5 years there have been numerous water leaks transpiring from the flat above hers. She says on at least 3 occassions the water was pouring out from the spotlight...
    • blenham
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk flat help help! light through upstairs water
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. S

    Flat roof system recommendation

    We are looking for other options for a flat roof install either Landscape or portrait layout. We have used Renusol Consule buckets which are ok but looking for something new/ different. Any suggestions? Thanks
  19. D

    The dangers of under sizing your catinery garage supply from your flat.....!

    Exactly what it says on the tin :) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=25f_1344496418 .
    • Darkwood
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk flat garage sizing supply under
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. S

    These are genuine clips from UK Council flat

    These are genuine clips from UK Council flat (Public Housing) tenants complaining to the Council about problems with their flats: 1. My bush is really overgrown round the front and my back passage has fungus growing in it. 2. He's got this huge tool that vibrates the whole house and I just...
    • steve50
    • Thread
    • clips council electricians' talk flat genuine these
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
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