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  1. J

    max demand for flats

    Just double checking calcs if anyone bored! So for a block of 3 flats with no gas services- all flats same. +communal stairs over 2 floors (LED light few small panel heaters) Flat: Kitchen Ring (32a) (32) Ring (32a) (12.8) Oven (20a) (13) Hob (32a) (16.6) Immersion (16a) (16) Lights1 (6a)...
  2. T

    aerial advice for block of flats.

    Got a block of 6 flats to do. What is the standard set up for Aerials? Wire all points back to Center point, or take an aerial to each flat, and use a booster? Tom
  3. J

    flats supply volt drop

    afternoon chaps estimating for a job for a communal area and 3 flats (3stories) only been emailed the drawings by the contractor so far so no site visit yet -assume there is a 3ph supply was thinking to have 1x single phase DB local to the income- to cover the communal lighting and small...
  4. B

    Load concern

    Hi All and thanks to those who take the time to reply. My concern is the amount of current the building could pull in use. I will try and give some salient facts. 160 flats over 8 floors. The landlords areas per floor consist of 20 x 20W led lights and several occasional cleaners sockets hence...
  5. M

    Upgrade to three phase supply

    Hi all, Newbie here with no electrical experience so please be gentle! :blush: I am currently refurbishing my basement flat and during this we have discovered that the supply to the four flats is single phase. I have been told this is unsafe and insufficient for the four flats. U.K. Power...
  6. yly

    New meters in a house conversions

    Hi guys, I need a little help from the more experienced Sparkies, had a job a couple of months ago, a house conversion in to 6 flats, got a new 3 phase supply in, reyfield board after to split the supply. EDF came and connected the meters straight after the reyfield. Now have another job...
  7. 1

    EICR flats communal areas

    Hi guys, I'm testing a communal area of flats, just lighting circuits mainly and in the board they go to a timer and then off out to lights etc. And all lights are on push switches or pneumatic switches. But I can't get any insulation resistance reading. It's like 0.13meg Is it the switches...
  8. P

    Single phase distribution for small flats

    im in the process of pricing a small flat development (sheltered accommodation/safe house. type thing It's a 2 storey mid terrace. Being converted to 6 bedroom with small en suites. Shared kitchen diner. Initially I told the developer they need a 3 phase supply as electric showers and heating...
  9. P

    Door access system for flats

    Hi All, i did try searching the forum but I can't seem to open any of the post highlighted in the search results. I have been been asked to sort out a door entry intercom system with proximity reader for a block of 16 flats. All the usual suspects in terms of wholesalers are promoting the...
  10. dlt27

    EICR Help!

    Hi all, Any avice on the following would be appreciated. The buildng is a listed building that has been converted into 4 flats. All flats have KMF with 16mm t+e to each flat fed from cupboad outide bulding. Gas meters are in the cupboard as well.(PME system) 1 what I would like to know is does...
  11. P

    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...
  12. R

    Communal heating bonding

    Hi all, need to do main bonding in a flat that has none at the minute. It is on communal heating and the hot water has two entry points. Also the heating pipes enter the flat in numerous positions in the rooms and leave to feed other flats. My question is do all these need bonding? Thanks in...
  13. B

    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...
  14. Soulsurfer

    Smoke alarms existing builds ?

    Hey all I have just been given a load of flats etc and owners home etc to look after, replace cu's and generally update with ongoing maintenance but as it's the first work of this kind I've done I am wondering what requirements are regards smoke alarms etc.. as only places I've installed before...
  15. N

    BNO licence for Flats

    The local branch of SSEPD are saying that BNOs have to be licenced. Has anybody heard of this previously and if so who issues the licence. ie who do i phone.
  16. Leesparkykent

    Ryefield board prices

    After a 24way.....just wondering where other sparks buy from? My normal supplier has come back to me with a price of £1700 inc.
  17. N

    Cable runs in woden framed flats.

    The flats we will be working on will have a ceiling construction of easy joists below which will be noise reducing metal suspension bars, double plaster boards, another layer of noise reduction bars and a final layer of plasterboard. The gap between the plasterboards is expected to be 35mm. Is...
  18. D

    No Access to incoming meter supply in block of flats

    Was carrying out an eicr on a 2 bed flat. Unfortunately i was unable to gain access to the meter cupboard. What should i put down on the certificate? My gut says put it in the limitations but is this correct, or do i need to gain access ? Thanks Dave
  19. D

    Is a mother board first fix or second fix

    Hi I am a property developer currently doing a development of some flats. The contractor was to provide first fix electrics. He is saying this doesnt include the mother board and all the bit within it (I am not sure of the technical terms). but it seems to me that a mother board should be...
  20. G

    Eicr flats communal areas

    Hi guys, Got a test of communal areas of 9 blocks of flats coming up and just preparing the paperwork. What would you class as the description of premises ? I'm leaning towards commercial rather than domestic Cheers

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