Multiple commercial units within the same steel frame cant each have a PME supply (from the same transformer), we have to install an earth electrode to each unit. Did anyone know that? The NICEIC tech help didnt today...
Even though NPG supply a MET cant be used.
A break in the neutral...
TNC-S main supply with 16mm swa supplying garage consumer unit from main consumer unit in house, then 4mm swa supplying pond equipment through pond fuse box. (Pond cable run approx 40m)
Pond has a metal unistrutt frame and cover over pond equipment, this frame has its support legs concreted...
I am wanting to complete the nvq level 3 in less than a year,I have been told people have done it in two to three months or 2 years I definitely don't want to do it in two years I have a good work ethic
Got a jolt from the metal frame of my 2020 Sony KD-65X9000H TV.
Measuring 120VAC at all times unit is plugged in. Now I know there's often some leakage with double insulated items but I thought that 120v seemed fairly high.
Is that somewhere around the expected amount to leak?
Contacted Sony...
Hi guys
After some suggestions. My next job will be to wire a new timber frame extension throughout.
My questions are any tips for running cables down outside of beams to sockets and also thinking about using oval conduit within walls containing insulation boards.
Any tips much appreciated.
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customer had installed a 10m awning that is secured to a very substantial 6” box steel frame, concreted in either end - large goal post if you will. It is fitted on the garden patio, just outside the entrence to his living area accesd by sliding doors. The motor is a low current single...
Is there any regulation on when remedial works need to be completed by? I can see they state 28 days for domestic landlord certification. However this is a commercial unit, client has asked if there's an allocated time to get the C2 remedial works done by.
Hi there,
First time poster, thanks for your advice!
At the factory where I have just joined, we have some electricians that are mainly experienced in residential installs and not a lot of industrial.
I am an electrical engineer with electrical design experience (generally fixed...
We are having our 1930s house (recently purchased) rewired. We’ve noticed that the mains supply enters the house through our front door frame. Our electrician advised contacting the power network to recite but the prices of this look huge! Is there any workaround, such as moving the cable...
Just bought into MK Grid Plus system to provide required flexibility for light switches.
Shocked to see that the frames have captive screws held in place by a washer.
Need to use longer screws as most of my back boxes are too far back. Ordinarily you junk the screws that come with sockets...
Hi again.
Right, I am seeing very mixed reactions and comments about the below question, I am just hoping to find a basic answer and reference please.
If you are installing a TL (fronius primo 3.6 in my case) to a domestic property, in the loft space with 16panels already installed on the...
Evening all
Have many of you worked with timber frame buildings? Im pricing 9 houses which are all timber frame and have easy joist so no drilling of joists
All houses are 4 bedroom with TV and DATA points in each room, downlights downstairs and a garage with a light and socket
How long would...
Hi any one got some advice on putting a cooker extractor hood discharge through timber frame house wall. Reason I ask is that I use to work (labourer) on timber frame houses a long time ago and think there could be some sort o guide lines related to going through the timber wall and membrane ...
Hi guys Ive been offered an opportunity to wire 12 timber frame passive houses, is there anything I should be doing differently as there passive?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to put some LED strip lighting behind my bed (after redecorating). I have installed some warm white downlights in ceiling but want a small amount of mood lighting.
The strip light is coming from a fused spur, into the driver and then to the strip light. The only...
I need 1 100A MCCB and 1 switch disconnector that is obsolete, has anybody found an equivalent?
They are both wont switch at all.
I'll contact Dorman tomorrow but though I'd chance my look here.
Am looking to install a dimplex ac3cn recessed air curtain into suspended ceiling the weight of unit is 8.7kg and has holes for m8 threaded rods, the ceiling above in the shop will be plasterboard and would like to know what fitting are best to support the m8 threaded rods. Last time i installed...
arrived in the post, whole set of the frame + 6 sets of dies was under £100... 4 times less than comparable knipex.
frame is aluminium really lightweight and there is a steel version too.
all machined metal no wobbly plastic bits and feels well made.
dies click in place no messing with the...
Hi All
Just done my first 2 timber frame New build.
What is the reference method for cables installed in Timber frame walls full of insulation >100mm????
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