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    Siting of fuse box.

    I'm renovating an old cottage which includes replacing the kitchen. Currently the fuse box is at ceiling height about 920mms above the drainer side of the sink unit. Is it against the regs to have a fuse box above the sink unit? Was thinking of relocating the sink anyway but it would be useful...
  2. S

    Height of switch gear...???

    Hi. New to this site so hopefully this question is in the right place. Working on new build atm, and sockets and switches are at the correct height (450 -1200mm off ffl) But the other sparky has asked me to install fan isolator switches at 2010mm (top of box) and for the storage heaters...
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    scaffold - younman minimax 5.1m working height

    Hi All For sale is my scaffold which consists of; 2 platforms with trap doors 1 base section 4 wheels (adjustable) 4 long outriggers 4 silver cross braces 9 red straight braces 2 seven foot ladder sections 2 three foot ladder sections £850 o.n.o buyer collects ;) I have owned this for 6...
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    PASMA - Work at Height (Essentials) Course

    PASMA - Work at Height (Essentials) Course If I completed the above course, would I be allowed to go up a lamp post in a cherry picker ?
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    CU Height

    Evening All, On a full refurbishment project which has 'client-expanded'since it was started I now need to get a two row CU as the number of circuitshave increased significantly. This is going in a cloakroom cupboard on a wallunderneath two ABB automation enclosures. Now that it's two row, the...
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    LED up liighters for swimming pool

    Bit of a help required, I've been asked to quote on up lighters for an indoor teaching swimming pool Currently its lit by 16 50W GU10 up lighters on a 1000W dimmer, customer wants to upgrade to LED but have more light The pool has a vaulted ceiling and the lights are currently mounted on...
  7. Sparky10

    Switch height problem

    Hi guys, i am currently doing a referb on an old building i have a little problem and wanted some advice. As i always put my switches at 1200mm to the top of the switch the builder now has Nogins at this hight also! meaning now when it comes to putting my backbox on,the timber is now in the...
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    Socket Height?

    Hi all, Just curious; I know the general height of a socket is 450mm to bottom but if it was lower (say 300 mm to bottom) would this be picked up by building control in a new extension (not new build) or is it just a case of using common sense providing appliances can be plugged in safely...
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    Kitchen socket heights ?

    what height do yous usually have your kitchen sockets, is it a set height or all depending on the kitchen thats being installed ?
  10. S

    Socket height

    Am I right in thinking a garage conversion attached to the house DOESN'T come under the 450 -1200mm height rule
  11. D

    consumer unit height

    Hi all, From what I understand the switches of a consumer unit have to be at 1200mm. The old consumer unit is way up high out of reach in the electric / Gas cupboard but the placement of it allows access from the doorway standing on the floor as there is a difference in height of floor levels...
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    Dado Trunking

    Got an office to fit dado trunking around, Just wondering if someone has a magic number hight wise for the trunking as no office furniture is there yet. I could take an educated guess I know but just checking in case someone knows better. Thanking you.
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    building regs on fuseboard height

    Hi all, I haven't done a new build for a while but I was speaking to another electrician the other day who told me that fuseboards fall into the 450mm - 1200mm height band for disables access. Is this correct?
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    Distribution board height when replacing original ?

    Replacing a dis board at a house its 6ft up inside a cupboard . What height does this have to be for the new board ? Do i have to lower it for part M ? I`m using this for one of my assessment jobs so i want it to be right All answers appreciated ( even the smug ones )
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    Building inspector's height of sockets query

    Good evening fella's, Just about to quote for installing a new ring circuit along with other stuff for a customer as they are currently having a new extension built. Ive not really have much experience with building inspectors during the course of a build as I've always just worked on my own...
  16. ses

    Triple set of ladders for sale

    Heavy duty triple set of ladders for sale Not sure on exact height as yet but as long as my ford transit medium wheelbase roof £60 collected camberley Surrey
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    Loft insulation and 6W LED GU10 fittings?

    So any advice for what to do with loft insulation around GU10 light fittings with 6W (240v) bulbs in? At least one or two of them are to be under boarding too, so not much height above the top of the fitting and the boarding? (Couple of cm maybe?)
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    Ground mount/flat roof array with adjustable feet / height?

    Can anybody help......I am trying to design a solar install. on a single height ground mount frame.A flat roof array system has been suggested to me which we will mount on concrete.Our problem being the site of install has quite a large run on it and could end up a lot of work to get the...
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    Fan switch in bathroom

    Hi all Can i put a fan isolation switch in a bathroom 2m from the bath and sink and above the height of the door. I should look it up but i thought i would ask you guys Cheers
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    accessories height? 450mm

    Went to price a re wire yesterday and the electrician has told the customer that he needs to chase them into the wall at a height of 450mm 1200mm to building regs. The installation is in an existing dwelling and are on the skirting boards which is to low to get a plug in. I have advised them to...

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