Hi guys, was just wondering if anyone could tell me what this actually means:
7.6 Cable entry holes in ceiling above luminaires, sized or sealed so as to restrict the spread of fire. List number and location of luminaires inspected. (Separate page)
Is it only relevant to designated fire...
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Thinking of getting a drill for extractor fan vent holes thru walls - have used multi holes in circular pattern b4 now for the odd one or two Ive done but seem to be getting more of these, always been 100mm dia so far - assume sds mains is best way, is it worth getting a set? any...
I am trying to find a better way of getting cables down inside an existing stud wall. At the moment I am cutting an access hole below each noggin to allow me to drill and feed the conduit/cable up but would rather not have the hassle of making good.
I have seen these extra long flexible drills...
a while back i saw some dust collector things advertised, and now i have 20 DL to fit into a finished kitchen which is double boarded and they are right over the worktops so collecting the dust at the top would save me ALOT of cleaning up, but i can't seem to find them anywhere. did i imagine it?
Any of you guys got any good ideas for mounting D/G 13amp socket outlets in metal skirting trunking? the site I am on has metal skirting trunking which has small sections with pre-cut holes for the mounting of faceplates - trouble is the trunking is so old and no identification markings to...
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I came across some really cheap and nasty sockets in a house today. They don't have the metal straps to earth the screw holes, fortunately the installer had earthed back boxes but it would be easy to overlook this - particularly if a DIYer had put them in.
Question is do they comply...
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Bit of clarification please.
When I want to drill a hole in a joist it says in the building regs book that the hole should be between 0.25 and 0.4 x the span.
so is the span the entire length of the joist from front to back of building or is it between the supports? ie in the kitchen i'm...
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I fit a lot of IPX5 and IPX6 accessories and wonder if I should be drilling a drain hole at the spot that's usually indicated. Most have instructions that have no guidance except to say that the IP rating will be compromised if you drill a drain hole.
However the instructions with a make...
Does anyone have any contacts for a reasonably priced security cage or enclosure for an external wall mounted inverter ?
Our client is located in an area where they are worried about theft and/or vandalism?
Thanks
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I am wanting to fit an extractor fan in a kitchen wall. The spec says it needs a hole 173mm in diameter, but the diamond core drill bit sets I see for sale at the usual places only seem to go up to 152mm. Any advice or alternative suggestions please? Thanks
As above really, Massive green house converted into small units.
Basic supply was single phase and when he asked for 3 phase this is what they ve done.
Basicly you ve got 2 phase and netural from one cable and a seperate earth, 2nd cable has 1 phase another CPC.
Its a private supply, All this is...
Can someone please help. I am running some cables in our new exstension. The joist are approx 4.2m long, am i right in thinking that i have to drill my holes between 0.25m and 1.68m on either side. Many Thanks
I have a makita HR2470 an sds drill and want to know if i can use it for core drilling applications 4" core holes for extractor fans etc
whats the difference between a standard hammer drill and a diamond core hole drill?
at the moment i rent one for the day £25.00
cheers luke
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what are your methods of chasing plaster board walls with skim.
example : say i want new socket on to ring circuit at height 450mm, how would you get the cable down past the noggin/support between studs.
do you chase out either side of noggin and cut into the noggin, so...
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