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  1. W

    Is connector block allowed inside a fuse board?

    Hi all, wondering if someone can clarify this or refer me to a regulation regarding using connector block inside a Consumer Unit, I have some cables that are being moved the the RCD section of the CU but are too short and there is no practical way to get more length without making a mess. I’ve...
  2. N

    Glass Top Stove Inside a Drawer?

    Is it possible to install a glass top electric stove inside a drawer, whereby the stove is only in use when the drawer is pulled out?
  3. mattg4321

    Sockets in a public place inside locked steel cabinet

    Been asked to supply 13a sockets to 2 positions round a sports facility. The expected load is small, but the length of cable run is fairly long. I’ll probably be using 10mm2 2core with the swa as cpc. They have had problems with kids etc gaining access after hours and fiddling with things etc...
  4. R

    Adding more outside lights to same switch inside

    Hi. I have an outside porch light which has a switch just inside the hallway. I am adding 2 more outside lights to be switched on using that same switch. I have ran 1mm cable from the switch line and neutral & earth to the new light and continued that to the 2nd new light. When I switch the...
  5. JK-Electrical

    Inside the smart electric vehicle EV charger which doesn't need an earth rod

    • JK-Electrical
    • Thread
    • charger doesn't earth earth rod electric electric vehicle ev charger inside smart vehicle
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. Lister1987

    The Gift-It-On Thread - FREE PRODUCTS INSIDE THIS THREAD!!!

    The aim is simple and 2 fold To give an easy meabe of clearing out clutter that once was in use and now has no use to the owner To ensure that tools/equipment/literature that can be used by our sector gets as much useas possible Theres a few rules to ensure smooth running of the thread: Once...
  7. S

    Installing fibre from external man hole to inside building

    I currently have a large project coming up in which my company has asked me to install fibre into several buildings from external man holes, which will be dug out and installed by contractors. My intention on most is to come up the external wall using a security grade channelling from ground...
  8. H

    Can I charge this li ion battery in led lamp with 7.4V new charger? pics inside

    I really wanted to keep using my led lamp for my plants. So I bought a new charger. Altough I couldnt find a 8.4V charger, so I bought a universal charger. I tryed the setting on 7.5 Volt and I tested it for 5 min. But now I read on the internet that li ion batteries can explode and catch flames...
    • Hara
    • Thread
    • battery charge charger inside lamp led led lamp new
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. C

    Kopex inside metal trunking

    Hi all, New to the forum, question regarding Band 1 and Band 2 segregation... So on a site I'm working on, installing access control system. Now the access control panels have designated metal trunking for all relevant cables being low voltage. The trunking is directly above the panels. The...
  10. D

    Permanent Diesel Generators Installed Inside a Building

    Do somone know requirements for Permanent Diesel Generators Installed Inside a Building ?
  11. J

    Backlight for inside of mirror

    Hi all, I'm fixing an old mirror, which has an old, broken, small strip light inside. The light shines through an opaque flower-shaped window on the front of the mirror. What could I put back in? We have an electric 230v cable in place for it. Any recommendations/website links much...
  12. peeko

    CPCs in wrong holes inside consumer unit...x8!

    Hi everyone, I've recently done some testing on some welfare trailers used on building sites on behalf of the rental company at their base. Mixture of fixed wire/PAT/FAT to make sure they're going out to the customer OK. I've done 8 so far and they were brought brand new 12 months ago and I've...
  13. T

    Accessories inside bathroom unit

    What do the regs say in regards to placing accessories in units inside a bathroom within zone 2 I need to a supply for a toilet pump but needs to sat inside a cupboard... Thoughts please
    • Tom Christopher
    • Thread
    • accessories bathroom inside unit
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Gavin John Hyde

    Inside a smart meter courtesy of Big Clive

    We have often discussed the innards of a smart meter on here and what they can and can't do. this video by bigclive might be of interest to a few on here. Its not exactly the done thing to go and poke about your own. The bit at the start showing the contacts that detect if the covers removed...
  15. A

    Clap on/off light switch that can be used inside a regular switch

    Has anyone done this before? Its a gimmick I know but I always wanted to do it. I can see some sound activated switches but nothing that specific to claps, unless its a DIY one. I dont see how a DIY clap switch can go into a wall.
  16. Gavin John Hyde

    Recommended bathroom extractor vents for fitting from inside

    Been asked to price up for a bathroom fan installation, nothing to out of the ordinary there, except the bathroom is on the 4th floor of a townhouse! add the basement area below and its a tad high. So clearly not going to use a ladder or hire a tower just for this job. There are quite a few fans...
  17. D

    Electrician Jobs External mains power inside house?

    Hi, Just looking for a bit of advice, we live in a semi, and the mains power runs along our neighbours wall (about half way up the house) and then goes into our consumer unit which is in the kitchen. We have just begun building a lean to extension, which effectively means that the mains power...
  18. H

    Can you extend ring cabling with terminal strip inside socket back box?

    My boiler is currently plugged into a double 13A socket in my utility room. I want to move this connection to an FCU and add an extra double socket. As a general rule, I try to incorporate additional sockets and FCUs into the ring rather than via spurs, but the cabling that feeds the existing...
  19. S

    Photos of you van inside and out

    Hi all, Sorry of theres already a thread for this. Interested in how everyone has there van looking for storage, tools etc, looking for ideas Whitey
  20. R

    Some advice please, regarding wiring inside garden shed workshop?

    Some professional advice greatly appreciated here for design and costing purposes - two simple questions. Background: We've just replaced a 25 year old wooden shed - good service but sagging a little from age and too small for our needs - with a larger one from Beast Sheds Ltd. (Recommended!)...
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