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  1. sythai

    32mm PVC conduit...?

    Think I may have used this years ago but not sure....? Anyone know if there is such a thing please? Probably be needing 4 lengths, few couplers and an angle box Got to run in a 10mm supply across an external wall but customer wont go for SWA ! Cant go inside either, ummmm. Next thing is...
  2. G

    Inside Ceiling mount Pir

    Hi guys long time reader, short time poster..! A quick question if you don't mind. Have a customer who is thinking of fitting a Pir and loosing the switch in his hallway at home. However he plans to move out next year and asked if anyone made a PIR that was "pet proof"? Is there such a...
  3. M

    PIR coding

    Just finished a periodic in a domestic premises due to be up for rental shortly. My query is, Supply is TNS Counsumer unit is metalclad with tails entering bottow of DB through bushed holes but the tails are not rcd protected? Should this be code 4 as does not complie with current edition...
  4. S

    Garden sockets

    Was asked for some advice today regarding a outside socket. Fella has bought one of them inflatable spa hot tubs, he said the spa has a rcd plug on it and wants to know if he can spur from a socket inside and stick a outdoor socket outside to plug in the spa. I informed him that this was...
  5. R

    BS 88 60/80 Amp carrier. how to tell what its actually got inside?

    How do you guys deal with this on test sheets.? Got a BS88 - Main cut out says 60/80amp on side. but cant see what it actually is .? Do i have to get the DNO to come out and tell me this or would they have a record of whats actually protecting the property. Is this a stupid question? am i...
  6. M

    Illuminating light for inside of glass vase?

    Hello again :) I am looking for a way to insert a battery operated light into a coloured glass vase, and don't know where to start - had a look at the Maplins and CPC sites, but haven't a clue. Basically imagine a vase turned upside down, so the bottom is at the top, - the vase will eventually...
  7. I

    Wago connectors inside light fitting

    hi guys just had my first delivery of wago boxes and pushfit/lever connections. quick question can you use these connectors within a light fitting seperate from the the actual wago enclosure? i cant see why not as the light fiting will be acting as the outer enclosure. mainly want to use for...
  8. G

    Can anyone recommend a board for RCBOs that has some space inside?

    Hello as above really, looking for something with some space inside so can make a tidier job of dressing cables. Quoting for a job that will have 12 RCBOs fitted needing to leave a few spare ways. Wasn't too happy with the last one with the neutral and functional earth fly leads in there too (9...
  9. A

    Need to know how to connect sy multiflex cable urgent for my am2!!

    I am halfway through my am2 test today and i havnt got a clue how to connect the sy multiflex cable. can anybody help please thanks aaron
  10. D

    Switch controlling the meter.

    Couldn't believe my eyes, heard about it never seen it. It was a tnc-s system and I discovered a out of place switch by the box labeled as outside light and to my surprise it actually done something else. Anyone else discovered this ? And what can potentially be the danger. Don't want to go to...
  11. S

    Running earth wire inside flagpole.

    I've got to provide earthing and lightning protection for a steel tower. The lightning protection is to be joined with the bonding of the steelwork. There's a metal pole on the top which will have a battery powered obstacle light on top of it. An air rod will be attached to the pole and will...
  12. T

    Acceptable means of making a spare live conductor safe - inside external floodlight

    I've got an old floodlight outside my domestic property that I want to replace with a new Low-Energy unit. The new unit has no PIR, so just has a Live, Neutral & Earth connector inside the IP65-rated housing. The connector itself has push-buttons cable clamps a bit like cheap speakers have, so...
  13. J

    Inside or out?

    What is the definition of premises with regards to where the main bonding should go? I live in a 4 stroy mid terrace house. The road is level with 1st floor. There is a small sun-con courtyard with a path/bridge from the road to the front door on the 1st floor. The services run under the path...
  14. P

    cables inside 75mm wall and celotex

    Hi All, when running cables in walls of this size any recommendation for installation methods as space is tight, currently all the cables are running in front of celotex (timber stud with not much space) but although RCD protected would you install conduit/trunking inside but this would...
  15. H

    Carrying steps inside van

    Any one got a good method of keeping step ladders off the floor in the back of the van, been looking at the Jet Rack but its american. I don't want to carry them on the roof rack.
  16. K

    C/u inside garage - needed or not?

    Does a detached garage neccessarily require a consumer unit ? Is a 16A radial installed in 2.5mm 3core SWA (protected by 30mA RCD @ Main C/U), sufficient and compliant? Circuit only supplies 1 x light & 1 x twin socket. Came across this today quoting for something else and the customer asked...
  17. C

    RCD trip in static caravan

    Hi. New member so be gentle:) First of all, a little background.- I have been an electrician since qualifying in '95. Worked on and off until 2007 when i became a manager in a caravan park. Got 2391 and inspection/testing in 2003. Now to the problem - One particular customer has problems with...
  18. L

    Vauxhall combo wanted - straight swap for alfa romeo 166 3ltr v6

    :)Hi everyone.:) I use the forums a bit so thought it would be the ideal place and audience to put this to. Finaly after a bit of deliberation, I am setting up as self employed, waiting on NIC inspection at present. So I am in the running for a small van. I am looking for a transit connect, or...
  19. K

    Inside van pics

    thought it be a good thread to have, lets see the inside of electrcians vans, i know some are messy but would be great to see pictures of your well racked out vans etc, i know so people are well proud of their shelving also will give me some ideas. thought it make intresting viewing too...
  20. M

    Outside socket

    Hello everyone, I am fitting an IP66 outside RCD double socket. Do you know if I can run cable straight from the socket inside or do i need to fit a fused swich next to the inside socket and run it from that? Cheers

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