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    Running ring final cables in loft eaves

    Hi All. I am wiring a loft conversion and want to avoid covering cables in the insulation. I can clip the cables to the studs on the other side of the wall in the zone parallel to the socket outlets. Is this sensible thing to do or would you rather run in the holes through the joists and apply...
  2. P

    No power in the loft

    Hi I am about to have a loft aerial fitted in my loft, via BT, as I did not realise that BT requires one for its BT TV service to get normal / freeview channels. The house is only four years old and every room has a tv point fitted and the tv cables all meet in the loft, but are currently not...
  3. G

    UK Conduit and loft insulation?

    Hi, Iam replacing my loft insulation to a thickness of 270mm, putting 100mm between the joists and then 270 over the top, then flooring it. I’m Putting 175mm loft legs on top of the joists which are 130mm which should give a slight air gap. My question is there is 20mm metal conduit running...
  4. N

    Loft conversion advice

    Hello everyone, let me begin by stating I am a homeowner after some advice and will in no way be attempting any electrical work my self. We are considering having our loft converted into a bedroom with en suite bathroom. I would like some advice so when I am getting quotes I can make sure I am...
  5. NellyManjaro

    Smoke alarm in loft but not a loft

    Full rewire job.... Full rewire on fully refurbished and decorated property... Loft has been converted to a room but not heated but is no way classed as a habitble room as building control have clearly stated due to numerous reasons including height being about 5ft at the highest point and the...
  6. B

    Loft conversion Smoke detection

    Hi all, as most people will be aware the building regulations on fire protection for loft conversions are pretty strict. The situation I have on a couple of loft conversions is this. buliding inspector now requires fire doors on all doors leading onto escape route or smoke detection in ALL...
  7. E

    Loft conversion help?

    Looking at wiring a loft conversion , it’s a large loft and there will be a bathroom a bedroom and a walk in wardrobe , The sockets are wired from the loft but are in conduit to a junction box (have only located one junction box just now) I plan on taking my cables for sockets and lights to the...
  8. D

    Bathroom spotlights. loft condensation

    HI we have six spotlights in our bathroom, I went up in the loft today and noticed a lot of condensation on the roof felt i also lifted a couple of the floor boards ( chip board type ) to find them soaked with condensation which appears to be going up into the loft through the spotlights, are...
  9. C

    Connecting 2 Nest cameras to loft plug, possibly lighting circuit

    I have 2 Google Nest Outdoor cameras that I’d like to mount front and back under the eaves and power from the loft. Their power details: “Plugs into a standard household power outlet AC adapter input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.2AAC adapter output: 5V DC, 1.4A” This house is a rental, so no...
  10. F

    Burned out loft wiring and overload?

    I could use some help and advice for this setup in a new house. No clue about electrics.. just want to identify if this is safe or a bodge job (I didn't do it). The loft has been converted and has the wiring as follows... It's at the end of wire, which I believe is called a 'spur'. Wire up from...
  11. B

    Recommendation for loft PIV

    Hi, I've had a little search on the forum but can't find anything on this. Basically, live in an old cottage and suffer from some damp and condensation through the winter (property has double glazing). Going to try a positive input ventilation unit in the loft- does anyone have recommendations...
  12. S

    Double Pole Switch for Loft Light

    Hi looking for some expert advice on the following . Am in the process of fitting light in my loft. I have spured off the last light on the end of the radial light circuit using 1mm twin & earth. I would usually utalise a single pole 1 gang switch to switch the live. I believe this is standard...
  13. A

    3 storey house HMO

    hi guys Have a 3 storey house (loft converted) that is getting converted into a HMO with 5 x bedrooms, 1 x communal living room and 1 x communal kitchen. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. The main incoming cable is on a 100amp fuse. The landlord is not bothered about what tenants elec usages...
  14. B

    Derating cables laid on top of loft insulation

    Hi All, opinions please, just been to a property that has a 6mm cable ontop of 200mm of loft insulation so not buried. What de-rating factor would everyone apply to this Would it help if i could get it in some big trunking?
  15. K

    Loft lighting

    found a double socket in my loft which I want to use for lighting up there. can I use 1.5mm twin and earth connected between the socket and a 3amp fuse switch to power the lights?? TIA x
  16. B

    Cavity wall access from Loft to 2nd floor for low voltage cable.

    Hi guys, I know this is technially not a mains electrical question as it's regarding network cable (CAT7) rated for inwall installation. But my question follows the same theory. I'm looking at dropping a few network cables from the gable end of my wall in the loft down into a room on the 2nd...
  17. T

    Would really appreciate some advice on faulty wall socket in loft

    I have a double wall socket in the loft that isn't working, its directly above the control panel and switch for the underfloor heating in the bathroom on the floor below. It doesnt work whether this is switched on or off. When inspected the socket I noticed it looked like the black wire on the...
  18. C

    Installing loft socket

    could someone tell me what this is and would I be able to wire a plug from it
  19. Lee Gold

    3 plate method, loft light only turns on if bedroom light is switched off?

    I wired 3 plate method loft light from supplying from my sisters bedroom light ceiling rose, the only way the loft light I fitted tuned on is if my sisters bedroom light was off, so then I it was really bugging me I went back to my connections supplying the loft light at my sisters ceiling rose...
  20. Zerax

    Cheap batten fittings... for a loft

    Does anyone know of a source of cheap batten fittings... I used to get cheap fluorescent ones but they all seem to be LED ones which are a trifle overkill just for a loft... with like 30 mins per year usage !

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