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  1. M

    Loft wiring and insulation?

    Hi all. Our existing loft has had new insulation put in recently by the look of it, with the insulation covering the existing wiring. Am I breaking any regs or causing a potential hazard by fitting some loft boards for storage? Thanks guys.
  2. G

    Smoke alarms on loft conversion

    I'm due to start a loft conversion and building regs require smoke alarm, can anyone tell me if I need to install interlinked smokes on every floor ? cheers
  3. N

    Wiring In Loft

    I have recently started fitting new loft insulation and found a cable running between two bedroom lights ceiling roses is damaged and needs replacing, is Prysmian 1.0mm twin and earth ok there are no markings on the original but it does look to be 1.0mm, this is a straightforward job I have done...
  4. stidge

    sky plus switch or loft box ?

    Hi All, Ive posted before about this but is now completed need some advice please. we have 6 shotgun cables wired to loft, at minute 3 sky+ boxes are connected. we would like to keep as is but would like to have secondary sky to 3 other positions. I realise now I could have wired from RF out on...
  5. E

    Asbestos in loft

    I was asked to move a friend's bedroom light yesterday so went into the loft to inspect the existing circuit and when I lifted up their insulation in search of the cables I found some grey loose bits of insulation, and beneath that was another layer of fairly dirty thin insulation. There is not...
  6. W

    How cables get from CU to first floor / loft

    quick question for you guys. If we say the house again is timer frame with plasterboard covering the frame, 2 floors ground & first. When the cables exit your CU in a domestic property and go into the wall cavity, how do they get to your loft. The ring for upstairs prob jumps into the wall...
  7. M

    putting a light in my loft using wago

    hi there I was wondering if someone could help me i’m trying to supply a light to my loft adding a switch also in the loft to turn the light on. I have found a cable in the loft that supplies power to the living room lights. the living room has 2 ceiling roses which I am wondering if this is why...
  8. driverman

    Fitting fluos in loft space

    Hi, this subject was discussed a bit back when I was inquiring about best way to fit fluos in a loft space. I was suggesting ceiling rose /flex, jack chain. Anyway many said just screw fluo fittings to the timber. I though OK that's what I would of done years ago. In loft @ weekend to fit fluos...
  9. driverman

    suitable j/box in loft are

    Not a lot to day so yet another question. Got several (about 10) 1.mm lighting cables to join together in a loft space which has about 300mm + loft insulation. Years ago I would of used a J701 j/box with chocs blocks. Anything better on the market now? Would you guys fix the j/box above the...
  10. S

    Downlight fire hoods and loft insulation

    Hi I have seven Sylvania fire rated IP65 downlights fitted in my bathroom. I want to cover them with loft insulation. The instructions for the Sylvania downlights, shows a line diagram with loft insulation going over and on top of the fire hoods. I telephoned Sylvania and they confirmed it...
  11. driverman

    loft lighting

    Hi Guys, installing 2 x light points in large loft. Years ago I would of used 2 x fluorescent fittings suspended from beam using jack chain wrapped round said beam or besa sky hooks. Question is, would it still be sensible to use fluorescent fittings bearing in mind how cold lofts are nowadays...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Extractor fan venting into the loft.

    I have been asked by a regular customer to do a few small jobs in their house. One of the jobs was to replace an existing extractor fan which has vented into the loft for the past 5 years (approx). At present it does not work at all. I explained that I was not happy to do this and I explained...
  13. G

    Socket in loft off lighting circuit

    Aerial booster in loft, can i take a socket off the lighting cct, or perhaps a fcu? Cheers.
    • golfpaul
    • Thread
    • circuit lighting lighting circuit loft off socket
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. A

    down light's below an unconverted loft space

    My friends are ready to exchange their house but have been told they need to either replace the down lights in the top floor ceiling(below the loft) to fire rated spots or get smoke hats for each. I thought top floor spots didnt need to be fire rated when the is no escape route or livable space...
  15. C

    Loft conversion - RCD main switch query

    Hi all Unsure where to post this so if this is in wrong section I apologise! I have been asked to wire a family members loft conversion (one bedroom and en-suite) and I am planning to run a 16mm t&e to a new 5 way DB (lights, ring main and electric 10KW shower) in the loft and needed to know if...
    • cdisney
    • Thread
    • conversion loft main main switch query rcd rcd main switch switch
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    16mm T+E for Loft Extension, (en- suit shower. )

    Just wondering if any sparks out there would have any obligations or concerns about a proposed installation for loft conversion,, ( see drawing for details..).. Hear loads of conflicting theories about cable sizing for showers , some of them are borderline at best... and different...
    • sparkyjohn1
    • Thread
    • asking every extension installation loft shower showers trouble
    • Replies: 100
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. I

    Couple of questions regarding loft insulation and wiring

    I am planning on putting some floor boards in the loft and so have been looking around in the loft. I've noticed there is lighting circuit wiring , two extractor fans , electric shower cabling and red fire alarm cable. I have noticed that not all the wiring is above the insulation and recall...
    • internet
    • Thread
    • couple insulation loft questions regarding wiring
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  18. D

    Moving Generation Meters From Loft

    I am looking to move a major amount of generation meters fitted on boards in the roofspace which are difficult for the meter reader to read. First off I guess I would appreciate some help as regards what is entailed in moving the meter to a position alongside the consumer unit and how to make...
  19. S

    loft conversion

    doing my first loft conversion.need six sockets,light and smoke alarm .thinking of new ring circuit,light and alarm off existing light circuit ...is this the easiest/best way and approx what price do i charge
  20. G

    Guess what's in the loft?

    On Friday I went over to see a friend of mine,she's had a lot of problems lately and is having to move house,anyway she's bought this new place in Southport and funnily enough it's a house I've often looked at as I've driven passed.So she rang me and asked me if I could check the electrics...
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