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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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
  13. 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...
  14. S

    Generation Meter in the Loft - Really

    We had our generation meter read a couple of weeks ago and I was surprised that he was doing a risk assessment on accessing the generation meter for future reference. When I asked him about it he said some were in the loft and lots in completely inaccessible places so they were collating data...
  15. yellowvanman

    Wiring in thatch loft

    Just done an EICR for a thatched property, number of issues but 2 which are not so easy to fix: 1) Twin and earth cable run all around loft space, quite haphazardly (no thermal insulation around) - in a few places mice have had a little nibble at the cable. Can see underlying black/red...
  16. U

    Loft extension

    Guys, could I have your views on the existing scenario:- TNS with 16mm supply tails. Sealed service fuse, so unable to confirm rating at time of writing. Consumer's tails are 16mm to 60A switchfuse and 16mm to henley block. Then recently split by previous electrician to supply existing old...
  17. S

    Adding power to the loft

    With reference to the attached file (LoftSocket.pdf)... I need to add power in the loft for a TV amplifier. In previous houses I tapped into the light ceiling rose which was easy enough because the lighting circuit was a 'looped circuit' so there was a permanent live available (see pages 1...
  18. S

    Loft conversion install

    Hi Guys, im looking at getting my loft coverted and before I get a couple of sparks in to quote for the work, I just want to get some advice. 1. Can the new lighting circuit come from the first floor lighting circuit? (6-8 LED 5w gu10 & ensuite fan) 2. Can the new sockets come off the first...
  19. N

    Loft insulation and 6W LED GU10 fittings?

    So any advice for what to do with loft insulation around GU10 light fittings with 6W (240v) bulbs in? At least one or two of them are to be under boarding too, so not much height above the top of the fitting and the boarding? (Couple of cm maybe?)
  20. linuxthefish

    Running coaxial cable from the loft to lounge

    What's the best way to run coaxial cable from the loft? On the outside or through the walls or floorboard/stairs somehow? They are plastered walls..

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