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  1. Highspark24/7

    Looking for metal clad accessory's

    Hi all we are doing a domestic house that is an old log cabin type building and client wants galv conduit throughout we have and I am looking for a supplier of a full range of metal clad accessory's All switching is going to be wireless but will need some sort of grid switch for module
  2. jonperry64

    Are metal clad sockets more heat resistant than plastic ones?

    As per title really. I need to install a storage heater which is quite close to a 13amp socket. The socket would be about 5cm from very bottom of heater. I don't think much heat is emitted from that part of the heater, but as a precaution, would there be any advantage in changing the socket to a...
  3. A

    Magnets on a metal clad distribution board

    What is everyones opinion about fridge magnets being used on a consumer unit? I understand edi-currents and that it’s not recommended, but is there solid reasoning why? Just for some context, I work for a large housing association in the West Midlands UK completing the electrical safety...
  4. FUSEServices

    Does a metal clad 2g switch with key switch same plate exist?

    Im after a metal clad 1g switch plate with a 1g switch and em light test key switch on same plate. Doesn't seem to be one anywhere. I know I can use a grid switch or Scolmore Click. Anyone know why this is?
  5. K

    metal conduit Running multiple singles through a metal clad box

    Hi . Im running some conduit , a long horizontal with metal clad boxes , with vertical runs to a term box for light fittings and a couple of smoke alarms . Was going to use 4 way boxes dropping down to the sockets and up to the light s. Is it acceptable to run them through the metal clad boxes...
  6. F

    Best way to to move light switch to other side of wall when dealing with metal boxes (commercial construction)?

    My first post and thank you for reading. I live in a commercial building that was converted to residential. I have a walk in closet where the light switch was installed inside the closet. I am adding shelving and want to move the switch so that it is on the other side of the wall to make space...
  7. B

    UK Metal clad db.

    What is the correct way to replace a 3 way storage heater fuse box - a separate DB or incorporated in main DB which is also to be replaced?
  8. C

    Commercial building MK metal clad sockets

    Hey guys, So I have a community centre I do some work for, they are looking to replace all the sockets and switches, which is a load of them. They are currently metal sockets and switches, because its an old building most of the sockets are in the large skirting board, because of this I...
  9. C

    UK Metal clad cable entry

    Hi all, level 3 qualified sparky here, just getting back into it after some time out. So, what is considered best practice these days when installing a metal clad consumer unit. Are all these Fancy Dan cable glands actually required or are they just another money spinner. I've found if you...
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    House has a lean to with a metal clad box and plastic double switched socket adjacent to a waste water drain.

    A lean to with a metal clad box and a plastic double switched socket fitted to it adjacent to a water drain for a washing machine. Obviously I am not happy with it so thought I would fit a BG weatherproof IP66 as a direct replacement; thinking I had to remove the flex I pulled some 2.5mm T&E...
  11. M

    Recommendations for metal clad accessories

    Looking for recommendations on a good range of metal clad accessories that are good value but still of decent quality? What are people using?
  12. R

    25mm Knockout Metal Clad Boxes.

    I’m looking for some metal clad sockets. But I need 25mm knockouts. Does anyone know any surface mounted metal clad sockets that have them? MK do some nice ones but they are only 20mm knockouts.
  13. E

    For Sale get your wallets out, shed clearance mcbs, metal clad items etc

    MK stuff (New in package) 2x 13A DP secret key CU with neon, tamper proof key metal clad with boxes 1x 20A DP key operated switch metal clad with backbox 1x 2G 13A socket with backbox 1x Acel 2G socket enclosure ip65 1x Wiska 900x900mm JB white 1x Honeywell 8v 1A transformer 1x Aico Ei208 CO...
  14. O

    Switch fuse - metal clad recommendations

    Need to do a switch fuse install and I was wondering which products people prefer ........ Needs to be metal as the sub main is going to be SWA Thanks
  15. F

    Vintage/aged metal clad accessories

    Looking for a supplier of vintage/aged looking metal clad accessories. I have a client who has just purchased a run down cottage as a renovation project. The kitchen has painted brick walls, which she loves and wants to maintain. She would like the cable runs in steel conduit and the...
  16. I

    Fly Leads For Swa On A Metal Clad Db

    Once again after some knowledge from some wise old men. As per photo, I have been issued from a contractor a C2 for 'The MICC/SWA or earth bar cables earth system is incorrectly connected.' I have 26 metal clad consumer units with this C2 where the earth tag has been fitted with nut & bolt...
  17. S

    PVC conduit into metal clad consumer unit

    I'm assuming this is a no no now under amendment 3 unless the consumer unit is in an outbuilding etc?
  18. N

    Metal Clad Switch Fuse?

    Hey folks, Does anyone know where you can get a more compact 100a metal clad switch fuse? I need to fit one in a external meter box which has limited space, all the ones in my local wholesalers (city & Ross elec) are round 300mm high x 250mm wide this isn't giving me much room to fit and make...
  19. F

    Metal clad consumer

    Right starting to annoy me lol. These new metal clad consumers are bigger than are previous consumer units I've been installing 3rd one this last two weeks were I've struggled for space been lucky each time about 50mm out so I've had to move service head nylons else having similar problems
  20. R

    Metal Clad board on TT system

    Hello all, Currently pricing up a job, which is to install a new ring, light and shower circuit for a small extension. The exsiting board is full so I was considering putting in a second board just for these circuits. After flicking through osg i was going to use a main switch and individual...

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