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  1. 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?
  2. M

    Class 1, no metal, how to test?

    I want to PAT a coffee machine. It has a sealed plug; no class 2 mark; a round cable that suggests twin and earth; and no visible metal. Please how should I proceed? thank you.
  3. P

    changing consumer unit from plastic one to metal

    THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL NEWS ONLY
  4. G

    Bonding metal studwork,

    HI all, I need to bond metal stud work on new build houses, 4mm from socket to an upright, uprights have roof baton for noggins, then socket screwed to the baton, does the bond need access for testing at all? I'm looking into metal noggins for continuity,i think it will be better, just...
  5. S

    UK Second empty meter cabinet for a consumer unit to feed several garden circuits. Can a standard metal csu be fitt

    I have a customer who has installed a second empty meter cabinet for a consumer unit to feed several garden circuits. Can a standard metal csu be fitted in here, does it have to be in an ip65 enclosure also or can a ip65 plastic csu be used. I get csu has to be non combustible within a dwelling...
  6. J

    metal boxes earthing

    I have seen a few metal back boxes that have no earth terminal lug. Do the regs state the metal back box must have an earth wire to it? The earth on the socket/FCU is earthed to the backbox via the socket faceplate securing screws.
  7. 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...
  8. P

    wiring a metal building in HI.

    I'm located on the East side of the Big Island, Hawaii. Due to the copious amounts of rain and the ever-present Sulphur gas from Kilauea Volcano which ranges from virtually imperceptible to close the doors and windows and wait till the wind changes direction. I've purchased a Steel Master metal...
  9. S

    How to ensure safety of the wiring layout to a 20ft metal container

    The attached diagram shows how a 20ft metal container is currently wired. All swa (2.5mm 3c) is buried under new tarmac drive. My questions is how can I ensure this is safe with no way of getting any new cables back to the house. Is the RCBO at the house consumer unit along with the cpc earth...
  10. 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...
  11. C

    UK Hi Guys, is there a requirement for the metre isolator switch to have metal enclosure?

    Hi Guys, is there a requirement for the metre isolator switch to have metal enclosure?
  12. A

    UK Metal bathroom cabinet with inbuilt shaver socket not earthed

    I'm a pretty competent DIYer and always try to follow the relevant IEE/IET regs. Recently I ordered an LED bathroom cabinet from Amazon to replace an existing broken LED cabinet (the mirror was broken). The new cabinet is made out of aluminium, has LED bulbs in the glass on the front and a...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Is this tinned copper and is it classed as copper with regards scrap metal?

    I am having a cable stripping day in the garden whilst the rain clouds have gone. A few cables from older houses look like they are tinned copper. Here is a picture of the tinned copper and normal copper. Is it tinned copper? It was taken from imperial cable. Also, will the scrap yard treat...
  14. 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?
  15. K

    2 prong appliances with metal casing, are they safe to use ?

    I recently learned the importance of electrical grounding and checked all appliances in my home. Toaster, Microwave oven have 3 prong power cord, so their metal casing would not cause any shock if the device has worn out connection inside. Some others like fans on the floor have only 2 prong and...
  16. R

    Screws on Metal Backbox won’t tighten.

    I’ve been changing some sockets and the last one won’t tighten. They have used 75mm screws. The screw just slides into the lug. I’ve got a CK 3.5mm tap and tried that. Still no luck. Has anyone any tips or tricks? Or any screws that I could buy to make it tighter in the lug?
  17. K

    Change bt master phone socket for metal face plate

    Hi all, Trying to change a facetted. Not sure how to do it. Got a bit master phone line with this layout A White B Orange 2 White 3 Green 4 Black 5 Orange I want to change it for a new metal face plate, which has 1 2 3 4 5 6 What do the cables do. Thanks for your help Cheers Tony
  18. A

    Metal CU in a commercial setting

    Hi, Just wondering what people interpretations of the regs are regarding metal CU's in a commercial setting. I've seen some people code them C3 on an EICR and others say that the Metal CU's are just for domestic settings. I've read the regs and I think they could be read either way. Anyone any...
  19. gazdkw82

    Cables/corrugated metal sheeting

    I need to bring some flex cables through so corrugated metal sheeting which is on the upper side wall of an industrial unit. This is to supply some floodlights. I'm unsure what is the best way to go through the corrugated sheet. I dont want to use a compression gland with flex as I think that...
  20. Dartlec

    EICR Code for metal light switches with earth to backbox

    Posting this more as a discussion than seeking advice, as I've already fixed the issue. EICR on a house which at some point had been 'done up' with metal face plates for all the switches. When checked with a wander lead R2 was within spec on the ones I tested, but when taking a random one off...

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