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  1. S

    Moving Consumer Units

    Generally, we would use the Wiska box. A couple of times apprentices have asked whether it would be OK to run a 6mm cable and join to the original ring mains in the Wiska. If the Wiska box is accessible for future R1+R2 testing, is there any reason this can't be done? My instinct is to say...
  2. S

    Moving Light Switch/ Adding Spots

    Hi all, DIYer here. I am moving a light switch and adding spots to my lounge. In order to move the switch I firstly identified the constant Live going into my exiting switch, spliced this with Wago’s onto a new cable and down into my new switch. Using the 2 plate method I then ran a switch...
  3. L

    Moving from the Security sector tips

    Hi everybody, I'm new here, I thought this may be the place to ask if anybody has done similar, I came out of college after doing my level 3 2365 and 17th Edition, I've been working in security installation for 7 years, cctv, intruder, access etc etc, however I would ideally like to get more in...
  4. Jaqqqqqq

    Earthing rod garden moving

    Hello experts. I have a black cable running from the loft , up the garden, under the garden. Can I move the rod to a different part of the garden? The plug attached works and would be helpful to use. Any advice would be great thank you. UK.
  5. N

    Moving Home Ground Wire

    Hi all, First-time poster here. There is a hose bib in my garage that I would like to move down so it is closer to the floor. However, the house's ground wire is clamped to the side of the bib. In light of this, is there a problem with (or are there any considerations that come with) removing...
  6. B

    Wires sticking out after moving doorbell

    Hello. I am located in the Maryland, USA and have no real electrical experience. I just replaced my Nest video door bell with another non-subscription based brand. It went well, except that the original doorbell was tightly fit into a corner by the builder and I discovered that the new doorbell...
  7. Ft2300

    Moving a light switch - is an rcd needed?

    Hi, we've bought a house which has the light switches in the reception rooms behind the door - we don't want to rehang the doors to open the other way as the rooms are small and it obstructs furniture. I've had a few quotes of £100-£200 to move the lights switch to a different wall but one...
    • Ft2300
    • Thread
    • light light switch moving needed rcd switch
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  8. A

    Question About Moving from Level 3 to NVQ Level 3

    Good afternoon, So earlier this year I passed my Level 2 Electrical Installation course and I'm due to start my Level 3 next month. However, my Level 2 course was provided by City & Guilds whilst the Level 3 I'll be doing next month will be provided by EAL. Would this be a problem for when I...
  9. L

    Electrician moving from Hong Kong

    Hi All I have just completed ECCTIS skill map assessment, so stupid that I forgot to provide my apprenticeship cert to ECCTIS, thus the outcome is NVQ2 only. I have just provide my craft cert in EE only. Attached is ECCTIS's recommendation for me. Dose anyone know is that mean when i...
  10. C

    Moving socket to opposite wall.

    Have a double socket on one side of wall which needs to be on opposite wall 6m away. Can I swap out twin socket for a junction box/blank and then run twin an earth via trunking on top of skirting to new socket location? Many Thanks, A
  11. V

    Moving CU to the Middle of house.

    Hope you are all having a good weekend. I've been asked to quote for a rewire and at the moment the CU is at the side of the house. Because the house is being reconfigured the client wants the CU moving to the middle of the house in a what will be a services cupboard. I've not had to do...
  12. M

    Moving a Consumer Unit

    Hi guys, hoping you can assist with your combined knowledge. So i need to put in a new board, after doing an EICR there was no RCD protection on the sockets and the tenant frequently uses the sockets for outdoor electrical equipment. The board is old anyway. So i was going to put in a new...
  13. S

    Electrician moving from Ireland

    Hi guys. Looking for abit of advice. I'm Irish and qualified with 2 years. And have a few different courses under my belt. My girlfriend and I are thinking of moving to london as she was offerd a job. I have experience in domestic and industrial. Basically I just want to know what I need to do...
    • Smaher7
    • Thread
    • electrician ireland moving roi
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Ireland
  14. Dartlec

    Moving CU - Suitable enclosure?

    EICR today which will need a new CU and clearly I am going to struggle to replace the CU where it is because of height limits - voila: Current board is 21cm high and can't find any board wider than a garage board that will fit because of the curtain rail... Makes sense anyway to move it...
  15. N

    Moving plug socket to front of Fitted wardrobes wi

    Hi, I’m about to get some fitted wardrobes installed which will cover 2 plugs sockets. The wardrobes will be fitted wall to wall, so only front fascia visible It has been suggested to move the plug sockets to the front outside face of the wardrobes ( the end units will have stable doors and...
  16. S

    Moving socket on ring

    Hi all, Moving a socket on a ring 30cm sideways. Depending on how the cables come in, was going to through crimp the t & e, heat shrink over it and put it in some capping/oval conduit, bury in wall and then plaster over. This sound acceptable? Cheers
  17. S

    Moving Connection point and meter

    Hi Guy, I’ve contacted my DNO Scottish power and they’ve quoted me a price of £760 to move my connection point and meter. I seem to be doing most of the work with them pretty much terminating it. I’ve been looking for someone else to do the work as I’ve believe it’s ‘contestable’ but I’m...
  18. D

    Moving a consumer unit.

    Question.. If a consumer unit needs moving by 1 metre and all the cables need to be jointed through, is a full EIC needed as if its's a consumer unit replacement? Cheers
  19. B

    Moving the drop higher on mast

    A tree limb has grown in diameter and is rubbing against the line that comes in from the pole. As you can see in the photo I could move the clamp on my mast higher. This would free the line from contact with the tree. Is there any reason I shouldn't do this? (The limb in question is 20 feet...
  20. mattg4321

    UKPN unilaterally moving cutout and meter

    Got a customer of mine, small sports club with a 3 phase supply. Rang me in a panic this morning. No power. Diagnosed supply problem over the phone. Said call UKPN They found the problem. A damaged joint right on the boundary of the building. Almost half under it apparently. They’ve said...
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