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  1. A

    Moving a socket - RCD protection

    I don't normally work on refurbishment so excuse my ignorance. If you were moving a socket, and the circuit isn't currently protected by RCD, do you need to install one. The circuit is currently fed from an old DB protected by cartridge fuses. The circuit is wired in pvc/pvc single core...
  2. E

    Moving away from electrical Installation

    Hello everyone! Sorry if i'm in the wrong place with this post but I was wondering if any one could help me? i'm looking to move out of installation work and possibly onto electrical estimation or design etc? So i have served my time as an electrician and been on all types of jobs from shop...
  3. N

    Guidance needed on moving sockets higher up

    Hi I moved to a new detached house which is ~90 yrs old. It has RCB switchboard outside (Kitchen, lights, smokealaram) but I am not sure when the house was re-wired last. My problem is that I need to lay a new floor. However the current sockets, sits just above the old skirting board which is...
  4. C

    UK electrician in Canada thinking of moving home

    Hey all, Im originally from Northern Ireland where I did my electrical apprenticeship then worked in London for two years. I moved to Canada about 7 years ago and got my electrical licence and have been working steadily ever since in heavy industry, land based oil, hydro electric Dam...
  5. H

    RCD tripping after moving MCB

    Hi all...advice needed. I have just replaced a MCB on my girlfriends board...as it was faulty and tripping intermittently. Whilst doing that I decided to 'tidy' up the board as it's a bit of a mishmash with labels and such. Whilst labeling....I went through the whole house finding what MCB fed...
  6. cliffed

    Moving accessories

    Big house,all painted & decorated,client wants various sockets,wall lights & switches moved,either up,down or to the side,electrics on all 2nd fixed,no possible access to floor areas,what's the solution.Feel like walking away,but this may cause big hassle.
  7. B

    Moving electricity meter a few feet away

    Hello all, I'm just in the process or renovating my house. I need to move the electricity meter about 8ft or so from current location as I'm moving the stairs. I'd really appreciate some advice on what is involved and how to go about this and maybe an indication of how much poorer I'll...
  8. Z

    Earthing arrangement when moving consumer unit far away from TN-S supply?

    I've been doing a lot of research, and am hearing a lot of conflicting information on this subject. Currently working on an important job and want to get this perfect, and the time is coming soon to connect the new consumer unit up to the supply, so would be interested to get some more feedback...
  9. P

    Moving Electricity Meters

    I am looking for some advice about moving meters. I am looking to move the electricity meters in my garage about 3 metres along the same wall to the outside of the garage as I am going to convert the garage. I live in a block of flats and the meters are not just for my flat but they are for...
  10. M

    Aussie sparky moving to UK

    Hey guys My first time on this forum. I am a fully licensed electrician in Australia moving over to London later in the year. I am looking for some advice on what I need to do to get my Australian license recognized in the UK and if there are any other qualifications I need to get to work in...
  11. N

    Moving main supply, fuse and meter (homeowner enquiry)

    I'm having building work done and would like to have the incoming supply, main fuse and meter all moved. The house is one end of a terrace of three and the main supply is overhead to the other end of the terrace. It crosses the front of the three houses at 2nd floor level and then drops down our...
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    Another Aussie moving to London

    Hi guys, I'm looking at moving to London in a few months time. I'll probably only be there for a year. I have my full Australian electrical license and 4 years post apprenticeship experience. Do you think its worth getting my 17th edition? or can i still find enough work without it? There...
  13. Davehaywire

    Moving to a house 3 meters from a 11kv sub station

    hi we are looking at a buying a house that has a small 11kv substation within 3m from the edge of the house, it is walled off and gated. my main concern is emf s given off in and around the house and garden, distribution cables running under the house. has anyone any knowledge of measuring emf s...
  14. C

    Electrican moving to the UK

    Hi new member here :grin: I'm looking to move to the UK for a year (from Australia) with a working visa. I'm a fully licenced Electrician in Australia, and I've been looking for ways to have my qualifications recognised in the UK. I've found a company which will send a copy of the regulations...
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    Moving Electrical Incomer

    Hi Im considering buying a repossession and was wondering how much it would typically cost to move the main Incomer about a 3 foot. It currently comes out the floor in the kitchen and is about 20 cms off the floor level. Realise i cannot move it myself as it's non-contestable work. Any thoughts...
  16. B

    Moving some wall light fittings

    We've recently bought a new place, and there are 2 wall lights in symmetrical alcoves which we'd like to replace However on closer inspection i was pleased to find that the 2 lights are offset by about 10cm vertically (not so symmetrical, argh!) What i'd like to do is fit some new lights but...
  17. S

    Help ideas on moving a main Incomer

    Hi guys, I have just picked up the keys to my new house, the Incomer is exposed under the stairs and looks a mess, I will be doing a gradual rewire as we revamp the house over time but firstly I will be sticking a new CU on. Now if you look at the pics what would you guys do with this? I want...
  18. L

    Testing certificates for moving house.

    Hello, my friend is moving house and is going through co-ownership, which means a company is putting up 50% of the mortgage, whatever its called in England. Anyway, they are asking for the electrics be tested by an NICEIC approved electrician, but its unclear weather they want the NICEIC test...
  19. A

    Moving a meter

    Hi all, I'm after some thoughts on moving a meter and main fuse, the fuse and meter is mounted on a board which is obviously screwed to the wall. There is roughly 2m of incoming armoured above ground, so what are your thoughts on pulling the fuse, disconnecting the tails coming out of the meter...
  20. uksparks

    Thinking of moving house

    Hi, I'm thinking of moving house, say in 6 to 12 months and just wondering what people's views were on this. i currently live in a village right on the very edge of south leicester near the M1, and looking at moving to Market Harborough which is only 8 - 10 miles from leicester so not a...

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